kidnapping

Far too often as missing person and cold cases scatter the headlines, the victim at the center of the investigation gets forgotten. Founder and Director of A Voice For The Voiceless Whitney Sich shares why and how she created the nonprofit and discusses how she builds campaigns to create amplification for cold cases.

One morning, Iowa news anchor Jodi was running late for her broadcast. When police arrived at Jodi's apartment complex, they discovered her empty car, her scattered belongings, and drag marks on the ground. Find Jodi team member and podcaster Scott Fuller lays out the facts of Jodi's disappearance and explains where her case stands today.

In January of 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted and killed. Her murder shocked the country and led to the creation of the AMBER Alert. Vice President of the Missing Children's Division at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children John Bischoff explains how the AMBER Alert system works.

In 1995, authorities discovered the grisly murder of a woman in Borough Park, Brooklyn. Attached to her body was a King of Clubs card and a note taunting the police. Retired NYPD Detective Sergeant and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Dan Murphy provides the gripping details of his cross-country hunt for the killers.

In 2008, Tom was given a life-changing case. A journalist had been taken hostage by an Al-Qaeda-affiliated group. The assignment at hand: bring him home. Retired NYPD Detective and Co-Host of the Gold Shields podcast Tom Smith discusses his role in the heart-racing operation.

Each year, thousands of children go missing. Private Investigator and Founder of the Bringing Them Home Project Joe Carrillo understands the importance of that critical window and discusses how his organization works to locate children and explains what dangers pose the biggest threats to vulnerable children today.

CEO of Global Guardian, Dale Buckner joins the podcast.

Almost 48 years ago, eight-year-old Gretchen Harrington went missing after leaving her home in Marple Township, PA. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer breaks down the timeline of events and explains how police were led to examine Zandstra as a suspect.

On July 15th, 1976, in Chowchilla, CA, the largest kidnapping for ransom in United States history took place. FOX News Senior Correspondent Claudia Cowan and survivor Jennifer Brown Hyde discuss the case.

On July 13th, 25-year-old Carlee Russell allegedly went along an Alabama interstate missing after placing a 911 call. WBRC Anchor and Reporter Brittany Dionne explains the timeline of this shocking case and discusses the emotional impact it had on the Birmingham community.

Kennedy weighs in on the Taken-inspired alleged kidnapping of 25-year-old nursing student Carlee Russell.

On August 23rd, 2002, 21-year-old Michelle Knight was kidnapped, making her the first victim of Ariel Castro. Michelle, who now goes by Lily Rose Lee, discusses her time in captivity and shares the remarkable story of her rescue.

On this Fourth of July, Jason revisits a conversation with Elizabeth Smart, who recounts the harrowing details of her 2002 kidnapping from her Utah home and her remarkable escape. Later, Former United States Attorney for the District of Utah Brett Tolman also joins the conversation to discuss his role in Elizabeth’s case and the ongoing fight against sex trafficking.

This week, Jason sits down with Elizabeth Smart, who recounts the harrowing details of her 2002 kidnapping from her Utah home. Listen now!