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Gone in a Blink

Gone in a Blink

There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some of those cases may be of their own accord, others are because of something far more sinister. Gone in a Blink is a true crime podcast that dives headfirst into the most mysterious and terrifying missing person cases in existence. Hosts Heather and Danielle take a deep look into some of the most horrific missing person cases that will leave you on the edge of your seat and

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31:10

Stranger on the Playground: Who Killed Rosie Tapia

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2026/04/16

In the early morning of August 13th, 1995, a nightmare became reality for the Tapia family in Salt Lake City. While they slept just feet away, someone removed a window screen and abducted 6 year old Rosie from her bedroom. Hours later, she was found in a nearby canal. Today, 30 years have passed with no arrests but a $100,000 reward, and new leads are keeping the investigation alive. We dive into the case that changed a community forever and examined the latest search for the “Good Samaritan”, who

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35:00

30 Seconds of Terror: What Happened to Jennifer Kesse

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2026/04/02

Jennifer Kesse reported feeling uncomfortable around the workers renovating her apartment complex shortly before she went missing. Did a stranger turn into a stalker? With little to no forensic evidence found in her car, investigators are left with a massive missing piece: the transient construction workers who disappeared from the site. This episode dives into the botched early investigation, the hidden suspects, and the desperate search for answers 20 years

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26:56

Upside Down: The Final Moments of Joshua Maddux

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2026/03/26

How does a 6-foot-tall young man end up in a fetal position inside a chimney, only to have his death ruled an accident? Today we dive deep into the inconsistencies of the Joshua Maddux case. We examine the 'accidental' theory against the unsettling physical evidence: the breakfast bar dragged to block the fireplace from the inside, the bizarre state of Joshua's clothing, and the dark rumors surrounding a local man who reportedly inserted himself into the case. Was this a tragic misadventure, or did

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30:59

Never Seen Leaving: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer

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2026/03/19

It was the start of spring break, but for Brian Shaffer's family, it was the start of a nightmare. After an evening of drinks, Brian became separated from his friends within a busy, secure entertainment complex. Surveillance footage captures him entering but never leaving. Join us as we walk through the final hours of a brilliant young mind and the security footage that has haunted investors for decades. Sources:Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - WikipediaWhere’s Brian?. Brian Shaffer left his father

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34:01

Silence in the Schoolyard: Who Took Alexis Patterson

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2026/03/12

On a spring morning in 2002, seven-year-old Alexis Patterson walked toward Hi-Mount Elementary School, accompanied by her stepfather to the corner, just steps away from the entrance. She was seen by a crossing guard and classmates on the playground, yet she never made it to her first-grade classroom. When the final bell rang, Alexis was nowhere to be found. We retrace her final know steps, the delayed notification that gave a kidnapper an eight-hour head start, and the two decades of tips that have

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38:41

Vanished into the Dark: The Leanne Green Story

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2026/03/05

Seventeen-year-old Martha Leanne Green seemingly vanished into this air. Despite decades of searches, FBI involvement, and even a confession, her case remains one of Tennessee's most enduring mysteries. Was she taken by a stranger, or did she trust the wrong person? We break down the timeline of April 15,1987, and why authorities still believe this case is solvable. Sources:The 1987 Disappearance of Tennessee Teen Martha Leanne Green – True Crime Divawww.gabriellawteam.comMartha Leanne Green – The

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35:57

Into Thin Air: The Disappearance of Maura Murray

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2026/02/26

On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student, Maura Murray left her UMass Amherst dorm and drove into the snowy White Mountains of New Hampshire. After a minor car accident on a desolate hairpin turn on Route 112, she vanished within minutes before arrived. Join us as we dissect the final hours: from her mysterious emails to professors to the chilling interaction with a local bus driver who was the last person to see her. How does someone disappear without a trace in a seven-minute

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29:13

Billionaire Blood: The Murders of Barry and Honey...

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2026/02/19

On a cold December night in 2017, Canadian pharmaceutical mogul Barry Sherman and his philanthropist wife Honey were found strangled and staged in a macabre pose by their indoor pool. With no signs of forced entry and a massive $35 million reward still unclaimed, we explore what really happened to one of the world's wealthiest couples and what could have driven someone to commit this grisly murder.Sources:Barry Sherman - WikipediaA Toronto billionaire couple was found dead by their pool in 2017

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38:34

Waiting for Lauren: The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer

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2026/02/12

In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer walked out of a friend's apartment in downtown Bloomington and vanished without a trace. Despite being caught on multiple surveillance cameras earlier that night, the trail ends at the corner of 11th Street and College Avenue. Was it a tragic accident fueled by a night of partying, or did someone she know play a role in her disappearance? This week, we retrace Lauren's final steps and examine the

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26:58

The Last Hike: Missing Barbara Bolick

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2026/02/05

On a clear July morning in 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick set out to hike her favorite trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. An experienced hiker carrying a .357 Magnum for protection, she was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner when he turned away for just 45 seconds. When he looked back, she was gone - no struggle, no sound, and no trace. Despite massive search efforts using infrared technology and scent dogs, not a single piece of her gear has ever been found. Join us as we

