{"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 Disappearance of Bill Ewasko: A Decade-Long Mystery in Joshua Tree National Park","slug":"the-disappearance-of-bill-ewasko-a-decade-long-mystery-in-joshua-tree-national-park","published_at":"2026-06-02T16:12:24+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-disappearance-of-bill-ewasko-a-decade-long-mystery-in-joshua-tree-national-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-disappearance-of-bill-ewasko-a-decade-long-mystery-in-joshua-tree-national-park--72299022","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72299022/how_bill_ewasko_vanished_in_joshua_tree.mp3","summary":"In 2010, Bill Ewasko, a seasoned hiker and veteran, vanished during a routine excursion in Joshua Tree National Park, sparking a decade-long search effort. Despite an intensive initial rescue operation, he remained missing for nearly twelve years, leaving behind only a single, mysterious cellphone ping as a clue. This digital trace inspired a dedicated community of amateur sleuths and engineers to spend years documenting their own grueling search missions through the desert's treacherous terrain. His remains were finally discovered by chance in 2022, located within the general area suggested by the technological data but hidden by the park’s rugged landscape. The story serves as a somber case study on the limitations of search technology and the thin margin for error when facing extreme wilderness conditions. Ultimately, the narrative highlights the persistence of citizen-led investigations and the enduring mystery of how even prepared individuals can succumb to the desert. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"In 2010, Bill Ewasko, a seasoned hiker and veteran, vanished during a routine excursion in Joshua Tree National Park, sparking a decade-long search effort…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2683,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-disappearance-of-bill-ewasko-a-decade-long-mystery-in-joshua-tree-national-park/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-disappearance-of-bill-ewasko-a-decade-long-mystery-in-joshua-tree-national-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}