Disappearance Stories

Creator at Obomedia

Where do people go when they vanish without a trace? Disappearence stories delves into the perplexing world of unexplained disappearances, exploring cases that defy logic and leave more questions than answers. From remote wilderness to bustling cities, we investigate the chilling true stories of individuals who simply vanished, leaving behind a trail of mystery and heartbreak. Each episode meticulously reconstructs the timelines, examines the evidence, and presents the various theories surrounding these baffling cases. We focus on the human element, the families left searching, and the enduring questions that linger years after a person goes missing. This is not just about the unknown; it's about the profound impact these real-life mysteries have on those left behind. New episodes of Disappearence stories are published daily, Monday through Sunday, at 4:00 AM, ensuring a constant stream of new investigations into these gripping unsolved mysteries. Tune in for a deep dive into the most compelling missing persons cases, presented with a respectful yet unyielding pursuit of the truth. This podcast is for anyone captivated by true crime podcasts, cold cases, and the psychological impact of people disappearing without a trace. If you’re drawn to the unknown and seek a thoughtful exploration of human enigma, you’ve found your next listen. Subscribe now and join us in unraveling the secrets behind the vanishings.

  1. Oct 31

    The Wristband in the Mud: How a Man Vanished from a Hospital Chair

    The Wristband in the Mud: How a Man Vanished from a Hospital Chair A sealed hospital wristband was found clasped and intact in six inches of mud, 240 feet from the hospital wall - no wrist, no cuts, no body. What single object set off a 143-day search and left investigators asking one baffling question: how do you remove a sealed wristband without cutting it? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Jerry Larsen's quiet arrival at Harlan Regional Medical Center to the discovery that upended the case. You’ll hear what was in his chair, what investigators found on security logs, and the detail that turned the pond from obvious solution into red herring: how did the band get off? Person: Jerry Larsen Date: October 10-11, 2019 Location: Harlan Regional Medical Center and adjacent retention pond Status: Missing; search lasted 143 days Investigator: Detective Sarah Snyder - Wristband found by Beverly Underwood at 7:15 AM on October 11, 2019, photographed before being touched. - Wristband located in six inches of mud, 240 feet from the hospital wall, with clasp engaged and exterior loop unbroken. - Jerry Larsen, age 64, last seen seated in east wing waiting room around 5:30 PM on October 10, 2019. - Marlene Larsen discharged at 9:55 PM October 10 and found Jerry’s jacket, reading glasses, half-finished cup of coffee, and his phone left inside the jacket pocket. - Staff badge reader logged entry into the east wing service corridor at 6:09 PM on October 10, 2019. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Wristband in the Mud: How a Man Vanished from a Hospital Chair

  2. Oct 30

    The Buckled Vest: How a Text Lured Vicki Ward to Hadder Point

    The Buckled Vest: How a Text Lured Vicki Ward to Hadder Point The orange life vest was buckled at every clip and the coffee still warm on an empty skiff - but Vicki Ward, who never buckled her vest or turned off her phone, was missing. A text sent at 5:58 a.m., a freshly cut length of yellow polypropylene rope, and a 12-pound cinder block at the bottom of a channel point to a deliberate, unexplained sequence of events; what drew Vicki to Birchwood Point and who turned her phone off? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Vicki’s routine pre-dawn fishing trip through the discovery of her drifting boat and the evidence that emerged over the next nineteen days, ending with the unanswered question of who sent the text that changed everything. Person: Vicki Ward Age: 24 Date: September 13, 2011 Location: Hadder Lake, Birchwood Point Case: Missing person, boat found drifting - Vicki left before 4:50 a.m. on September 13, 2011; her skiff was found drifting at about 11:47 a.m. - A text arrived on Vicki’s phone at 5:58 a.m. from Warren Davis’s registered number reading, "out by the point, come look at this." - Deputies recorded the coffee temperature on the skiff at 61°F at 1:15 p.m., implying it was poured around 7-8 a.m. - The skiff’s anchor, a 12-pound cinder block tied with yellow polypropylene rope, was missing from the boat and later found at the bottom of a channel. - Investigators recovered a freshly cut coil of yellow polypropylene rope from Warren Davis’s garage matching the anchor rope’s length and configuration. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Buckled Vest: How a Text Lured Vicki Ward to Hadder Point

