# The Daughters Who Disappeared

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Podcast: [The Missing Persons Report](https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666)
Published: 2026-06-28T17:38:20+00:00
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## Resource

The provided transcript details the multi-decade investigation into serial killer William Reese, who targeted young women along Interstate 45 during the late 1990s. The narrative focuses on the tragic disappearances of Laura Smither, Kelly Cox, Tiffany Johnston, and Jessica Cain, highlighting the long-suffering families who refused to abandon their search for justice. Although Reese was initially imprisoned for a separate kidnapping, it took nearly twenty years and advancements in DNA technology to link him to the murders. Through a series of prison confessions and negotiated deals, Reese eventually led authorities to the remains of his missing victims, providing closure to the grieving parents. The accounts conclude with Reese receiving a death sentence in Oklahoma and multiple life sentences in Texas for his predatory crimes. This episode includes AI-generated content.

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