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Susan Osborne, 43 years old, and her son, Evan Chartrand, 14 years old, were last seen on May 29, 2017 in Holtville, Alabama. They were living with her second husband Air Force veteran Jerry Marshall Osborne. Susan’s family filed a missing person report on July 29, 2017, 2 months after not hearing from her. Her two dogs were found at a nearby animal shelter.Jerry told police that Susan had actually left him on May 29 and a man had picked her and her son up from the house. She returned the next day and took all of her belongings. Since the disappearance there has been no activity on Susan’s credit cards or cell phone records. Susan’s best friend Hollie Hatfield says she does not believe Jerry’s story. Her and Susan were extremely close and she had never heard anything about another man. Hollie has told investigators that she believes Jerry knows more than he is telling police.Join Kristi as she interviews Maggie Hughes, a podcast listener, patreon member, and armchair detective, who has taken a personal interest in this case. Maggie focused on this case because she is from Alabama and was surprised by the lack of media coverage.If you have any information about this case, please contact the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office at 334-567-5441 (24 hour phone) or 334-567-5227 (crime tips).Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:http://charleyproject.org/case/susan-lynn-osbornehttps://www.wsfa.com/2019/05/14/elmore-county-mother-son-have-been-missing-years/https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/11/03/mother-son-mysteriously-disappear-after-secret-emails-allege-husbands-double-life/

Christopher “Cole” Thomas went missing on November 25, 2016, from Benson, North Carolina. He was 22 years old at the time of his disappearance. According to investigators, he was taking a road trip from Minnesota to Durham, North Carolina with two new friends - Jeremy Carpenter and Julian Valles Jr. The three men were planning on buying drugs from an acquaintance in North Carolina.After obtaining drugs the three men drove past a police car. Cole became very nervous and threw the drugs out of the car. According to Jeremy and Julian, Cole fled from his car shortly after 1 a.m. No one has seen or heard from Cole since.Join Kristi as she interviews Laura Raynor, a podcast listener and armchair detective, who has taken a personal interest in this case. Laura has such a passion for this case she went to CrimeCon in New Orleans to help raise awareness of Cole’s disappearance.You can follow the Facebook page “Find Cole Thomas” facebook.com/findcolethomas/ to stay updated on this case. Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Christopher Cole Thomas is asked to contact Benson Police at 919-894-2091.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://jocoreport.com/one-year-later-cole-thomas-disappearance-still-unsolved/https://www.facebook.com/findcolethomas/https://www.wral.com/men-linked-to-cole-thomas-disappearance-ask-for-reduction-in-bond/17246969/https://www.wral.com/bond-lowered-suspects-in-cole-thomas-case-likely-to-go-free/18657116/

Jennifer Kesse went missing on January 24, 2006, from Orlando, Florida. Jennifer did not come into work that day and missed an important meeting. This was unlike her so her work contacted her parents to let them know what was going on.Her parents, Drew and Joyce Kesse, drove to Jennifer’s apartment to check on her. Everything appeared in order at her apartment, however her car was missing. Her car was later discovered about one mile from her home. The only piece of evidence in this case is a grainy video that shows a figure dropping off Jennifer’s car where it was found.If you have any information about this case call Central Florida Crimeline at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477) and remain anonymous or call Orlando Police at 407-246-2916.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:http://jenniferkesse.com/https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindJenniferKesse/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-ne-jennifer-kesse-family-records-lawsuit-20181211-story.html

John Adam Brewer Jr. went missing on May 8, 2013, from Nashville, Tennessee. He had a successful career as a Captain with the Davidson County Sheriff's Department. He was last seen at the Community Bank and Trust in Pegram which is roughly 20 miles east of Nashville. John struggled with mental illness and has not been seen or heard from since he disappeared.Kristi speaks with John's daughter Brandi Stockton about her father and his mysterious disappearance. His family is desperately searching for answers and have started a Facebook Group called Missing: John Adam Brewer Jr.If you have any information about John’s disappearance please call Detective Kenneth Miller with the Cheatham County Sheriff's Department at 615-792-2021.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com. Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://www.facebook.com/groups/866783430170761/https://fox17.com/news/ferrier-files/ferrier-files-cold-case-of-vanished-davidson-county-officer-reopened-after-6-years

