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The Vanished is a true crime podcast that explores the stories of those who have gone missing. The Vanished goes beyond conventional news reports to take a deep dive into the story of a different missing person each week. Host Marissa Jones brings you exclusive interviews with family members, friends, law enforcement and experts. What will The Vanished uncover next?

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On April 11, 1981, 15-year-old Barbara Cotton vanished without a trace from Williston, North Dakota. Her mother, Louise, immediately began contacting Barbara’s friends, hoping to learn to find her. When no one had seen her, Louise reported her daughter missing to the Williston Police Department and passed along any tips she received. However, as the weeks and months passed, there was no sign of Barbara, and the case went cold. To those closest to her, it seemed as though little was being done to locate her, fueling their suspicions that the investigation was stagnant. The prevailing assumption at the time was that Barbara may have run away, a common conclusion for missing teens in that era.

However, decades later, the case remains unsolved, and there is now a renewed push to uncover the truth behind Barbara Cotton’s disappearance. Many questions remain unanswered, and the search for answers continues.

If you have any information about Barbara Cotton’s disappearance, please contact the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212.

You can follow Barb’s story on social media at Find Barb Cotton. You can find more information at FindBarbCotton.com, and check out Dakota Spotlight wherever you get your podcasts.

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Replay: Barbara Cotton Part 1 - A Lost Girl

On April 11, 1981, 15-year-old Barbara Cotton vanished without a trace from Williston, North Dakota. A bright and ambitious young woman, Barbara had big dreams for her future. She was saving money for her first apartment, which she planned to rent when she turned 16 that fall. But those dreams were abruptly shattered on that chilly spring evening when Barbara disappeared, seemingly into thin air.

To this day, piecing together even the most basic details about that night remains a challenge. Who was the last person to see Barbara, and at what time? How can we verify these accounts after so many years? Conflicting stories and missing pieces of the puzzle make it difficult to discern the truth. However, the investigation into Barbara's disappearance has not been forgotten, and there is a renewed drive to uncover what really happened. With each passing day, more people are committed to uncovering the truth—and they may be getting closer to solving the mystery.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Barbara Cotton, please contact the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212.

You can follow Barb’s story on social media at Find Barb Cotton. You can find more information at FindBarbCotton.com, and check out Dakota Spotlight wherever you get your podcasts.

If you have a missing loved one that you would like to have featured on the show, please fill out our case submission form.

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Replay: Barbara Cotton Part 2 - A Tangled Web

21-year-old Jessica Foster, known to those close to her as Jessie, disappeared from Las Vegas, Nevada in late March of 2006. Jessie was far from her home in Canada, and her family didn't really know the ins and outs of Jessie's daily life in Sin City. They had last seen Jessie in late 2005 when she returned home to visit her loved ones for the holidays. She didn't seem quite like herself, but her family couldn't quite pinpoint the changes in her demeanor. Her once-vibrant spirit seemed to have faded, raising quiet concerns. In March, her family lost all communication with her. It was later revealed that her journey to Las Vegas was far darker than anyone had known. Nearly 19 years later, Jessie's family continues to search for the truth behind her disappearance, hoping to uncover the story of what happened to their beloved daughter and sister.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jessie Foster, please contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-9111 or the Crime Stoppers Tip Line at (702) 385-5555.

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Jessie Foster

Nineteen-year-old Anastasia Ferreira, affectionately known as "Stasia" by those closest to her, was the kind of person who couldn't help but be noticed. Though Anastasia stood just around 4'11", her personality loomed large, making her impossible to overlook. She was a vibrant force of nature to her family: a ball of energy with a heart big enough to embrace everyone she encountered. As a child, Anastasia was a daredevil, fearlessly climbing swing sets to the highest bar and filming herself spinning on ceiling fans. Her loved ones remember her as adventurous and bold, someone who constantly pushed boundaries and wasn't afraid to stand up for herself. Yet, beneath that fearless exterior was a young woman shaped by early childhood trauma and a relentless desire for stability in a chaotic world.

In mid-March 2023, Stasia vanished without a trace from Albuquerque, New Mexico. The details surrounding her disappearance are as perplexing as they are devastating. One moment, Anastasia was engaging with friends and posting on social media; the next, she was gone, leaving her family in a state of agony, desperately searching for answers in the face of her sudden and unexplained absence.

Upon learning that Anastasia was missing, her family began searching the streets of Albuquerque for clues about what may have happened to her. They began hearing a flurry of stories that seemed conflicting. Nearly two years later, they are still sifting through the puzzle pieces they have gathered, hoping that the truth will come into focus.

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Anastasia Ferreira, please call the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-242-2677.

