{"podcast":{"title":"The Missing Persons Report","slug":"driven-nation-7533666","podcast_index_feed_id":7533666,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6763610/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-missing-persons-report--6763610","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/83547d9c2871a7e80bbf2c79c20bae14.jpg","author":"AC Wilson","episode_count":136,"summary":"The Missing Persons Report is a true crime and investigative podcast dedicated to exploring the stories of people who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode examines missing persons cases through detailed timelines, witness accounts, investigative findings, and publicly available information. From recent disappearances to decades-old cold cases, we shine a light on mysteries that remain unsolved and the families still searching for answers. Join us as we uncover forgotten clues, revisit overlooked evidence, and examine the theories surrounding some of the most puzzling disappearances. Through careful research and respectful storytelling, The Missing Persons Report seeks to raise awareness, encourage discussion, and keep these cases in the public eye. Because every missing person has a story—and every story deserves to be heard. Disclaimer: The Missing Persons Report is intended for informational and educational purposes only. The podcast discusses criminal investigations, missing persons cases, and related topics using publicly available information, news reports, court records, and other sources believed to be reliable at the time of publication. The views and theories di…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T14:19:49.886399+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666"},"episode":{"title":"Human Remains Found in 2 Separate Lakes Identified Decades Later as Missing Mom","slug":"human-remains-found-in-2-separate-lakes-identified-decades-later-as-missing-mom","published_at":"2026-06-20T05:14:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/human-remains-found-in-2-separate-lakes-identified-decades-later-as-missing-mom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/human-remains-found-in-2-separate-lakes-identified-decades-later-as-missing-mom--72607673","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72607673/dna_finally_names_denise_elaine_hartley.mp3","summary":"This episode details the successful identification of Denise Elaine Sexton Hartley, a young mother whose remains were discovered in two separate Minnesota lakes in 1993. Previously known only as “Bone Lake Jane Doe,” Hartley was identified over three decades later through the use of investigative genetic genealogy and the collaboration of forensic experts. The narrative traces her life from a large family in Ohio to her move to the Twin Cities, where she hoped to rebuild her life before her tragic disappearance. While the breakthrough provides long-awaited closure for her daughter and surviving relatives, the case remains an active homicide investigation as authorities seek to uncover the circumstances of her death. Ultimately, the account highlights how modern DNA technology can restore dignity to victims of cold cases and provide answers to families left in limbo. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This episode details the successful identification of Denise Elaine Sexton Hartley, a young mother whose remains were discovered in two separate Minnesota…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2176,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/human-remains-found-in-2-separate-lakes-identified-decades-later-as-missing-mom/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/human-remains-found-in-2-separate-lakes-identified-decades-later-as-missing-mom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}