Up and Vanished Weekly
Up and Vanished Weekly is a true crime podcast from Tenderfoot TV, the team behind the acclaimed Up and Vanished series. Each week, hosts Payne Lindsey and Maggie Freleng examine puzzling cases involving missing persons, unsolved murders, and wrongful convictions. They are joined by others in the true crime community to show how these cases are rarely as straightforward as they seem. The show aims to uncover answers and bring fresh perspectives to some of the most mysterious crimes.
Episodes
MURDERED: Amy Hooper
It's March 9,1992 when 20-year-old Amy Hooper is found brutally murdered in her Columbus, Ohio apartment. Investigators gather evidence from the crime scene, including a symbolic medallion, as well as DNA evidence. Unable to match the DNA to a individual, police are left waiting for advancements in modern day forensic genealogy before they can identify a suspect. Tune in as Maggie takes you throug
CrimeCon 2025 with Sherrilyn Dale
UAV Weekly was in attendance for CrimeCon 2025 and we wanted to share some of our conversations with fellow podcasters, experts, and influencers in true crime. On today's episode, UAV Weekly Producer Jon Street sits down with true crime content creator, Sherrilyn Dale. Sherrilyn focuses on victims and their families, and her Youtube channel has garnered over 30 million views. Recently, she dipped
MURDERED: Eric "Nike" Jones
It's the late night hours in October, 1995, when a lone gunman storms into a Roanoke, Virginia home, shoots 21-year-old Eric "Nike" Jones in the chest, and flees. A witness at the home of calls police but cannot provide a helpful description of the suspect, and no physical evidence is collected from the scene. But days later, the same witness is shown a police lineup, and identifies 18-year-old Mi
UNRESOLVED: Hae Min Lee
It's January 13, 1999, when 18-year-old honors student Hae Min Lee disappears after leaving school. Weeks later, her remains are located in the woods of a nearby park. After receiving anonymous tips, police focus in on the ex-boyfriend of Lee, fellow student Adnan Syed. Shortly after, he is charged and convicted of murder and given a life sentence. Years later, the hit podcast "Serial" would re-ex
MURDERED: Vanessa Guillen
It's April, 2020, when PFC Vanessa Guillen goes missing while working inside an armory at Fort Hood. Friends and family of Vanessa mobilize immediately, but investigators are slow to pinpoint her final movements around the base. After new witnesses come forward weeks later authorities are finally able to locate the missing remains of Vanessa Guillen. After the main suspect in the case dies by suic
MURDERED: Josiah Moore Family
It's a summer morning in 1912 when the family of Josiah Moore is found brutally murdered inside of their Villisca, Iowa home. Along with six slain family members are the bodies of two young guests of the Moores. The crime makes front page news, but after an exhaustive investigation and multiple suspects charged, the identity of The Villisca Axe Murderer remains a mystery. Tune in as Maggie walks y
VANISHED: Joanna & Shariece Clark
It's February 4, 2017, when 33-year-old Joanna Clark and her 15-year-old daughter Shariece disappear from their Baltimore, Maryland neighborhood. After being alerted by friends and family, police discover that while mother and daughter weren't together that day, they had vanished just hours apart. Tune in as Maggie is joined by host of "Affirmative Murder" and Baltimore native, Alvin Williams, and
VANISHED: Bianca Carrasco
It's May, 2016, when 29-year-old nurse and mother of three, Bianca Carrasco, vanishes after walking away from her San Antonio home one evening. During the investigation police learn of recent tension in Bianca's marriage, but her husband denies involvement and is never listed as a suspect. Family and friends rally together in hopes of finding their loved one, but years later are still left wonderi
CrimeCon 2025 with Annie Elise
On today's episode we wanted to share more from CrimeCon 2025, where UAV Weekly producer Jon Street caught up with Annie Elise, creator of the Youtube channel "10 to Life" and host of the podcast "Serialously." Annie left a career in fashion to become one of the leading voices in true crime, with over 1.5 million subscribers and content covering a variety of cases. Jon and Annie sat down in Denver
Cold Blooded Conversation with Chris Connelly
It's March, 2017, when the body of beloved surgeon, Dr. Eric Garcia, is found inside his home in Ketchikan, Alaska. While police initially suspect suicide, a closer look leads to a much darker truth. Tune in as Maggie is joined by 20/20 correspondent and host of "Cold Blooded: Mystery in Alaska," Chris Connelly, and the pair discuss Chris' on the ground investigation into the murder of Dr. Eric Ga
VANISHED: Daniel Robinson
It's June, 2021, when 24-year-old geologist Daniel Robinson vanishes after leaving a work site in the Arizona desert. Weeks later, a local rancher discovers Daniel's badly wrecked jeep located in a ravine on the rancher's property. Close to the scene of the wreck police discover Daniel's phone and other personal effects. However, there is no sign of Daniel himself. Tune in as Maggie walks you thro
CrimeCon 2025 with Mother Knows Death
UAV Weekly was in attendance for CrimeCon 2025 and we wanted to share some of our conversations with fellow podcasters, experts, and influencers in true crime. On today's episode, UAV Weekly Producer Jon Street sits down with Pathologists' Assistant, author, and host of "Mother Knows Death," Nicole Angemi. Tune in as the two discuss Nicole's experiences in the world of pathology, including a behin
MURDERED: Katie Janness
