The Vanished Podcast

Deborah Bradley put her 10 month-old daughter to bed in their Kansas City, Missouri home on October 3, 2011. When her husband came home in the early morning hours of the 4th, he noticed that the door was unlocked and a window appeared to be tampered with. When he got inside, he found that Lisa was missing from her crib. Justin Evans from The Generation Why Podcast helped me sort through all of the bizarre facts in the case. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Evelyn Hartley was only 15 years old when she disappeared while babysitting. When her father came to check up on her, he found all of the doors locked and an open basement window. Over the next few weeks, mysterious clues started to turn-up but no sign of Evelyn has ever been found. Special thanks to: Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/ BOTHUN TV See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Vilet Torrez was a 38 year old, loving mother of three who had recently left a volatile relationship. She was last seen by a surveillance camera at the entrance to her gated community in Miramar, Florida at 5:17AM on March 31, 2012.  UPDATE- Since the episode aired, Cid Torrez has been convicted of murdering Vilet and was sentenced to life in prison.Special thanks to: NBC Miami See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On March 25, 1975, Katherine and Sheila Lyon walked to a shopping mall to look at Easter exhibits and eat lunch. They were last seen on the route home that afternoon. Update- In 2017, Lloyd Lee Welch pleaded guilty to the kidnapping and murder of Katherine and Sheila Lyon. He was sentenced to 48 years in prison.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On June 7th, 1984, 7 year-old Louis Mackerley vanished from Allentown, Pennsylvania.  This case is full of bizarre twists but no trace of Louis has ever been found.   If you have any information about Louis Mackerley's disappearance, please call  610-437-7751.   Special thanks to: Lehigh County Sheriff Joe Hanna Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eight women disappeared without a trace from the eastern part of Ireland between 1993 and 1998.  Authorities have gone to great lengths to solve these cases but have not had any luck finding evidence.  In Part 2, I discuss some unsolved murders and potential suspects. The following unsolved cases are included in this episode: Annie McCarrick  Eva Brennan Imelda Keenan Josephine (JoJo) Dollard Fiona Pender (pictured) Ciara Breen Fiona Sinnott Deirdre Jacob Patricia Furlong Antoinette Smith Deirdre Mulcahy Patricia Doherty Arlene Arkinson Links to audio clips used in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmMZ0VPrg6I http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/1008/20859500-arlene-arkinson-suspected-killer-dies-in-prison/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHU3j8vnBco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQDQWJoxVmM   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eight women disappeared without a trace from the eastern part of Ireland between 1993 and 1998.  Authorities have gone to great lengths to solve these cases but have not had any luck finding evidence.  In this first segment, I will discuss the details of their disappearances.  In the next segment, I will discuss suspects and the possibility that a serial killer was operating in the area at the time. The following women are included in this episode: Annie McCarrick (pictured) Eva Brennan Imelda Keenan Josephine (JoJo) Dollard Fiona Pender Ciara Breen Fiona Sinnott Deirdre Jacob If you have any information about their disappearances, please call 1800 666 111 Links to audio clips used in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHpL598OD8 http://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/1111/741154-disappearance-of-jojo-dollard/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jNMzJXvWfc http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-is-not-definite-new-search-for-missing-woman-fiona-pender-will-be-successful-gardai-30801710.html http://www.rte.i

Five-year-old Jhessye Shockley was reported missing on October 11, 2011. She was last seen at her home in Glendale, Arizona. This is part two of Jhessye's story. This episode features Brooke, a child therapist and producer and host of Actual Innocence. Special thanks to: Brooke from Actual Innocence Link to her podcast -itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/actua…nce/id1102237078 Link to her website - www.actualinpod.com/ Fox 10 Phoenix Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/         See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Five-year-old Jhessye Shockley was reported missing on October 11, 2011. She was last seen at her home in Glendale, Arizona. This is Jhessye's story. Special thanks to: Fox 10 Phoenix Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On November 25, 1991, Mark Himebaugh vanished from his neighborhood. A massive search ensued but only one of his shoes was ever found. This heart wrenching case involves many scary suspects and a lot of unanswered questions. Special thanks to: Joe Nick, a canine officer who helped search for Mark. wamc.org/post/child-serial-ki…d-cold-case#stream/0 www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Co…20683412.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IW3kwni1k www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/In…06181721.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MAzOJFFKjA See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On August 21, 1976, Andy Puglisi spent the day at a local pool, not far from his home in Lawrence, MA.  His friend, Melanie, was with him at the pool that day but left before Andy.  Andy never made it home that afternoon.  I interviewed Melanie Perkins McLaughlin for this episode.  She shared her memories of Andy and the documentary that she made about him.     Special thanks to: Melanie Perkins McLaughlin  http://www.haveyouseenandy.com Amazon link to purchase Have You Seen Andy? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GQ3ECI HBO link to purchase the film: http://store.hbo.com/have-you-seen-andy-dvd/detail.php?p=107178     See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.