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On the morning of October 14, 2003, 23-year-old Felipe Santos was heading to work at a concrete and masonry company in North Naples, Florida. He was riding with two of his brothers when his white Ford Tempo collided with another car on Immokalee Road. It was a minor fender-bender, and no one was hurt. What happened next would depend on who you ask. But after that morning, Felipe was never seen again.  Three months later, on January 12, 2004, 27-year-old Terrance Williams kissed his mother goodbye, handed her some gas money, and said, "I'll see you later, momma." He drove his white Cadillac toward North Naples where he was pulled over by a police officer. Terrance was also never seen again. These two men didn’t know each other. They never met, but their disappearances have been entwined for over two decades, and many people believe that they went missing because they both encountered the same man.  Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store For a full list of our sources, please visit our blog Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On the morning of April 15, 2005, a well-respected district attorney in central Pennsylvania took a day off work, climbed into his beloved red Mini Cooper, and called his girlfriend to tell her he was going for a drive. That was the last anyone heard from him. Ray Gricar had spent twenty years prosecuting murderers and rapists in Centre County, Pennsylvania, and was on the cusp of retirement. What made him leave his house that day, and did he know that he was never coming home? Now, over twenty years later, Ray Gricar remains missing, and the questions just keep multiplying. A $5,000 reward is being offered by Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers for information that leads to a resolution in his case. If you have any information about the disappearance of Ray Gricar, you can contact Pennsylvania State Police at 814-355-7545, or the Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-800-472-8477. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store For a full list of our sources, please visit our blog Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Late in the evening of September 13, 2010, 19-year-old Samantha Clarke was dressed in her pajamas and watching TV with her younger brother in their Orange, Virginia home. But after receiving a call, she told her brother she was going out and would be back in the morning. Samantha left her home, and has never been seen again. Police had few clues to work with, but did zero in on a person of interest almost immediately. However, a lack of evidence made the case go cold. Then, 3 years later, another teenager disappeared just miles away, and police were certain the two crimes were connected. Everything seemed to be falling into place, but now, over 14 years since she was last seen, answers in Samantha’s case remain elusive. A break in her case seems just over the horizon– the question is, who will deliver it? Anyone with more information on Samantha Clarke’s disappearance is asked to contact the Orange Police Department at (540) 672-1491. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store For a full list of our sources, please visit our blog Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, a 25-year-old woman left her apartment building in Salinas, California. She looked like anyone else going to work that morning. But she wasn’t wearing the right clothes, and she wasn’t leaving at the right time. Arelie Garcia never made it to her job that morning. Later that same day, her car was found more than an hour away, with her phone, keys, and wallet left behind. When police arrived, there was no indication of anything. Not foul play, not self-harm, and not a voluntary disappearance. Just a car that was miles away from where it should have been and a young woman who broke her daily routine. Now, over three years later, her family is still trying to piece together what happened that September morning. If you know anything about the disappearance of Arelie Garcia, contact the Salinas Police Department and Detective Edwin Cruz at 831-758-7393. Anonymous tips can be made to 831-775-4222.  Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Disappearing is something “all boys do at the age of 16.” That’s what police told Valerie Nettles when she discovered her 16-year-old son, Damien, hadn’t come home the night before. The teenager had been at a party with friends on November 2, 1996, but missed his midnight curfew, and couldn’t be found the next day. The Nettles family was frantic, but police treated Damien as a runaway.  This early misstep, one that we see so often in missing persons cases, meant that potential witnesses were missed, evidence was lost, and now, nearly thirty years on, no concrete answers have ever come in Damien’s disappearance. The Nettles family, however, hasn’t given up, and they’re hopeful that someone out there is still willing to do the right thing. If you have any information about Damien Nettles, you can contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by calling 101 and asking for the Major Investigation Team and referencing Operation Ridgewood. You can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.  Missing Damien Blog Missing People UK Alex Roberts Music Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On September 12, 1987, 50-year-old Dale Kerstetter clocked into his overnight security shift at Corning Glassworks in Bradford, Pennsylvania. It was supposed to be an ordinary night at a place he’d worked for years, but by the time morning came, Dale was gone– and so was over $250,000 in platinum.  Now, almost forty years later, Dale has never been found, and what happened that night remains a subject of debate. Was Dale the victim of a robbery? Was he forced to help? Or, was he involved… and then double-crossed? If you have information about Dale Kerstetter’s disappearance or the platinum theft at Corning Glassworks, you can contact Pennsylvania State Police at 814-938-0532. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Fiona Pender was seven months pregnant and ready for her baby. On August 22, 1996, she went shopping for baby clothes with her mother and brother. It was a period of joy and nesting for the 25-year-old hairdresser and part-time model. According to her partner, John Thompson, Fiona was asleep the next morning when he left for work. He kissed her goodbye, left their flat on Church Street in Tullamore, County Offaly, Ireland, and never saw her again.  When friends and family couldn’t reach Fiona that day or the next, they panicked. There was no reason for Fiona to be out of touch with them. By the time she was reported missing, her loved ones feared the worst. Now, nearly 30 years later, there has still been no trace of Fiona or her child, but that doesn’t mean that Gardai or her family have given up.         If you have any information about the disappearance and murder of Fiona Pender, please contact Tullamore Garda Station at 057 932 7600, or contact the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111.  Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On September 21, 2015, 26-year-old Asha Kreimer was having breakfast with her boyfriend and her childhood friend in Point Arena, California. She got up to use the bathroom, and never returned. Her sudden disappearance would have been strange enough, but it was the culmination of four days of sleepless nights, a refusal to eat, and delusional thoughts. While many people believed that Asha may have decided to end her own life, her mother, Jeannie, started looking for her daughter and has never stopped. While she hasn’t found Asha after 10 years of searching, strong tips have given her reason to believe that her daughter is still out there, and more importantly, can still be saved. If you have any information about Asha Kreimer, you can contact the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department at 707-463-4095. You can also leave an anonymous message at 213-986-7671 or email her mother at [email protected]. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