It's July, 2021, when 40-year-old midtown Atlanta resident, Katie Janness, and her dog are found dead in Piedmont Park, an epicenter for social activity and one of the largest green spaces in the city. Faulty security cameras in the park, plus a lack of physical evidence leaves police with little to go on, and the chilling nature of the crime scene leaves the community on edge, as residents begin
UNRESOLVED: Elisa Lam
It's January, 2013, when 21-year-old college student Elisa Lam disappears after checking into LA's infamous Cecil Hotel. Elisa's family and police launch a search, but it isn't until weeks later that a hotel worker finds the body of Elisa Lam inside one of the Cecil Hotel's main water tanks. Police focus in on the sole piece of evidence, eerie security camera footage of Elisa from inside one of th
UNEXPLAINED: Travis Walton
It's November, 1975, when woodcutter Travis Walton vanishes into thin air while working in an Arizona forest. His shaken-up crewmates tell a story of an otherworldly craft appearing moments before Travis disappeared. Five days later Travis would re-appear with a story hard for many to believe. Tune in as Maggie and Payne dive into Travis' story, with Payne describing his one-on-one interview with
VANISHED: Justin Alexander
It's September, 2016, when American adventurer Justin Alexander goes missing during a trek through the Himalaya mountains of northern India. Friends and family descend on the area and begin a search, and local police launch their investigation, focusing in on a local holy man last seen accompanying Justin on the trail. Tune in as Maggie sits down host of "Status: Untraced," Liam Luxon, and the two
VANISHED: Frederick Valentich
It's Saturday, October 21, 1978, when pilot Frederick Valentich disappears while flying off the coast of southern Australia. Unusual radio transmissions between Frederick and the control tower tell the story of a pilot in distress. Frederick reports seeing a strange looking aircraft that he cannot identify. The transmissions then suddenly cease. Tune in as Maggie lays out Frederick's mysterious di
BTS: Payne's Investigation into Jodi Huisentruit
Tune in as Maggie is joined by Payne Lindsey and the two give you a behind the scenes look at Payne's investigation into the disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit for the Up and Vanished television show on Oxygen.
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VANISHED: Jodi Huisentruit (RE-RELEASE)
When 27 year old reporter Jodi Huisentruit didn’t show up for her daily morning news segment on Tuesday, June 27, 1995, her colleagues banded together to produce the show in her absence. But as the morning rolled on, concerns began to grow that she may be in danger. Authorities were soon tasked with figuring out whether an unusual call to the news station that morning and Jodi’s scattered belongin
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UNRESOLVED: LaVena Johnson
It's the early morning hours of July, 2005, when the lifeless body of 19-year-old US soldier LaVena Johnson is discovered on base in Balad, Iraq. After an initial investigation her death is ruled a suicide, but for the family of LaVena Johnson something was not adding up. Visible wounds to LaVena's body, along with a chaotic crime scene leaves them to wonder - "what happened to their daughter?" Li
Corresponding with Killers
Throughout the year we have highlighted multiple cases involving some of the most notorious serial killers in recent memory: Zodiac, Wayne Williams, Joel Rifkin, Freeway Phantom, and most recently, LISK. On this week's episode Maggie is joined by board-certified forensic psychologist and author, Dr. Jeffrey Smalldon. Dr. Smalldon has extensive experience evaluating murderers and has consulted on h
MURDERED: Asian Doe
It's December, 2010, when police discover the body of a young murdered woman in marshland off Ocean Parkway, Long Island. Over the following months, a total of eleven bodies are found in the area. It becomes clear to investigators that they have a serial killer on their hands. In time all of the victims are identified - except for one. With little evidence to aid in idenification, police dub the b
VANISHED: Reeves Johnson
It's February, 1983, when 31-year-old Reeves Johnson goes missing from Kittery, Maine. As authorities begin to investigate, they learn of a string of strange activity occuring after Reeves is last scene, including random purchases made with his checkbook, and unknown figures showing up in and around Reeves' property. With few witnesses and little evidence, Reeves' tightknit family is left to wond
VANISHED: Brian Shaffer
It's April, 2006, when 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer fails to show up for a flight to Miami, leaving his girlfriend alone at the airport gate. Brian's family quickly alert police, who learn Brian was last seen at a local bar two days earlier, but had not been heard from since. As the investigation continues, police are left with more questions than answers. Was Brian the victim of foul
VANISHED: Richard Petrone and Danielle Imbo
It's February, 2005, when 35-year-old Richard Petrone and 34-year-old Danielle Imbo go missing after an evening out on South Street, the night-life hub of Philadelphia. With no physical evidence available to police, the families of Richard and Danielle are left pondering the many theories of what may have happened to their loved ones. Was their disappearance the result of a terrible accident, or w
UNRESOLVED: Ellen Greenberg
It's January 2011 when 28-year-old Sam Goldberg stumbles upon the lifeless body of his fiancee, 27-year-old Ellen Greenberg. She is lying on the kitchen floor, suffering twenty stab wounds to different areas of her body. Despite the suspicous nature of her wounds, police are quick to classify Ellen's death a suicide. In the following years, Ellen's family speaks with experts who challenge the find
