Missing in the Midwest: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

The Abduction & Disappearance of Anne Manchester

In June of 1980, 26-year-old Anne Denise Victoria Manchester disappeared from Newark, Delaware just days before she was set to receive her degree from the University of Delaware after years of working toward her MBA. Anne was last known to be inside her apartment at the Villa Belmont complex on the afternoon of June 29th, 1980. But sometime after a phone call with a friend that afternoon, Anne vanished — leaving behind her purse, keys, wallet, car, and everything she had worked so hard to build. What followed would leave investigators and Anne’s family searching for answers for more than four decades... If you have any information about the disappearance of Anne Denise Victoria Manchester, please contact: Newark Police Department at 302-366-7111 A special thank you to Anthony Wayne, also known as CrimeBlogger1983, for sharing his research with me and for suggesting Anne’s case. Connect with Anthony Wayne [https://crimeblogger1983.blogspot.com/] This episode is sponsored by Safely, a women-founded company creating modern personal safety tools designed to help you feel more confident and prepared in everyday life. From personal pepper spray to tools like the Safely Sidekick, their products are designed with safety, accessibility, and empowerment in mind. Learn more or shop their products here: https://livesafely.co/JEN [https://livesafely.co/JEN] Use code JEN at checkout for 10% off your order Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support.  Learn more: www.thereignitedproject.com [https://www.thereignitedproject.com] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates [https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates]  Connect with me on social: Instagram: @jenriverainvestigaties [https://www.instagram.com/jenriverainvestigates/] Facebook: Jen Rivera Investigates [https://www.facebook.com/jeninvestigates/] YouTube: @jenriverainvestigates [https://www.youtube.com/@JenRiveraInvestigates] Visit my website: jenriverainvestigates.com [https://jenriverainvestigates.com/]   Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media [https://reignitedmedia.com/] & Fire Eyes Media [https://fireeyesmedia.com/] Production hosted & Produced by Jen Rivera. Sources For This Episode: Newark Police Department University of Delaware Archives NamUs The Doe Network The News Journal The Philadelphia Inquirer The Cincinnati Enquirer Anthony Wayne / CrimeBlogger1983 Research Archives Public Records & Archival Newspaper Records Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Missing in the Midwest: The Vanishing of Branson Perry

20-year-old Branson Perry disappeared from his home in Skidmore, Missouri in the middle of the afternoon on April 11th, 2001. He stepped outside for what should have taken minutes… but never came back. People were nearby, there was no sign of a struggle, and what followed has only added more questions to the case. A timeline that doesn’t make sense, key details that continue to raise suspicion, and more than two decades later one question that still hasn’t been answered… What happened to Branson Perry? In this episode of Case Uncovered, I continue the Tuesday bonus series Missing in the Midwest, highlighting missing persons cases across Illinois and the Midwest to bring renewed awareness for families still searching for answers. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Branson Perry, please contact: Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office 660-582-7451 Support the Podcast  If you enjoy Case Uncovered, please consider leaving a five-star rating and review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners and bring awareness to these cases This episode is sponsored by Safely, a women-founded company creating modern personal safety tools designed to help you feel more confident and prepared in everyday life. From personal pepper spray to tools like the Safely Sidekick, their products are designed with safety, accessibility, and empowerment in mind. Learn more or shop their products here: https://livesafely.co/JEN [https://livesafely.co/JEN] Use code JEN at checkout for 10% off your order Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support.  Learn more: www.thereignitedproject.com [https://www.thereignitedproject.com] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates [https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates]  Connect with me on social: Instagram: @jenriverainvestigaties [https://www.instagram.com/jenriverainvestigates/] Facebook: Jen Rivera Investigates [https://www.facebook.com/jeninvestigates/] YouTube: @jenriverainvestigates [https://www.youtube.com/@JenRiveraInvestigates] Visit my website: jenriverainvestigates.com [https://jenriverainvestigates.com/]   Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media [https://reignitedmedia.com/] & Fire Eyes Media [https://fireeyesmedia.com/] Production hosted & Produced by Jen Rivera. Sources For This Episode: Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office The Charley Project Kansas City Star St. Joseph News-Press Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

