The Missing Investigation: True crime, missing persons & justice

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell dissects the chilling case of Theodore Robert Bundy, one of America's most notorious serial killers. This deep dive explores how Bundy’s charismatic facade masked a profound darkness, detailing his early life in Burlington and Philadelphia, the secret of his parentage, and the psychological fissures that led to a decade-long killing spree across five states. We e...

This episode of The Missing Investigation delves into the chilling history of the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run, one of Cleveland’s most infamous and unsolved true crime mysteries. Host Emilie Rose guides listeners through the harrowing events of the mid-1930s, exploring how a serial killer targeted the vulnerable populations of Cleveland’s impoverished shantytowns during the Great Depression. This narrative is essential...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries delves into the harrowing history of the Cleveland Torso Murders, infamously known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run. This true crime deep dive explores a series of brutal killings that occurred between 1935 and 1938 in Cleveland, Ohio, during the Great Depression. The narrative focuses not only on the gruesome methodology of the unidentified killer—who sy...

The Dyatlov Pass mystery remains one of the most chilling and enduring unsolved crimes in history, capturing the imagination of true crime enthusiasts and mystery lovers alike. In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell guides listeners through the harrowing events of January and February 1959, when nine experienced hikers from the Ural Polytechnical Institute vanished on the slopes of Kholat Syakhl, known as '...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell delves into the chilling history of the Axeman of New Orleans, one of America’s most enigmatic and unsolved serial killer cases. This narrative explores the terrifying reality of 1918 and 1919, when an unidentified predator stalked the streets of New Orleans, targeting Italian immigrant families with brutal precision using axes and straight razors. Unlike typical...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell debunks the enduring myths surrounding John Herbert Dillinger, America’s most infamous Depression-era bank robber. This narrative moves beyond the sensationalized headlines to explore the tragic and complex reality of Dillinger’s life, from his harsh upbringing in Indiana and early naval service to his descent into crime following a wrongful prison sentence...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dismantles the pervasive and disturbing internet myth that Bill Wyman, the legendary bassist of the Rolling Stones, was murdered in a cold case covered up by law enforcement. This is not a story about a missing body or an unsolved homicide; rather, it is a deep dive into the mechanics of misinformation, exploring how a simple rumor can distort public perception an...

The Somerton Man case remains one of the world's most enduring cold cases, a haunting mystery from December 1948 in Adelaide, South Australia. This episode of The Missing Investigation dissects the bizarre discovery of an unidentified man on Somerton Park beach, whose crossed feet and half-smoked cigarette suggested he had simply chosen to stop living. Host Susanna Humphries guides listeners through the initial police reports, deta...

In this unique episode of The Missing Investigation, host Emilie Rose shifts the lens from traditional true crime to a profound meditation on loss, legacy, and the quiet dignity of Charlie Watts. While our genre often focuses on violent crashes and sudden silences, this narrative explores the steady, unshakeable beat of a man who simply stopped playing. This episode is for listeners seeking a deeper understanding of rock history, j...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Emilie Rose delivers a harrowing and detailed account of the Tate-LaBianca murders, the series of crimes committed in August 1969 that shocked the world. This narrative is essential for true crime enthusiasts, history buffs, and those seeking to understand the dark intersection of celebrity culture and cult violence in late-1960s Los Angeles. The episode meticulously reconstructs t...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries explores the 'Paul is Dead' conspiracy theory, examining how a baseless rumor nearly erased the reality of one of music's most iconic figures. This isn't just a true crime story about a missing person; it’s a deep dive into media psychology, cultural hysteria, and the human cost of being silenced by fiction. For listeners interested in Beatles history, cold ...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the complex and controversial history of the Boston Strangler case. This is not just a recounting of thirteen horrific murders between 1962 and 1964; it is an exploration of how jurisdictional failures, flawed forensic science, and societal biases allowed a killer—or potentially multiple killers—to operate unchecked. For true crime enthusiasts...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the harrowing 1932 Lindbergh kidnapping, one of America's most infamous true crime cases. This narrative explores the abduction of Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. from his New Jersey home, focusing on the physical evidence that defined the investigation: the wooden ladder found at the scene and the handwritten ransom note demanding fifty thousand dollars. ...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell dismantles the pervasive and baseless internet rumor that Keith Richards, the legendary guitarist of The Rolling Stones, was murdered. This deep-dive true crime and fact-checking episode explores the origins of false death hoaxes surrounding rock icons, specifically addressing why narratives of violence stick in the public consciousness despite a lack of evidence. We e...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the chilling case of Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., known as the Golden State Killer. This narrative explores the disturbing duality of a man who wore a police badge while committing heinous crimes, including burglaries, rapes, and murders across California from the 1970s to the 1980s. We examine how DeAngelo used his law enforcement training and access to ev...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Renee Farell dissects the chilling case of Ted Bundy, exploring how his charismatic mask concealed a history of profound evil. This deep dive into true crime and criminal psychology examines the origins of one of America’s most notorious serial killers, moving beyond the sensational headlines to understand the man behind the myth. For listeners interested in unsolved crimes, ...

The Isdal Woman case remains one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries in true crime history. In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the chilling discovery of a charred female body found in Norway’s Ice Valley (Isdalen) in November 1970. This narrative explores the profound mystery of a woman who arrived with eight different aliases, no past, and a suitcase full of lies, only to be fou...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries delves into the enduring mystery of the Mary Celeste, the most famous ghost ship in history. Discovered adrift off the Azores in December 1872, the brigantine was found perfectly seaworthy, with warm breakfasts and undisturbed personal belongings, yet every soul on board—including Captain Benjamin Briggs, his wife Sarah, their young daughter Sophia, and seve...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Emilie Rose dissects the harrowing and historic Lindbergh Kidnapping Case, one of the most infamous crimes in American history. On March 1st, 1932, Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr., the twenty-month-old son of aviation hero Charles Lindbergh, was abducted from his crib in Hopewell, New Jersey. The crime scene was marked by a crude, homemade ladder made from attic floorboards, which b...