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Without a Trace

In this podcast, Gelynn meticulously unpacks the details of unsolved disappearances, diving deep into case files, witness accounts, and possible theories. Each episode presents a new case, where Gelynn aims to bring light to the stories of those who vanished, without a trace, leaving behind only questions and mysteries.

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All Episodes

17:18

William Bradford Bishop Junior

Without a Trace ·

2026/02/01

A once successful diplomat from a picture‑perfect family unraveled under the weight of career pressure, marital strain, and long‑standing psychological turmoil. After being passed over for a promotion in the mid‑1970s, he abruptly left work, purchased tools later tied to a brutal crime, and that night carried out the unthinkable. What followed was a decades‑long international manhunt marked by mysterious sightings, strange letters hinting at possible accomplices, missing documents, and dead‑end

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14:22

The Hernandezes

Without a Trace ·

2026/01/25

A young mother, heavily pregnant and devoted to her little boy, vanished without warning. Days later, her wallet surfaced in a parking lot miles from home, hinting at foul play but offering no answers. Weeks after the disappearance, partial remains of the mother were discovered in the water; her body incomplete, her unborn child gone, and her five‑year‑old son missing. Despite exhaustive searches and mounting suspicions, no one has ever been charged, and the fate of the child and unborn baby remains

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17:55

Steven Clark

Without a Trace ·

2026/01/18

On a warm winter day in December 1992, a 23-year-old man took a routine walk with his mother. He disappeared after briefly separating from his mother to use a public restroom. Despite immediate concern and a growing search effort by family and community, no trace was found. Over time, scattered sightings fueled hope, but inconsistencies and lack of corroboration cast doubt. Decades later, a cold case review uncovered an anonymous letter alleging foul play, leading to a shocking arrest.

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23:09

Pat Viola

Without a Trace ·

2026/01/11

She was a devoted wife and mother whose days revolved around family, faith, and caring for others, yet beneath the surface her life carried mounting stress. A chronic illness had stripped away her independence, her home was tense with conflict, and on the eve of her disappearance she broke down in tears, whispering to her closest friend that something was terribly wrong and begging her to watch over her children. The next afternoon, her routine unraveled, her coat was gone, but her bag, phone, and

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13:37

Melissa Casias (HAPPENING NOW)

Without a Trace ·

2026/01/04

A woman set out for what should have been an ordinary workday, following her usual routine before abruptly veering off course and returning home without explanation. By afternoon, she was seen walking along a highway with purpose, captured briefly on grainy surveillance footage. Hours later, her family found her car in the driveway, the house locked, and all of her belongings left behind. Despite extensive searches across rugged terrain, no trace of her was ever found, and investigators remain

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18:03

Cherrie Mahan

Without a Trace ·

2025/12/28

In a quiet rural community, a young child stepped off the school bus one afternoon and began the short walk up the driveway toward home, but she never arrived. Witnesses recalled a distinctive van with a mural parked nearby. Despite frantic searches by family, neighbors, and authorities, no footprints were found in the snow, only mysterious tire tracks leading partway up the drive. The disappearance sparked one of the largest investigations in the region, with thousands of interviews, countless

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12:18

The Round Valley Reservoir Disappearances

Without a Trace ·

2025/12/21

Round Valley Reservoir in Clinton Township, New Jersey, was created in the 1960s to address water shortages, flooding a valley once home to generations of farmers and Native Americans. Now a scenic recreation area offering camping, fishing, and boating, it’s also infamous for its dark reputation as the “Bermuda Triangle of New Jersey.” Since 1971, over 26 people have drowned in its deep, cold waters, with six victims never recovered. Sudden storms, small boats, and hypothermia contribute to the

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21:05

Kyron Horman

Without a Trace ·

2025/12/14

In June 2010, a young boy vanished after attending his elementary school’s science fair, sparking one of Oregon’s largest search efforts. Despite extensive searches of forests, trails, and ponds, no trace was found. Investigators focused heavily on his stepmother, whose timeline of errands and gym visits left gaps, and who later faced allegations of plotting violence against her husband. A close friend also came under scrutiny for unexplained absences and rumored use of burner phones, though no

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17:08

Bobby Dunbar

Without a Trace ·

2025/12/07

While on a day trip with his parents, a young boy suddenly disappeared. A search began immediately but no trace of the child was found. After eight months, a boy resembling the missing child was found in another state; though, his mother couldn't identify the child until the next day. Another woman turned up claiming that the boy was actually her son. Scandal and an eventual trial resulted. Decades later, DNA testing confirmed that police had it all wrong and they misidentified the found child. The

