3 - The Girlfriends’ Guide to: Finding a Missing Person
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This podcast features a diverse range of true crime and investigative stories. The first episode introduces the podcast's expansion to weekly episodes, featuring true stories of deception, broken trust, and the impact on those involved. The second episode focuses on the Missing in Arizona podcast, specifically the case of Robert Fisher, a fugitive accused of killing his family and setting his house on fire. The third episode delves into right-wing extremism, exploring the individuals behind the movement and their motivations. The fourth episode introduces the Inner Cosmos podcast, which explores the relationship between the brain and life, emphasizing the importance of understanding brain function. The fifth episode recounts a bizarre and audacious con in rock and roll history, where a band pretended to be zombies to gain popularity. The sixth episode discusses the issue of missing persons, focusing on the case of Stacey Reddish, who has been missing for 42 years. The final episode highlights the challenges faced by families of missing persons, particularly in the case of Stacey Reddish, and the lack of police action in her case.
Outlines
True Crime and Investigative Stories
This podcast features a diverse range of true crime and investigative stories, including missing persons cases, right-wing extremism, and the history of a bizarre rock and roll con.
Missing in Arizona: The Case of Robert Fisher
This episode focuses on the Missing in Arizona podcast, specifically the case of Robert Fisher, a fugitive accused of killing his family and setting his house on fire.
Exploring Right-Wing Extremism and Missing Persons Cases
This episode delves into right-wing extremism, exploring the individuals behind the movement and their motivations. It also discusses the issue of missing persons, focusing on the case of Stacey Reddish, who has been missing for 42 years.
Citizen Sleuth Investigates 42-Year-Old Missing Person Case
This episode highlights the challenges faced by families of missing persons, particularly in the case of Stacey Reddish, and the lack of police action in her case.
Keywords
Citizen Sleuth
An individual who investigates crimes or missing persons cases independently, often using their own resources and skills.
Missing Persons Case
An investigation into the disappearance of a person, often involving law enforcement, family members, and volunteers.
Cold Case
An unsolved criminal case that has been inactive for a significant period, often reopened when new evidence or leads emerge.
Right-Wing Extremism
A form of political extremism that advocates for extreme right-wing ideologies, often characterized by nationalism, racism, and anti-establishment sentiment.
Brain Function
The way in which the brain processes information, controls behavior, and regulates bodily functions.
Rock and Roll Con
A deceptive scheme or trick involving the music industry, often aimed at gaining fame, fortune, or notoriety.
Q&A
What are some of the challenges faced by families of missing persons?
Families of missing persons often face difficulties in getting law enforcement to take their cases seriously, especially if the missing person is a member of a marginalized group. They may also struggle with the emotional toll of the disappearance and the uncertainty of the situation.
How can citizen sleuths contribute to solving missing persons cases?
Citizen sleuths can use their own resources and skills to investigate missing persons cases, often providing valuable information and leads that law enforcement may have missed. They can also raise awareness about the case and advocate for the missing person.
What are some of the resources available to families of missing persons?
Families of missing persons can access resources such as the National Unidentified Body Database (NamUs), the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), and support groups for families of missing persons. These resources can provide information, support, and guidance during the search for a missing loved one.
Show Notes
In the third instalment of the Girlfriend’s Guide we turn our attention to the over 600 thousand people who go missing every year in the United States. With the help of a citizen sleuth and former Missing Persons Detective, Producer Anna Sinfield lays out what to do if someone you know goes missing.
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