Gone in a Blink

In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer walked out of a friend's apartment in downtown Bloomington and vanished without a trace. Despite being caught on multiple surveillance cameras earlier that night, the trail ends at the corner of 11th Street and College Avenue. Was it a tragic accident fueled by a night of partying, or did someone she know play a role in her disappearance? This week, we retrace Lauren's final steps and examine the theories that continue to haunt her family and the Bloomington community. Sources:Disappearance of Lauren Spierer - WikipediaIndiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night outWAVE Extra: 14 years later, Lauren Spierer’s loved ones still hold on to hopes of finding the truth5 Years After She Vanished, New Hope in Lauren Spierer Case - ABC NewsJune 3, 2025 marks 14 years since IU student Lauren Spierer went missing | wthr.comMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionSuspense-Two Minds by Alex GrohlDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Intentions by UniversfieldDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

On a clear July morning in 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick set out to hike her favorite trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. An experienced hiker carrying a .357 Magnum for protection, she was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner when he turned away for just 45 seconds. When he looked back, she was gone - no struggle, no sound, and no trace. Despite massive search efforts using infrared technology and scent dogs, not a single piece of her gear has ever been found. Join us as we investigate the mystery of the woman who seemingly vanished into thin air.Sources:Barbara Bolick: Gone Without a Trace - by Michelle ShortBarbara Assunta Bolick – The Charley ProjectBarbara Bolick: The mysterious puzzle of a woman hiker who disappeared in 45 seconds from the Bitterroot Mountains | - Times of IndiaMystery of Montana woman who disappeared without a trace after hiking partner turned their back for 45 secondsMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionMysterious Cinematic Dark by Nikita KondrashevDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariCrying Alone by Clarier MusicDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

In 1983, Diane Downs drove her blood-spattered car into an Oregon hospital, claiming a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her three children. What followed was a disturbing display of manipulation, as the superficial wound on her arm and her chillingly calm demeanor raised immediate red flags. We break down how this narcissist rewrote reality and why she viewed her children, not as beloved family, but as obstacles to a new life.Sources:Diane Downs - WikipediaDiane Downs - Alcatraz East Pigeon ForgeChild Killer Denied Parole for Fourth Time | Psychology TodayDiane Downs case: Mother convicted of shooting children faces Oregon parole boardElizabeth Diane Downs declares mistrial in child murder caseMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionScary Clown Horror by UniversfieldDark Horror Background by Delo SoundThe Wait by Never Not DeadDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

It's a story that has haunted a community for a quarter-century. A little girl, a loving home, and a terrifying, unexplained disappearance. Twenty-five years after 9-year-old Asha Degree vanished in the middle of the night, the case has exploded with new information. We dive into the recent search warrants, the new suspects, and why authorities are now treating this asa murder investigation. Could a 25-year-old mystery finally be solved?Sources:Disappearance of Asha Degree - Wikipedia https://www.qcnews.com/asha-degree/new-search-warrants-reveal-texts-possible-admission-of-guilt-in-asha-degree-case/https://www.ncsbi.gov/Divisions/Cold-Case-Investigation-Team/Missing-Persons/Asha-Jaquilla-DegreeAsha Degree update: Sheriff reports “significant progress.” | Charlotte ObserverThe Mysterious Disappearance of Asha Degree: A Community …New details about car at center of Asha Degree case revealed in 2025 search warrantsMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionHomeland by Daub AudioKeep your Distance by Premium Music OdysseyDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

On September 1, 2015, 17-year-old Macin Smith walked out of his St. George, Utah home, presumably heading for the school bus. He never arrived at school, and he never came home. Left behind in his bedroom were the very things most teens can't live without: his cell phone, his laptop, and his wallet. But tucked away in that wallet was a folded note that would change everything - a note with a message so heavy it left his family questioning if they ever truly knew their "silent son." Was Macin running away from a strict household, or was he walking toward something much darker? We dive into the sightings, the theories, and the desperate search for Macin Smith.Macin's Army Facebook PageHelp Find Macin Smith #MacinsArmy | FacebookSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Macin_Smithhttps://charleyproject.org/case/macin-darrin-smithhttps://www.deseret.com/2019/5/16/20673506/police-focused-missing-utah-teen-case-on-parents/https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/12/05/the-disappearance-of-macin-smith/Music by:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionTense Dark Atmosphere by UniversfieldDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Ambient Emotions by Deust Lower - Vlad BakutovSad Guitar Trap Beat by BRVANDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

