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The Vanished Podcast

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New York City
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Domestic Violence
Covid-19 Pandemic
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Alcoholism
Heroin
Maple Heights, Ohio
Joseph Littlejohn
Richard Reisenberg
Missing Persons Cases
Elisa Roberson
Joshua Graham-Caskey

The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?

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Joan Bernal's episodes originally aired in October 2020. In December of 1988, Joan Bernal, her husband, and their children had plans to leave their home in Joliet, Illinois, and head to Texas to visit her husband’s family for the holidays. Things did... more

Joan Bernal's episodes originally aired in October 2020. In December of 1988, Joan Bernal, her husband, and their children had plans to leave their home in Joliet, Illinois, and head to Texas to visit her husband’s family for the holidays. Things did... more

On June 13, 2016, 44-year-old Amy McHale said goodbye to her mother and left her home in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nothing about that moment suggested it would be the last time her family would see her, but it was.

In the early morning hours... more

In the days leading up to Thanksgiving 2025, the family and friends of 59-year-old Daniel Davis began to grow increasingly concerned. Dan was known as deeply reliable. His coworkers couldn’t even remember him missing a single day of work in decades. ... more

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Recent Guests

Amanda McHale
Daughter of Amy McHale, sharing her mother's story and the family's struggle
Episode: Amy McHale
Robert Maguire
Missing person featured in the episode
Episode: Robert Maguire
Paige Vatole
Daughter of Kaila Vincent Vatole
Episode: Kaila Vincent Vatole
Baylee Englebert
Chance's wife, who discusses their relationship and the circumstances of Chance's disappearance.
Episode: Replay: Chance Englebert
Dawn Englebert
Chance's mother, who shares insights into her son and the family's experience during his disappearance.
Episode: Replay: Chance Englebert
Katie Englebert
Chance's aunt, who reflects on her close relationship with Chance and shares her feelings about his disappearance.
Episode: Replay: Chance Englebert
Troy Galloway
The missing individual around whom the story revolves
Episode: Troy Galloway Part 1: Sounds in the Snow
JP Miller
Private investigator assisting Rebecca in the search for Samantha.
Episode: Samantha Tolbert
Royce Nex
Brother of the missing Blake Nex
Episode: Blake Nex Part 1: The Spark

Host

Marissa Jones
Host of the podcast, focusing on emotional narratives and insights about missing persons and their families.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 20.6k ratings
  • Diversity?

    You all only released two podcasts about people of

    color and one is a rerun.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BonnieBB123
    United States2 months ago
  • The only true crime podcast that has kept me for years

    Hands down, my favorite podcast of all time. Informative and aware of the sensitivity of the subject matter. Where other true crimes veer into inappropriate tones around such serious topics, The Vanished remains always committed to their purpose: helping loved ones tell their stories to find their missing friends and family.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emily_ER
    United States2 months ago
  • The best missing persons podcast ever!

    I love this podcast so much! The voice, the music, and the recorded calls from the family are all put together so well. Marissa, you do an amazing job with this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chelle07_
    United States3 months ago
  • The hosts voice is awful, ending every sentence with an uptone, honestly drove me insane listening to it.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    abi_schuey
    3 months ago
  • Obsessed and binging

    I listen to hundreds of these podcasts. This is one of the best.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cattruck1988
    United States3 months ago

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Some have criticized aspects of the host's delivery and the pacing of the episodes, but many love the attention to detail and research involved.
Listeners appreciate the compassionate storytelling that revolves around personal narratives of missing persons and their families.
The podcast is regarded as a thoughtful and ethical representation of true crime, with an emphasis on underreported cases.
Overall, the coverage of systemic issues related to missing persons is seen as a significant contribution to public awareness.

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Apple Podcasts
#52
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#67
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#111
United Kingdom/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#99
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#216
Italy/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#64
Finland/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Heather Caras Part 1: Footprints in the Snow
Q: How did law enforcement initially respond to the situation?
Law enforcement's quick narrative suggested that Heather had left willingly, which deeply frustrated her friends and family.
Blake Nex Part 1: The Spark
Q: What has been the most challenging part of your search for Blake?
Royce expressed that it has been difficult without the resources that law enforcement has, and feeling helpless over the years without an official investigation.
Blake Nex Part 1: The Spark
Q: What prompted you to start investigating Blake's case?
Andrea discovered Blake's name online and felt the need to dig deeper when she found so little information about him.
Replay: Ian Eckles Part 3 - The Broken Window
Q: What do you think happened to Ian?
Investigators express their belief that Ian likely had an encounter with Alcantara, who was seeking supplies and did not expect Ian to be present in his vehicle.
Replay: Ian Eckles Part 3 - The Broken Window
Q: Did you think that was weird that it was all just left there?
Alcantara thought it was strange but seemed not to acknowledge the situation's seriousness, claiming he took the car because he found it unoccupied and believed it was abandoned.

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What is The Vanished Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focusing on the emotionally charged narratives surrounding individuals who have mysteriously vanished, this true crime podcast examines various missing person cases each week. Through engaging storytelling and sensitive interviews, listeners get to hear deeply personal accounts from family members, friends, and law enforcement, which paint a fuller picture of the lives of the missing. The emphasis on emotional depth and ethical storytelling throughout the episodes provides a unique angle that distinguishes it from standard news reporting and offers crucial insights into the impact of disappearances on families and communities. The exploration of themes such as addiction, mental health, and intimate partner violence enriches the discussions ... more

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1. Amanda McHale
2. Robert Maguire
3. Paige Vatole
4. Baylee Englebert
5. Dawn Englebert
6. Katie Englebert
7. Troy Galloway
8. JP Miller

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