{"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":"Life Jackets Not Provided Before Woman Went Missing in Guatemala","slug":"life-jackets-not-provided-before-woman-went-missing-in-guatemala","published_at":"2026-07-17T20:45:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/life-jackets-not-provided-before-woman-went-missing-in-guatemala","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/life-jackets-not-provided-before-woman-went-missing-in-guatemala--73034003","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73034003/nancy_ng_vanished_at_lake_atitl_n.mp3","summary":"These reports document the mysterious 2023 disappearance of Nancy Ng, a California woman who vanished during a kayaking excursion at Lake Atitlán, Guatemala. The accounts highlight a significant conflict regarding safety protocols, as retreat participants allege that life jackets were neither offered nor available, while the rental company claims the group refused them. Details of the incident rely heavily on the testimony of the last person to see her alive, who describes a tragic drowning that occurred after Ng reportedly entered the water to swim. The narrative emphasizes the Ng family’s frustration with the perceived lack of cooperation from witnesses and the rapid departure of the travel group from the country. Despite extensive private searches in the volcanic lake's extreme depths, her body has never been recovered, leaving the case centered on unresolved questions of accountability and travel safety. These sources ultimately portray a family's enduring quest for clarity and closure amidst international jurisdictional challenges. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"These reports document the mysterious 2023 disappearance of Nancy Ng, a California woman who vanished during a kayaking excursion at Lake Atitlán, Guatema…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2384,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/life-jackets-not-provided-before-woman-went-missing-in-guatemala/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/life-jackets-not-provided-before-woman-went-missing-in-guatemala.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}