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Missing Persons

AbJack Entertainment
Missing Persons
David Schultz
Mary Jane Croft Van Gilder
Blanca Elisa Roberson
True Crime
Child Abduction
Police Investigation
True Crime Garage
Domestic Violence
Elisa's Disappearance
Lawrence Riegel
New England
Lisa Marie Shuttleworth
Deanna Michelle Merryfield
Ladena Mann
Orlando
Jill Kloppenburg
Rebekah Barsotti
Dale Williams
Bubba Harrison

At any given time, there are 90,000 missing persons, and that's just in the U.S. This podcast explores some of these cases.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes186Founded7 years ago
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True Crime

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Latest Episodes

Episode 127 Robin Smith

On September 2, 1998, 28 year old Robin Smith finished her shift at Gulfport Memorial Hospital in Gulfport, MS, and headed home. She never arrived, and her family soon became concerned about the mother of two. On October, 28... more

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Episode 126 Jesse Yanske

On April 17th, 2025 in Ogema, Wisconsin, thirty two year old Jesse Yanske was riding in a car with his girlfriend, and according to her, he asked to be let out of the vehicle following an argument. Once outside of the vehi... more

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Episode 125 The Sodder Children

In the early morning hours of Christmas day, 1945, the Sodder family of Fayetteville, West Virginia was asleep when suddenly, they were jolted awake by smoke. It quickly was evident that a fast moving fire had starte... more

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Case Updates: Sabrina Kahler, Jason Landry, and Bobby Steele

In this update episode, we provide three important updates to cases that we previously covered on Missing Persons; those being Sabrina Kahler who we covered in episode 33, Jason Landry... more

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Recent Guests

Gary Smith Jr.
Robin Smith's nephew and family advocate
Episode: Robin Smith
Brianna Yanske
Jesse Yanske's sister and a family advocate seeking information about his disappearance.
Episode: Jesse Yanske
Miranda Weeks
Joe Sodder's great-granddaughter, discussing family theories and case details
Sodder family / Missing Persons interviewee
Episode: The Sodder Children
Sonya Roberson
Sister of Travis Roberson
Family of missing person
Episode: Travis Roberson
Legawork Assefa
Mother of Maereg Tesfaye Tafesse
Family of missing person
Episode: Maereg Tesfaye Tafesse
Sommer Lynn Willis
Sommer Lynn Willis, sister of Tanner Sharp, family member seeking answers
Episode: Tanner Sharp
Christy Greer
Activist helping Brent McGhee's case
Dogs of the South (involved in case)
Episode: John Brent McGhee
Ana Leal
Ana Barbosa's adult daughter, guest on the episode
Family of the missing person
Episode: Ana Barbosa
Sarah Turney
Co-host of The Final Hours
The Final Hours
Episode: Special Preview: The Final Hours with Sarah Turney and Kourtney Nichole

Hosts

Mike Morford
Co-creator and presenter focused on missing-person cases.
Jess Bettencourt
Co-creator and presenter focused on missing-person cases.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 815 ratings
  • Great true crime podcast!

    Very clear and concise!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Official POD Reviewer
    United Statesa month ago
  • Jeez enough with the liberal slant

    Unhoused? As cold as Antarctica before global warming haha this host is a liberal nut job.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    this show used to be good
    United States9 months ago
  • Nice 👍🏼

    The pod is good but I episodes are too long!!! I have a very short attention span

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Girly 😈
    United States9 months ago
  • Had high hopes for this podcast

    I had high hopes for this podcast, but unfortunately it fell flat. The speakers consistent tone creates a steady if somewhat unvarying delivery throughout the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Pont123
    United Statesa year ago
  • Stupid words!!

    I enjoyed this podcast, but when I am reading words, like unhoused, I’m done the word is homeless, not unhoused it’s called homeless and I don’t understand why so many are using these stupid words. They are stupid. The word is homeless, not an housed, homeless.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Danni2467
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the respectful focus on families and the restrained use of disruptive advertising.
Some listeners find interviews uneven, citing limited follow-up questions, repetitive exchanges, and inconsistent audio quality.
Listeners praise the careful research, clear case histories, and distinctive pairing of investigative context with personal stories.
Reviews differ on pacing and delivery, with some finding the narration too fast or the episodes too long.
Family and survivor interviews are valued for bringing vulnerability and firsthand perspectives to unresolved cases.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#153
India/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Robin Smith
Q: What things do you wish police had done differently, and what things do you hope might still be done that could provide answers?
Gary says he hopes investigators will review the case materials and prior public statements, thoroughly investigate leads, question relevant people, and communicate with the family about the case.
Robin Smith
Q: What was the relationship like during that time? Can you describe that?
Gary says the relationship became physically abusive and aggressive, and that Robin found it difficult to leave because they had children together. He says she had recently ended the relationship before she disappeared.
Jesse Yanske
Q: What types of things were done during the searches?
Brianna describes searches led by Wings of Hope involving search-and-rescue dogs, drones, boats, people on foot and ATVs, helicopters, and later cadaver dogs. Teams searched an eight-mile radius and found nothing.
Jesse Yanske
Q: Was Jesse still in recovery, and had he made progress with his addiction?
Brianna says he continued struggling with alcohol and experienced seizures when he stopped drinking abruptly, but medication was helping and he was trying to become sober.
The Sodder Children
Q: Why did the family become suspicious of an arson motive, despite the official ruling of an accident?
Because of the combination of the ladder being moved, phone lines cut, suspicious insurance behavior prior to the fire, and odd investigative gaps that suggested the fire might have been used to cover an abduction or other foul play.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Missing Persons

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

Regularly hosted by Jess Bettencourt and Mike Morford, these case-focused conversations examine disappearances across the United States, from recent cases to decades-old mysteries. Episodes typically combine a researched timeline and investigative context with interviews featuring relatives, friends, advocates, or other people close to the missing person. Case updates revisit developments such as searches, newly identified remains, and charges, while family interviews bring personal memories and ongoing appeals for information into the discussion.

The format stands out for pairing case background with firsthand accounts from people seeking answers, often drawing attention to cases with limited media coverage. It suits listeners interested ... more

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1. Where are they?
2. Last Seen Alive
3. And Then They Were Gone
4. Missing
5. The Vanished Podcast

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Recent guests on Missing Persons include:

1. Gary Smith Jr.
2. Brianna Yanske
3. Miranda Weeks
4. Sonya Roberson
5. Legawork Assefa
6. Sommer Lynn Willis
7. Christy Greer
8. Ana Leal

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