VANISHED: Darron Glass
When ten-year-old Darron Glass disappeared from his Atlanta, Georgia home in September of 1980 his foster mother assumed he had run away, and would soon return home. But after a mysterious phone call and unconfirmed sightings of Darron, his family and authorities started to fear the worst. Could Darron have fallen victim to a serial killer actively terrorizing communities in Atlanta? Listen in as
VANISHED: Henry Baltimore Jr.
When 21-year-old college student Henry Baltimore Jr. vanishes from his East Lansing apartment in May of 1973, confusion envelops the campus of Michigan State University. Who would harm a beloved member of the school marching band and friend of so many? Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Affirmative Murder," Alvin Williams, and the two discuss the frustrating details surrounding Henry's disa
VANISHED: Asha Degree
It's the early morning hours of February 14, 2000, when 9-year-old Asha Degree vanishes from her rural North Carolina home. Her small town is left seeking answers. Why would she leave home in the middle of the night? More questions are raised after reports from truckers come in of a young girl seen walking alongside the road in total darkness. Listen in as Maggie is joined by host of "Strange and
MURDERED: Mark Stover
When celebrity dog trainer Mark Stover goes missing from his Washington state home in 2009 it does not take long for police to pinpoint a suspect. Self-defense expert Michiel Oakes is arrested and charged with Stover's murder, claiming self-defense. But as the investigation continues police begin to realize that Oakes may not be quite the superhero he made himself out to be. Listen in as Maggie is
Listener Q&A
We asked and YOU delivered! Our first Q&A bonus with Maggie has arrived. Listen in as she sits down with Tenderfoot TV producer Jon Street and takes you behind the scenes of UAV Weekly, answering YOUR questions, and discussing EVERYTHING from Maggie meeting Payne Lindsey for the first time, to Maggie's most memorable UAV Weekly case, to Maggie's NSFW pre-flight ritual. Nothing is off limits.
VANISHED: Richard Cox
When 21 year old Richard Cox - a cadet at West Point Military Academy - missed evening curfew on Saturday, January 14th, 1950, his roommates quickly became concerned. As authorities began investigating, their interest soon narrowed on an old friend who had recently reappeared in Richard’s life. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Laurah Norton, host of “One Strange Thing” and “The Fall Line” as the t
VANISHED: Dr. Cherryl Lamont Pearson
In January, 2002 Memphis Grizzles season ticket holder Dr. Cherryl Lamont Pearson went missing after attending an evening game. Insider her home authorities found several personal items left behind. Concern then increased after Cherryl's vehicle was found abandoned days later. With no obvious signs of foul play police were left with little to go on, but the evidence they quickly discovered lead in
MURDERED: Donna Lass
Over Labor Day weekend 1970 - 25-year-old Donna Lass vanished after working a shift at the Sahara Hotel Casino in Lake Tahoe. When a friend visiting from out of town reported her missing, police conducted an extensive search but came up empty. As the investigation continued clues started to emerge, leading authorities to believe Donna's disappearance may be linked to one of the darkest chapters in
UNRESOLVED: Kathleen Peterson
When the body of 48-year-old telecommunications executive Kathleen Peterson is found at the bottom of a staircase, her husband, novelist Michael Peterson, claimed her death was a terrible accident. But as police began to investigate, the grisly crime scene lead them to question Michael's version of events. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Tenderfoot TV producer and host of "Rattled & Shook," M
MURDERED: Darlenia Johnson
After 16-year-old Darlenia Johnson disappeared from her Washington D.C. neighborhood in 1971, existing tensions within the community quickly escalated. Months later her remains were found yards away from where another body had been previously located. Eventually, another four victims would be tallied. These grisly discoveries left everyone asking a haunting question - was a serial killer roaming t
VANISHED: Angel 'Tony' Torres
When 21-year-old college student Angel 'Tony' Torres went missing during a trip home to Maine, red flags appeared immediately and police begin to question the narrative from those last seen with him. Further investigation only raised more suspicions, including whether Tony's disappearance may somehow be tied to a murder in the same area just months prior. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Maine nat
MURDERED: Lisa Pruett
When 16-year-old Lisa Pruett was found brutally murdered in her suburban Ohio neighborhood, the town was left in shock, and finger-pointing amongst the locals ensued. As the investigation started, police quickly focused on a classmate of Lisa's with a troubled reputation. But did the evidence support their leading theory? Listen in as Maggie is joined by James Renner - journalist and author of the
VANISHED: Korrina Malinoski & Annette Sagers
When 26 year old Korrina Malinoski vanished from her rural South Carolina property in November 1987, her loved ones were desperate for answers. It wasn’t like her to stop communicating with them without explanation. But months later, in a strange twist, Korri’s daughter Annette disappeared from a bus stop in front of the home, leaving behind a mysterious note. Were these vanishings somehow linked?
