Missing in Hush Town

Fire Eyes Media LLC

Small towns talk-and we're listening.Hosted by Jules Thorp - Missing in Hush Town is a long form investigative true crime podcast covering unsolved & missing persons cases in small hush towns across the U.S.Each season Jules dives deep into a case, interviewing family and friends while uncovering secrets & exposing the gatekeepers of justice.No more good ole boys.No more HUSH TOWN.Small towns talk-and we're listening.Email Jules: jules@fireeyesmedia.comFollow us on Instagram:@YourhostJules@MissinginHushTownFacebook:@truecrimeandheadlinesMissing in Hush Town is a Fire Eyes Media LLC productionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support.

  1. Episode 1

    Prologue

    Fifteen years after her 11-year-old Bethany Markowski vanished without a trace, her mother - Jonnie Carter’s phone rings. The number is one she knows all too well - the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Children’s Unit. Every call brings the possibility of hope … or heartbreak.  Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Prologue

  2. Episode 2

    Chapter 1 - Pt 1: March 4th, 2001

    It’s early March in Tennessee - the season when winter begins to fade and yellow daffodils push through the cold soil, ready to be picked by a child’s hand. It’s how Bethany Markowski should have spent that day - smiling, carefree, and surrounded by the promise of spring. But on March 4th, 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace. What began as an ordinary Sunday became the day that changed everything... View relevant photos for this episode here: https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt1 Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 1 - Pt 1: March 4th, 2001

  3. Episode 4

    Chapter 1 - Pt 3: The Weeks After

    In the days following 11-year-old Bethany Markowski’s disappearance, her mother Jonnie refused to rest. She called detectives every thirty minutes, plastered missing posters across Jackson, and begged anyone who would listen for answers. Amid the chaos, one truth stood out - Jonnie passed her polygraph with flying colors. Larry Markowski did not. As the investigation unfolded, the question lingered: How could a father forget? View relevant photos for this episode here: https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt-3 Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 1 - Pt 3: The Weeks After

  4. Episode 6

    Chapter 3: Missing, Not Lost

    For 25 years, Bethany Markowski has been missing - but never forgotten. In this episode, her family shares memories, laughter, and heartbreak as they remember the little girl they knew and loved. Through their voices, we’re reminded that while Bethany may be missing, her story, and her impact, live on. Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 3: Missing, Not Lost

  5. Episode 7

    Chapter 4 part 1: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001

    Chapter 4: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001 "Jonnie was nervous- she had to be by the phone, but running between the car and the house phone was proving more and more difficult as Larry’s calls were increasing in frequency. She knew if she didn’t answer each time he called, he would become suspicious and would return home- and she couldn’t afford that. This time was it- this would be the final time she would leave Larry Markowski and fight for a safer life with her children." Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 4 part 1: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001

  6. Episode 8

    Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt

    Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt "Jonnie knew she needed to enroll Bethany back into school- and that legally she’d only have 5 days to re enroll her. Since Larry could easily find Aunt Lori, it was decided that Jonnie and Bethany were to stay with Aunt Lori’s best friend, Dianne. Once Bethany was enrolled in Du Pont Tyler Elementary, unbeknownst to them, Larry was already working doggedly behind the scenes to track Bethany- he was listing every school from Illinois to southern Tennessee and calling them one by one. And it would be on January 31st, 2001, that he would find Bethany– which is one day before her 11th birthday." Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt

  7. Episode 9

    Chapter 5: Arkansas

    Chapter 5: Arkansas  "Jenny was told by Larry about the plans for that weekend: They would all sleep at Larry’s home in Gleason on Thursday night, then on Friday- they’d go to Nashville and look at apartments. Jenny still had a strained relationship with her father, but he told her that since he’s driving trucks again, he’d only be there on the weekends and the apartment would essentially be Jenny and her boyfriend’s all week. To Jenny- a young adult who spent her life in small rural towns in Tennessee, moving to Nashville with her boyfriend in an apartment sounded like a great idea- and she would get to be near her little sister- so she was sold. But when they woke up on Friday morning, ready to go grab breakfast and then spend the day apartment shopping in Nashville before it was time to all pick Bethany up for the weekend visit, Jenny shares with us how plans drastically were changed." Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 5: Arkansas

  8. Episode 10

    Chapter 6: Jonnie Carter

    Chapter 6: Jonnie Carter In this episode we tell Jonnie's story... Jonnie’s story has never been publicly told. When we talked about the purpose of this podcast and how we approach our Missing in Hush Town series - we told Jonnie that we aim to tell the story as honestly and holistically as we can. We wanted the listeners to not just hear about Bethany, but to also know Jonnie. Fighting for Bethany has become Jonnie’s mission - her legacy, but when Jonnie was a young girl, nobody appeared to be fighting…for her. Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 6: Jonnie Carter

  9. Episode 11

    Chapter 7: Sheila & Jonnie

    Chapter 7: Sheila & Jonnie Today’s episode brings Jonnie and Sheila together to share their sides of the story as a united front,  for the first time... Listener discretion is advised. This episode discusses physical assault, verbal assault, sexual assault, and rape. Listen responsibly.  This episode contains first person narratives from individuals providing their recollection of their truth and are not the opinions of the podcast or the producers of the podcast. Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. *EDIT  Correction: The gun which Daniel accidentally shot in the house did not go through the wall to Bethany's bedroom, it was through the wall to the outside of the house, but passed by Bethany who was sitting outside the bedroom in a chair.  Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 7: Sheila & Jonnie

  10. Episode 12

    Chapter 8 part 1: On The Move

    Chapter 8 part 1: On The Move In this chapter we revisit a story that both Larry and Harold told about the alleged murder of a man. We also piece together details of the months after Bethany disappeared... Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 8 part 1: On The Move

  11. Episode 13

    Chapter 8 part 2: On The Move

    Chapter 8 part 2: On The Move In this episode we talk with Larry's current wife, Valerie Markowski, about her version of what Harold allegedly told Larry about the murder in Georgia... Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 8 part 2: On The Move

  12. Episode 16

    Chapter 10: I am Bethany

    Chapter 10: I am Bethany It’s 2016. Jonnie’s phone rings. She answers. It’s the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Agent Kathy Ferguson. Agent Ferguson tells Jonnie that after 15 years, they believe they have found Bethany. Jonnie is speechless. What do they mean they found her?  Learn More: Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com. Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft.  The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

    Chapter 10: I am Bethany
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Small towns talk-and we're listening.Hosted by Jules Thorp - Missing in Hush Town is a long form investigative true crime podcast covering unsolved & missing persons cases in small hush towns across the U.S.Each season Jules dives deep into a case, interviewing family and friends while uncovering secrets & exposing the gatekeepers of justice.No more good ole boys.No more HUSH TOWN.Small towns talk-and we're listening.Email Jules: jules@fireeyesmedia.comFollow us on Instagram:@YourhostJules@MissinginHushTownFacebook:@truecrimeandheadlinesMissing in Hush Town is a Fire Eyes Media LLC productionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/missing-in-hush-town--6404892/support.

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  • Creator
    Fire Eyes Media LLC
  • Episodes
    35
  • Seasons
    2
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Fire Eyes Media LLC
  • Show Website
    Missing in Hush Town

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