Gone: The Search for America’s Missing
Gone: The Search for America’s Missing
Podcast Description
GONE: The Search for America’s Missing—a new true-crime podcast from Newsweek that shines a light on unsolved missing persons cases across the nation. Launching on October 31, 2024, each monthly episode will dive into a different case, with veteran investigative journalist Valerie Bauman bringing to life the stories of the missing through exclusive insights from law enforcement, family members, and policymakers. This series doesn't just tell the story; it aims to uncover the deeper issues that contribute to these cases going cold, often exposing systemic flaws that demand answers. Whether you're a seasoned true-crime enthusiast or an online sleuth, GONE invites you to join the search, raise new questions, and help bring closure to families left without answers.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on various themes surrounding unsolved missing persons cases, systemic flaws in legal and mental health systems, and the impact on families. Specific episodes include an in-depth look at Deanne Hastings, highlighting failures in mental health care, and the Oakley Carlson story, which examines legal complexities when children go missing and accountability. Each episode aims to raise awareness of broader issues contributing to these cases going cold.
GONE: The Search for America’s Missing—a new true-crime podcast from Newsweek that shines a light on unsolved missing persons cases across the nation. Launching on October 31, 2024, each monthly episode will dive into a different case, with veteran investigative journalist Valerie Bauman bringing to life the stories of the missing through exclusive insights from law enforcement, family members, and policymakers. This series doesn’t just tell the story; it aims to uncover the deeper issues that contribute to these cases going cold, often exposing systemic flaws that demand answers. Whether you’re a seasoned true-crime enthusiast or an online sleuth, GONE invites you to join the search, raise new questions, and help bring closure to families left without answers.
This episode follows the story of Deanne Hastings, who encountered multiple witnesses in the last days and hours before her disappearance. Multiple people looked the other way as Deanne started decompensating due to mental health issues. The episode also looks at another culprit: the U.S. mental health system. Her family believes had Deanne received the care and support she needed, she may still be here.
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