  3. Oct 29

    Potting Soil, a Closed Watch, and the Dark Pickup Mystery

    Potting Soil, a Closed Watch, and the Dark Pickup Mystery A middle-school science teacher bought potting soil and a hose nozzle at 4:27 PM on August 14, 2019 - her locked Honda CR-V stayed in the Harwick Hardware lot six minutes later, and Amy Tate never made it home. A degraded parking-lot camera shows a dark pickup and a brief exchange by her car; seventeen months passed with no clear explanation. What small detail finally changed everything? In this episode, we follow the timeline from the receipt on the passenger seat to the peripheral tip from a gas station attendant, mapping the ordinary facts that became the backbone of a missing person case - and we ask which single piece of evidence turned a long list of suspects into a solvable mystery. Person: Amy Tate Date: August 14, 2019 Location: Harwick Hardware on Route Nine, Kelton, Ohio Status: Missing Investigator: Detective Emily Fisher - Receipt shows potting soil and a hose nozzle bought at 4:27 PM, paid in cash. - Amy Tate was 48 years old and a sixth-grade science teacher at Pelton Middle School for 16 years. - Amy had been married to Dennis Tate for 24 years and their daughter Kendra was 22 at the time. - Parking-lot camera captured a dark pickup and a brief exchange near Amy’s blue Honda CR-V but was too degraded to read a license plate. - A tip from BP attendant Mike Probst placed a dark pickup on Fenner Mill Road between 6:00 and 6:30 PM the evening of August 14. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Potting Soil, a Closed Watch, and the Dark Pickup Mystery

  4. Oct 28

    Rabbit at the Pole: The Disappearance of Craig Boyd

    Rabbit at the Pole: The Disappearance of Craig Boyd A white rabbit with a brown patch and a laminated insulin card was left at the base of a utility pole on July 9, 2019 - water bottle full, fresh hay, instructions for 7AM and 7PM insulin. Whoever left Mochi clearly wanted her found and cared for, but the person who built their life around keeping her alive had vanished; where did Craig Boyd go? In this episode, we follow the timeline and evidence from the last confirmed message Craig sent to his sister to the discovery on Sable Hollow Road, mapping his work routes, unexplained stops, and the recovered digital traces that raise more questions than answers. Why was Craig making repeated, unlogged stops at Sable Hollow, and who else was there with him? Person: Craig Boyd Age: 32 Date first found evidence: March-June 2019 (six unlogged stops) Date of discovery at pole: July 9, 2019 at 6:48 AM Pet: Mochi (diabetic rabbit; insulin 7AM and 7PM) - Craig worked five years as a field technician for Kincaid County Water Quality Monitoring and never missed a log submission. - On July 7, 2019 at 8:15 PM Craig texted his sister “all good, she ate well tonight,” the last confirmed communication. - Curtis Carter, a lineman with eleven years at Kincaid Rural Electric, found Mochi at 6:48 AM on July 9, 2019 on Sable Hollow Road. - Between March and June 2019 Craig’s county truck recorded six stops at the Sable Hollow Road turnoff, each lasting 20-40 minutes. - Russell Lawson’s inspection logs place him on Sable Hollow Road on those same six dates, though neither man’s paperwork mentions the other. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Rabbit at the Pole: The Disappearance of Craig Boyd

