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Unfound

Ed Dentzel
Missing Persons
True Crime
Mental Health
Addiction
Disappearance
Family Dynamics
Domestic Violence
Joey Lynn Offutt
Mental Health Issues
Missing Persons Cases
Unfound Podcast
Deanna Michelle Merryfield
Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement
Tiffany Daniels
Substance Abuse
Pauline Cantu Diaz
Keith Mann
Tyler Johnson
Drugs

Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant.

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Almost exactly 3 years ago, this podcast examined the case of Tony Schwark and two other men who disappeared while taking a boat trip from the Bahamas to Florida on December 6, 1986. We now re-examine this s... more

On Monday nights at 9pm ET on the Unfound Podcast Channel on YouTube, yours truly hosts a live show in which I talk about some of my personal life, I discuss recent true crime news, and I preview that Friday's episode. But I also take questions from ... more

Consulting services:

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Angela Westberry and Theresa Hickmon were a 17 and 20 year old, respectively, from Jacksonville, FL. They were roommates and co-workers. On Dec. 1, 1984, they got on a boat with some men fo... more

CONSULTING:

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I’ve been talking about it for quite a while now. Well, today, it starts–The Atlantic Coast series–where Unfoud takes a look at disappearances that occurred off the shores of Eastern Florida during the 1980’s... more

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Recent Guests

Denise Westberry
Sister of Angela Westberry, witness and interviewee
Westberry family
Episode: Episode 575: Atlantic Series Ep. 2: Westberry/Hickmon
Anita Westberry
Sister of Angela Westberry, interviewee
Westberry family
Episode: Episode 575: Atlantic Series Ep. 2: Westberry/Hickmon
Eric Grabowsky
Assistant and researcher who has contributed extensively to the Atlantic Coast disappearances coverage
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Episode: Episode 574: Atlantic Series Episode 1 -- The Intro
Samantha Holt
Dawn Holt's daughter, guest discussing her mother's case and her research
Family of Dawn Holt
Episode: Episode 571: Dawn Michelle Holt: Price On Her Head
Summer Sharp
Tanner Sharp's sister
Episode: Episode 569: Tanner Lee Sharp: Going Galt
Vicki Joseph
Sister of Jeff Joseph, longtime advocate for finding him
Family of Jeff Joseph
Episode: Episode 568: Jeff Joseph Revisited
Joanne Franks
Mother of Eric Franks, interviewed about the case
Episode: Episode 541: Eric Franks Revisited
Lacey Bayya
Manuel Bayya's sister
Family of Manuel Bayya
Episode: Episode 540: Manuel Bayya: Holding The Phone
Bobby Joe
Mother of Brianna Vibert
Episode: Episode 538: Brianna Jayde Vibert: Surrounded By Strangers

Host

Ed Dentzel
Host of Unfound; focuses on interviewing family, friends, and reporters connected to missing persons cases.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Uncomfortable listen

    He’s full of himself, his phone vibrates thru the entire show, he’s condescending to the interviewees, he’s curt and rude. No interview skills. Aimless and all over the place. However he does care about the victims and clearly knows how to perform the research. The delivery is lacking.

    Apple Podcasts
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    karilove1980
    United States4 months ago
  • Interesting info, arrogant host

    The information is great, if the host could try to just be less arrogant that would be great. The narcissism just oozes from every conversation. Be nicer to victims families dude. They come on your show voluntarily and don’t need to be interrogated by you. It’s okay to ask follow ups but learn how to do so with more tact.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Berto3003
    United States4 months ago
  • Sound can be better pls

    The sound quality is not good in the last few episodes! Could hardly hear anything esp interviews by phone

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    posseh
    United States10 months ago
  • His cases are interesting and important. His manner, though, is cringey, often painful to listen to. I wish I could say otherwise. I'd listen more often.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    Twiggy
    a year ago
  • Don’t understand some of the subjects

    I am a big fan of the podcast, but sometimes I have a hard time hearing some of the stories. I’m listening to the Layla Santanello episode. The family, especially her mother, is a nightmare. Numerous “boyfriends”, addiction, etc. What a mess. I had to turn it off.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peachy girl z
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners value the deep dives into missing-person cases and family perspectives.
Some listeners feel the host can come across as abrasive or condescending, affecting empathy.
Sound quality and interview pacing are common discussion points for improvements.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 570: Donna Michalenko Revisited -- Still Unsolved
Q: Has Donna been declared dead?
There has been no official declaration of death; she is listed as endangered missing in North Dakota, with ongoing questions about her remains and the possibility that she may never be found.
Episode 570: Donna Michalenko Revisited -- Still Unsolved
Q: Eric, tell the listeners a little bit about yourself, and then tell them how you got interested in this particular case, the disappearance of Donna Michalenko.
Eric explains his professional background as an instructor and researcher, his shift toward crime and justice issues, his interest in cold cases, and how his meeting with Donna's family sparked his involvement in the Michalenko case.
Episode 567: Haidar Mustafa Abushaqra: A Collaboration
Q: What were Haidar's plans for the night he disappeared?
Dana describes a routine that included working a 9-5 at the Toyota dealership, collecting rent from tenants at the old dealership, then plans to go to the movies with his wife, suggesting he still had a life and commitments after the day's business dealings.
Episode 568: Jeff Joseph Revisited
Q: What were the key events surrounding Jeff's disappearance?
Jeff was last known to be en route to his Northern California property for a scheduled meeting; phone records place him near the suspect's residence the morning of the meeting, and his car and equipment have not been recovered.
Episode 540: Manuel Bayya: Holding The Phone
Q: Can you describe the moment you learned Manuel's phone had ended up with someone in Oklahoma and what you did next?
Lacey details the Messenger call with Earl Hillbilly after Christmas 2022, recording it as evidence; she explains Earl claimed to have acquired the phone via SIM swaps or from Cricket, and discusses the lack of follow-through in obtaining the phone despite offers to pay, highlighting ongoing frustration with investigators and the elusive trail of Manuel's communication device.

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A fixture in the true-crime space focused on missing persons, this program centers interviews with family members, friends, and researchers closest to cases. The host guides conversations that emphasize new leads, investigative methodology, and public accountability, often blending personal memories with open-source research, FOIA requests, and discussions about police involvement. Across episodes, the show stands out for its relentless focus on the families' perspectives, the long arc of unsolved cases, and the way voices from the families are used to sustain public attention and drive information sharing. Potential listeners may value in-depth case context, methodical storytelling, and a willingness to challenge conventional policing narr... more

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1. Where are they?
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Recent guests on Unfound include:

1. Denise Westberry
2. Anita Westberry
3. Eric Grabowsky
4. Samantha Holt
5. Summer Sharp
6. Vicki Joseph
7. Joanne Franks
8. Lacey Bayya

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