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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
Unfound
Human Trafficking
Law Enforcement
Tiffany Daniels
Substance Abuse
Pauline Cantu Diaz
Keith Mann
Tyler Johnson

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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Unfound has now covered over 420 disappearances over the course of over 600 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 24t... more

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On this episode, Ed looks at the Norwegian disappearance of Ann Elisabeth Hagen, he has to take a wee bit of pleasure at the cocaine bust at Penn State, Ed goes over the disappearance implications for the Ph... more

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Back in 2017, this podcast featured a disappearance which is the only one in the catalog connected to a biker gang. I should say . . . STRONGLY connected to a biker gang. Today, we revisit the Dec. 4, 1997 st... more

On this episode, Ed looks at the Canadian disappearance of Stephanie Stewart, he gives his opinion on a new Amelia Earhart search, Ed reviews some true crime shows, and he covers a bunch of other stuff including . . . crows.

Hosted by Simplecast, a... more

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Recent Guests

Tony Faulk
LeAnn Faulk's sister; interviewee discussing LeAnn's life and disappearance
Family of LeAnn Faulk
Episode: LeAnn Faulk: Winning Is Everything. Episode 600
Joyce Rivetuso
Mother of Peggy and Patty McDaniel, interviewed in 2017 and 2019 updates
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Episode: The McDaniel Sisters Revisited Episode 596
Robin Wells-Burton
Daughter of Cloudia Wells, advocate for missing persons
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Episode: Cloudia Wells Revisited. Episode 592
Sean Doherty
Frank Doherty Jr.'s son
Doherty family, survivor
Episode: Atlantic Series Episode 8: Frank Doherty and Jamie Meulemans. Episode 588
Mark Yerex
Richard Yerex's son, aviation enthusiast and researcher
Episode: Atlantic Series Episode 7: Richard Yerex. Episode 586
Caleb King
Investigator, Coast Guard Investigative Service
Coast Guard Investigative Service
Episode: Atlantic Series Episode 6: The CGIS, Pt. 2 Episode 584
Dallyn Pavey
Daughter of Eugene Pavey, recounts family history and disappearance
Family of Eugene and Melanie Pavey
Episode: Atlantic Series Episode 4: The Pavey's. Episode 579
Lisa Schwark-Molino
Lisa Mullineau, sister of Tony Schwark
Episode: Atlantic Series Episode 3: Tony Schwark and others
Denise Westberry
Sister of Angela Westberry, witness and interviewee
Westberry family
Episode: Episode 575: Atlantic Series Ep. 2: Westberry/Hickmon

Host

Ed Dentzel
Host of Unfound; long-time host associated with Unfound and Unfound Live.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Ask a question then listen.

    The interviewer often asks questions while also inserting possible answers. It’s not a neutral interviewing technique. I think it might help to send the person being interviewed very simple direct questions ahead of time. Ask them to answer succinctly but show them to add into you may have missed. Don’t lead.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    frainch toast
    United States3 months ago
  • 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
    1
    karilove1980
    United States7 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 States7 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 Statesa year 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

Listeners Say

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

Common themes include strong impact on families, calls for better sound quality, and appreciation for thorough case analysis.
Listeners appreciate deep-dive investigations and family focus, but some note a polarizing persona of the host and inconsistent audio quality.
Feedback highlights that interviewing style can be direct or confrontational, while guests and families often praise the emphasis on victims and practical outreach.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Devlin Lee Tait: The Odessa Files. Episode 598
Q: Were there any concrete leads or evidence that investigators pursued immediately after Devlin vanished?
The family mentions video footage from early in the day, phone pings near a trailer park, and searches by police, but no definitive sightings or solid leads emerged to locate him.
Devlin Lee Tait: The Odessa Files. Episode 598
Q: What more can you tell us about the incident where Devlin was escorted away from a house?
Tamara explains that a group of men, possibly ex-military, came to the house, escorted Devlin away, and that Devlin did not resist; the incident remained mysterious and was not fully explained to the family.
Devlin Lee Tait: The Odessa Files. Episode 598
Q: Can you tell us more about Devlin's daily routine and who he interacted with in Lake Odessa before he disappeared?
Tamara describes Devlin as a well-known, friendly person who would check in daily, interact with neighbors and local shopkeepers, and share kindness by feeding dogs in the neighborhood, suggesting he moved in familiar circuits rather than roaming aimlessly.
Cloudia Wells Revisited. Episode 592
Q: What changes did you make after discovering your mother in 1998 and how did that shift your approach?
Robin describes the shift from a personal search to a broader, data-driven effort after recognizing discrepancies in public records and discovering Namus entries. She explains the emotional impact of validating a potential sighting and how the 2013-2014 LA Times piece spurred renewed scrutiny of the case. She emphasizes the importance of corroborating information with official records and the homeless outreach network for real-time sightings.
Cloudia Wells Revisited. Episode 592
Q: Tell the listeners about Missing and Homeless and the team you have.
Robin explains that Missing and Homeless was started in April 2015 to address the reality that many homeless individuals are missing and that families often struggle to get help due to stigma and systemic barriers. She lists team members and describes each person's role, from outreach and research to social media and flyer distribution, highlighting the community-driven nature and rapid growth of the network.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Unfound

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

Across episodes, the show centers on missing persons cases long-form interviews with families, investigators, and researchers, often weaving intimate family narratives with investigative detail. The host guides conversations to surface timelines, local context, and potential leads while repeatedly emphasizing respectful treatment of victims and their loved ones, practical search outreach, and the challenges of cross-jurisdictional inquiries. Standout angles include family-centered storytelling, analysis of law-enforcement and media dynamics, and occasional live formats that blend case updates with broader commentary on surveillance, tech, and public accountability. A notable strength is the consistent focus on actionable next steps for list... more

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1. Where are they?
2. And Then They Were Gone
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Recent guests on Unfound include:

1. Tony Faulk
2. Joyce Rivetuso
3. Robin Wells-Burton
4. Sean Doherty
5. Mark Yerex
6. Caleb King
7. Dallyn Pavey
8. Lisa Schwark-Molino

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