  5. Oct 27

    Suitcase on the Bridge: The Impossible Last Hours of Lisa Slater

    Suitcase on the Bridge: The Impossible Last Hours of Lisa Slater A hard-shell suitcase stood upright on a pedestrian bridge three miles from the nearest road with the handle extended and the grass on both sides undisturbed-an impossible scene that should have left tracks but left none. Who left Lisa Slater's packed suitcase, her boarding pass for a flight she never boarded, and a child's birthday card addressed "Mom" in a place no one could have carried it without leaving a trace? In this episode, we follow the timeline from Lisa's last normal call to her daughter and the printed boarding pass at 11:47 p.m. to the debit-card receipt and gas-station footage placing her at Mercer Pike, and the sudden shutdown of her phone two minutes after it pinged a tower near Tanner Lake-what happened in those hours that ended with the suitcase on the bridge? Person: Lisa Slater Date: June 14, 2009 Location: Tanner Lake Reserve pedestrian bridge Status: Disappeared Event: Phone shutdown at 9:43 a.m. - At 6:15 a.m. on June 14, 2009, runner Nancy York found a burgundy hard-shell suitcase standing upright on the bridge with the telescoping handle extended. - The grass on both sides of the bridge showed no tire tracks, no footprints, and no drag marks when the suitcase was found. - Lisa printed her boarding pass at 11:47 p.m, on June 13 for a 9:55 a.m. flight the next morning that she did not board. - A gas-station receipt and security camera placed Lisa at a Mercer Pike station at 9:22 a.m., where she filled her gray Civic and stood beside the pump for four minutes. - Cell-tower logs show Lisa's phone pinged Mercer Pike at 9:24 a.m., pinged near Tanner Lake at 9:41 a.m., and recorded a complete deliberate shutdown at 9:43 a.m. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Suitcase on the Bridge: The Impossible Last Hours of Lisa Slater

  6. Oct 26

    The Clean Glove That Unraveled a Borrowed Timeline

    The Clean Glove That Unraveled a Borrowed Timeline A single clean white gardening glove inside a locked utility cabinet became the hinge that toppled a twelve-day investigation built around a borrowed timeline; six witnesses recalled Erin Gray leaving a party at 11:00 PM on May 7 in near-identical detail - but every element of that account was wrong. How did a matched pair of gloves, a dated text, and a parked green Subaru reveal that an entire evening had been misremembered? In this episode, we follow the sequence of evidence and witness statements that redirected the case from a mistaken late-night departure to questions about where Erin actually was earlier that evening. Listen for how one physical detail forces detectives to re-read texts, timelines, and alibis to answer where Erin Gray went after her last confirmed sighting. Person: Erin Gray Age: 44 Date: May 5-7, 2011 Location: Merritt Avenue; Linden Creek Community Garden; Grader Mill Road Investigator: Detective Sherry Morris - Erin Gray texted Lisa Huang at 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 7, 2011 saying she was running late and never arrived at the party. - Six guests at Lisa’s party later described Erin arriving late, hugging Lisa, and walking south on Merritt Avenue at about 11:00 PM. - Amber Kessler saw Erin at Linden Creek Community Garden on Thursday, May 5, wearing a matched pair of white gardening gloves while staking dahlias. - A single white gardening glove was found on the second shelf of a locked utility cabinet on Grader Mill Road; the cabinet log said it had not been opened since the previous October. - Lisa Huang reported seeing Erin’s green Subaru parked on Merritt Avenue around 6:00 PM on May 7, several hours before the party’s alleged 11:00 PM departure. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Clean Glove That Unraveled a Borrowed Timeline

  7. Oct 25

    Scrubs Folded, Car Warm: Who Took Kathleen Russo at Dawn?

