Episode 424: William Tyrrell - Part 1
Explore the perplexing case of three-year-old William Tyrell, who vanished from his foster grandmother's house in Kendall, New South Wales, Australia. Playing in his Spider-Man suit, William disappeared while his mother briefly stepped away on September 12, 2014. The subsequent search became the largest in Australia's history. Join us as we delve into the mystery surrounding William Tyrell's disappearance, questioning assumptions and seeking the truth behind the events of that fateful day.
Episode 423: Asha Degree
In the quaint town of Shelby, North Carolina, the story of Asha Jaquilla Degree unfolds, marked by a series of perplexing events that continue to baffle investigators and tug at the hearts of her family. Born into a close-knit household, Asha's life revolved around family, school, and church, yet her tale takes an unexpected turn on the fateful Valentine's Day of 2000. As storms and darkness enveloped the Degree residence, Asha's disappearance set off a frantic search, revealing cryptic clues that only deepened the mystery. From eyewitness sightings to the discovery of her backpack miles away, every detail of Asha's vanishing act adds layers to a narrative that refuses to be forgotten. The Degree family's enduring hope, coupled with the relentless efforts of investigators, underscores a story that goes beyond a mere disappearance—it's a puzzle waiting to be solved, a family waiting to be reunited.
Episode 422: Claudia Kirschhoch
Stranded after a canceled press junket, Claudia Kirschhoch’s sudden vanishing on May 27, 2000, triggered a desperate search by her parents. The subsequent investigation, marked by resort cover-ups and false claims during a shocking press conference, thrust the case into the spotlight. Despite legal battles and persistent efforts, Claudia's fate remains unknown, leaving the Kirschhochs in a lingering quest for closure.
Episode 421: Yasmin Acree
On January 15, 2008, Yasmin Acree went to sleep planning to attend school the next morning. But when dawn broke on January 16, there were signs of forced entry into her basement room, and Yasmin was gone.
Despite the worrisome circumstances behind her disappearance, police initially classified Yasmin as a runaway, and key evidence was overlooked. Evidence that included a felon who had taken a particular interest in the young girl. Now, after enduring more tragedy, Yasmin’s family is still begging the Chicago Police to help them find answers in Yasmin’s disappearance.
Episode 420: Trevor Deely
In the early morning hours of Friday, December 8, 2000, 22-year-old Trevor Deely was making his way home after a night out with colleagues at their company Christmas party. The next morning, however, Trevor’s desk sat empty. Knowing it had been a late night for the normally exemplary employee, his boss gave him a pass for not showing up. It wouldn’t be until he failed to show up the following Monday that people in Trevor’s life would realize that something horrible had happened. Now, over two decades later, his family is still actively searching for Trevor, and a mysterious man in black may have the answers that everyone has been looking for.
Episode 419: Erin Marie Gilbert
On July 1, 1995, Erin Marie Gilbert attended the Girdwood Forest Fair in Girdwood, Alaska. She was on a first date with a man named David Combs. David later claimed that he had car trouble and that while he was looking for help, Erin disappeared.
Combs initially cooperated with the police investigation into Erin’s disappearance but quickly stopped talking. As more of his story came out, the less it seemed to add up. So is the simplest answer the correct one? Or, is there a possibility that David Combs, who has never been named as a suspect in Erin’s disappearance truly had nothing to do with it?
Bonus: Murder and Mimosas: Ieshia Jackson
Ieshia Jackson is a beautiful young woman who went missing on October 31, 2020. The story around her disappearance has many holes and the police in El Dorado don't seem keen to get the correct information about Ieshia out there. They haven't released photos of her tattoos, accurate height, or even her correctly spelled name. We implore you to help us get the correct information for Ieshia and her family.
Episode 418: Aubrey Dameron
Aubrey Dameron is a transgender woman of Cherokee descent. On March 9, 2019, she walked out of her mother’s home in Grove, Oklahoma. Her phone stopped pinging 100 feet away, and she hasn’t been seen since. Aubrey’s disappearance highlights the struggles that trans people face in general, as well as the specific struggles she had within her own community and family. Was Aubrey’s disappearance related to her “lifestyle,” as police claim, or was it someone close to her who made Aubrey disappear?
Episode 417: Teekah Lewis
On January 23, 1999, Theresa English lived every parent’s worst nightmare when her two-year-old daughter disappeared from a bowling alley. It wouldn’t be until later that the family would discover that Teekah wasn’t the first child to be harmed at the New Frontier Lanes bowling alley in Topeka, Washington. There was a predator out there, and the Lewis family has been trying to find him and Teekah for over twenty years.
Episode 416: Stephanie Crane
On October 11, 1993, 9-year-old Stephanie Crane said goodbye to her friends at a bowling alley and vanished. Stephanie’s disappearance was incomprehensible to her family and the residents of the tight-knit town. In fact, her disappearance would have lasting effects on everyone who lived in Challis and would be just the first of many tragedies that struck the Crane family.
Re-Release: Update: Akia Eggleston - An Arrest Has Been Made
This is a re-release of our podcast episode from February 2022 on the arrest of Michael Robertson for Akia Eggleston's murder. Akia Eggleston was a 22-year-old pregnant woman who went missing from Baltimore, Maryland on May 3, 2017. On February 3, 2022, Michael Robertson was arrested for the murders of Akia and her unborn child. In this episode, we break down this news, go over the probable cause affidavit, and talk about theories. This is followed by a re-release of our original episode on Akia's case from September 2021.
Episode 415: Akia Eggleston Update: The Trial
This week, we're bringing you the trial of Michael Robertson, accused of murdering Baltimore mother Akia Eggleston, and their unborn son, Anubis. Akia was reported missing in 2017, but her body has never been found.
Re-Release: Alicia Navarro
This is a re-release of our original podcast episode on the disappearance of Alicia Navarro that originally aired in April of 2022. Alicia was found safe on July 26, 2023, after being missing for nearly four years.
Found: Alicia Navarro
Alicia Navarro has been found! Alicia was 14 when she left her parents a note saying, "I ran away. I will be back. I swear. I'm sorry," and disappeared. After nearly four years, the now 18-year-old Alicia walked into a police station in a small town in Montana, over 1,200 miles from her Glendale, Arizona home.
Episode 414: Update - Codi Bigsby
The case of Codi Bigsby's disappearance has been ongoing since January 2022, and after months of investigation, the authorities have concluded that Codi is dead. Cory Bigsby, Codi's father, has been indicted for the murder and concealment of his son's body. This update on the case has explored the latest developments in the investigation and the efforts to find Codi, shedding light on the tragic circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Episode 412: The Trial of Trezell and Jacqueline West - Part 2
Stay updated on the latest developments in the trial of Trezell and Jacqueline West, accused of the murder of Orrin and Orson West. Discover key insights and updates on this gripping case through the And Then They Were Gone podcast. Follow the investigation, conflicting accounts, and pursuit of justice in this high-profile murder trial.
Episode 411: The Trial of Trezell and Jacqueline West - Part 1
On December 21, 2020, Trezell and Jacqueline West called 911 and reported their two adopted sons, Orrin and Orson, missing. According to the Wests, the 4- and 3-year-old boys had been playing in the family’s fenced-in yard while Trezell had gathered wood. On March 1, 2022, Jacqueline and Trezell West were arrested for murder. Their trial is currently underway, despite the fact that the bodies of Orrin and Orson have yet to be found.
Episode 410: Prisma Peralta Reyes
Prisma Peralta Reyes disappeared from her ex-boyfriend’s apartment building on April 17, 2019. Mesquite, Texas police have marked her case as inactive, but Prisma’s advocates believe there are still answers out there to be found.