{"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":"Why Dennis Martin is the Ultimate Missing Persons Case","slug":"why-dennis-martin-is-the-ultimate-missing-persons-case","published_at":"2026-06-09T16:04:29+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666/why-dennis-martin-is-the-ultimate-missing-persons-case","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/driven-nation-7533666","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/why-dennis-martin-is-the-ultimate-missing-persons-case--72439865","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72439865/the_impossible_disappearance_of_dennis_martin.mp3","summary":"The episode details the unexplained 1969 disappearance of Dennis Martin, a young boy who vanished during a family outing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Despite launching the largest search operation in the history of the National Park Service, which included help from specialized military units, investigators failed to find any physical evidence or remains. The narrative explores various possibilities for his vanishing, ranging from natural accidents and animal attacks to the more suspicious \"wild man\" abduction theory reported by a witness. This case is presented as a pivotal moment for search and rescue protocols, as the chaotic response led to significant reforms in how agencies handle wilderness emergencies. Ultimately, the source examines why this enduring mystery continues to haunt the public consciousness over fifty years later, as it highlights the limitations of human effort against the vastness of the wild. This episode includes AI-generated content.","meta_description":"The episode details the unexplained 1969 disappearance of Dennis Martin, a young boy who vanished during a family outing in the Great Smoky Mountains Nati…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2545,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/driven-nation-7533666/episodes/why-dennis-martin-is-the-ultimate-missing-persons-case/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/why-dennis-martin-is-the-ultimate-missing-persons-case.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}