{"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 Strange Disappearance of Ben Needham","slug":"the-strange-disappearance-of-ben-needham","published_at":"2026-06-30T19:42:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-strange-disappearance-of-ben-needham","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-strange-disappearance-of-ben-needham--72761729","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72761729/the_three_minute_disappearance_of_ben_needham.mp3","summary":"This transcript examines the unsolved disappearance of Ben Needham, a British toddler who vanished from the Greek island of Kos in 1991. The narrative details the initial investigation's failures and the family's decades-long search, which has been complicated by hundreds of false leads and sightings. A major turning point occurred in 2016 when British police theorized that Ben died in a construction accident involving a local excavator, though forensic evidence remained inconclusive. The episode highlights the ongoing emotional struggle of Ben’s mother as she fights for answers despite the recent withdrawal of British police funding. Current efforts focus on a potential DNA match in the United States and a private review of archival Greek case files. Overall, the source provides a comprehensive look at one of the longest-running missing person cases in British history. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This transcript examines the unsolved disappearance of Ben Needham, a British toddler who vanished from the Greek island of Kos in 1991. The narrative det…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2326,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-strange-disappearance-of-ben-needham/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-strange-disappearance-of-ben-needham.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}