{"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 Tragic Stories That Inspire Britain’s Cold Case Investigators","slug":"the-tragic-stories-that-inspire-britain-s-cold-case-investigators","published_at":"2026-06-08T01:13:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-tragic-stories-that-inspire-britain-s-cold-case-investigators","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-tragic-stories-that-inspire-britain-s-cold-case-investigators--72409583","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72409583/the_volunteers_hunting_britains_missing_thousands.mp3","summary":"The episode details the mission of Locate International, a UK-based charity founded by former police officer Dave Grimstead to investigate long-term missing persons and unidentified remains. By utilizing a network of highly trained volunteers, the organization addresses a significant backlog of cold cases that overstretched police forces often struggle to resolve. The source explores specific, haunting mysteries such as the Sligo Man and Melanie Hall, highlighting the deep emotional toll these unresolved tragedies exert on families. It emphasizes how modern forensic technology, including DNA analysis and genetic genealogy, is paired with persistent investigative work to reclaim identities. Ultimately, the episode illustrates a community-driven model of justice that seeks to ensure no individual is forgotten by society. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"The episode details the mission of Locate International, a UK-based charity founded by former police officer Dave Grimstead to investigate long-term missi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2771,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-tragic-stories-that-inspire-britain-s-cold-case-investigators/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-tragic-stories-that-inspire-britain-s-cold-case-investigators.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}