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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
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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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On this episode, Ed analyzes the 1996 disappearance of Robert Mohney, he follows up on the murder from his hometown, Ed gives his insight into active shooter situations, and he covers a bunch of other stuff including . . . his birthday.

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On this episode, Ed analyzes the Alaska disappearance of Michael LeMaitre, he updates everyone on Rose Marie Gayhart, Ed goes over Wade Steffey's case, and he covers a bunch of other stuff including . . . my... more

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Recent Guests

Joyce Rivetuso
Mother of Peggy and Patty McDaniel, interviewed in 2017 and 2019 updates
Family of missing persons
Episode: The McDaniel Sisters Revisited Episode 596
Robin Wells-Burton
Daughter of Cloudia Wells, advocate for missing persons
Missing and Homeless (outreach group)
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
Anita Westberry
Sister of Angela Westberry, interviewee
Westberry family
Episode: Episode 575: Atlantic Series Ep. 2: Westberry/Hickmon

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
  • 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 States2 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 States6 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 States6 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

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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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#73
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Apple Podcasts
#215
Chile/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.
Atlantic Series Episode 6: The CGIS, Pt. 1 Episode 583
Q: Can you walk us through how the Sea Fever and alias cases were unraveled?
By cross-referencing Coast Guard records, FOIA-extracted documents, and marshal service techniques, we linked aliases used by involved individuals to real names, which opened the door to understanding who was really on the Sea Fever and how they were connected to the disappearances.
Atlantic Series Episode 6: The CGIS, Pt. 1 Episode 583
Q: How does CGIS differ from other federal agencies, and what makes its mission unique?
CGIS combines law enforcement with Coast Guard responsibilities, focusing on crimes on the water and protecting the Coast Guard as an institution, while also handling external investigations like pollution, drug trafficking, and maritime fraud.
Atlantic Series Episode 6: The CGIS, Pt. 1 Episode 583
Q: What drew you to CGIS and the maritime investigations you do?
I was attracted to the diverse portfolio of investigations and the opportunity to work on cases involving boats and the high seas, which isn't typical for many federal agencies. The role blends detective work with a unique maritime focus.

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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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2. Where are they?
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1. Joyce Rivetuso
2. Robin Wells-Burton
3. Sean Doherty
4. Mark Yerex
5. Caleb King
6. Dallyn Pavey
7. Lisa Schwark-Molino
8. Denise Westberry

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