    Scrubs Folded, Car Warm: Who Took Kathleen Russo at Dawn? Cold scrubs stacked in the order you'd put them on, a gray Honda Civic with the door ajar and windows fogged, and no sign of Kathleen Russo - who vanished between a 5:47 a.m. phone ping and a 5:50 a.m. log entry. The sign-out entry showed heavier pen pressure and an angle inconsistent with six months of her handwriting; was the log signed under coercion or by someone else? In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the scene at the Linden Park Aquatic Center parking lot, and the forensic details that puzzled investigators, all to ask the question that won't let go: how did Kathleen disappear from a car left with badge, keys, and folded scrubs but without her phone or wallet? Person: Kathleen Russo Age: 28 Date: April 9, 2011 Location: Linden Park Aquatic Center parking lot Investigator: Detective Keith Weaver - Kathleen's last confirmed cell tower ping registered at 5:47 a.m., seventeen minutes before the log entry time. - The sign-out log entry for April 9 read 5:50 a.m. and was in Kathleen's handwriting style but with heavier pen pressure and a different pen angle. - The Honda Civic was found with the driver's door open about four inches and windows fogged from the inside. - On the driver's seat were folded scrubs, a lanyard and badge, and a silver key ring; Kathleen's phone and wallet were missing. - Alan Andrews discovered the car at 7:14 a.m. and called 911. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    Scrubs Folded, Car Warm: Who Took Kathleen Russo at Dawn?

  8. Oct 24

    The Boots Left on the Trail: Why Linda Never Came Home

    The Boots Left on the Trail: Why Linda Never Came Home A pair of hiking boots, double-knotted and upright with mismatched socks tucked inside, were found in damp March leaves seventy yards east of the Ardmore trailhead on March 9, 2014 - but Linda Ann Cooper's body was never found. Who took Linda's boots from her car, carried them to that unpaved lot, and left them as a deliberate marker? In this episode, we lay out the timeline, the witnesses, and the clues from the day Linda disappeared, following Sergeant Sherry Rice's first impressions and the small, concrete details that made neighbors and investigators realize this was not a routine missing hiker case. How did three separate sightings and one familiar pair of boots reshape the search for Linda? Person: Linda Ann Cooper Date: March 8-9, 2014 Location: Ardmore Creek trailhead / unpaved lot, Kellerton Status: Missing, no body recovered Investigator: Sergeant Sherry Rice - Linda was 54 years old and lived at 12 Harlan Street in Kellerton with her husband Frank. - She left home at approximately 2:00 PM on March 8, 2014; her phone last connected to the east-side cell tower at 2:17 PM. - Linda normally drove three miles to the Ardmore Creek trailhead and completed a four-mile out-and-back connector to Harmon Bridge, returning by 4:30 PM for six years. - At 7:52 AM on March 9, 2014, Paula Stinson found the double-knotted boots seventy yards east of the trailhead and called 9-1-1. - Frank identified the boots by heel wear and Linda’s inked name on the insole; the boots had been left in the CR-V earlier because they caused a blister. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7200500 © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and related materials) are the property of their respective creator, who is solely responsible for them, and are distributed by the OBOMEDIA Network on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use, in whole or in part, without the creator's prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing, and business inquiries: business@obomedia.com.

    The Boots Left on the Trail: Why Linda Never Came Home
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Where do people go when they vanish without a trace? Disappearence stories delves into the perplexing world of unexplained disappearances, exploring cases that defy logic and leave more questions than answers. From remote wilderness to bustling cities, we investigate the chilling true stories of individuals who simply vanished, leaving behind a trail of mystery and heartbreak. Each episode meticulously reconstructs the timelines, examines the evidence, and presents the various theories surrounding these baffling cases. We focus on the human element, the families left searching, and the enduring questions that linger years after a person goes missing. This is not just about the unknown; it's about the profound impact these real-life mysteries have on those left behind. New episodes of Disappearence stories are published daily, Monday through Sunday, at 4:00 AM, ensuring a constant stream of new investigations into these gripping unsolved mysteries. Tune in for a deep dive into the most compelling missing persons cases, presented with a respectful yet unyielding pursuit of the truth. This podcast is for anyone captivated by true crime podcasts, cold cases, and the psychological impact of people disappearing without a trace. If you’re drawn to the unknown and seek a thoughtful exploration of human enigma, you’ve found your next listen. Subscribe now and join us in unraveling the secrets behind the vanishings.

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  • Creator
    Creator at Obomedia
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    2026
  • Episodes
    140
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