Missing in Hush Town

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Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt Jan 07, 2026

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Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt
"Jonnie knew she needed to enroll Bethany back into school- and that legally she’d only have 5 days to re enroll her. Since Larry could easily find Aunt Lori, it was decided that Jonnie and Bethany were to stay with Aunt Lori’s best friend, Dianne. Once Bethany was enrolled in Du Pont Tyler Elementary, unbeknownst to them, Larry was already working doggedly behind the scenes to track Bethany- he was listing every school from Illinois to southern Tennessee and calling them one by one. And it would be on January 31st, 2001, that he would find Bethany– which is one day before her 11th birthday."
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Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 4 part 1: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001 Jan 07, 2026

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Chapter 4: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001
"Jonnie was nervous- she had to be by the phone, but running between the car and the house phone was proving more and more difficult as Larry’s calls were increasing in frequency. She knew if she didn’t answer each time he called, he would become suspicious and would return home- and she couldn’t afford that. This time was it- this would be the final time she would leave Larry Markowski and fight for a safer life with her children."
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 3: Missing, Not Lost Oct 22, 2025

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For 25 years, Bethany Markowski has been missing - but never forgotten.
In this episode, her family shares memories, laughter, and heartbreak as they remember the little girl they knew and loved. Through their voices, we’re reminded that while Bethany may be missing, her story, and her impact, live on.
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 2: The Suspicious Aftermath Oct 22, 2025

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In the weeks following Bethany Markowski’s disappearance, new details began to surface - raising questions about what may have happened inside Larry Markowski’s van and what investigators really found.
As the story unfolds, one thing becomes clear: every answer only leads to more questions.
View relevant photos for this episode here:
https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-2
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 1 - Pt 3: The Weeks After Oct 22, 2025

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In the days following 11-year-old Bethany Markowski’s disappearance, her mother Jonnie refused to rest. She called detectives every thirty minutes, plastered missing posters across Jackson, and begged anyone who would listen for answers.
Amid the chaos, one truth stood out - Jonnie passed her polygraph with flying colors. Larry Markowski did not.
As the investigation unfolded, the question lingered: How could a father forget?
View relevant photos for this episode here:
https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt-3
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 1 - Pt 2: The Night Of Oct 22, 2025

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It’s 5:15 p.m. on March 4th, 2001. A 911 call is made from the Old Hickory Mall in Jackson, Tennessee. A father reports his daughter missing - an 11-year-old who went inside to shop, but never came back. He says he fell asleep in his van while she was gone.
That father was Larry Markowski
That daughter was Bethany Markowski
View relevant photos for this episode here:
https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt-2
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Chapter 1 - Pt 1: March 4th, 2001 Oct 22, 2025

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It’s early March in Tennessee - the season when winter begins to fade and yellow daffodils push through the cold soil, ready to be picked by a child’s hand. It’s how Bethany Markowski should have spent that day - smiling, carefree, and surrounded by the promise of spring. But on March 4th, 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace.
What began as an ordinary Sunday became the day that changed everything...
View relevant photos for this episode here:
https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt1
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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Prologue Oct 22, 2025

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Fifteen years after her 11-year-old Bethany Markowski vanished without a trace, her mother - Jonnie Carter’s phone rings. The number is one she knows all too well - the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Children’s Unit. Every call brings the possibility of hope … or heartbreak.
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules Thorp and Jen Rivera and MomCast Productions’ Rachel Holloway and Heather Northcraft. The script is written by Jules Thorp and edited by Heather Northcraft, project lead is Rachel Holloway, and master editing and audio production is done by Jen Rivera. Jules Thorp is your host.
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INTRODUCING: Case Uncovered | The Untold Stories of True Crime Cases Feb 27, 2025

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Your host Jen Rivera (investigative journalist, true crime podcaster & host of The Unseen Truth) dives deep into the untold stories behind some of the most compelling and lesser-known cases. Jen honors victims & their families while exploring the complexities of each case. With some exclusive interviews and an unwavering commitment to advocacy, Jen strives to raise awareness & advocate for justice.
Case Uncovered is not your typical true crime podcast - these are the stories you haven't heard, but need to know...
Visit jenriverainvestigates.com to learn more about the show
Follow @caseuncovered on Instagram
To suggest a case email jen@reignitedmedia.com
Case Uncovered is a Reignited Media + Fire Eyes Media production hosted by Jen Rivera
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INTRODUCING: You Should Be Here podcast | Limited Series "Or No" Feb 14, 2025

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Subscribe to YOU SHOULD BE HERE wherever you get podcasts and don't miss an episode of Or, NO, out now.
17 cases of victims of domestic violence.
17 loved ones who should be here.
17 loved ones who deserved a safe love.
10 podcasters come together to tell their stories, one case at a time.
Introducing the 100 percent not-for-profit fundraising podcast raising money to give back to organizations helping victims of crimes. Just by listening, you will help raise money. Each play means money is raised for victims. Thank YOU.
You are wanted.
You are needed.
And you deserve a SAFE love.
This is a Podcaster’s Give Back collaboration. All podcasters have donated their time and research to help advocate for victims of domestic violence. And we are raising money to give back to non profits which are standing against domestic violence. If you or someone you love is a victim of violence, please contact the domestic violence hotline at 1800-799-7233 To donate, please visit buymeacoffee.com/youshouldbehere.
Connect with You Should Be Here on Instagram:
@youshouldbeherepod
Contact: jules@fireeyesmedia.com
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