Gone in a Blink

Gone in a Blink
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There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US alone, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some walk away of their own accord, others vanish under circumstances far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is an investigative true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the world's most mysterious missing person cases. Every Thursday, host Heather combines meticulous research, timeline analysis, and deep-dive storytelling that explores just how fast a person can be Gone in a Blink. Celebrating three years of independent audio storytelling, Heather delivers high-suspense, victim centered narratives that keep a highly engaged community of true crime enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. For business inquiries, host-read sponsorships, or media requests, please contact goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 6d ago

    The Disappearance of Katelin Akens: A Stepfather's Secret

    In December 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens traveled from her new home in Arizona back to Spotsylvania County, Virginia to celebrate the birth of her new nephew. Four days later, she was scheduled to board a flight back home - but she never made it to the airport. Instead, a series of bizarre text messages emerged from her phone. For over a decade, her family was left with text pings that didn’t add up and a trail that went completely cold. This week we piece together the timeline of Katelin’s final known hours, the conflicting stories of the last person to see her alive, and the devastating secrets that finally broke the case wide open. Want More of the Show? Get Bonus Episodes, Ad-Free Listening, and Early Access by Joining our Community over at Patreon! Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources:Katelin Michelle Akens – The Charley Project The Unusual Disappearance of Katelin Akens | by Charlie O'Brien | Medium Katelin Akens: Stepfather James Branton arrested 10 years after Virginia teen disappeared on way to airport Stepfather arrested for sex crimes 10 years after 19-year-old goes missing | wusa9.com Music:Dark Haunts by Tim Kulig Sad Documentary Background Music by Sigma Music Art Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Created and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  2. Oct 1

    The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit

    On June 27, 1995, morning news anchor Jodi Huisentruit vanished from her apartment parking lot in Mason City, Iowa. Despite an immediate investigation, decades of searching, and intense media coverage, no one has ever been charged in her abduction. Today, we break down the case from the ground up: the timeline of her final hours, the physical evidence at the scene, the mysterious white van reported by neighbors, and the lingering theories that continue to haunt investigators 30 years later. To Support our Show, Join our Patreon for Early Access to Shows and Ad-Free Content plus Bonus Material: Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources:Jodi Huisentruit - Wikipedia What to Know About the Jodi Huisentruit Case The Suspicious Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit | Medium Jodi Huisentruit - Unsolved Mysteries Where is Jodi Huisentruit? | CNN Music:Spooky Horror Scary by Everything is Dead SloMo by SoulProdMusic Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove Anton Vlasov Produced and Hosted by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  3. Sep 24

    The Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito

    In the early morning hours of April 6, 1986, nine-year-old Anthonette Cayedito vanished from her home in Gallup, New Mexico. Affectionately known as “Squirrel,” Anthonette was a deeply devoted fourth-grader who helped take care of her younger sisters. What started as a frantic morning search quickly evolved into one of America’s most baffling and heartbreaking missing child cases. In this episode, we break down the perplexing timeline of her disappearance, a terrifying 1987 phone call from a frantic girl claiming to be Anthonette, and the chilling “Help Me” napkin note left behind at a Nevada diner years later. Where is Anthonette Cayedito, and who was the voice on the other end of the line? Help Support our Show: For Ad-Free Episodes and Early Access Plus Bonus Material Sign up for our Patreon by Clicking the Link Below: Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Anthonette_Cayedito The Abduction of Anthonette Cayedito - Unsolved Mysteries A Knock at the Door, Then She Was Gone — The Unsolved Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito | by Rivy Lyon | Medium The Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito Music: Echoes of Fear by Epic Motion Sounds Hip Hop Sadness - Alone in Silence by Grand Project Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Created and Hosted by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  4. Sep 17

    The Disappearance of Eric Grady Smith: Left in the Wilderness

    An experienced hunter walks into his own woods and completely vanishes. In late 2013, Eric Grady Smith was a well-respected coal mine supervisor and a dedicated family man living in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Battling minor flu-like symptoms, he left his cell phone behind for what was meant to be a short trek to his deer stand. Despite massive search operations, not a single piece of clothing, footprint, or his .50 caliber rifle has ever been recovered. Did Eric suffer an unforeseen medical emergency in the dense terrain, or did he stumble into a far more dangerous situation? We dive into the unsettling mystery of a wilderness disappearance where the wilderness itself yielded zero clues. For Ad-Free Content and Early Access to New Episodes, Join our Patreon by Becoming a Member:Click on the Link Below for More Info Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: The Mysterious Disappearance of Eric Smith | by Jenn Baxter | Medium  Eric Grady Smith – The Charley Project  (1) Buried Cold Cases: Little-known unsolved murders & missing persons cases | Eric Smith of Cedar Bluff Virginia went out into the woods and vanished into thin air | Facebook  Vanished: Missing Tazewell hunter case now being investigated as murder | News | bdtonline.com Music: Drama Crime by Leberch Dark Ambient Emotions Music by DeusLower Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Hosted and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  5. Sep 3

