{"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 Vanishing of Branson Perry: A Skidmore Mystery","slug":"the-vanishing-of-branson-perry-a-skidmore-mystery","published_at":"2026-07-12T04:27:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/the-vanishing-of-branson-perry-a-skidmore-mystery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-vanishing-of-branson-perry-a-skidmore-mystery--72935219","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72935219/branson_perry_and_the_skidmore_silence.mp3","summary":"In 2001, twenty-year-old Branson Perry vanished without a trace from his front yard in the small, tight-knit community of Skidmore, Missouri. Despite being surrounded by friends and neighbors at the time, no witnesses claimed to see him leave, and he left behind his essential personal belongings. The investigation into his disappearance revealed a complex background involving secret drug use and a suspicious encounter with a neighbor shortly before he went missing. Over the years, authorities have explored various leads, including a potential connection to a predatory minister and local rumors of a town-wide cover-up. Though decades have passed and several key family members have since died, the case remains an active investigation with police still seeking the definitive evidence needed to make an arrest. This mysterious event adds to the dark history of a rural town already famous for its culture of silence regarding local crimes. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"In 2001, twenty-year-old Branson Perry vanished without a trace from his front yard in the small, tight-knit community of Skidmore, Missouri. Despite bein…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2833,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/the-vanishing-of-branson-perry-a-skidmore-mystery/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-vanishing-of-branson-perry-a-skidmore-mystery.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}