“I’m going to be there one day, Mom.” That’s what Joe Pichler told his mom as a child when they were watching The Academy Awards together. While many kids have said something like that, Joe actively worked to make his dreams come true. A role in a local commercial led to gigs in TV and movies, and his star was on the rise. After returning to his hometown of Bremerton, Washington to finish high school, Joe was making plans to return to Hollywood and pick up where he left off. But in the early morning hours of January 5, 2006, he made a phone call to his friend, and then vanished.  When his car was found days later, police said the evidence pointed to suicide. But that didn’t sit right with his family. For twenty years, the Pichler family has been saying that there’s more to the story of Joe’s disappearance, and that there are people out there who know more than they’re saying. If you have any information about Joe Pichler’s disappearance, please contact the Bremerton Police Department at 1-360-308-5400.   Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On February 13, 1996, eight-year-old Debbie Sassen left her elementary school in Düsseldorf, Germany after a morning swimming lesson. She was heading home for lunch, but she never arrived. In the span of a 900-meter walk through her quiet neighborhood, Debbie vanished without a trace.  For the next 30 years, her family was torn apart and left to wonder what happened to the bright, bubbly little girl who everyone loved. While the case has remained unsolved for decades, recent developments mean that we may be closer to answers than ever before.  If you have any information on Debbie Sasson’s disappearance, please call Düsseldorf Police at 0211-870-0. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On December 13, 2009, Steven Koecher disappeared after parking his car in an upscale neighborhood in Henderson, Nevada. Steven had no known associates in Henderson, so no one knew why the 30-year-old drove there that day. Was he there for a meeting? A job? No one in the neighborhood admitted to knowing him, or to having plans to meet with a young man that day. As the investigation went on, bank records revealed a series of bizarre road trips that Steven had taken in the days leading up to his disappearance; trips that he had told no one he had been taking. Over the years, as family, police, private investigators, and internet sleuths continued to dig, more questions have come up, but none led to the answer everyone has been searching for: where is Steven Koecher? If you have any information on Steven’s disappearance, please contact the Henderson Police Department at (702) 267-4750. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On December 13, 2009, security cameras in Henderson, Nevada captured a man parking his white Chevy Cavalier at the end of a cul-de-sac in the Sun City Anthem neighborhood. He stepped out with something tucked under his arm, and walked purposefully down the sidewalk. He never came back. Two days later, the car was still there, but 30-year-old Steven Koecher was nowhere to be found. In the days and weeks that followed, Steven’s family learned of a series of odd, long-distance road trips he had taken in the days before he vanished.  As they began to investigate, police were left with more questions than answers. What had drawn Steven to that upscale neighborhood on a Sunday afternoon? Did he walk away to start a new life? Did he meet with foul play? Or was something else responsible? Now, over sixteen years later, Steven’s fate remains unsolved, and his loved ones are still desperate for answers. If you have any information on Steven’s disappearance, please contact the Henderson Police Department at (702) 267-4750. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When 19-year-old Brittney Wood disappeared on May 30 2012, from Mobile, Alabama, it looked at first like so many stories we’ve heard before: a young woman vanished, and her family launched a desperate search, but there was no trace of her. But almost immediately, it became clear that this case was different. Because Brittney’s disappearance wasn’t the only police investigation into her family. In fact, months before Brittney vanished, detectives had already begun to uncover something far more disturbing than anyone could have imagined. As her family’s secrets began to come to the surface, detectives had to ask: did Brittney Wood pay the price for what her family didn’t want anyone to know? If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittney Wood, please contact the Mobile Police Department at (251) 208-1700 or submit an anonymous tip. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On May 30, 2012, a 19-year-old single mother from Mobile, Alabama went to visit her uncle and then vanished without a trace. What no one could predict was that Brittney Wood’s disappearance would soon crack open one of the most shocking family secrets in Alabama’s history. As investigators searched for Brittney, a multi-generational child sex abuse ring within her own family was brought to light. Now, more than a decade later, Brittney Wood’s fate remains unknown, even as many of her relatives have been convicted of horrific crimes against children.  If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittney Wood, please contact the Mobile Police Department at (251) 208-1700 or submit an anonymous tip. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On March 29, 1989, a young mother met some new friends to go shopping. She had planned on leaving her children with her sister-in-law for the afternoon, but when they arrived, the women told her that she should bring her six-week-old baby, Andre, along. Monique Rivera agreed, and went back inside to get her youngest son. That was the last time Monique and Andre were seen alive.  While the ensuing investigation uncovered devastating answers, so many more questions remain: who were the two women who came to Monique’s Brookln, New York apartment that day? Was what happened related to other abductions of black children in New York City that year? And most importantly, where is Andre Bryant?  If you have any information on the disappearance of Andre Bryant, please contact the New York City Police Department at (212) 694-7781. Subscribe to Day by Day: True Crime Stories Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came Home Submit a case Find us everywhere Get episodes early and ad-free on Patreon Merch store Our Sponsors: * Check out Factor: https://factormeals.com/attwg50off * Check out Mood and use my code ATTWG for a great deal: https://mood.com * Check out Quince: https://quince.com/attwg Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy