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Author: Particle Entertainment and Wavland

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How do you know you're lost, if you don’t even know you're missing?


The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her has never been fully told – until now.


Melissa Highsmith was abducted as a 21-month-old girl from her Fort Worth, Texas home on August 23, 1971 by a mysterious babysitter. In a stunning turn of events, Melissa would finally be reunited with her biological family so many years later.


Award-winning podcasters Sean Kipe and Jason Hoch bring Melissa’s exclusive story and explosive new details to the 51-year kidnapping saga.


BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story is a 7-episode limited podcast series and is a production of Particle Entertainment and Wavland.

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The Search | Chapter 4

The Search | Chapter 4

2026-10-1246:491

Melanie searches for her own kids while the brother she didn't know she had starts his own quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Deep | Chapter 3

The Deep | Chapter 3

2026-10-0538:14

What if Melissa Highsmith had been found 30 years earlier? It almost happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
My Name is Melanie | Chapter 2

My Name is Melanie | Chapter 2

2026-09-2831:531

At an early age, Melanie Miyoko felt like something was off with life at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Gone, Baby | Chapter 1

Gone, Baby | Chapter 1

2026-09-2139:47

Melissa Highsmith, just 21 months old, is abducted by someone posing as a babysitter. Questions arise and rumors swirl. Who is Ruth Johnson? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trailer: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story

Trailer: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story

2026-09-1703:05

How do you know you're lost if you don’t even know you're missing? The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her has never been fully told – until now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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