How Madison McGhee is Fighting to Solve Her Father's Cold Case

On this special episode of Case Uncovered, I sit down with Madison McGhee, host of Ice Cold Case, whose father was brutally murdered and whose case remains unsolved. She’s now turning her pain into purpose by using her voice and fighting for the answers her family has long been searching for. Connect with Madison: @madison_mcghee on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/madison_mcghee/] Listen to Ice Cold Case [https://linktr.ee/icecoldcase?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGn1KWU3Xb6QFChahRNlHei7NJG0AW-IguhootuYauWDl3HgCVD6lVHHnieNkQ_aem_GlTCKwvxApCOY5I_AttclA] Listen to Frozen Files [https://linktr.ee/frozenfiles?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=e10e1c86-c2b9-486b-aea4-d3562938f5b0] Support the Podcast  If you enjoy Case Uncovered, please consider leaving a five-star rating and review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners and bring awareness to these cases Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support.  Learn more: www.thereignitedproject.com [https://www.thereignitedproject.com] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates [https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates]  Connect with me on social: Instagram: @jenriverainvestigaties [https://www.instagram.com/jenriverainvestigates/] Facebook: Jen Rivera Investigates [https://www.facebook.com/jeninvestigates/] YouTube: @jenriverainvestigates [https://www.youtube.com/@JenRiveraInvestigates] Visit my website: jenriverainvestigates.com [https://jenriverainvestigates.com/]   Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media [https://reignitedmedia.com/] & Fire Eyes Media [https://fireeyesmedia.com/] Production hosted & Produced by Jen Rivera. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

Missing in the Midwest: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer disappeared from Columbus, Ohio on April 1st, 2006 after a night out with friends near The Ohio State University. He was last seen outside the Ugly Tuna Saloona before walking back inside but despite surveillance cameras capturing others entering and leaving, Brian is never seen exiting. A confirmed timeline that suddenly stops, no evidence of how he left, and a series of unanswered questions that continue to surround what really happened that night... In this episode of Case Uncovered, I continue the Tuesday bonus series Missing in the Midwest, highlighting unsolved disappearances across the Midwest to bring renewed awareness for families still searching for answers.  If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brian Shaffer, please contact: Columbus Police Department 614-645-4545 Support the Podcast  If you enjoy Case Uncovered, please consider leaving a five-star rating and review. It helps the podcast reach more listeners and bring awareness to these cases Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support.  Learn more: www.thereignitedproject.com [https://www.thereignitedproject.com] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates [https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates]  Connect with me on social: Instagram: @jenriverainvestigaties [https://www.instagram.com/jenriverainvestigates/] Facebook: Jen Rivera Investigates [https://www.facebook.com/jeninvestigates/] YouTube: @jenriverainvestigates [https://www.youtube.com/@JenRiveraInvestigates] Visit my website: jenriverainvestigates.com [https://jenriverainvestigates.com/]   Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media [https://reignitedmedia.com/] & Fire Eyes Media [https://fireeyesmedia.com/] Production hosted & Produced by Jen Rivera. Sources For This Episode: Columbus Police Department Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) The Charlie Project The Ohio State University Lantern 10TV WBNS Columbus ABC 6 / FOX 28 Columbus NBC News Dateline NBC People Magazine Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].

The Mysterious Disappearance of Barbara Cotton

In April of 1981, 15-year-old Barbara Cotton disappeared from Williston, North Dakota after being seen out that evening. Multiple people reported seeing her that night, but the timeline of where she was, who she was with, and what happened next has never fully lined up. What followed would shape the direction of her case for decades and leave more questions than answers...  A special thank you to Barbara’s sister Kathy for working with me to tell Barbara’s story. If you have any information about the disappearance of Barbara Cotton, please contact: Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212  Follow Barbara's Case: Find Barbara Louise Cotton Facebook Page [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573208734849] Case Uncovered is a part of the non-profit The Reignited Project. I founded The Reignited Project, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting families of the missing and murdered through advocacy, education, and resources. After walking through a missing persons case within my own family, that mission became even more personal. We are now developing the Linda Brown Advocacy Protocol, a trauma-informed initiative designed to help families navigate the early stages of a missing persons case with clarity and support.  Learn more: www.thereignitedproject.com [https://www.thereignitedproject.com] Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates [https://buymeacoffee.com/jenriverainvestigates]  Connect with me on social: Instagram: @jenriverainvestigaties [https://www.instagram.com/jenriverainvestigates/] Facebook: Jen Rivera Investigates [https://www.facebook.com/jeninvestigates/] YouTube: @jenriverainvestigates [https://www.youtube.com/@JenRiveraInvestigates] Visit my website: jenriverainvestigates.com [https://jenriverainvestigates.com/]   Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media [https://reignitedmedia.com/] & Fire Eyes Media [https://fireeyesmedia.com/] Production hosted & Produced by Jen Rivera. Sources For This Episode: Light the Way Missing – Barbara Cotton Case Profile Find Barbara Cotton Website (findbarbcotton.com) National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) The Charley Project  Williston Police Department North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation Archived Newspaper Articles (1981 – Williston, North Dakota) Anthony Wayne (CrimeBlogger1983) – Case Flyers & Compiled Information Kathy Nulph (Barbara's sister) – Additional Case Info & Family dynamics Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support [https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/case-uncovered--6440550/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss].