Gone in a Blink

Gone in a Blink

There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some of those cases may be of their own accord, others are because of something far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is a true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the most mysterious and terrifying missing person cases in existence. Hosts Heather and Danielle take a deep look into some of the most horrific missing person cases that will leave you on the edge of your seat and absolutely terrified at just how fast a person can be Gone in a Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 3D AGO

    Waiting for Lauren: The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer

    In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer walked out of a friend's apartment in downtown Bloomington and vanished without a trace. Despite being caught on multiple surveillance cameras earlier that night, the trail ends at the corner of 11th Street and College Avenue. Was it a tragic accident fueled by a night of partying, or did someone she know play a role in her disappearance? This week, we retrace Lauren's final steps and examine the theories that continue to haunt her family and the Bloomington community. Sources:Disappearance of Lauren Spierer - Wikipedia Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out WAVE Extra: 14 years later, Lauren Spierer’s loved ones still hold on to hopes of finding the truth 5 Years After She Vanished, New Hope in Lauren Spierer Case - ABC News June 3, 2025 marks 14 years since IU student Lauren Spierer went missing | wthr.com Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Suspense-Two Minds by Alex Grohl Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Intentions by Universfield Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  2. FEB 5

    The Last Hike: Missing Barbara Bolick

    On a clear July morning in 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick set out to hike her favorite trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. An experienced hiker carrying a .357 Magnum for protection, she was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner when he turned away for just 45 seconds. When he looked back, she was gone - no struggle, no sound, and no trace. Despite massive search efforts using infrared technology and scent dogs, not a single piece of her gear has ever been found. Join us as we investigate the mystery of the woman who seemingly vanished into thin air. Sources:Barbara Bolick: Gone Without a Trace - by Michelle Short Barbara Assunta Bolick – The Charley Project Barbara Bolick: The mysterious puzzle of a woman hiker who disappeared in 45 seconds from the Bitterroot Mountains | - Times of India Mystery of Montana woman who disappeared without a trace after hiking partner turned their back for 45 seconds Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Mysterious Cinematic Dark by Nikita Kondrashev Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari Crying Alone by Clarier Music Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min

  3. JAN 30

    Killer Psyche: The Story of Diane Downs

    In 1983, Diane Downs drove her blood-spattered car into an Oregon hospital, claiming a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her three children. What followed was a disturbing display of manipulation, as the superficial wound on her arm and her chillingly calm demeanor raised immediate red flags. We break down how this narcissist rewrote reality and why she viewed her children, not as beloved family, but as obstacles to a new life. Sources:Diane Downs - Wikipedia Diane Downs - Alcatraz East Pigeon Forge Child Killer Denied Parole for Fourth Time | Psychology Today Diane Downs case: Mother convicted of shooting children faces Oregon parole board Elizabeth Diane Downs declares mistrial in child murder case Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Scary Clown Horror by Universfield Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound The Wait by Never Not Dead Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

  4. JAN 23

    Miles Away from Home: What Happened to Asha Degree

    It's a story that has haunted a community for a quarter-century. A little girl, a loving home, and a terrifying, unexplained disappearance. Twenty-five years after 9-year-old Asha Degree vanished in the middle of the night, the case has exploded with new information. We dive into the recent search warrants, the new suspects, and why authorities are now treating this asa murder investigation. Could a 25-year-old mystery finally be solved? Sources:Disappearance of Asha Degree - Wikipedia https://www.qcnews.com/asha-degree/new-search-warrants-reveal-texts-possible-admission-of-guilt-in-asha-degree-case/ https://www.ncsbi.gov/Divisions/Cold-Case-Investigation-Team/Missing-Persons/Asha-Jaquilla-Degree Asha Degree update: Sheriff reports “significant progress.” | Charlotte Observer The Mysterious Disappearance of Asha Degree: A Community … New details about car at center of Asha Degree case revealed in 2025 search warrants Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Homeland by Daub Audio Keep your Distance by Premium Music Odyssey Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  5. JAN 16

