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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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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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46:18

The Springfield Three

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2025/09/26

On the evening of June 6th, the Kickapoo High School class of 1992 was getting ready to kick off their graduation ceremony. Suzanne (Suzie) Streeter and her best friend Stacey McCall, along with Suzie's mother Sherrill Levitt were in attendance. But what would start out as a joyous occasion, would soon end in tragedy sometime in the wee hours of the morning when the three women seemed to have vanished without a trace. With little evidence left behind, police managed to gather some very unusual

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24:55

The Playground Predator: Where is Lina Sardar Khil?

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2025/06/20

The playground should be every child's sanctuary - a place of laughter, freedom, and innocent joy. For three-year-old Lina Sardar Khil, it became the scene of an unthinkable tragedy when she vanished without a trace on December 20, 2021, from her apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. Lina's story begins far from American soil. Born in Afghanistan to a family with deep military connections, her grandfather was killed by a suicide bomber in 2009. Her father Riaz followed the same path, serv...

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33:00

The Jamison Family Mystery: Vanished in the Oklahoma...

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2025/05/22

A crisp autumn day in Oklahoma turns tragic when the Jamison family vanish without explanation, leaving behind $32,000 and their starving dog locked in their truck. What forces could lead a family of three to disappear in the remote Sandboi Mountains, only to be discovered as skeletal remains four years later? The case of Bobby, Sherilyn, and six-year-old Madyson Jamison defies conventional explanation. Surveillance footage from the day they vanished captures the couple moving in trance-like...

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36:50

Forever 12: The Unexplained Death of Sean Daugherty

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2025/04/30

The peaceful suburb of Yorktown, Virginia became the backdrop for a harrowing mystery when 12-year-old Sean Daugherty was found hanging from a swing set in his family's backyard on April 14, 2022. What initially appeared as a tragic suicide quickly unraveled into something far more perplexing. Sean was the kind of boy who embodied childhood joy – a straight-A student who loved Star Wars, video games, and had just returned from a Disney cruise with his family. With his mother's exciting new p...

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25:20

Dial M for Missing: What Happened to Diane Augat

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2025/04/04

A desperate voice pleads from an answering machine: "Help, help, help, let me out!" For Mildred Young, this haunting recording of her daughter Diane would become the soundtrack to decades of anguish and unanswered questions. Diane Augat's story reveals how mental illness creates vulnerability that predators exploit with devastating consequences. Diagnosed with bipolar disorder in the late 1980s, Diane experienced a cascading series of losses—her children, her marriage, and ultimately her fre...

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24:14

Somewhere in the Dark: The Unexplained Disappearance...

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2025/03/19

A 14-year-old girl vanishes into the night after someone methodically unscrews every hallway light bulb in her apartment building. Her purse, clothes, and money remain behind. For years afterward, her mother receives haunting silent phone calls at exactly 3:45am. Welcome to one of New Hampshire's most disturbing unsolved mysteries. Laureen Rahn disappeared from her Manchester apartment in April 1980 under circumstances that have baffled investigators for over four decades. What started as a ...

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39:18

A Family Evening Turns Tragic: What Really Happened...

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2025/02/25

On a chilling January evening in 2006, Teresa Butler, a devoted mother and beloved community member, vanished without a trace while putting her children to bed. After a regular family gathering, her husband left for work, unaware that this would lead to a heartbreaking investigation into her disappearance. In this gripping episode, we dive deep into the details of her last known moments, revealing a puzzling array of clues that highlight the complexities of family life intertwined with unexpe...

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