Best Verdel Podcasts (2026)

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Marina Boelter: Vanished Just Before New Year's Eve 32:14

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New Year's Eve should be a time of celebration for most 18-year-olds. This would not be the case for Marina Boelter. Marina was a no-show at a New Year's Eve party, and as searches for her began to take place, it became apparent that there were several people in her life who might be capable of doing her harm. Eleven years later, this Bloomfield, I…

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The Christmas Mystery of the Sodder Children 33:40

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Christmas of 1945 was a tragic one for the Sodder family. Just after midnight, their two-story, West Virginia home burned to the ground, and only the parents and four of the nine children got out. At first, this seemed like a tragic accident. But clues started adding up to point more towards foul play, and possible abduction. And the remains of the…

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The Disappearance of Lina Sarder Khil 34:47

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On a cold December afternoon in 2021, three-year-old Lina Sardar Khil vanished from what should have been the safest place she knew- the playground just outside her family’s apartment in San Antonio, Texas. Lina had only been playing for a short time when her mother stepped away briefly. When she returned, Lina was gone. What followed was a massive…

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30 Years Ago...John & Shelly Markley Vanished In Rural Ohio 29:44

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A small Ohio town was rattled when two beloved members of their community mysteriously disappeared. Johnny and Shelly Markley lived with their five children in Bristlvile, Ohio, and suffered some tragedies in the mid-90s. Johnny's twin sister was diagnosed with breast cancer, their house burned down, Johnny's father passed away, a nephew passed awa…

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The Disappearance of Robert Hourihan 36:09

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Robert Hourihan left for work on April 8, 2011, at 6:30 a.m. just as he always did. Except Rob wasn't going to work as his wife believed. For some reason, Rob went to breakfast and then began driving north. Rob wasn't officially reported as missing until April 10, 2011, and the search began. But the clues didn't add up. On May 28, 2011, more than a…

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Missing Together: Dolores Sakamoto and Vivian Luna : Susan Lacee Fast Eagle and Verdell Brown Bull 28:20

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Dolores Sakamoto was reported missing along with her daughter Vivian Luna after they left home on July 21, 2024. The pair never made it to their destination. Authorities followed an odd trail of clues...but never found the mother and daughter. ******************** Both Susan Lacee Fast Eagle and Verdell Brown Bull were last seen on May 3, 2021 in R…

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The Disappearance of Shannon White 28:07

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On November 1, 2021, 32-year-old Shannon White left her home in Kamloops, British Columbia, to drive her familiar short commute to work at a local car dealership. Eyewitnesses saw her walk to her vehicle that morning, dressed for work, but she never arrived at the dealership. The next day, Shannon’s black 1997 Jeep was found abandoned on Nicola Str…

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ON THIS DAY: The Disappearance of Lakira Goldsmith 27:08

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Lakira Dajour Goldsmith, a 20-year-old mother from Montgomery, Alabama, disappeared late on the night of November 27, 2018. She was dropped off at her grandmother’s apartment on Narrow Lane Road, but she never made it inside. A maintenance worker reported that she borrowed his phone around 2:00 a.m., and when he returned, the phone had been left be…

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The Disappearance of Kierra Coles 37:19

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Kierra Coles, a 27-year-old pregnant USPS worker from Chicago, was last seen the evening of October 2, 2018, making withdrawals at local ATM. The next morning, her car is seen being returned near her apartment, but it was not Kierra in the car. Kierra has not been seen or heard from since, and her family continues to search for answers. Where is Ki…

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The Disappearance of Cathy Ann James 37:13

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Cathy James, a 60-year-old woman in Oklahoma, mistakenly walked into a home in Tonkawa, believing it was her friend's house. The homeowner called authorities, and Cathy told them she thought she was in Muskogee, Oklahoma, almost two hours away. It was clear Cathy was having a mental episode, but law enforcement let her go anyway. Cathy James was ne…

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The Disappearance of Brittany Ambrose Tee 32:03

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In January 2023, 35-year-old Brittany Tee walked away from a home in Brookfield, Massachusetts and vanished. It was dark and cold out, and Brittany was on foot. No one knows where she was planning on going, or why. What followed was one of the largest search efforts in central Massachusetts history - with state police, divers, and volunteers scouri…

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Case Updates! Jay Lee and Michael (Monkey) Vaughan 28:57