    The Silent Son: The Disappearance of Macin Smith

    On September 1, 2015, 17-year-old Macin Smith walked out of his St. George, Utah home, presumably heading for the school bus. He never arrived at school, and he never came home. Left behind in his bedroom were the very things most teens can't live without: his cell phone, his laptop, and his wallet. But tucked away in that wallet was a folded note that would change everything - a note with a message so heavy it left his family questioning if they ever truly knew their "silent son." Was Macin running away from a strict household, or was he walking toward something much darker? We dive into the sightings, the theories, and the desperate search for Macin Smith. Macin's Army Facebook Page Help Find Macin Smith #MacinsArmy | Facebook Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Macin_Smith https://charleyproject.org/case/macin-darrin-smith https://www.deseret.com/2019/5/16/20673506/police-focused-missing-utah-teen-case-on-parents/ https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/12/05/the-disappearance-of-macin-smith/ Music by:Crime Trap by Muza Production Tense Dark Atmosphere by Universfield Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Ambient Emotions by Deust Lower - Vlad Bakutov Sad Guitar Trap Beat by BRVAN Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    28 min

  6. JAN 9

    Trail of Murder: The Mysterious Death of Judy Smith

    A routine business trip to Philadelphia turned into a nightmare when Judy Smith disappeared in 1997. When her body was discovered hundreds of miles away in the mountains of North Carolina, the mystery only grew: How did she get there, and who was responsible for the brutal stabbing that took her life? This case remains one of the most perplexing travel mysteries in recent history, with more questions than answers. Sources:Killing of Judy Smith - Wikipedia https://unsolved.com/gallery/judy-smith/ https://grokipedia.com/page/Killing_of_Judy_Smith Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Hip Hop Sadness: Alone in Silence by Grand Project Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min

  7. 12/19/2025

    Vanishing in Vermont: The Mysterious Case of Brianna Maitland

    Brianna Maitland's disappearance is more than a cold case. It is a story about the fragility of life, the unpredictability of fate, and the spirit of a family searching for answers. A young woman's routine evening, the drive to work, the gestures of independence, the ordinary interactions of a 17-year-old, was abruptly shattered, leaving a mystery that has haunted Vermont for decades. The series of events that surrounded her tell a story of a life interrupted, a journey halted, and a world left uncertain. Every eyewitness account, every tip, every unverified sighting contributes to the puzzle, yet no piece has resolved it. Somewhere, someone knows the truth. Somewhere, there may be a fragment of memory, a whisper of a conversation, a detail overlooked, that can finally bring closure. Until that day, Brianna Maitland’s story remains a haunting mystery, a life interrupted, and a question left echoing across the quiet roads of Vermont. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_Maitland DNA identified in search for Brianna Maitland, 17-year-old Vermont girl who went missing in 2004 - CBS News https://charleyproject.org/case/brianna-alexandria-maitland https://www.mynbc5.com/article/police-update-brianna-maitland-disappearance/60244327 Music:Crime Trap by Muza Production Horro Dark Cinematic Music by Alexaa221 Sad Trap Beat by BRVAN Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    26 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    A Mother's Fight: Where is Jody Ledkins?

    Jody Ledkins was last seen walking northbound on Winchester Avenue at 14th Street the evening she disappeared. She left without money or extra clothes, seemingly just needing a ride home. This episode dives into the immediate aftermath of her phone call with her mother and subsequent fight her mother endured to get police to take her daughter's disappearance seriously. Was this a runaway case or was it something far more sinister from the start? Sources:https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/mother-continues-search-for-missing-daughter-35-years-later https://jodyledkins.wordpress.com/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/tb0fw0/in_1985_a_14yearold_girl_disappeared_after/ https://youtu.be/oiwEq1JVRIU?si=43pscyXFY0dNIc40 https://ncmissingpersons.org/jody-ledkins/ https://rcccmcc.com/2020/02/25/jody-lee-ledkins/ Music: Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Anxious Tension by Ashot_Danielyan The Wait by Never Not Dead Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov http://bit.ly/goneinablink-survey Thank you for helping us by taking our short survey. Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E. Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks We would love to hear from you! Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some of those cases may be of their own accord, others are because of something far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is a true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the most mysterious and terrifying missing person cases in existence. Hosts Heather and Danielle take a deep look into some of the most horrific missing person cases that will leave you on the edge of your seat and absolutely terrified at just how fast a person can be Gone in a Blink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Gone in a Blink
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Gone in a Blink
  • Show Website
    Gone in a Blink

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