{"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":"The Abduction of Kelsey Smith","slug":"the-abduction-of-kelsey-smith","published_at":"2026-07-07T14:56:16+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-abduction-of-kelsey-smith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-abduction-of-kelsey-smith--72854822","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72854822/how_kelsey_smith_changed_privacy_laws.mp3","summary":"This transcript documents the abduction and murder of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith, who was kidnapped from a Target parking lot in 2007. Family members and investigators describe the search efforts, the discovery of her body through cell phone pings, and the eventual identification of her killer, Edwin Hall. The narrative highlights the forensic evidence, such as fingerprints and surveillance footage, that led to Hall's life sentence. In the wake of the tragedy, Kelsey's parents established the Kelsey Smith Foundation to promote safety awareness. Their advocacy also resulted in the Kelsey Smith Act, a law designed to help police locate missing persons by requiring cellular providers to share location data during emergencies. The source serves as a tribute to Kelsey’s life and a testament to her family's dedication to protecting others. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This transcript documents the abduction and murder of 18-year-old Kelsey Smith, who was kidnapped from a Target parking lot in 2007. Family members and in…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3075,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-abduction-of-kelsey-smith/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/the-abduction-of-kelsey-smith.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}