The Missing Investigation: Cold cases, evidence & unanswered questions

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries examines the Beaumont Disappearance, a chilling true crime case from January 26, 1966, that fundamentally altered child safety laws and parental trust in Australia. When three siblings—Jane, Arnna, and Grant Beaumont—vanished after taking a short bus ride to Glenelg Beach in South Australia, their disappearance sent shockwaves through the nation. This ...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the dark legend of H.H. Holmes, often cited as America's first serial killer and the architect of the infamous 'Murder Castle' in Chicago. This deep dive moves beyond sensationalist yellow journalism to explore the factual criminal career of Herman Webster Mudgett, examining how he exploited the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition to lure victims into a tra...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the enduring mystery of D.B. Cooper, the only person in commercial aviation history to hijack a plane, escape with ransom, and vanish without a trace. On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305 from Portland to Seattle, armed with what appeared to be a bomb. He demanded $200,000 and four parachutes,...

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...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the harrowing details of the Lindbergh Kidnapping, one of the most infamous crimes in American history. This narrative explores the night of March 1st, 1932, when Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was abducted from his crib at Highfields, leaving behind a ransom note and a broken ladder. The episode is essential listening for true crime enthusiasts, history ...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the infamous Antwerp Diamond Heist, widely considered one of the most audacious crimes in history. This detailed true crime narrative explores how Leonardo Notarbartolo and his crew, known as 'The School of Turin,' executed a meticulously planned theft that resulted in the loss of over $100 million in diamonds, gold, and jewelry. Unlike typical heists dri...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries delves into the chilling and enigmatic case of the Axeman of New Orleans, a serial killer who terrorized the city between 1918 and 1919. This true crime deep dive explores the brutal murders of Joseph and Catherine Maggio, as well as Louis Besumer and Harriet Lowe, examining the unique MO of an attacker who used chisels to enter homes and left behind only blood an...

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 episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries explores the dramatic rise and fall of Boston’s Winter Hill Gang, tracing their evolution from a local Somerville operation in the 1960s to a dominant force under Whitey Bulger. This narrative dissects the violent Irish Gang War that began with the murder of Bernie McLaughlin, detailing how James 'Whitey' Bulger and Stephen Flemmi expanded the gang’s r...

In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries delves into the harrowing and unsolved tragedy of JonBenét Ramsey, a case that captivated the nation since December 25, 1996. This deep dive explores the timeline of events in Boulder, Colorado, starting with the discovery of the six-year-old’s body in her family’s basement and the infamous ransom note demanding $118,000. For true crime enthusiasts, co...

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. ...

The disappearance of Madeleine McCann in Praia da Luz remains one of the most haunting unsolved mysteries in modern true crime history. In this episode of The Missing Investigation, host Susanna Humphries dissects the pivotal events of May 3rd, 2007, when three-year-old Madeleine vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Portugal. This narrative explores the initial shock experienced by parents Kate and Gerry McCann, wh...

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 Susanna Humphries explores the chilling and enigmatic case of the Axeman of New Orleans, one of America's most bizarre unsolved serial killer mysteries. Set against the humid, tense backdrop of 1918 and 1919, this true crime deep dive examines a predator who targeted Italian immigrants with brutal precision, using a chisel to enter homes and leaving behind cryptic messages in blood...

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...