In this episode we tell the stories of 3 children who vanished in the woods: Kurt Newton, Jaryd Atadero and Marjorie West. Please email theydisappearedpodcast@gmail.com for sponsorship and direct podcast episode inquiries.
Aug 5
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, sh ... Show More
11m 3s
Jul 29
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 ... Show More
17m 25s
Jul 21
THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of the Fandel Children
In September of 1978, in the small town of Sterling, Alaska, two children went to bed in the safety of their family cabin—and by morning, they were gone.Their disappearance triggered one of Alaska’s most haunting mysteries—sparking decades of rumors, heartache, and a desperate se ... Show More
21m 39s