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Artwork for Missing
True Crime
Private Investigations For the Missing
Nancy Guthrie
FBI
Holly Piirainen
Oakland County Child Murders
Domestic Violence
Missing Persons
Emmanuel Haro
Bennington Triangle
Jodi Huisentruit
Elizabeth Short
New England Serial Killer
New England
Mental Health
Homicide
Black Dahlia
Shelton Sanders
Asha Degree
Maggie Long

Missing is a true crime podcast that tells stories of missing people, homicides, and injustices. Starting in 2015 with the disappearance of Maura Murray, Missing has covered the vanishings of Brianna Maitland, Brandon Lawson, Phoenix Coldon, Trenny Gibson, Daniel Robinson, Nancy Guthrie, Emanuela Orlandi, Erica Franolich, Cieha Taylor, Jason Jolkowski, Springfield 3, Tabitha Queen, Raymond Green, ... more

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In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the wild life and mysterious disappearance of Rory Gene Kesinger.

Rory Gene Kesinger was a fugitive and drug dealer who gained notoriety after orchestrating a dramatic... more

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the mysterious death of Rebecca Cornell from February 1673 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Her death was initially ruled an accident, but the aftermath of Rebecca's death ... more

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with Shyla Jump about the disappearance of her grandmother Charlotte Heimann from Rochester, New York on October 30th, 1981.

If you have any information, please call the... more

In this new episode, ⁠⁠Crawlspace Media⁠⁠'s Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak Vanessa Diaz and Joseph Trussell for some updates on the mysterious death of their daughter, Megan Trussell.

Megan went missing after leaving her college dorm on Feb... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Lester
Surgical pathologist and former chief of breast pathology services at Brigham and Women's Hospital.
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Episode: 723 // The Spooky Aftermath of Rebecca Cornell's Mysterious Death
Shyla Jump
Charlotte Heimann's granddaughter, criminal justice graduate and child welfare worker
Episode: 722 // Charlotte Heimann w/ Shyla Jump
Vanessa Diaz
Megan Trussell's mother
Episode: 721 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 2 of 2
Joseph Trussell
Megan Trussell's father
Episode: 721 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 2 of 2
Joe Trussell
Megan Trussell's father.
Episode: 720 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 1 of 2
Laura Riste
Investigator on Trenny Gibson case
Private Investigations For the Missing
Episode: 718 // Trenny Gibson at 50 Years w/ Laura Riste
Melissa Sandberg
Host of Dog With A Bone; civil investigator
Dog With A Bone
Episode: 715 // The Murder of Chelsea Cooper w/ Melissa Sandberg
Shelley Hamilton
Sister of Rhonda Wicht and aunt of Donnie, advocate for telling their story
Private individual (case researcher/writer for The Forsaken book)
Episode: 709 // The Murders of Rhonda & Donnie Wicht w/ Shelley Hamilton and Alicia Doyle
Alicia Doyle
Journalist with extensive experience in crime reporting
Private individual (co-author of The Forsaken)
Episode: 709 // The Murders of Rhonda & Donnie Wicht w/ Shelley Hamilton and Alicia Doyle

Hosts

Tim Pilleri
Host of Missing/Crawlspace Media show
Lance Reenstierna
Co-host of Missing; discusses case details and theories

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 4.2k ratings
  • The hosts

    The two male hosts are the problem with this podcast. They seem like they aren’t even listening to the guests, asking the same questions over and over. 🙄🙄

    Apple Podcasts
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    Allyspiiice
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unfollowing

    So tired of episodes appearing that are just ads for the Oprah podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    megeverywhere
    United States2 months ago
  • Pretty good

    Love this show but wish the hosts sounded more involved. Sounds like they just read someone else’s great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Forensic Accountant
    United States5 months ago
  • Liberals being liberals

    Really tried to like this podcast but the host’s and especially their holier than than thou guest make my blood boil. Typical arrogant leftist stroking each other off.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    this show used to be good
    United States5 months ago
  • Unlistenable

    I’d like to know the fine details of the Trenny Gibson disappearance. Unfortunately, I never will because the interviewee, Laura Riste, has such an unbelievably boring voice that it renders everything she says unlistenable. She’s like that bore who corners you at a party and three hours later you’re still desperately trying to get away.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Radionoush
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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The show is valued for thoughtful case context and empathy toward families, with strong praise for expert guests and investigative rigor.

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720 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 1 of 2
Q: What is your feeling on why her case wasn't investigated properly from the onset? And I guess at what point did you realize that that was the case?
Vanessa and Joe describe an initially dismissive response to Megan's disappearance, their concerns about the university's handling of publicity and the sheriff's investigation, and what they view as a premature focus on suicide rather than alternative explanations.
720 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 1 of 2
Q: Can you tell us what happened to Megan the night that she disappeared?
Vanessa recounts that Megan left after her roommate interrupted an intimate moment with her boyfriend at the dorm. The family later obtained campus video showing Megan walking near Folsom Field, which Vanessa says is the last footage available to them.
722 // Charlotte Heimann w/ Shyla Jump
Q: How do you know that she's deceased?
Jump describes a search on property connected to her newly identified grandfather. Searchers reported canine alerts, a ground-penetrating radar disturbance, and soil evidence including adipocere and bone ash. The material had no recoverable DNA, so she cannot confirm the remains were Heimann's.
722 // Charlotte Heimann w/ Shyla Jump
Q: What are the circumstances of her disappearance?
Jump says Heimann was hospitalized after an alleged overdose, then transferred to the Rochester Psychiatric Center. On October 30, 1981, she received a four-hour pass to pay rent and did not return. Her belongings and money remained at home, and the center did not report her missing.
721 // Updates on the Mysterious Death of Megan Trussell - Part 2 of 2
Q: Where are we at now? Because we have you back on the show for updates from the CBI. Can you go into that and give us some developments?
Joseph and Vanessa describe the CBI review, which they say ended without addressing key concerns or adequately examining information beyond the original reports. They outline ongoing efforts to obtain records, consult independent experts, and raise funds for further investigation.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing

What is Missing about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Missing covers a wide array of missing-persons cases, cold cases, and related injustices through in-depth interviews, expert commentary, and investigative storytelling. Episodes frequently blend case recaps with fresh angles from researchers, private investigators, and family members, while also exploring media dynamics, forensics, and the investigative process. The show is notable for its long-running collaboration with a nonprofit organization and for consistently featuring guests who bring firsthand investigative context, legal perspectives, or forensic expertise. Expect thorough case detail, collaborative problem-solving angles, and a strong emphasis on advocacy and public tips, alongside sponsorship-driven monetization in some episodes... more

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1. Where are they?
2. Last Seen Alive
3. THEY DISAPPEARED
4. And Then They Were Gone
5. Missing Persons

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Missing launched 11 years ago and published 859 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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What guests have appeared on Missing?

Recent guests on Missing include:

1. Susan Lester
2. Shyla Jump
3. Vanessa Diaz
4. Joseph Trussell
5. Joe Trussell
6. Laura Riste
7. Melissa Sandberg
8. Shelley Hamilton

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