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Up and Vanished Weekly

Tenderfoot TV
True Crime
Missing Persons
Toforest Johnson
Wrongful Convictions
Los Angeles
Lauren Spierer
Jodi Huisentruit
Jennifer Kesse
Maitrice Richardson
John Van Sise
Violet Ellison
Indiana University
Unsolved Murders
Mason City, Iowa
Mitrice Richardson
Jennings 8
Death Penalty
Alabama
Bloomington Police Department
Tenderfoottv

From the creators of the acclaimed investigative series Up and Vanished comes a new weekly podcast that offers a fresh look at some of the most puzzling cases in crime. Prepare to unpack mysteries around missing persons, unsolved murders, and wrongful convictions. Join Up and Vanished creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (Wrongful Conviction, Unjust & Unsolved, Murder in Alliance) on thei... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes52Foundeda year ago
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In Bone Valley Season 3 | GRAVES COUNTY, Maggie Freleng takes us to a small town in Graves County, Kentucky, where a terrible discovery on the front lawn of a middle school invites a string of amateur and professional investigators to try to solve a ... more

It's March 9,1992 when 20-year-old Amy Hooper is found brutally murdered in her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Investigators gather evidence from the crime scene, including a symbolic medallion, as well as DNA evidence. Unable to match the DNA to a indivi... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Galbraith
A local housewife and amateur sleuth who pursued the investigation of Jessica Currin's murder
Episode: Bone Valley Season 3: GRAVES COUNTY
Victoria Caldwell
Key witness in the case, who was 15 at the time of the murder
Episode: Bone Valley Season 3: GRAVES COUNTY
Nic Edwards
One half of the duo of True Crime Garage, focusing on unsolved cold cases and engaging with their audience
True Crime Garage
Episode: MURDERED: Amy Hooper
Sherrilyn Dale
True Crime Content Creator
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Episode: CrimeCon 2025 with Sherrilyn Dale
Jason Flom
Long time criminal justice reform advocate and music executive
Episode: MURDERED: Eric "Nike" Jones
Rabia Chaudry
Attorney, author, and advocate, known for her work on wrongful convictions
None mentioned
Episode: UNRESOLVED: Hae Min Lee
John Quinones
Emmy Award-winning ABC News correspondent
Episode: MURDERED: Vanessa Guillen
Kate Winkler Dawson
True crime journalist and historian, co-host of Buried Bones
Episode: MURDERED: Josiah Moore Family
Paul Holes
Retired cold case investigator, co-host of Buried Bones
Episode: MURDERED: Josiah Moore Family

Hosts

Maggie Freleng
Host and investigative journalist known for her work on true crime podcasts, focusing on wrongful convictions and advocacy for victims and families.
Payne Lindsey
Creator and host known for his investigative approach to true crime cases, focusing on unresolved cases and engaging storytelling.

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 698 ratings
  • Wanted to love

    Wanted to love this show but holy cow, why interrupt an episode for 20 whole minutes to interview other podcasters about their own podcasts and not spend time reporting on the actual story in the title of the episode? I kept fast forwarding cause I thought it may have just been an ad but it took up the majority of the episode. Was super odd. Reading other reviews, I see I’m not alone. The vibes are OFFFF, do better, Payne. We all loved his original work. This is just a bummer.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jamie904!
    United Statesa month ago
  • Zero Stars?

    Gosh I wish there was a lower rating. I was so looking forward to this series but two women that report with the Payne are insufferable. Couldn’t get through the first episode

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    T. Wine
    United Statesa month ago
  • Is this about missing people? Or….

    I actually have listened to every episode of this show and I still do, however I’ve been less motivated lately since the episodes seem to be more about promoting other podcasters and shows than talking about the actual missing person case. Kind of feels more like into scratching each others backs. Kind of frustrating.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    operationemily
    United Statesa month ago
  • Ep: Amy Hooper

    Ahhh!! I’ve been listening to UAVW for several months now but I’ve been listening to True Crime Garage for almost 8 years!!! This week’s episode had me so excited!!! Two of my fav podcasts doing a crossover!!! We need more podcast crossovers!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    annakclar
    United Statesa month ago
  • Missing: actual stories

    I know the true crime space is crowded but I don’t care about interviews with other podcasters about why they do podcasts. If you’re going to use the names of the victims in the episode title, talk about their story for more than two minutes. This series is floundering.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    bike_babee
    United Statesa month ago

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Overall, the show is recognized for its compelling investigative journalism, despite occasional criticisms regarding tone and direction.
The podcast has received mixed reviews, with some expressing concerns over content shifting towards self-promotion rather than substantive case discussions.
Users enjoy the engaging storytelling and highlighted advocacy for victims' rights, although some critiques mention that the hosts' delivery can feel off at times.
Listeners appreciate the commitment to unearthing lesser-known true crime cases and the thoughtful discussions surrounding them.

Chart Rankings

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#234
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#183
France/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#41
Israel/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#173
Singapore/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#176
Sweden/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#198
Denmark/True Crime

Talking Points

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MURDERED: Amy Hooper
Q: What are the details of the Amy Hooper case and why does it stick out to you?
The murder of Amy Hooper was particularly brutal and it resonates with Captain and Nic due to their connections to Columbus, Ohio, and the fact that their parents knew Amy's family. Her case remained unsolved for decades, but with advancements in forensic DNA, a suspect was finally arrested, providing hope for closure.
MURDERED: Eric "Nike" Jones
Q: Is it possible to hold prosecutors accountable for wrongful convictions?
No, prosecutors have absolute immunity, making it extremely rare for them to face consequences for wrongful convictions, regardless of their actions.
MURDERED: Eric "Nike" Jones
Q: Why are we discussing a wrongful conviction case today?
The fact is, less than half of all murders are ever solved in America, and wrongful convictions are a significant issue that we need to address in the justice system.
UNRESOLVED: Hae Min Lee
Q: What do you think it's going to take for justice in Hae Min Lee's case?
It seems like a new administration that is willing to test the DNA and open the case again could be necessary.
UNRESOLVED: Hae Min Lee
Q: Why won't new investigators on this case reopen it?
It's usually difficult to get states or prosecutors to admit to mistakes or reopen cases, they often dig in.

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