{"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 Terrifying Abduction and Murder of Samantha Jospehson","slug":"the-terrifying-abduction-and-murder-of-samantha-jospehson","published_at":"2026-07-05T14:56:20+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-terrifying-abduction-and-murder-of-samantha-jospehson","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-terrifying-abduction-and-murder-of-samantha-jospehson--72827793","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72827793/mistaking_a_killer_for_an_uber.mp3","summary":"This transcript details the tragic kidnapping and murder of Samantha Josephson, a college student who mistakenly entered a predator's vehicle thinking it was her Uber ride. After she became trapped by child safety locks, the driver, Nathaniel Roland, brutally killed her and abandoned her body in a remote area. The narrative follows the police investigation, highlighting how surveillance footage and blood evidence found in the suspect's Chevy Impala led to his swift arrest. Despite a defense focusing on a lack of DNA on the victim, a jury convicted Roland based on forensic evidence and witness testimony, resulting in a life sentence. In the wake of this tragedy, Samantha’s parents established the \"What’s My Name\" Foundation to improve rideshare safety for others. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"This transcript details the tragic kidnapping and murder of Samantha Josephson, a college student who mistakenly entered a predator's vehicle thinking it…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3107,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-terrifying-abduction-and-murder-of-samantha-jospehson/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-terrifying-abduction-and-murder-of-samantha-jospehson.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}