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Anastasia Ferriera

On August 21, 1976, Andy Puglisi spent the day at a local pool, not far from his home in Lawrence, MA. His friend, Melanie, was with him at the pool that day but left before Andy. Andy never made it home that afternoon. I interviewed Melanie Perkins McLaughlin for this episode. She shared her memories of Andy and the documentary that she made about him. Special thanks to: Melanie Perkins McLaughlin http://www.haveyouseenandy.com Amazon link to purchase Have You Seen Andy? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GQ3ECI HBO link to purchase the film: http://store.hbo.com/have-you-seen-andy-dvd/detail.php?p=107178 

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Andy Puglisi

On November 25, 1991, Mark Himebaugh vanished from his neighborhood. A massive search ensued but only one of his shoes was ever found. This heart wrenching case involves many scary suspects and a lot of unanswered questions. Special thanks to: Joe Nick, a canine officer who helped search for Mark. wamc.org/post/child-serial-ki…d-cold-case#stream/0 www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Co…20683412.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=00IW3kwni1k www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/In…06181721.html www.youtube.com/watch?v=2MAzOJFFKjA

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Mark Himebaugh

Five-year-old Jhessye Shockley was reported missing on October 11, 2011. She was last seen at her home in Glendale, Arizona. This is Jhessye's story. Special thanks to: Fox 10 Phoenix Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/

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Jhessye Shockley Part 1

Five-year-old Jhessye Shockley was reported missing on October 11, 2011. She was last seen at her home in Glendale, Arizona. This is part two of Jhessye's story. This episode features Brooke, a child therapist and producer and host of Actual Innocence. Special thanks to: Brooke from Actual Innocence Link to her podcast -itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/actua…nce/id1102237078 Link to her website - www.actualinpod.com/ Fox 10 Phoenix Alexandre_Navarro freemusicarchive.org/music/Alexandre_Navarro/ 

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Jhessye Shockley Part 2

Eight women disappeared without a trace from the eastern part of Ireland between 1993 and 1998. Authorities have gone to great lengths to solve these cases but have not had any luck finding evidence. In this first segment, I will discuss the details of their disappearances. In the next segment, I will discuss suspects and the possibility that a serial killer was operating in the area at the time. The following women are included in this episode: Annie McCarrick (pictured) Eva Brennan Imelda Keenan Josephine (JoJo) Dollard Fiona Pender Ciara Breen Fiona Sinnott Deirdre Jacob If you have any information about their disappearances, please call 1800 666 111 Links to audio clips used in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEHpL598OD8 http://www.rte.ie/archives/2015/1111/741154-disappearance-of-jojo-dollard/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jNMzJXvWfc http://www.independent.ie/irish-news/it-is-not-definite-new-search-for-missing-woman-fiona-pender-will-be-successful-gardai-30801710.html http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/0819/20831777-search-underway-for-remains-of-ciara-breen/ http://www.rte.ie/news/2015/0818/722020-ciara-breen/ http://www.independent.ie/videos/irish-news/archive-video-fiona-sinnotts-last-known-steps-before-her-disappearance-31465138.html http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/0819/20832285-renewed-appeal-for-missing-wexford-woman-fiona-sinnott/ http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/0819/20832117-family-of-fiona-sinnott-continue-their-search-her-remains/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEOdt2p8irM http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2013/0726/20229251-15-years-since-disappearance-of-deirdre-jacob/

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Ireland's Vanishing Triangle - Part 1

Eight women disappeared without a trace from the eastern part of Ireland between 1993 and 1998. Authorities have gone to great lengths to solve these cases but have not had any luck finding evidence. In Part 2, I discuss some unsolved murders and potential suspects. The following unsolved cases are included in this episode: Annie McCarrick Eva Brennan Imelda Keenan Josephine (JoJo) Dollard Fiona Pender (pictured) Ciara Breen Fiona Sinnott Deirdre Jacob Patricia Furlong Antoinette Smith Deirdre Mulcahy Patricia Doherty Arlene Arkinson Links to audio clips used in the show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DmMZ0VPrg6I http://www.rte.ie/news/player/2015/1008/20859500-arlene-arkinson-suspected-killer-dies-in-prison/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VHU3j8vnBco https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QQDQWJoxVmM 

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Ireland's Vanishing Triangle - Part 2

Mitchel and Bonnie left Narrowsburg, NY on July 27, 1973. They had planned to hitchhike to Watkins Glen, NY to see Summer Jam. Summer Jam was a concert that featured The Allman Brothers Band, The Grateful Dead and The Band. It is estimated that between 600,000 and 800,000 people attended the show. The two teens never made it back home to Brooklyn. Did they even make it to the concert? 

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Mitchel Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit

Mitchel Weiser and Bonnie Bickwit

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