{"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":"Parents Reveal Final Moments Before Son's Disappearance in Japan","slug":"parents-reveal-final-moments-before-son-s-disappearance-in-japan","published_at":"2026-06-04T16:41:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/parents-reveal-final-moments-before-son-s-disappearance-in-japan","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/parents-reveal-final-moments-before-son-s-disappearance-in-japan--72348204","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72348204/the_ironman_who_vanished_in_kyoto.mp3","summary":"This source details the unexplained disappearance of James \"Weston\" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student who vanished while on a family vacation in Kyoto, Japan. The episode recounts his final known movements on May 29, 2026, including his last electronic location pings and security footage showing him heading toward mountainous hiking trails. It highlights the intensive search efforts involving Japanese police, drones, and international agencies, which have been hampered by severe typhoon weather. The narrative emphasizes the emotional distress of his parents, Nancy and Keith, who remain in the country pleading for assistance and public awareness. Ultimately, the article examines the challenges of navigating a crisis in a foreign land while celebrating the resilient spirit of a young man deeply connected to the natural world. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This source details the unexplained disappearance of James \"Weston\" Higginbotham, an Auburn University student who vanished while on a family vacation in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2307,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/parents-reveal-final-moments-before-son-s-disappearance-in-japan/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/parents-reveal-final-moments-before-son-s-disappearance-in-japan.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}