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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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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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33:22

Silent Shadows: The Jessica Hamby Case

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2025/02/11

What if a mother's desperate attempt to reclaim her life led her down a path of uncertainty and disappearance? Jessica Hamby, a mother of three, was on a mission to overcome her struggles with addiction by entering a detox program in Haleyville, Alabama. However, after an intense confrontation at the center, she vanished, leaving a trail that seemed to evaporate after her last known locations—a camper and a residence connected to Eric Edwards. Join us as we reconstruct the mysterious timeline...

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40:55

Ties That Bind: The Disappearance of Layla Santanello

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2025/01/28

This episode delves into the tragic disappearance of Layla Santanello, a young mother battling addiction, and the complexities surrounding her case. Through a combination of personal narrative and investigative insights, we explore the impact of addiction on relationships, the mysterious circumstances of Layla's last sighting, and the unsettling messages that emerged as her loved ones sought answers about her fate. Consider supporting Layla's family by sharing their story and relevant i...

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33:10

Gone Without a Trace: The Mysterious Disappearance of...

Gone in a Blink ·

2025/01/14

What if a routine day could suddenly twist into an unsolved mystery that would haunt a community for decades? Today, we unravel the baffling disappearance of Paige Renkoski from a highway in Michigan, tracing her last known steps and the chilling details that unfolded after her car was found idling, her belongings eerily untouched. Join us as we revisit eyewitness accounts of her emotional state and interactions with strange men near a minivan, and the unsettling questions these observations ...

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Vanished in the Night: The Haunting Disappearance of...

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2024/12/11

What if a chilling encounter on a quiet night could unravel the very fabric of a small town? Join us as we explore the haunting disappearance of Angela Hammond, a young woman whose life was violently disrupted in Clinton, Missouri. Angela's last moments, shared with her fiancé Rob Schaefer over a payphone, were marked by the sinister presence of a green truck and a disheveled stranger. Rob's desperate chase after Angela's abductors adds a dramatic twist to this enduring mystery. We paint a vi...

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29:57

Shadows of the Cecil Hotel: The Tragic Mystery of...

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2024/11/20

What led Elisa Lam to the eerie depths of a water tank atop the Cecil Hotel? This haunting question unravels a web of mystery, mental health struggles, and the sinister past of one of Los Angeles's most infamous hotels. Join us as we explore the chilling case of the 21-year-old Canadian tourist whose tragic end has sparked endless intrigue and theories. From her solo journey through California to the unsettling security footage that captured her last known movements, we trace the events leadi...

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55:46

Echoes of Fear: The Disappearance of Karlie Guse'

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2024/11/06

What if a seemingly ordinary night could change everything? That's the haunting question we grapple with as we explore the disappearance of Karlie Guse', a 16-year-old who vanished under baffling circumstances in October 2018. Her story starts with a night out that spiraled into paranoia and fear, possibly fueled by drugs. We recount the events leading up to her disappearance, from her impromptu attendance at a party to unsettling audio recordings that capture her terrified state. Was it just...

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49:15

Predator in Plain Sight: The Disappearance of...

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2024/10/22

Could the heartbreaking disappearance of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris have been prevented? This episode brings you into the distressing reality of a system that failed her, focusing on how a 41-year-old man named Jarvis Butts preyed on her innocence. Before the police even stepped in, it was the Detroit Public Schools Community District leading the charge, revealing shocking gaps in the procedures for handling missing persons cases. We dissect these events to shine a light on the urgent need f...

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38:26

Twisted Obsession: The Murder of Jessica Heeringa

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2024/10/09

What if the ordinary places you visit every day could harbor unimaginable evil? On this episode, we uncover the haunting disappearance of Jessica Heringa, a young woman from Norton Shores, Michigan, whose routine shift at a convenience store in April 2013 took a sinister turn. Her chilling encounter with a suspicious customer, a lurking silver minivan, and the unsettling connections to the murder of Rebecca Bletch reveal a tapestry of terror that we never thought possible.Prepare to be captiv...

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21:39

Unseen Evil: The Tragic Abduction of Hailey Owens

Gone in a Blink ·

2024/09/24

What if you witnessed a terrible crime and couldn't stop it? Join us as we recount the excruciatingly tragic case of 10-year-old Hailey Owens, whose life was brutally cut short on February 18, 2014. Hailey's abduction by Craig Wood, despite heroic efforts by eyewitnesses Carlos and Michelle Edwards, led to a frantic investigation and a heartbreaking conclusion. This episode takes you through the chilling timeline of that fateful day, the relentless hunt for her abductor, and the gut-wrenching...

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24:10

The Disappearance of Emma Compton Layne: A Sister's...

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2024/09/11

What happens when the promise of a happy marriage unravels into a nightmare of abuse and a heartbreaking disappearance? In this episode, we uncover the shocking story of Emma Compton Layne, a beloved member of her Halifax County, Virginia community, whose life was torn apart by domestic abuse at the hands of her husband, Russell Wayne Layne. Hear firsthand from Emma's sister, Shawna Krohn, as she shares poignant memories of Emma's vibrant spirit and the dark turn her life took when she marrie...

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