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Artwork for Missing
True Crime
Private Investigations For the Missing
New England
Missing Persons
Nancy Guthrie
FBI
Domestic Violence
Bennington Triangle
Holly Piirainen
Oakland County Child Murders
Massachusetts
Homicide
Serial Killer
Emmanuel Haro
Jodi Huisentruit
Jason Landry
Elizabeth Short
Mental Health
New England Serial Killer
Maura Murray

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 speak with author Kate Crane about the disappearance of her father and her new book, Whatever Happened To Eddy Crane.

Eddy Crane was a Baltimore businessman who vanished on ... more

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna speak with private investigator and case advocate Jason Watts about the mysterious murder of the John Doe known as Mr. X.

On December 11, 1972, the nude, partially decomposed ... more

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the disappearance of Brandon Swanson from southwestern Minnesota on May 14th, 2008.

While Brandon was driving home after celebrating the end of his college semester, h... more

In this new episode, Crawlspace Media's Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna discuss the release of the ransom notes in the case of the abduction of Nancy Guthrie from her home in Catalina Foothills, Arizona on February 1st, 2026.

Expert in forensic li... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Watts
Private Investigator
Private Investigations for the Missing / local agency in Texas
Episode: 701 // Mr. X John Doe Murder Mystery w/ Jason Watts
Bootsie Martinez
Forensic linguist and expert in authorship analysis
Independent/Forensic Linguistics expert
Episode: 699 // Nancy Guthrie - Analyzing the Ransom Notes Through Forensic Linguistics
Dr. David Perlmutter
Professor, expert on crime and media dynamics
Texas Tech University
Episode: 698 // Liz Waddell w/ Dr. David Perlmutter
Sierra Gillespie
Journalist following the Lindsay Clancy trial for Law & Crime
Law & Crime Network
Episode: 697 // Lindsay Clancy Trial w/ Sierra Gillespie of Law & Crime
Greg Overacker
Private Investigator, affiliated with Private Investigations For the Missing
Private Investigations For the Missing
Episode: 696 // Brianna Maitland Witness Account Replay
Dr. Trace Sargent
Guest on fundraiser episode
Private Investigations For the Missing
Episode: 696 // Brianna Maitland Witness Account Replay
Julie Murray
Guest on fundraiser episode
Private Investigations For the Missing
Episode: 696 // Brianna Maitland Witness Account Replay
Bobby Tagavi
Guest on fundraiser episode
Private Investigations For the Missing
Episode: 696 // Brianna Maitland Witness Account Replay
Sarah Maria Schiffecker
Doctor, Texas Tech University
Texas Tech University
Episode: 692 // The Mysterious Death of Christian Pilnacek

Hosts

Tim Pilleri
Host of Missing; affiliated with Crawlspace Media. Co-lead with expertise in investigative storytelling and case research.
Lance Reenstierna
Co-host of Missing; experienced in investigative reporting and production,

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • 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 Kingdom3 months ago
  • Drop all the music plz

    The music interludes are time consuming and annoying !

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    1
    TheOnlyCloClo
    United States4 months ago
  • Laura Riste

    I like all who are interviewed, but my fave is Laura Riste. Always well prepared, well presented, fully knowledgeable and has interesting investigations she brings to the table!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LilyViolet$
    United States5 months ago
  • Episode 633

    I just listened to this episode and got to wondering how many counties in this country is corrupt like this county, and Horry County in South Carolina??? How many crimes have been covered up in the past? Episode was excellent, I will have to add Dog with a Bone to my list of podcasts to listen to. It will put me that much farther behind in keeping up with all your episodes. But great interview.

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    Umbra Listener
    United States6 months ago
  • Sigh

    It took at least 15 minutes before they actually went to the story. If you want true horror. Listen to seven. Whoo they are full on. I had to give up on listening to one story because it was the most disturbing thing ever.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Silly boy with a face
    Australia6 months ago

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The show is valued for maintaining focus on the stories rather than sensationalism.
Listeners praise in-depth case research and respectful handling of families.
Guests and topics are frequently described as credible and well-prepared by fans.

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#171
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#201
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Talking Points

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699 // Nancy Guthrie - Analyzing the Ransom Notes Through Forensic Linguistics
Q: Do you think the ransom letters were written by the actual abductors or someone trying to cash in on the case?
Martinez indicated it's likely they were not the actual abductors but someone connected to the case who sought to exploit it for money; the notes showed signs of opportunism and manipulation rather than a single, coherent plan by the kidnapper group.
699 // Nancy Guthrie - Analyzing the Ransom Notes Through Forensic Linguistics
Q: What stood out to you when you first read the ransom notes?
The writing suggested an educated writer with standard American English, not AI-generated, and the tonal shift between the two notes pointed to a possible change in writer or a deliberate shift in intent rather than a straightforward hoax.
698 // Liz Waddell w/ Dr. David Perlmutter
Q: What was it about this case that jumped out to you to bring this to us?
The case is still unfolding with very fresh information, a clear and well-documented timeline, and a family actively managing communications to shape the narrative early on, which makes it a useful test case for how media and investigators interact in new disappearances.
697 // Lindsay Clancy Trial w/ Sierra Gillespie of Law & Crime
Q: Can you give us a quick background on what you were working on right now?
The hosts set up the discussion around Lindsay Clancy's case, with Sierra detailing the Massachusetts venue, the community impact, and the ongoing trial structure as opening statements and initial testimony unfold.
697 // Lindsay Clancy Trial w/ Sierra Gillespie of Law & Crime
Q: Do you mind giving a little background on yourself for our listeners?
Sierra Gillespie describes her path from local reporting in Wisconsin to joining Law & Crime, hosting Scandal and Crimes of Passion, and her experience covering high-profile cases like Lindsay Clancy's trial.

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Missing focuses on true crime stories centered around disappearances, unsolved cases, and injustices, often anchored by deep investigative journalism and input from investigators, writers, survivors, and legal/forensic experts. Episodes frequently blend case timelines with interviews that illuminate investigative processes, media coverage, and the human impact on families. A notable strength is the guest roster, which includes authors, detectives, prosecutors, and documentary filmmakers, allowing for nuanced discussions that span history, methodology, and policy surrounding missing persons and related crimes.

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1. Where are they?
2. Last Seen Alive
3. THEY DISAPPEARED
4. And Then They Were Gone
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Recent guests on Missing include:

1. Jason Watts
2. Bootsie Martinez
3. Dr. David Perlmutter
4. Sierra Gillespie
5. Greg Overacker
6. Dr. Trace Sargent
7. Julie Murray
8. Bobby Tagavi

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