Unfound

Unfound

Established in September 2016, Unfound is a missing persons program concentrated on interviewing family, friends, and reporters who are closest to the cases. The focus is on turning up new leads to move investigations forward. Behind the scenes, Ed Dentzel, the host, also works for families as a researcher and confidant. .

Episodes

November 28, 2025 74 mins
Norine Higuchi Brown was a 31 year old from New Hyde Park, New York. She was the mother of two and was close friends with her former high school classmates. During the evening of December 12, 1990, Norine allegedly decided to drive the local grocery store to get cookie dough. She didn’t return. The next morning, Norine’s car was found the store’s parking lot. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.p...
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Donald Hamaker, DJ to those who knew him best, was a 43 year old from Girardville, PA. He was a father who liked taking care of his mother. In the early morning of May 28, 2024, DJ and another man got a ride to a gravel pit to fish. DJ allegedly drowned in the water. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568956539285 Video: https://youtu.be/CQCdIWAKjtw Charley Project: https://www.nam...
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Over the past 6 weeks, 3 of Unfound’s disappearances have been resolved. Remains were located and at this time there are no reasons to believe foul play is a factor. Today, I take a look at these 3 similar but also different cases to see how the resolutions can be applied to ones of the same type. Because Unfound has a ton of them. Original episodes: Carey: https://youtu.be/1F91kZm8Pak Farber: https://youtu.be/nV4LgegitXs...
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November 7, 2025 103 mins
Ed has been talking about it and talking about it and talking about it. For how long? Well, it feels like a decade but it’s been more like two years. Today, all of you finally get to hear about the first stats arising from the creation of the Database. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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William Charles Jones, Chuck to those who knew him best, was a 48 year old from Milford, OH. He was divorced and had two children. On January 31, 2009, Chuck got dropped off at the facility where he lived after celebrating his birthday with family. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/william-charles-jones NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9937?nav Map Video: https://...
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William Charles Jones, Chuck to those who knew him best, was a 48 year old from Milford, OH. He was divorced and had two children. On January 31, 2009, Chuck got dropped off at the facility where he lived after celebrating his birthday with family. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/william-charles-jones NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9937?nav Map Video: https://...
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Benjamin Ridley was a 15 year old from Burien, WA. He had two sisters and step-siblings but had a troubled home life. On July 2, 1982, the day after being placed in a foster home, Benjamin ran away. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579832357321 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/benjamin-shane-ridley NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/40492?nav Websi...
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On this episode, Ed gives a behind the curtain look at the other podcast he produces. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you ...
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Corinna Paige Slusser was an 18 year old from Bloomsburg, PA. She was a cheerleader who loved the beach. On September 20, 2017, Corinna was at a hotel in Queens, New York City, exchanging messages with a man who was picking her up. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingcorinnaslusser Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/corinna-paige-slusser NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Ca...
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September 26, 2025 88 mins
Steven Koecher disappeared from Henderson, NV on Sunday, December 12, 2009. In April 2010, Ed took part in a search near the Henderson Executive Airport. Nothing of note was found. Then in August 2018, Unfound published that to that point had been a secret episode regarding this disappearance. Well, today, we re-visit Steven’s still unsolved and unique case with more experienced eyes and ears. Charley Project: https://charleypro...
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Ian Benjamin Rogers was a 39 year old from Crawfordville, FL. He was a father and known as being a really nice guy. On the morning of August 26, 2024, Ian left for work. On the way there, he texted his boss saying his vehicle was overheating. Ian never made it to work. He was never seen again. TRAGEDY – a true crime podcast https://www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/ian-benjam...
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Brittany Nichole Shank was a 23 year old from Sturgis, MI. She was a mother who was going back to school. On the night of November 30, 2018, after a car accident, Brittany knocked on a local’s door, asking for help. She then walked away. She was never seen again.Facebook:https://charleyproject.org/case/brittany-nichole-shankNAMUS:https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/56494?navMap Video:https://youtu.be/lfoKqenyOn8Website:https...
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September 5, 2025 94 mins
Unfound's started on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, 9 years ago today. Ed's mother was still alive. He had short hair. Nobody had ever heard of COVID. But during this time, this program has covered 375 disappearances over 507 episodes including this one. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview Ed ever conducted. After it plays, Ed will reflect on what has been accomplished so far. Join this ch...
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August 29, 2025 160 mins
Unfound has now covered 375 disappearances over the course of about 540 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 21st time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to some of Unfound's cases. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7B...
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Leo James Wagner was a 26 year old from Great Falls, MT. He was Native American and a father. On April 27, 2021, a reliable witness saw Leo strolling but bleeding along St. Mary Lake in Babb, MT. This person then lost sight of Leo. He was never seen again. Charley Project:https://charleyproject.org/case/leo-james-wagner NAMUS:https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/81200?navMap Video:https://youtu.be/yNtKjGvSlqc Website:https...
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Zachary Vidal was a 27 year old from Pottsville, PA. He was a father and close to his family. On October 22, 2022, Zachary was going about his usual routine of walking the streets of Pottsville. Zachary was caught on video at a 7-11 at 4pm. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/487991583399531 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/99266?nav MAP ANALYSIS: https://youtu.be/-XBA6q_v...
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Martha Lavonne Evans, Marty to those who loved her most, was a 32 year old from Knappa, Oregon. She had two children and loved tattoos. On the night of Feb. 10, 1990, after a wedding reception in Knappa, her family believed Marty was headed to meet friends for drinks. Marty never arrived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingMartyBenthinEvans Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/mart...
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August 1, 2025 63 mins
Ed and Jayson talk about mental health, true crime, and media in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tanova Tila Ross was a 33 year old from Jackson, MI. She had a daughter and two sisters. In the afternoon of Feb. 2, 2020, video showed Tanova walking away from her room at a motel with a bag of items. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindTanova Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/tanova-tila-ross NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/65227?nav Website: https://theun...
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July 19, 2025 59 mins
Ed continues his interview with Jayson Blair where they discuss what went wrong at the NY Times and how Jayson used that to find deeper meaning in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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