    The Disappearance of Jean Spangler

    What really happened to Jean Spanger? In October 1949, the young Hollywood starlet went missing after walking out of her apartment for a supposed night shoot. No one on set had any record of her working. Then came the clues: a vandalized purse, a cryptic handwritten note, and whispers connecting her to major film stars and notorious mobsters. We bread down the timeline, the suspect list, and the lingering theories - including a possible tie to the infamous Black Dahlia investigation. For ALL Episodes Ad-Free + Early Access to New Episodes Join our Patreon by Clicking the Link Below! Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Spangler Inside the unsolved disappearance of Jean Spangler  https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/jean-spangler#google_vignette Music: Crime Documentary by Alex Grohl Sad Sad Music by Paul Yudin Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Beat by Anton Vlasov Hosted and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  6. Aug 27

    The Murder of Amy Mihaljevic

    In October 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic was lured from an Ohio shopping center by a mysterious caller who pretended to be a friend of the family. Her tragic death months later sparked a massive FBI investigation that remains active to this day. In this episode, we break down the suspects, the chilling phone calls made to other local girls, and the modern DNA advancements providing fresh hope for justice. If you have any information, help bring closure to Amy’s family by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI. Check out our Patreon for Ad-Free episodes and VIP Early Access to EVERY episode! Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/who-killed-amy/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Amy_Mihaljevic The Amy Mihaljevic Case | Bay Village, OH Music:Scary by Atlas Audio Hip Hop Sadness by Grand_Project Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Hosted and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  7. Aug 20

    The Disappearance of Tabitha Brewer, Nicholas Travis and Shirley McKeown

    On a Spring night in 1998, teenagers Tabitha Brewer and Nicholas Travis stepped into a friend’s car and vanished into the Kansas City darkness. Four months later, a horrific discovery at a house on the East side of KC confirmed their families’ worst fears - but only half of the puzzle was found. Four years later and just a few miles away, 71-year-old grandmother Shirley McKeown pulled out of her driveway and disappeared without a trace. This episode unravels two seemingly separate Kansas City tragedies bound together by a single, terrifying question: When a predator is cleared by a jury, who answers for the bodies never found? For Early Access to Episodes and Ad-Free Shows, Follow Us on PATREON! Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: Tabitha Diane Brewer – The Charley Project  Missing since 1998 from Shawnee, Kansas, she was only 16 when she disappeared - NewsBreak  Shirley A. McKeown – The Charley Project Music: Target Pending by Alex Grohl Keep your Distance by Premium Music Odyssey Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Don’t Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Hosted and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

  8. Aug 14

    The Murder of Jacob Wetterling

    In October 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted in the town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. It became one of the most notorious child abductions in American history and for 27 years, a porch light stayed on as a beacon of hope for the missing boy. In this episode, we chronicle Jacob’s heartbreaking story. We explore the chilling night of his disappearance, the immense strength of his mother, Patty Wetterling, and the shocking 2016 courtroom confession that finally broke the silence. Join us as we look at a tragedy that reshaped national laws, birthed the sex offender registry, and left a lasting legacy of child safety advocacy. We Now Have a Patreon that Just Launched TODAY!!!!For Ad-Free Listening and Early Access to Episodes Click on the Link Below to Join! Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jacob_Wetterling Jacob Wetterling - Crime Museum  Minnesota man describes killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in chilling detail | Minnesota | The Guardian Music: Target Pending by Alex Grohl Keep your Distance by Premium Music Odyssey Crime Trap by Muza Production Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound Don’t Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov Hosted and Produced by Heather Hicks Written by Mitch Fitz Support Gone in a Blink on Patreon! Get exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, and early access to new cases. Join our community today. Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | Patreon Gone in a Blink is created and produced by Heather Hicks Follow us on social media: Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast Have an idea for a case? Email us 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.

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There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US alone, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some walk away of their own accord, others vanish under circumstances far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is an investigative true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the world's most mysterious missing person cases. Every Thursday, host Heather combines meticulous research, timeline analysis, and deep-dive storytelling that explores just how fast a person can be Gone in a Blink. Celebrating three years of independent audio storytelling, Heather delivers high-suspense, victim centered narratives that keep a highly engaged community of true crime enthusiasts on the edge of their seats. For business inquiries, host-read sponsorships, or media requests, please contact goneinablinkpod@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Gone in a Blink
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023 Gone in a Blink
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    Gone in a Blink

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