Gone in a Blink

In the early morning hours of April 6, 1986, nine-year-old Anthonette Cayedito vanished from her home in Gallup, New Mexico. Affectionately known as “Squirrel,” Anthonette was a deeply devoted fourth-grader who helped take care of her younger sisters. What started as a frantic morning search quickly evolved into one of America’s most baffling and heartbreaking missing child cases. In this episode, we break down the perplexing timeline of her disappearance, a terrifying 1987 phone call from a frantic girl claiming to be Anthonette, and the chilling “Help Me” napkin note left behind at a Nevada diner years later. Where is Anthonette Cayedito, and who was the voice on the other end of the line?Help Support our Show: For Ad-Free Episodes and Early Access Plus Bonus Material Sign up for our Patreon by Clicking the Link Below:Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Anthonette_CayeditoThe Abduction of Anthonette Cayedito - Unsolved Mysteries A Knock at the Door, Then She Was Gone — The Unsolved Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito | by Rivy Lyon | Medium The Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito Music:Echoes of Fear by Epic Motion SoundsHip Hop Sadness - Alone in Silence by Grand ProjectCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovCreated and Hosted by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

An experienced hunter walks into his own woods and completely vanishes. In late 2013, Eric Grady Smith was a well-respected coal mine supervisor and a dedicated family man living in Cedar Bluff, Virginia. Battling minor flu-like symptoms, he left his cell phone behind for what was meant to be a short trek to his deer stand. Despite massive search operations, not a single piece of clothing, footprint, or his .50 caliber rifle has ever been recovered. Did Eric suffer an unforeseen medical emergency in the dense terrain, or did he stumble into a far more dangerous situation? We dive into the unsettling mystery of a wilderness disappearance where the wilderness itself yielded zero clues.For Ad-Free Content and Early Access to New Episodes, Join our Patreon by Becoming a Member:Click on the Link Below for More InfoGone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources:The Mysterious Disappearance of Eric Smith | by Jenn Baxter | Medium Eric Grady Smith – The Charley Project (1) Buried Cold Cases: Little-known unsolved murders & missing persons cases | Eric Smith of Cedar Bluff Virginia went out into the woods and vanished into thin air | Facebook Vanished: Missing Tazewell hunter case now being investigated as murder | News | bdtonline.comMusic:Drama Crime by LeberchDark Ambient Emotions Music by DeusLowerCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

What really happened to Jean Spanger? In October 1949, the young Hollywood starlet went missing after walking out of her apartment for a supposed night shoot. No one on set had any record of her working. Then came the clues: a vandalized purse, a cryptic handwritten note, and whispers connecting her to major film stars and notorious mobsters. We bread down the timeline, the suspect list, and the lingering theories - including a possible tie to the infamous Black Dahlia investigation. For ALL Episodes Ad-Free + Early Access to New Episodes Join our Patreon by Clicking the Link Below!Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_SpanglerInside the unsolved disappearance of Jean Spangler https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/jean-spangler#google_vignetteMusic:Crime Documentary by Alex GrohlSad Sad Music by Paul YudinCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Beat by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

In October 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic was lured from an Ohio shopping center by a mysterious caller who pretended to be a friend of the family. Her tragic death months later sparked a massive FBI investigation that remains active to this day. In this episode, we break down the suspects, the chilling phone calls made to other local girls, and the modern DNA advancements providing fresh hope for justice. If you have any information, help bring closure to Amy’s family by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI. Check out our Patreon for Ad-Free episodes and VIP Early Access to EVERY episode!Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources:https://clevelandmagazine.com/articles/who-killed-amy/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Amy_MihaljevicThe Amy Mihaljevic Case | Bay Village, OH Music:Scary by Atlas AudioHip Hop Sadness by Grand_ProjectCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

On a Spring night in 1998, teenagers Tabitha Brewer and Nicholas Travis stepped into a friend’s car and vanished into the Kansas City darkness. Four months later, a horrific discovery at a house on the East side of KC confirmed their families’ worst fears - but only half of the puzzle was found. Four years later and just a few miles away, 71-year-old grandmother Shirley McKeown pulled out of her driveway and disappeared without a trace. This episode unravels two seemingly separate Kansas City tragedies bound together by a single, terrifying question: When a predator is cleared by a jury, who answers for the bodies never found?For Early Access to Episodes and Ad-Free Shows, Follow Us on PATREON!Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources: Tabitha Diane Brewer – The Charley Project Missing since 1998 from Shawnee, Kansas, she was only 16 when she disappeared - NewsBreak Shirley A. McKeown – The Charley ProjectMusic:Target Pending by Alex GrohlKeep your Distance by Premium Music OdysseyCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon’t Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

In October 1989, 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling was abducted in the town of St. Joseph, Minnesota. It became one of the most notorious child abductions in American history and for 27 years, a porch light stayed on as a beacon of hope for the missing boy. In this episode, we chronicle Jacob’s heartbreaking story. We explore the chilling night of his disappearance, the immense strength of his mother, Patty Wetterling, and the shocking 2016 courtroom confession that finally broke the silence. Join us as we look at a tragedy that reshaped national laws, birthed the sex offender registry, and left a lasting legacy of child safety advocacy.We Now Have a Patreon that Just Launched TODAY!!!!For Ad-Free Listening and Early Access to Episodes Click on the Link Below to Join!Gone in a Blink — True Crime Podcast that Focuses on the Missing and Murdered | PatreonSources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jacob_WetterlingJacob Wetterling - Crime Museum Minnesota man describes killing 11-year-old Jacob Wetterling in chilling detail | Minnesota | The GuardianMusic:Target Pending by Alex GrohlKeep your Distance by Premium Music OdysseyCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon’t Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

Fifteen-year-old Sierra Lamar vanishes on her way to school in Morgan Hill, California. Investigators find her phone and purse discarded fields away. This episode retraces her final known steps on the morning of March 16, 2012. We explore the initial panic, the massive community volunteer searches, and the chilling realization that Sierra never made it to her school bus. Sources: https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-disappearance-and-murder-of-sierra-lamar-14eff18c1318https://allthatsinteresting.com/sierra-lamarhttps://abc7chicago.com/post/man-found-guilty-in-death-of-teen-girl-missing-5-years/1972299/Conviction overturned for man found guilty in Sierra LaMar’s murder – NBC Bay Area Music:Dark Anxious Tension by Ashot_DanielyanCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon't Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDepression by Mood ModeDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovProduced and Hosted by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz

 In 1997, 17-year-old Erica Fraysure was working hard to save up for her first year of college. But a regular night out with friends in Brooksville, KY, ended in a muti-decade mystery when her unlocked car was found hidden by hay bales in a remote field. With her purse still inside but her keys tossed across the road, police rule out a voluntary runaway. Nearly thirty years later, the case remains one of Kentucky’s most haunting cold cases. We break down the timeline, the suspects and the case as it stands today.Sources: Erica Lee Fraysure – The Charley Project Erica Lee Fraysure - The Polly Klaas Foundation The Disappearance of Erica Fraysure The Vanishing of Erica Lee Fraysure: A Kentucky Mystery That Haunts a Small Town | True Crime Write-Ups Music:Tangled Web of Shadows by Shadows and EchoesWhen Love Gets Dangerous by Premium Music OdysseyCrime Trap by Muza ProductionDark Horror Background by Delo SoundDon’t Look Down the Basement by Joel FazhariDark Trap Groove by Anton VlasovHosted and Produced by Heather HicksWritten by Mitch Fitz