
Every year over 4,000 unidentified bodies are recovered in the United States. 600,000 people are reported as missing, and thousands more go unreported. The Butterfly Effect is an investigative podcast that seeks to reunite the nameless with their identities.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentaryTrue Crime | |||

Author, researcher, podcast host and former professor Laurah Norton has been reporting on cold cases since 2017, specializing in stories that society seems to have left behind. In 2020, she and forensic anthropologist Dr. Amy Michael teamed up to bre... more
Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity.
Lisa Ivany, a Team Lead at the nonprofit DNA Doe Project, sat down with me to discuss all things IGG, the hit National Geographic show Naming the Dead, and... more
On March 4th 2026, the Albuquerque Police Department, in conjunction with the Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy program and Parabon labs, announced the identification of Becca Doe as Rebecca Mallekoote, of Tacoma, Washington.
A full fin... more
Note: This episode was recorded and produced before the announcement of Becca Doe's identity.
From social workers to business admins, forensic scientists to stay-at-home-moms, the volunteers working behind the scenes of recently solved Doe cases mig... more
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This podcast is clearly done with heart and a lot of very genuine care. I have heard the host speak about the case in person and it is obvious that the podcast is being made with no greater intent than giving someone back their name. So refreshing to see such passion behind a project like this!
A hidden gem in the true crime podcast world! Interesting story and ethically covered! I really hope a season two comes out soon!
Ever since I first saw her picture, Becca’s story has stayed with me — even all the way here in Belgium. I’m grateful for the thoughtful research and clear overview this podcast provides.
Fab podcast on a Doe that has been on my mind from the day I heard about her. Only one suggestion, when you know you have a very long section of dialogue coming up, you might want to put something on in the background like music or ambient sound to soften it and break it up a bit. But I really enjoyed it. Fingers crossed for developments.
Excellent Real True Crime Podcast.The approach to this podcast is very respectful,thoughtful and informative.This particular case has so many potential “what if’s” and enormous questions about what Really happened to this poor girl,it’s more than a open/shut suicide case.I Love the content and will listen to every episode closely.Keep up the Great work and don’t lose faith.
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This investigative podcast centers around the urgent issue of unidentified bodies in the United States, engaging listeners by sharing poignant narratives of individuals who lost their identities, often in tragic circumstances. Each episode highlights a different case, illustrating the emotional and societal impacts of these unresolved mysteries. Topics range from personal stories of those affected by the disappearances to the procedural challenges faced in forensic investigations. Through compelling storytelling, the podcast seeks to reconnect the nameless with their identities, fostering a sense of advocacy for those who are often forgotten in society.
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