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Josiah Reed - Missing Person - Case Spotlight - CS-0020

One night, three generations, the trajectory of three lives unequivocally altered. In the early hours of June 24th, 2024, in Phenix City, Alabama, a 6-month-old child went missing, his mother died of an overdose, and was discovered in a house that had been burned down a few hours later, and his grandmother has since been charged with manslaughter in the death of her daughter. Hanna Brooke Fretwell’s life was lost that day; her mother is sitting in jail for contributing to her death, and her son, Josiah James Reed, went missing. Do you know what happened to baby Josiah?   We are discussing the cases of Josiah Reed and invite you to join in on the conversation. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, and theories. Follow, like, and share to help extend the reach of his case. As long as we can keep his name and face visible, the more likely it is that it will end up in front of someone with a nudge for them to come forward with information that might just provide some answers.    ____________________________   Have Information? If you have information concerning this case, please contact: Phenix City Police - (334) 448-2800   ____________________________   📌 Subscribe for deep-dive true crime investigations 💬 Comment with your thoughts or theories 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cases

Brian Vargo - Missing Person - Case Spotlight - CS-0019

Brian Thomas Vargo was 20 years old when he vanished in 1976. A promising college student searching for direction, he left Texas for Colorado and was never seen again. Nearly five decades later, the mystery remains unsolved.   We are discussing the cases of Brian Vargo and invite you to join in on the conversation. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, and theories. Follow, like, and share to help extend the reach of his case. As long as we can keep his name and face visible, the more likely it is that it will end up in front of someone with a nudge for them to come forward with information that might just provide some answers.    ____________________________   Have Information? Contact the Missing Person Unit of the Austin Police Department:  (512) 974-5250, apdmissingpersons@austintexas.gov ____________________________   📌 Subscribe for deep-dive true crime investigations 💬 Comment with your thoughts or theories 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cases

Felipe Santos & Terrance Williams - Missing Persons - Case Spotlight - CS-0018

On October 10th, 2003, Felipe Santos was involved in a vehicle accident in Naples, Florida. His brother witnessed him get into the back seat of the responding county sheriff deputy’s patrol vehicle and drive off. He never saw or heard from his brother again. On January 12, 2004, Terrance Williams came into contact with the same deputy sheriff and was never seen or heard from again. The deputuy Sheriff stated he had dropped both men off at different Circle K gas stations. The deputy no longer works for Collier County and these two men have never been found, but their families are still looking. What happened to Felipe Santos and Terrance Williams?   We are discussing the cases of Felipe and Terrance and invite you to join in on the conversation. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, and theories. Follow, like, and share to help extend the reach of their cases. As long as we can keep their names and faces visible, the more likely it is that it will end up in front of someone with a nudge for them to come forward with information that might just provide some answers.    ____________________________   Have Information? Contact the Collier County Sheriff's Office at 239-252-9300, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS (8477) or email a tip or call the Cue Center 24-hour tip line at 910-232-1687.   ____________________________   📌 Subscribe for deep-dive true crime investigations 💬 Comment with your thoughts or theories 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cases

Kathleen "Kathy" Kohm - Unsolved Murder - Case Spotlight - CS-0017

In a town built on cheer and childhood wonder, something unthinkable happened. Eleven-year-old Kathy Kohm stepped out for a simple jog and never came home. Weeks later, she would be found in the woods. Her life stolen, her story unfinished. And decades later, her name still echoes through Santa Claus, Indiana, waiting for answers.    We are discussing Kathy’s case and invite you to join in on the conversation. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, and theories. Follow, like, and share to help extend the reach of Kathy’s case. As long as we can keep Kathy’s name and face visible, the more likely it is that it will end up in front of someone with a nudge for them to come forward with information that might just provide some answers.    ____________________________   Have information?  Contact the Indiana State Police at 317-232-8248    ____________________________   📌 Subscribe for deep-dive true crime investigations 💬 Comment on the episode on YouTube 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cases

Tristen "Buddy" Myers - Missing Person - Case Spotlight - CS-0016

A four-year-old boy walks away from home… and is never seen again. No witnesses. No evidence. No trace. His name was Tristen “Buddy” Myers. On October 5th, 2000, he vanished from a quiet rural property in North Carolina… along with two dogs. Both dogs came back. Buddy didn’t. What happened in that narrow window of time… has remained a mystery for over two decades. This… is the disappearance of Tristen Myers.   We are discussing Buddy’s case and invite you to join in on the conversation. Comment below with your thoughts, questions, and theories. Follow, like, and share to help extend the reach of Buddy’s case. As long as we can keep Buddy’s name and face visible, the more likely it is that it will end up in front of someone with a nudge for them to come forward with information that might just provide some answers.    ____________________________   Have information?  Call the Sampson County Sheriff's Office: (910) 592-4141.   If you have information about this case or any unsolved case in North Carolina, please contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation: (800) 334-3000   ____________________________   📌 Subscribe for deep-dive true crime investigations 💬 Comment on YouTube with your thoughts or theories 🔔 Turn on notifications so you don’t miss future cases