Sometimes they return.A child disappears into the woods—alone, afraid, and unequipped to survive. Days pass. Hope fades. But then, against all odds, they come back… with stories no one can explain.In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven investigates three chilling, real-life cases of children who vanished into the wilderness—and returned with accounts that defy logic. Each story is real. Each child was found.And each one leaves behind a question far stranger than the search itself:What helped them survive?To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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Silenced: The Disappearance of Patty Vaughan
On Christmas Day in 1996, a Texas mother of three vanished—and was never seen again.Her van would be found abandoned. Her home held disturbing clues. And nearly three decades later, her family is still searching for answers.In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven revisits the haunting case of Patty Vaughan—a woman full of life, music, and love—whose final hours remain shrouded in silence. Was it a tragic runaway… or something far more sinister? Listen now and decide for yourself.They Disappeared would like to give a special thank you to Patty Vaughans sister, Jeannie Iiams for speaking with us about her sister and her sister’s case.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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In Plain Sight: The Disappearance of Dustin Koal Clark
In the quiet town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, a young man steps out of a car near a lake… and vanishes. No text. No trace. Just silence.Years later, his mother is still searching—not just for her son, but for answers that no one seems willing to give.A volatile relationship, a mysterious drop-off, and a system that won’t look deep enough.What really happened to Dusty Koal Clark? And why has his case been buried beneath excuses and neglect?In this haunting episode of They Disappeared, we dive into a story of heartbreak, injustice, and the chilling silence left behind when someone simply... disappears.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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(Teaser) Girl Erased... The Disappearance of Monique Daniels
A teenage girl vanishes just weeks before her sixteenth birthday. No leads. No search. No urgency. And when her family finally speaks up… it’s already too late.In this episode, we explore a case where silence speaks louder than answers, and the truth has been buried deeper than anyone could have imagined. What begins as a simple disappearance slowly unravels into a chilling tale of secrets, silence, and a family fractured beyond repair.Was she a runaway? Or was she erased?To hear the entire episode and access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastBe sure to check out our website: www.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
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The Latest in the Search for Madalina Cojocari
In this episode we revisit the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. We also cover the updates that came from the court cases against Madalina's mother and stepfather.We continue to monitor this case and pray for resolution.For Exclusive content visit our Patreon page and Website:https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcastwww.theydisappearedpodcast.comFacebookThis episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at katiehaze.com
They Disappeared is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were with, what they were doing, and the investigation that followed. Through interviews, expert analysis, and a close look at the twists and turns of each case, we shine a light on the stories that still need answers. Join us as we uncover the forgotten, the overlooked, and the chilling questions that remain unanswered.
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