Jessica Hamby was 24 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen on January 2, 2018 in Haleyville, Alabama. She left a drug detox facility with an acquaintance named Alicia that morning. She was reportedly last seen at the residence of Raymond Edwards with several other acquaintances. No one has seen or heard from her since then.Jessica wanted to be a nurse and has 3 young children. Her father, Keith, described her as a sweet girl and a hard worker.This episode features an interview with Keith Hamby, Jessica’s father, and Jeff Means, private investigator, of Sound Mind Investigations. Jeff has been working closely with Jessica’s family to find out what happened to her.If you have any information about Jessica’s disappearance please contact the Marion County Sheriff's office at (205)-921-2101 or Jeff Means of Sound Mind Investigations at (256)-508-0047.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://abc3340.com/news/abc-3340-news-iteam/search-for-missing-mother-jessica-hamby-intensifies-with-subpoenas-for-tech-datahttp://www.marionsoal.com/press_view.php?id=97

Welcome to a special bonus episode of Southern Gone featuring the disappearance of Brian Samples. Brian’s family recently contacted Kristi to ask if she could help raise awareness about Brian’s case.Brian went missing on July 6, 2019 and was last seen in East Dublin, Georgia. He had recently left a rehab facility where he was being treated for alcoholism. The last anyone heard from Brian was a text that he sent to a handful of people that said "I think I am about to be robbed".Brian’s family is committed to finding out what happened to him. If you have any information about Brian’s disappearance, please call the Dodge County Sheriff's office at 478-559-1130. You can also contact Brian’s sister Lori at briansamplesmissing@gmail.com.To stay informed about this case visit the Facebook page @briansamplesmissing.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://www.macon.com/news/local/article233382942.htmlhttps://wgxa.tv/news/local/dodge-investigators-need-help-finding-missing-man

Welcome to Part 3 of our investigation into the disappearance of Chris Sanders. This episode features an interview with Tina Sparks, a close friend of the Sanders family. Tina helped Chris’s mom Sandy file his missing person report and has been supporting her efforts to find out what happened to Chris.Chris was last seen on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was living in a trailer park in Monahans County, Texas. He had moved there in April 2017 to work in the oil fields with his mother’s brother-in-law.The day before his disappearance he was having dinner with co-workers. They reported that he appeared agitated and had an animated phone call with his wife Angela. The next morning he went for a walk around 9:30 am. His mother’s brother-in-law’s nephew tried to call Chris but his phone was turned off. His wife Angela also tried to reach him several times that day.No one has seen or spoken to Chris since the morning of August 13, 2017.If you have any information on Chris’s disappearance, please call the Monahans Police Department at (432) 943-3254. You can also contact Kristi directly at southerngone@gmail.com.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/texas-man-chris-sanders-vanishes-while-walk-near-his-home-n847296http://charleyproject.org/case/christopher-lynn-sandershttps://www.facebook.com/bringdogghome

Welcome to Part 2 of our investigation into the disappearance of Chris Sanders. This episode features an interview with Karen Knuckles, a close family friend of Chris Sanders.Chris was last seen on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was living in a trailer park in Monahans County, Texas. He had moved there in April 2017 to work in the oil fields with his mother’s brother-in-law.The day before his disappearance he was having dinner with co-workers. They reported that he appeared agitated and had an animated phone call with his wife Angela. The next morning he went for a walk around 9:30 am. His mother’s brother-in-law’s nephew tried to call Chris but his phone was turned off. His wife Angela also tried to reach him several times that day.No one has seen or spoken to Chris since the morning of August 13, 2017.If you have any information on Chris’s disappearance, please call the Monahans Police Department at (432) 943-3254. You can also contact Kristi directly at southerngone@gmail.com.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

Chris Sanders was last seen on Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was living in a trailer park in Monahans County, Texas. He had moved there in April 2017 to work in the oil fields with his mother’s brother-in-law.The day before his disappearance he was having dinner with co-workers. They reported that he appeared agitated and had an animated phone call with his wife Angela. The next morning he went for a walk around 9:30 am. His mother’s brother-in-law’s nephew tried to call Chris but his phone was turned off. His wife Angela also tried to reach him several times that day.No one has seen or spoken to Chris since the morning of August 13, 2017. Chris’s mother Sandy Sanders has been desperately trying to find her son. This episode features an interview with Sandy.She describes her son as the life of the party, people-oriented, and dependable. He was dedicated to taking care of his family and his kids were everything to him. Sandy shared that Chris was diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and had been taking medication for it. She suspects he may have stopped taking his medication prior to his disappearance.If you have any information on Chris’s disappearance, please call the Monahans Police Department at (432) 943-3254. You can also contact Kristi directly at southerngone@gmail.com.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