VANISHED: Lauren Spierer
When 20 year old Indiana University student, Lauren Spierer, left a friend's home on foot in the early morning hours of Friday, June 3, 2011, it was assumed she made it safely to her nearby apartment. But the following day Lauren’s boyfriend received a call from her phone. The voice of a stranger stated the phone had been left at a nearby bar the night before. When it was determined that no one ha
Investigating Toforest Johnson with Beth Shelburne of Earwitness
In this special bonus episode, journalist Beth Shelburne sits down with Truer Crime’s Celisia Stanton to peel back the layers of Toforest Johnson's case - sharing what she uncovered while making the series Earwitness. Listen in as Beth discusses the tangled web of unreliable witnesses and the leads that authorities missed - revealing the disturbing new details that never made it into the courtroom
MURDERED: The Jennings 8
When a retiree out for some morning fishing cast his line into the Grand Marais Canal on Friday, May, 20, 2005 - an irreversible sequence of events was triggered. The discovery of a body launched an inquiry into a young woman’s death. But over the next several years the investigation would be muddied by the discovery of 7 additional bodies. The residents of Jennings, Louisiana have long suspected
WRONGFUL CONVICTION: Toforest Johnson
When Jefferson County Sheriff's Deputy William “Bill” Hardy, a 23 year veteran, was ruthlessly gunned down in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 19, 1995, authorities began to look for the person responsible for killing one of their own. As tips flooded in, two men quickly emerged as lead suspects. Prosecutors individually charged both men, Toforest Johnson and Ardragus Ford, as being a "s
VANISHED: Denise Griffin
When New York State Troopers embarked on a high speed chase on Monday June 28, 1993, they did not foresee the scene they would soon stumble upon. Inside the vehicle they discovered the decomposing body of a woman. After interrogation the driver confessed to killing multiple women, and was found guilty of nine counts of second degree murder. But authorities’ work was just beginning. Even after 30 y
MURDERED: Mitrice Richardson
When the staff at Geoffrey’s restaurant in Malibu encountered a patron who was acting strangely on the evening of Wednesday, September 16, 2009, they called authorities in hopes they would get the woman some help. Authorities later released the woman, 24 year old Mitrice Richardson, in the middle of the night with no car, phone, or wallet. Nearly a year later Mitrice’s remains were found in a remo
VANISHED: Jennifer Kesse
When Rob Allen tried to contact his girlfriend, 24 year old Jennifer Kesse, on the morning of Tuesday January 24, 2006, his call went straight to voicemail. Hours later her loved ones grew concerned when they still couldn’t reach her. Authorities initially chalked it up as a voluntary choice. But hours later Jennifer’s car was found abandoned nearby and a shadowy figure was caught on camera. The q
VANISHED: Jodi Huisentruit
When 27 year old reporter Jodi Huisentruit didn’t show up for her daily morning news segment on Tuesday, June 27, 1995, her colleagues banded together to produce the show in her absence. But as the morning rolled on, concerns began to grow that she may be in danger. Authorities were soon tasked with figuring out whether an unusual call to the news station that morning and Jodi’s scattered belongin
Welcome to Up and Vanished Weekly
Introducing something brand new from the world of "Up and Vanished."
Official Announcement: Up and Vanished Weekly
Premiering January 29th, Payne Lindsey brings you something brand new from the world of Up and Vanished. Listen in as Payne and investigative journalist Maggie Freleng take a fresh look at unsolved disappearances, murders, and wrongful convictions. Every week a new case. Every week a fresh look at the details, evidence, and theories. From Tenderfoot TV, this is Up and Vanished Weekly.
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