Mystery in Marshall… The Disappearance of “Lil Joe” Boehm
A late-night phone call.A young man steps out of a house in Marshall, Texas — into the darkness of Victory Drive — and is never seen again.What was said on that call?Why did he leave with no explanation?And how could someone vanish from a well-traveled road without a single trace?More than twenty years later, his family is still searching for answers.In this episode, we step into the shadows of that night — and explore the mystery of Frederick Joseph “Lil Joe” Boehm.If you have any information in this case you can also contact Rachel Keating, Texas AG Cold Case Division at 512-771-9121To date, there have been no widespread searches for him.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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The Last Word… The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
In May of 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson vanished after calling his parents after he drove his car into a ditch in the middle of the night. What followed was a 47-minute phone conversation filled with reassurance, confusion, and ultimately, a chilling final exclamation—“Oh, shit”—before the line went silent forever.In this episode of They Disappeared, we retrace Brandon’s final known moments and the labyrinth of unknowns that followed. From rural gravel roads to a scent trail that led to—and beyond—a river, we explore the theories that continue to circle his case: accident, foul play, misjudged location, or something far more complex.We also examine the evolving investigative tools that could finally bring clarity to the mystery, including drone imaging, forensic genetic genealogy, and underwater sonar mapping. And we reflect on the legacy Brandon left behind—not just in memory, but in law—with the passing of "Brandon's Law," which forever changed how missing adults are treated in Minnesota.This is more than a case. It’s a moment suspended in time. A call unanswered. A question still echoing through the fields of southwestern Minnesota. What happened to Brandon Swanson?Listen now to The Last Word—an episode that refuses to let silence be the final answer.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Melissa Trumpy
On a late October night in 2021, 37-year-old Melissa Trumpy finished her shift and was expected to make the short drive home. She never arrived. Her truck was found miles away, abandoned on a rural road in Illinois, but Melissa was gone—and nearly four years later, the questions surrounding her disappearance remain as unsettling as the day she vanished.In this episode of They Disappeared, we explore the strange circumstances surrounding Melissa’s final known hours, the conflicting accounts of what happened that night, and why her case has drawn the attention of multiple state agencies and the FBI.You’ll also hear a candid interview with Benny Affrunti, the father of two of Melissa’s children, as he shares his memories of Melissa, his frustrations with the investigation, and the lasting impact of her disappearance on their family.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Nevaeh Kingbird
In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven explores the tragic and mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Nevaeh Kingbird from Bemidji, Minnesota. On October 22, 2021, Nevaeh vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for answers. Nevaeh, a Native American girl from the Red Lake Nation, was last seen after a confrontation with her mother. As authorities continue to search for clues, the case raises troubling questions about the systemic issues surrounding missing Indigenous women and girls, an issue that has been tragically overlooked for far too long.Through interviews with Nevaeh’s family, law enforcement, and community members, we investigate the facts, theories, and ongoing search for Nevaeh.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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They Returned... the children
Sometimes they return.A child disappears into the woods—alone, afraid, and unequipped to survive. Days pass. Hope fades. But then, against all odds, they come back… with stories no one can explain.In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven investigates three chilling, real-life cases of children who vanished into the wilderness—and returned with accounts that defy logic. Each story is real. Each child was found.And each one leaves behind a question far stranger than the search itself:What helped them survive?To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
They Disappeared is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were with, what they were doing, and the investigation that followed. Through interviews, expert analysis, and a close look at the twists and turns of each case, we shine a light on the stories that still need answers. Join us as we uncover the forgotten, the overlooked, and the chilling questions that remain unanswered.