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What Happened to Talina Zar unravels the chilling mystery of a woman who vanished during the COVID-19 lockdown, the internet sleuths who followed her trail , and the dark subcultures and interpersonal betrayals they unearthed.

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Recent Guests

Jess Trevino
Internet sleuth who spent five years investigating the disappearance of Talina Zar.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Sherry Ziegler
Victim at the center of the attempted murder case involving Corey Bomely Adams.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Mike Ziegler
Husband of Sherry Ziegler, also a victim in the attempted murder case.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Danny Elliott
Lieutenant with the Wagner County Sheriff's Office involved in the investigations.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Joel Weber
Lead investigator in the disappearance of Talina Zar.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Alexander Adams
Corey's ex-husband, key witness for the prosecution.
Episode: Going to Court - Talina Zar BONUS
Corey Bonnelly
Neighbor of Talina Zar and suspected in her murder
Episode: Safe - Talina Zar E7
Cheryl Jones
Talina's sister who shares her perspective on Talina's life and disappearance
Episode: If I Go Missing - Talina Zar E5

Host

Melissa Jeltsen
Award-winning investigative reporter and host of the series, focused on unraveling complex and deeply emotional stories surrounding missing persons and true crime narratives.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • First 2 seasons were good

    Five stars for the first two seasons. The third season was disappointing. There’s something fishy about Jess.

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    3
    idsjsdx
    United States11 days ago
  • Ads and dragging on

    I typically love the longer stories on various pods, but this one just drags on for no reason. In addition to that it’s hard to really get into the story when there’s a 4 minute ad every 3.5 minutes. If someone asked me to retell the story I wouldn’t be able to.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mrsbuschwaker
    United States18 days ago
  • The ADS tho

    4 minutes of ads every 3 minutes of content is BRUTAL. I feel like companies should just fully sponsor and run one ad per episode. That would make me appreciate them instead of resent them.

    Great story though!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    RealisticFruit
    United Statesa month ago
  • Progressive bias of the narrator makes the show unlistenable.

    There is no “her truth” or “his truth”. There is the truth. That’s it.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    User11222333999
    United Statesa month ago
  • Too many ads

    I love the reporting, but there’s too many ads!! It’s a good 4 minutes of ads to start the episode, and usually 3-5 minute chunks in the show. The reporting is great, but so many ads is annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RACHS11392
    United Statesa month ago

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#189
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#52
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#68
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A gripping narrative focusing on the mysterious disappearance of a woman during the COVID-19 pandemic, the content raises questions surrounding the intricate relationships and dark subcultures explored throughout the investigation. Episodes weave together personal accounts, police procedures, and the involvement of online sleuths, highlighting how these intertwined stories reflect the broader societal context and challenges faced during the isolation of the pandemic. Unique aspects include deep dives into niche communities like the Gorean subculture, providing insights into complex interpersonal relationships and moral dilemmas, while also addressing themes of betrayal, resilience, and community dynamics.

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