Episode
The Chilling Disappearance of Jenna Baldwin
- Podcast
- The Missing Persons Report
- Published
- Jul 14, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2399
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Summary
This episode outlines the investigation into the 2002 disappearance and murder of Jenna Baldwin, a fifteen-year-old from South Wales. While the teen was initially thought to have run away, Gwent Police grew suspicious of her stepfather, Michael Baldwin, after he fabricated phone calls and text messages to suggest she was still alive. Investigators used covert surveillance to catch him purchasing a mobile phone and sending a ring to the family home to maintain his deception. Although he later claimed her death resulted from an accidental fall, forensic evidence and his background in judo suggested a more deliberate act of violence. The narrative highlights the emotional turmoil experienced by Jenna's mother, Desiree, who ultimately convinced Michael to reveal the location of the hidden burial site. Baldwin was eventually convicted of murder, though the specific motive and the secret Jenna allegedly kept remain unknown. This episode includes AI-generated content.