Welcome to part 4 of our investigation into the Carrie Smith Lawson disappearance! We are not done with this case and are still looking for answers. Carrie was kidnapped in 1991 in Jasper, Alabama and has never been seen again.Did Jerry Bland, one of Carrie’s kidnappers, really kill himself or was he murdered? How involved was Karen McPherson in the kidnapping and should she be serving a life sentence? Finally, we discuss the corruption that is deep rooted in Walker County, Alabama and try to figure out who the real mastermind was in Carrie’s disappearance and presumed murder.Join Kristi as she delves back into the Carrie Lawson case with an exclusive interview with James Lancaster, Karen’s brother. We continue to believe there is more to this story and more people involved in Carrie's disappearance than the one person, Karen McPherson, in prison for her kidnapping. Who were the others, not including Jerry Bland and Karen McPherson, who were a part of this kidnapping?Our hope is to bring everyone who was involved in Carrie’s case to justice. We also want to bring peace and justice to Carrie’s family. If you have information about this case please contact Kristi at southerngone@gmail.com.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

Welcome to part 3 of our investigation into the Carrie Smith Lawson disappearance! We believe there is more to this story and more people involved in Carrie's disappearance than the one person, Karen McPherson, in prison for her kidnapping.Join Kristi as she delves back into the Carrie Lawson case with an exclusive interview with one of Karen McPherson’s close family members. Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2016/09/carrie_lawson_disappeared_25_y.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1991/10/02/us/kidnapped-woman-still-missing-as-suspect-is-an-apparent-suicide.html

Carrie Lawson was kidnapped on September 11, 1991, in Jasper, Alabama. She was 25 years old and recently graduated from the University of Alabama Law School. This stunning case still haunts the community and her family 28 years later.Join Kristi as she delves back into the Carrie Lawson case with Carrie’s sister Margaret Smith Kubiszyn. If you want to hear part 1 of this story listen to Episode 9 before you listen to this episode.The kidnapping happened around 3 a.m. at the home Carrie shared with her husband, 26-year-old Earl Lawson. They received a middle-of-the-night call from a woman claiming to be a nurse who said a close family member was at the hospital. As the couple left for the hospital, a gunman appeared at their vehicle. He forced Earl to the ground and instructed Carrie to bind her husband with duct tape.The gunman, Jerry Bland, demanded a ransom in exchange for the safe return for Carrie. Carrie’s family was willing to pay the $300,000 ransom in order to get their daughter back. Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.Karen McPherson, Jerry Bland’s cousin, has been serving 25 years in prison for the kidnapping of Carrie Lawson but to this day Carrie has never been found.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

John Smith South Jr., U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, was last seen in Mountain City, Tennessee on December 17, 1998. He was 54 years old at the time of his disappearance.His daughter, Pam Brambson, and granddaughter went to visit him on December 20. However, when they arrived he was not home. Pam said this was strange and it was out of character for John not show up when they had plans.His white 1985 Subaru Justy was also missing. Pam and her family suspected foul play from the beginning. It has been 21 years since John disappeared and his daughter is still wondering what happened to her dad. This episode features an exclusive interview with John’s daughter Pam.If you have information related to John’s disappearance, please contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND or email one..helpfindjohnsouth@yahoo.com.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/cold-case-spotlight/vietnam-veteran-john-smith-south-still-missing-two-decades-after-n950891http://www.missingveterans.com/1998/john-smith-south/http://charleyproject.org/case/john-smith-south-jr

This episode is a follow-up to Episode 19. On the afternoon of August 26, 1995, 23-year-old Heather Teague disappeared from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County, Kentucky.She was sunbathing on the beach next to the Ohio River when a witness saw a white man approach her. He allegedly grabbed her by the hair and dragged her into the woods.Heather’s mother Sarah has not given up on seeking justice for her daughter. In her attempt to find answers she hired attorney Chip Adams. This episode features an exclusive interview with Chip who details the circumstances around Heather’s disappearance and his efforts to bring peace to Heather’s family.If you have any information on this case please contact Heather’s mother Sarah Teague 270-836-7643.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

This is a special bonus episode Southern Gone celebrating our one year anniversary. Patricia “Patti” Adkins went missing on June 29, 2001. She was last seen clocking out of the Honda Plant where she worked in Marysville, Ohio. Patti had been having an affair with a married co-worker and had told her sister he was planning to leave his wife for her.She had recently lent her boyfriend over $90,000 for his business. This money was supposed to help him be more financially secure so he would be able to divorce his wife and be with Patti. Just before she disappeared she told her sister she was going on a vacation to Canada with her boyfriend. She asked her sister to watch her seven year old daughter and let her know she would not have cell service while she was away.After Patti failed to return from her vacation her sister reported her missing on July 8. When her boyfriend was questioned he denied having an affair with Patti and said he hardly knew her. She has never been seen or heard from since. Foul play is suspected.If you have information on the disappearance of Patricia Adkins, contact the Union County Sheriff's Office crime tip hotline at 937-642-7653.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:http://charleyproject.org/case/patricia-ann-adkinshttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/ohio-mother-patricia-adkins-remains-missing-17-years-after-her-n885956

On the afternoon of August 26, 1995, 23-year-old Heather Teague disappeared from Newburgh Beach in Henderson County, Kentucky. She was sunbathing on the beach next to the Ohio River when a witness saw a white man approach her. He allegedly grabbed her by the hair and dragged her into the woods.The police arrived shortly after and began to search the beach. They found a piece of Heather’s bathing suit but didn’t locate Heather. She has not been seen or heard from since.Heather’s mother Sarah has not given up on seeking justice for her daughter. In 2007 she had Heather legally declared dead so she could obtain the FBI’s records of the case. In 2016 Sarah filed a lawsuit after Kentucky State Police denied her open records request relating to the original 911 call reporting her daughter's abduction.If you have any information on this case please contact Heather’s mother Sarah Teague 270-836-7643.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!Sources:Medium.comCharleyproject.orgCourierpress.com

Davidson County Museum of Art Director William Mark Alley disappeared on February 2, 2000, from Lexington, North Carolina. Mark was confronted by his coworkers about a discrepancy in the museum’s finances that morning. He left the museum and stopped at a gas station to buy some Tylenol PM. This is the last time anyone has seen Mark.He was married at the time with a young son and a pregnant wife. By all accounts, Mark had a good life and was well respected in the community. Why did he disappear? Did he choose to leave? Was he kidnapped? Kristi looks in to the different possibilities in this compelling case.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

Ten years ago, 58-year-old Barbara Blount disappeared from her rural Holden, Louisiana home. Authorities found pots and pans stacked on her kitchen floor, part of a spring house cleaning. More ominously, they also found her car abandoned in the woods on a nearby gravel road.When her nephew checked her house, the front door was wide open and Blount's phone was lying on the floor with the battery pulled out. Her silver four-door 2006 Toyota Camry was found parked about a quarter of a mile from her home at 4:15 p.m. the day of her disappearance. It was parked on a dirt logging road, 25 or 30 yards off the main road and out of sight, hidden by trees.Blount was a widow and lived alone at the time of her disappearance, but she kept in regular touch with her relatives and her disappearance was out of character. Her two children lived on the same road as she did, and she still cooked dinner for them every day. She also regularly drove her sister to medical appointments.She lived quietly and was active in her local Baptist church. Blount is described as a cautious individual who didn't open her door to strangers and carried a gun when she went outside to milk the cows. Her credit cards haven't been used since she went missing. Investigators believe she was taken against her will. Foul play is suspected in Blount's disappearance.This episode features an exclusive interview with Barbara’s niece Suzanne Honeycutt.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode. For everything Southern Gone visit our website www.SouthernGone.com.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Grab a chair, a glass of sweet tea, and get GONE with Southern Gone!

Marsha Brantley went missing from Cleveland, Tennessee sometime in June or July of 2009. She was an aspiring writer who loved spending time outdoors with her dogs.Marsha’s hairdresser started asking questions about her whereabouts when she failed to show up for her hair appointment. Her husband, Donnie Brantley, claimed that Marsha had left him and they were getting a divorce.She was an only child and both of her parents had passed years earlier. Her extended family didn’t even find out about her disappearance until December 2009.Police began investigating the case and Donnie was indicted 2 separate times. Both times charges were dismissed. To this day Marsha’s body has never been found and the case remains unsolved.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.Sources:Nearly 9 years later: What happened to Marsha Brantley?Chattanooga Free Times Press, Article by Rosana HughesCBS News: 48 Hours

On this special episode of Southern Gone host, Kristi Bryant is joined in the studio by her younger sister Laura. Kristi discusses her favorite cases and answers questions from her fans.This episode is the last episode of Southern Gone for 2018! Thank you for listening and supporting Southern Gone. We are looking forward to coming back with new episodes in February 2019.Southern Gone is an independently produced podcast. This means everything we do is on our time and our dime. If you enjoy this podcast please leave a 5-star review and comment for a chance to be featured on a future episode.Investigating these cold cases is truly our passion project and we would not be able to do it without you! If you would like to support this podcast consider becoming a patron on patreon.com/southerngone.