A routine business trip to Philadelphia turned into a nightmare when Judy Smith disappeared in 1997. When her body was discovered hundreds of miles away in the mountains of North Carolina, the mystery only grew: How did she get there, and who was responsible for the brutal stabbing that took her life? This case remains one of the most perplexing travel mysteries in recent history, with more questions than answers. Sources:Killing of Judy Smith - Wikipediahttps://unsolved.com/gallery/judy-smith/https://grokipedia.com/page/Killing_of_Judy_SmithMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundHip Hop Sadness: Alone in Silence by Grand ProjectDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

Brianna Maitland's disappearance is more than a cold case. It is a story about the fragility of life, the unpredictability of fate, and the spirit of a family searching for answers. A young woman's routine evening, the drive to work, the gestures of independence, the ordinary interactions of a 17-year-old, was abruptly shattered, leaving a mystery that has haunted Vermont for decades. The series of events that surrounded her tell a story of a life interrupted, a journey halted, and a world left uncertain. Every eyewitness account, every tip, every unverified sighting contributes to the puzzle, yet no piece has resolved it. Somewhere, someone knows the truth. Somewhere, there may be a fragment of memory, a whisper of a conversation, a detail overlooked, that can finally bring closure. Until that day, Brianna Maitland’s story remains a haunting mystery, a life interrupted, and a question left echoing across the quiet roads of Vermont.Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brianna_MaitlandDNA identified in search for Brianna Maitland, 17-year-old Vermont girl who went missing in 2004 - CBS Newshttps://charleyproject.org/case/brianna-alexandria-maitlandhttps://www.mynbc5.com/article/police-update-brianna-maitland-disappearance/60244327Music:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionHorro Dark Cinematic Music by Alexaa221Sad Trap Beat by BRVANDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

Jody Ledkins was last seen walking northbound on Winchester Avenue at 14th Street the evening she disappeared. She left without money or extra clothes, seemingly just needing a ride home. This episode dives into the immediate aftermath of her phone call with her mother and subsequent fight her mother endured to get police to take her daughter's disappearance seriously. Was this a runaway case or was it something far more sinister from the start?Sources:https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/mother-continues-search-for-missing-daughter-35-years-laterhttps://jodyledkins.wordpress.com/https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/tb0fw0/in_1985_a_14yearold_girl_disappeared_after/https://youtu.be/oiwEq1JVRIU?si=43pscyXFY0dNIc40https://ncmissingpersons.org/jody-ledkins/https://rcccmcc.com/2020/02/25/jody-lee-ledkins/Music:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Anxious Tension by Ashot_DanielyanThe Wait by Never Not DeadDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

A stranded college student, a confused conversation in the dark, and one final, chilling exclamation before the phone call ends forever. The 2008 disappearance of Brandon Swanson remains one of Minnesota's most perplexing cold cases. What happened in those final moments on that desolate road?NOTE: There are many inconsistencies over the make/model and even color of Brandon's car. We are reporting a white Chevy Lumina, though this may be incorrect. Sources:https://www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-transsion&sa=X&sca_esv=752c69823b7d32b5&sxsrf=AE3TifOGdwujJFhT8B0zcth526aKSbosdg:1762735126038&udm=7&fbs=AIIjpHxU7SXXniUZfeShr2fp4giZ1Y6MJ25_tmWITc7uy4KIeuYzzFkfneXafNx6OMdA4MQRJc_t_TQjwHYrzlkIauOK_IaFSQcTHs2AgJbmYqOLNkKKJQfQGyrVZPSfyHC1o7w3STZ2vzY1otFmVQJB6XrX6eZ6J4yI3GBRIDW_N7Y03vVXqwNjFQxcKaOBaBbveBkZBP_1U_LV7uoB7yIXd7EGHGtSfQ&q=the+disappearance+of+brandon+swanson+https://youtu.be/h53SmmRZocE?si=IxGt_KfTx3https://vm.tiktok.com/ZSHcwDBgGgW3A-q8G3B/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Brandon_SwansonMusic:Crime Trap by Muza ProductionPossession by unknown artistHip Hop Sadness (Alone in Silence) by Grand_ProjectDark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov