Pearl Pinson was just 15 years old when she was violently abducted from a pedestrian bridge in Vallejo, California, on the morning of May 25, 2016. Despite witnesses, immediate police response, and a quickly identified suspect, Fernando Castro, Pearl vanished without a trace.

In this episode, we explore Pearl’s life, the terrifying details of her abduction, the investigation and pursuit of her abductor, and the enduring mystery of her disappearance. We also discuss the ongoing efforts by her family to honor her memory, including a campaign to rename the bridge where she was last seen, and their relentless hope to one day bring Pearl home.

If you have information regarding Pearl Pinson’s disappearance, please contact the Solano County Sheriff’s Office at 707-784-1963.

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This episode explores the chilling Icebox Murders case from 1965, where police discovered the dismembered bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers in their home in Houston, Texas. Their son, Charles Rogers, became the prime suspect after he vanished without a trace. The episode delves into the details of the crime, the background of Charles, and the various theories surrounding his disappearance, leaving listeners with a haunting mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

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On October 4, 1988, 11-year-old Annette Sagers stood at her bus stop in rural South Carolina, with her dog by her side. The bus driver spotted her around 7:00 AM, but by the time he circled back to pick her up, she was gone. This event would be terrifying on its own, but eleven months earlier, Annett’s mother, Korrina Malinoski had also disappeared from the very same property, a sprawling 6,000-acre plantation tucked away in the swamps of Berkeley County.

A note was later discovered that indicated Korrina had come back for Annete. But is that what really happened? Did Korrina take her daughter away to start a new life far away from the South Carolina Lowcountry? Or did something far darker happen to them both?

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Berkeley County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit at 843-719-4465 .

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This episode explores the mysterious disappearance of three women from Springfield, Missouri, known as the Springfield Three. On June 7, 1992, Cheryl Levitt, Susie Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace after a night of celebration. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories, the case remains unsolved over three decades later. The podcast delves into the events leading up to their disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the ongoing search for answers, emphasizing the hope that remains for closure.

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This episode explores the tragic disappearance of Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old student from Indiana University, who went missing on June 3, 2011. The podcast delves into her final hours, the subsequent investigation, and the ongoing search for answers by her family and the community. Despite numerous tips and theories, Lauren's case remains unsolved, highlighting the impact of her disappearance on her loved ones and the importance of advocacy for missing persons.

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This episode originally aired in May 2021

No one in Kristine Kupka’s life was a fan of her ex-boyfriend, Rudy Persaud. But on October 24, 1998, when she told her roommate she was going to meet up with him so he could show her his new apartment, she understood why Kristine was trying to maintain a friendly relationship— Kristine was five months pregnant with their child. But what was supposed to be a pleasant afternoon followed by brunch turned into a 20+ year nightmare for the Kupka family, because Kristine never returned home. And despite a contentious relationship and the fact that he was the last person seen with Kristine, Rudy Persaud has only given a single interview to police since 1998, and Kristine’s case remains unsolved.

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On the night of May 13, 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson was driving home from a party after finishing his first year of college. Just after midnight, he called his parents. He’d driven into a ditch, he said. He wasn’t hurt—just frustrated, and he needed a ride.

What followed was a 47-minute phone call—nearly an hour of confusion and missed turns. Brandon’s parents tried desperately to find him in the dark, rural backroads of southwestern Minnesota, but then the call went silent, and Brandon Swanson hasn’t been seen since.

Over the years, many theories have emerged about what happened to Brandon, but none have led to the teenager who was just trying to get home.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Brandon Swanson, please contact the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office at 507-694-1664 or the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension at 877-996-6222. You can remain anonymous.

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A new episode of And Then They Were Gone is coming soon, but in the meantime I wanted to share today's episode of Day by Day: True Crime Stories, on the disappearance of Shapammala Buckner. Her case has clear suspects, yet interest in her case died out quickly. It's been nearly eight years since she's been seen, and the investigation seems to be going nowhere.

This episode of Day by Day True Crime Stories delves into the mysterious disappearance of Shappamala Latrisha Buckner, known as Pam, who vanished from her Houston apartment in 2017. The podcast explores the circumstances surrounding her disappearance, the challenges faced by investigators, and the relentless efforts of her family to keep her story alive despite minimal media coverage. Pam's case highlights the broader issue of missing persons and the importance of remembering every individual behind the headlines.

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