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Two missing person stories we have previously covered have had quite a few updates recently. 1. Michael 'Monkey' Vaughan 2. Jimmie Jay Lee Thank you for supporting our mission! Please follow or subscribe for weekly episodes. Join us on Patreon & help support families of the missing--- www.patreon.com/wherearetheypodcast Follow us for news and case …

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Couples Who Vanished Together 24:53

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This episode was originally released in 2023 to our Patrons. Audio may differ slightly from our regular program. This episode covers the stories of two couples who vanished together, under strange and mysterious circumstances. Hue Tran and Hue Pham & Kristina Branum and Christopher Mettendorf

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The Disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker 41:15

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It’s a crisp November night in upstate New York. A 12-year-old boy named Jaliek Rainwalker spends the evening at a house in the small town of Greenwich. By morning, he’s gone. And no one has seen him since. Jaliek’s story is one of resilience and heartbreak — a child who had already survived a turbulent childhood, moving through foster homes before…

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The Disappearance of Jared McColloch 32:46

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Jared drove from Louisiana to Illinois the night of November 4, 2023. His movements once he reached Illinois were strange, and he never made it to his intended destination. The morning of November 6, 2023, authorities were alerted of an abandoned truck down a dirt road near the Wabash River in Indiana. It was Jared's. Both of his loyal dogs were wa…

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Vanished on Vacation: The Baffling Disappearances of Ginny Wood and Reny Jose 30:02

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Virginia 'Ginny' Wood left her college dorm at Appalachian State University on March 9, 2007. She was driving solo to visit her friends in Brownsville, Texas. She made it to Brownsville on March 10th and spoke to her mom briefly. Ginny has not been seen or heard from since. Where is Ginny Lynne Wood? ************************* Vacations should be a …

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The Disappearance of Ali Joy Lowitzer 41:37

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On April 26, 2010, 16-year old Ali Lowitzer got off her school bus just before 3:00 p.m., with the intention of walking the half-mile to the Burger Barn to pick up her paycheck. But Ali never made it to the Burger Barn. In fact, Ali was never seen or heard from again. There have been very few clues in her case since 2010, but her parents have not g…

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The Disappearance of Marie Blee and Abby Jo Blagg 28:24

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*These episodes were originally released to our patrons in 2022. * Marie Ann Blee was just 15 years old when she vanished the day before Thanksgiving in 1979. Her family still waits for that phone call from their Marie, the youngest of five children. Where is Marie Ann Blee?? ********** 6-year old Abby Jo Blagg was last seen with her mother in Gran…

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The Disappearance of Tonee Marie Turner 40:05

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*Please listen to the end for updates on several missing person cases we have covered in the past* PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: On December 30, 2019, 22-year-old Tonee Turner got off the bus near her home- as she always did and vanished into the night. An hour or two later, a cyclist found a bag, a pair of shoes, and a ceramic vase on the side of the …

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The Disappearance of Kellisue Ackernecht 27:30

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Kellisue left work on the night of September 30, 2008. It was around 9:45 p.m., and it was presumed she'd be making the 15-minute drive north to her husband and daughter, just as she always did. Except, she never made it home. Her car was found on a side road near her home in Johnstown, New York. It wasn't just sitting on the side of the road howev…

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Three Years Missing: Where is Selena Garcia? (Replay) 26:12

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Six Bizarre Disappearances out of Connecticut 31:21

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Six Bizarre Disappearances out of Connecticut

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The Disappearance of Kylie Christine Hartman 30:10

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In August 2018, Kylie went missing from a friend's home in Shreveport, Louisiana. Also in August, a young man- Zac Hebert- vanished from the same area, possibly the same house. But that wasn't all. Another woman would vanish as well- Crystal Beal. On Halloween that same year, Zac Hebert's body was found in a shallow grave. All three cases remain un…

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The Disappearance of Layla Santanello and Hollynn Snapp 32:34

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In 2023, within a few months' timeframe, two young girls would vanish without a trace from Kingsport, Tennessee. Hollynn Snapp, just 19 years old, and Layla Santanello, age 20. The girls have a similar background and mutual friends, but weren't known to hang out together themselves. There are some possible persons of interest- maybe in both cases- …

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21 Years Ago...The Disappearance of Billy Smolinski & Billy's Law 29:02

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Billy Smolinski Jr. was a likable, friendly, and outgoing guy. In 2004, at 31 years old, Billy had just broken up with his girlfriend but made plans to spend the following weekend with one of his exes. He was upset over the breakup, but looking forward to a weekend out to help get his mind off of things. But that weekend wouldn't happen. A bunch of…

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ON THIS DAY: The Day Sandra Crispo Vanished (2019) 29:07

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In August of 2019, a grandmother in Hanson, Massachusetts vanished into thin air. She was last seen by her son-in-law, who dropped her off at home the evening of August 7, 2019. On August 9, 2019, Sandra's daughter, Laina, showed up at Sandra's house to drop off her three boys for the day, as they had previously arranged. Sandra was nowhere to be f…

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The Disappearance of Leo James Wagner 25:27

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Something strange happened to 25-year-old Leo Wagner near St. Mary Lake on the Blackfeet Reservation. A witness saw Leo, crying and bleeding near the water, but Leo left before help could arrive. There would be clues as to where Leo went from there, but Leo has never been found. Where is Leo Wagner? *********** Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.…

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BONUS: The Disappearance of Bernadette Behmlender and Shannon Arif 29:20

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BONUS: The Disappearance of Bernadette Behmlender and Shannon Arif. Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/wherearetheypodcast Instagram: @thewherearetheypodcast Email me: [email protected] Join our online detective group at Patreon: www.patreon.com/wherearetheypodcast

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The Disappearance of Luke Stout With Recent Case Updates 42:28

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Luke David Stout vanished from Buckhannon, West Virginia in July 2012. Rumors are, that it was a murder-for-hire plot in this small, mountain town. What do YOU think happened to Luke David Stout?Follow us on:Facebook: www.facebook.com/wherearetheypodcastInstagram: @thewherearetheypodcastEmail me: [email protected] our online detective gro…

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The Disappearance of Deorr Kunz Jr. 33:05

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***THIS WAS RELEASED AS A SUBSCRIBER EPISODE IN 2023. WE COMBINED PART ONE AND TWO, SO THE FLOW IS A LITTLE DIFFERENT THAN OUR USUAL SHOW.*** JULY 10, 2015: Two-year-old DeOrr Kunz Jr (aka, Little Man) went on a camping trip with his mother and father, his great-grandfather, and a family friend. But somehow, tragedy struck this family during the tr…

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The Disappearance of Sheena Gibbs 33:38

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Sheena was scheduled to return to her family's house near Davenport, Iowa, in early November 2021. Sheena was currently residing in Chicago. Sheena never showed up as planned, and her family immediately began looking for her. There would be very few clues as to what Sheena was up to in the days before she vanished, and there would be many theories.…

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The Fourth of July Disappearance of Jarrett Brooks 27:01

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Jarrett Brooks walked out of his house on the morning of July 4, 2023, and hasn't been seen since. This was following an incident where his parents had grounded him. While Jarrett didn't seem too upset, he was seen on the surveillance camera his dad had set up in his gun room, removing one of his dad's guns. Jarrett was possibly seen walking throug…

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The Disappearance of Michelle Bernstein - Schultz 25:09

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On June 30, 2022, Michelle's mother received the worst news. Her daughter's boyfriend had texted her to tell her that Michelle was missing, and he hadn't seen her since the day before. He had just filed a police report and he wanted her to know. Michelle had also left behind all her personal belongings, including her beloved dog, Ava. No dog lover …

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The Disappearance of Harriet T. Olsen and Georgia Nadine Kirk 28:32

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Harriet vanished around 6:00 p.m. on June 24, 2000. Her husband said he had left her alone for less than an hour. Harriet was 75 years old and in good physical health. Did she wander off into the nearby Adirondack Mountains? Did someone pick her up? What happened to Harriet? ******************** Georgia Nadine was last seen in 2010, or maybe 2015. …

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The Disappearance of Patrick Carnes & Lucky 26:40

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On April 13, 2011, Pat Carnes and his dog Lucky were almost back home to Reno, Nevada. They had spent some time in Toledo, Ohio looking at retirement homes and visiting family. Pat was pulled over near Wells, Nevada at 9:00 p.m., for not moving over for a truck on the side of the road. He was given a warning and sent on his way- but not after the T…

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The Disappearance of Ryan Larsen 30:36

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On May 17, 2021, Ryan went to a separate classroom to work on his math. Ryan, a sixth grader at La Vista Elementary School, was autistic and sometimes benefited from a quieter space to work. A teacher was supervising him. When the teachers switched shifts to watch over him, Ryan was left alone for ten minutes. When the teacher arrived to the classr…

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The Disappearance of Tabitha Queen: Revisited 32:06

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BASTROP, LOUISIANA: Tabitha Queen, a 29-year-old mother of three, vanished on Mother's Day back in 2021. And it didn't seem law enforcement was interested in doing anything about it. There were suspicious circumstances... * Some men who threatened her for not letting them use her car * Her car found abandoned * Interesting Security Cam Footage from…

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The Disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr. 27:29

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In October of 2018, Terrence Woods Jr. was working with a film crew in Idaho when something began to bother him. Enough of a bother to cause him to take a leave from work and head back home to Maryland in a few short days. Terrance had been in Idaho and Montana with the crew for five days and had another five days to go before he flew back to Maryl…

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From Passion to Purpose: How Unique Touch Is Redefining Health Equity-#19 23:00

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In this episode of Conversations with Verdel Jones, we sit down with Unika Crispin-Sadler, CEO of Unique Touch Mobile Testing, and Orville Sadler, Partner and Technical Support, to discuss how they are transforming healthcare access with their innovative mobile medical testing service. From DNA and drug testing to pediatric and elderly care, Unique…

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The Unsolved Disappearance of Julie Earley 24:50

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Montgomery County, Ohio: Julie Earley, at age 50 years old, was in a troubled marriage. Her two adult sons from a previous marriage were no longer living with her, and her new husband, Cregg Earley, seemed to have anger issues. On May 21, 2012, Cregg got into an argument with her son on the phone. He left the house at 3:30 p.m. to go to a roofing j…

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The Disappearance of Erin Pospisil 30:08

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Summer break was just beginning, and 15-year-old Erin was beyond excited. On June 3, 2001, Erin wanted to spend the night at a friend's. The next day was 'Summer Monday' and she wanted to celebrate her first Monday off from school with a friend. Her brother's friend Curtis, drove Erin to her friend's place, but her friend wasn't home. As she was wa…

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May 25th: National Missing Children's Day 1:39:52

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Four of our missing children cases revisited in honor of #nationalmissingchildrensday 1. Janteyl Johnson 2. Ashley Summers 3. Brittney Ann Beers 4. Joniah Walker *******************************

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REVISITED: The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Cahill-Shadle 34:02

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Where is Jennifer Cahill-Shadle?? On May 15, 2014, Jennifer (Jenny) Cahill-Shadle vanished without a trace from State College, Pennsylvania. At 4:51 p.m., surveillance footage captured her leaving the Walmart on North Atherton Street, walking across the parking lot toward the Dollar Tree store. Jennifer had been going through a rough divorce and wa…

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Purpose-Driven Success: Olivier Laurent on Business, Music & Community Advocacy! - #18 12:46

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Purpose-Driven Success: Olivier Laurent on Business, Music & Community Advocacy! In this episode our guest is empowering his passion with purpose! Meet Olivier Laurent—a musician, business owner, and community advocate committed to making a positive impact. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Home Care 7twenty6: What inspired Olivier to start this business, and how…

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REVISITED: The Unsolved Disappearance of Kaitlyn Ledbetter 26:38

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Kaitlyn Ledbetter, according to her father, jumped out of her window in the early morning hours of May 2, 2021. She was in a heated argument with her father's live-in girlfriend, Crystal, and she spontaneously jumped out of her window and ran off into the woods. Kaitlyn was in her pajamas and took nothing with her. Searches turned up nothing, and i…

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The Disappearance of Prisma Reyes 27:38

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April 17, 2019, was a bad day for 26-year-old Prisma Reyes. She started the morning getting into a dispute with a coworker. Then she fought with her boyfriend. Shortly after that, Prisma is involved in a road rage incidence. In the early evening, she is seen hastily parking her jeep, partly blocking an intersection, and running into the Olympus Apa…

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Tackling Millennial & Gen Z Loneliness: How SneakPeekSessions is Creating Connection - #17 14:42

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Tackling Millennial & Gen Z Loneliness: How SneakPeekSessions is Creating Connection According to Psychology Today, new research shows that Millennials and Gen Z struggle with loneliness and alienation more than any other generation, with 30% of people aged 23-38 saying they often or always feel lonely. In this episode of Conversations with Verdel …

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The Unsolved Disappearance of Michael Hearon 29:55

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On August 23, 2008, Mike Hearon went to his rural East Tennessee property, hopped on an ATV, and rode off into the woods, never to be seen again. There were some strange clues left behind, and Mike's ATV would be found a few days later, but Mike remains missing. Where is Michael Hearon? ************************* Follow us on: Facebook: www.facebook…