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12:50

Tom Johnson

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/29

In 1992, a young couple traveled from Tennessee to Georgia to sell computer equipment in what they believed was a legitimate business deal. Instead, they walked into a trap. The buyer, using a false name, lured them to a motel room where he robbed them, then brutally attacked both with a hammer. The woman died from her injuries, while the man survived but was left with lasting trauma. Despite a composite sketch and witness accounts, the killer was never identified. Years later, a suspect emerged who

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11:14

Kirsa Jensen

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/22

On a sunny afternoon in 1983, a teenage girl set out alone on horseback for a beach ride, expecting to return home by evening; but she never did. Her horse was later found loose near a bridge, and a search led to a gun emplacement where blood was discovered. Witnesses recalled seeing her injured and in the company of a suspicious man near a white vehicle, which was never found. A witness who had spoken with her became the prime suspect after forensic evidence linked his property to the scene, and he

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9:26

Henry Baltimore

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/19

A bright and musically gifted college student vanished in 1973 just days before he was scheduled to testify in an armed robbery case involving a man who had repeatedly threatened him. Known for his charisma and leadership as a drum major, he had confided in family that he was terrified to take the stand. After leaving behind all his belongings, including his car and wallet, he was never seen again. Witnesses reported seeing two men pounding on his apartment door the day he disappeared, and

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15:05

Lauren Spierer

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/15

In the summer of 2011, a college student facing relationship strain, academic pressure, and personal uncertainty vanished after a night of partying. Torn between repairing a troubled romance and pursuing newfound freedom, she spent the evening drinking and socializing with new acquaintances. Surveillance footage tracked her movements through bars and apartments, showing her visibly intoxicated and increasingly vulnerable. She was last seen barefoot at dawn, walking alone into the dark streets of a

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11:27

Cathy Moulton

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/12

A kind-hearted teenager from Maine vanished on September 24, 1971, after a routine shopping trip. Her disappearance was initially dismissed by police as a runaway case, leaving her family to search alone. Years later, new leads revealed the sixteen-year-old had been dating a twenty-two year old man, and was seen getting into a stolen blue Cadillac with him and another man. Witnesses later recalled seeing the teenager crying and fearful while working on a farm, using a fake name. She was last seen

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15:29

Kathleen Durst

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/08

In the early 1970s, a young woman met a wealthy real estate heir while living in one of his family’s Manhattan buildings. Their whirlwind romance led to marriage, but behind closed doors, the relationship was marred by control, violence, and emotional abuse. In early 1982, after attending a party, she vanished without a trace. Her husband claimed she took a train to Manhattan, but inconsistencies in his story and troubling evidence: blood in their home, discarded belongings, and a suspicious phone

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18:02

Larry Chism

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/05

Between September and December of 1978, a charismatic young man incarcerated for numerous drug offenses was able to orchestrate two successful escapes from prison. The first landed him back in custody a week later; but the second has resulted in his continued freedom for over 40 years. To-date, he has yet to be caught and is considered one of America’s most wanted.

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12:32

Joan Risch

Without a Trace ·

2025/10/01

On October 24, 1961, a devoted mother and wife vanished under mysterious circumstances after a routine morning of errands and childcare. Her disappearance was marked by unsettling clues: blood smears throughout the house, a trail leading to her car, and sightings of a disoriented woman matching her description. Despite extensive investigation, no definitive answers emerged. Intriguingly, she had recently borrowed numerous library books about disappearances and crime, fueling speculation about

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21:45

Johnny Gosch

Without a Trace ·

2025/09/28

On September 5, 1982, a 12-year-old vanished while delivering newspapers in West Des Moines, Iowa. That morning, he left home alone with his dog, deviating from his usual routine of being accompanied by his father. Witnesses saw him speaking with a suspicious man in a blue car, and shortly after, his red wagon filled with undelivered papers was found abandoned. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no trace of the boy was found. His parents believed he was abducted by a child pornography

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16:34

Claudia Lawrence

Without a Trace ·

2025/09/24

On March 20th, 2009, a 35-year-old chef was known for her reliability, yet she never showed up for work. Her neatly kept home showed no signs of struggle, but her chef’s uniform and phone were missing. Witnesses recalled seeing her speaking to a mysterious man near a bridge at dawn, and a suspicious pickup truck was spotted outside her home the night before. As rumors swirled about secret relationships, investigators chased leads, uncovering DNA and fingerprints that led nowhere. Despite arrests,

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12:11

Matthew Pendergrast

Without a Trace ·

2025/09/21

On December 1st, 2000, a 23-year-old senior was on track to graduate from college. He left home that morning to head to class but never made it. His car was found two hours away, crudely parked on a private road. Despite years of extensive searches, no trace of the 23-year-old college student was ever found.

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