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29:52

Killer Psyche: The Story of Diane Downs

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2026/01/30

In 1983, Diane Downs drove her blood-spattered car into an Oregon hospital, claiming a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her three children. What followed was a disturbing display of manipulation, as the superficial wound on her arm and her chillingly calm demeanor raised immediate red flags. We break down how this narcissist rewrote reality and why she viewed her children, not as beloved family, but as obstacles to a new life.Sources:Diane Downs - WikipediaDiane Downs - Alcatraz East Pigeon ForgeChild

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43:58

Miles Away from Home: What Happened to Asha Degree

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2026/01/23

It's a story that has haunted a community for a quarter-century. A little girl, a loving home, and a terrifying, unexplained disappearance. Twenty-five years after 9-year-old Asha Degree vanished in the middle of the night, the case has exploded with new information. We dive into the recent search warrants, the new suspects, and why authorities are now treating this asa murder investigation. Could a 25-year-old mystery finally be solved?Sources:Disappearance of Asha Degree - Wikipedia

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28:02

The Silent Son: The Disappearance of Macin Smith

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2026/01/16

On September 1, 2015, 17-year-old Macin Smith walked out of his St. George, Utah home, presumably heading for the school bus. He never arrived at school, and he never came home. Left behind in his bedroom were the very things most teens can't live without: his cell phone, his laptop, and his wallet. But tucked away in that wallet was a folded note that would change everything - a note with a message so heavy it left his family questioning if they ever truly knew their "silent son." Was Macin

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34:44

Trail of Murder: The Mysterious Death of Judy Smith

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2026/01/09

A routine business trip to Philadelphia turned into a nightmare when Judy Smith disappeared in 1997. When her body was discovered hundreds of miles away in the mountains of North Carolina, the mystery only grew: How did she get there, and who was responsible for the brutal stabbing that took her life? This case remains one of the most perplexing travel mysteries in recent history, with more questions than answers. Sources:Killing of Judy Smith -

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25:44

Vanishing in Vermont: The Mysterious Case of Brianna...

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2025/12/19

Brianna Maitland's disappearance is more than a cold case. It is a story about the fragility of life, the unpredictability of fate, and the spirit of a family searching for answers. A young woman's routine evening, the drive to work, the gestures of independence, the ordinary interactions of a 17-year-old, was abruptly shattered, leaving a mystery that has haunted Vermont for decades. The series of events that surrounded her tell a story of a life interrupted, a journey halted, and a world left

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51:41

A Mother's Fight: Where is Jody Ledkins?

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2025/12/05

Jody Ledkins was last seen walking northbound on Winchester Avenue at 14th Street the evening she disappeared. She left without money or extra clothes, seemingly just needing a ride home. This episode dives into the immediate aftermath of her phone call with her mother and subsequent fight her mother endured to get police to take her daughter's disappearance seriously. Was this a runaway case or was it something far more sinister from the

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36:13

Vanished in the Middle of Nowhere: The Case of Brian...

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2025/11/21

A stranded college student, a confused conversation in the dark, and one final, chilling exclamation before the phone call ends forever. The 2008 disappearance of Brandon Swanson remains one of Minnesota's most perplexing cold cases. What happened in those final moments on that desolate road?NOTE: There are many inconsistencies over the make/model and even color of Brandon's car. We are reporting a white Chevy Lumina, though this may be incorrect.

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34:54

Alone in the Dark: The Disappearance of Cindy Song

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2025/11/07

When a young Penn State college student goes missing after a costume party on Halloween night, everyone on campus is in a state of panic. But police have very little to go on until a tip comes in from an eyewitness who may have seen a young girl, matching Cindy's description, get abducted. Was this young woman Cindy Song, or was it one of several twists and turns that have managed to keep police on their toes for all these years? With one particular suspect in the back pockets of those investigating

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18:20

Mini Episode: The Murders of James Adamski and Sylvia...

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2025/10/24

In this mini episode, we are discussing the Halloween murders of both James Adamski and Sylvia Salinas.A night that started out as a party with friends turns deadly when 18-year-old James Adamski heads out on foot from the bar where the party was held, never to be heard from again. Was he being watched? Could someone at the party have wanted to hurt James?Sylvia Salinas is living the American dream. But on the afternoon of October 31, 1989, someone had other plans for Sylvia. Now investigators are

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42:34

No Way Home: The Disappearance of Misty Copsey

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2025/10/10

An evening at the State Fair with her best friend, and a promise to her mother to find a safe ride home by the end of the night. That was the deal that Diana Smith made with her daughter. 13-year-old Misty Copsey was excited to finally gain some independence and spend the afternoon with her friend, 15-year-old Trena Bovard at the Washington State Fair on the evening of September 17, 1992. But when the night comes to an end and Misty misses her bus back to her home in Spanaway, she's determined not

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