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June 20, 2025 60 mins

In this episode of Real Life Real Crime, the host Woody Overton and guest Morgan Baggett delve into the ongoing investigation of Bradley Stracener, who has been missing for over five years. They discuss the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the community's involvement, and the challenges faced by law enforcement in solving the case. The conversation highlights the emotional toll on those searching for Bradley and the complexities of navigating rumors and legal processes in a missing person investigation. The conversation delves into the complexities of a missing person case involving Bradley Stracener, exploring the intricacies of polygraph tests, the challenges faced by investigators, the impact of social media, and the emotional toll on families. It highlights the importance of public awareness and media coverage in such cases, culminating in the discovery of a significant letter that may hold crucial information about Bradley's fate. The discussion emphasizes the ongoing search for justice and the need for community support in solving the case.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Case

02:57 The Background of Bradley Stracener

06:10 The Investigation Begins

09:02 The Search for Bradley

11:52 Community Involvement and Rumors

15:12 The Role of Law Enforcement

18:01 The Polygraph Tests and Their Implications

21:12 Thanksgiving Revelations

24:07 Confronting Key Witnesses

26:53 The Search Warrant and Its Consequences

30:40 Understanding Polygraph Tests and Their Implications

33:00 The Investigation Process: Challenges and Leads

35:55 The Role of Social Media in Missing Person Cases

40:08 Media Coverage and Public Awareness

45:35 The Discovery of the Letter: A Turning Point

51:02 The Ongoing Search for Justice

56:48 Reflections on the Journey and Next Steps

Bradley Stracener, missing person, investigation, true crime, law enforcement, community, polygraph, cold case, justice, podcast, polygraph, investigation, missing person, social media, media coverage, letter, justice, law enforcement, public awareness

Executive Producer: Leah Marie

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