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Up and Vanished Weekly — True Crime
Up and Vanished Weekly

From the creators of the acclaimed investigative series Up and Vanished comes a new weekly podcast that offers a fresh look at some of the most puzzling cases in crime. Prepare to unpack mysteries around missing persons, unsolved murders, and wrongful convictions. Join Up and Vanished creator Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (Wrongful Conviction, Unjust & Unsolved, Murder in Alliance) on their hunt for answers. With the help of others in the true crime community they reveal why cases are rarely as straightforward as they seem. From the team at TenderfootTV, this is Up and Vanished Weekly.

Copyright: © Tenderfoot TV

Latest Episodes:

MURDERED: Mark Stover May 21, 2025

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When celebrity dog trainer Mark Stover goes missing from his Washington state home in 2009 it does not take long for police to pinpoint a suspect. Self-defense expert Michiel Oakes is arrested and charged with Stover's murder, claiming self-defense. But as the investigation continues police begin to realize that Oakes may not be quite the superhero he made himself out to be. Listen in as Maggie is joined by fellow journalist and "48 Hours" correspondent, Peter Van Sant, as the two go behind the scenes of Peter's new podcast, "Trained to Kill: The Dog Trainer, The Heiress and the Bodyguard," a culmination of his multiple investigations into the murder of Mark Stover.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.
For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

Listener Q&A May 07, 2025

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We asked and YOU delivered! Our first Q&A bonus with Maggie has arrived. Listen in as she sits down with Tenderfoot TV producer Jon Street and takes you behind the scenes of UAV Weekly, answering YOUR questions, and discussing EVERYTHING from Maggie meeting Payne Lindsey for the first time, to Maggie's most memorable UAV Weekly case, to Maggie's NSFW pre-flight ritual. Nothing is off limits.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.
For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

VANISHED: Richard Cox Apr 30, 2025

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When 21 year old Richard Cox - a cadet at West Point Military Academy - missed evening curfew on Saturday, January 14th, 1950, his roommates quickly became concerned. As authorities began investigating, their interest soon narrowed on an old friend who had recently reappeared in Richard’s life. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Laurah Norton, host of “One Strange Thing” and “The Fall Line” as the two discuss Richard’s mysterious disappearance, the possibility he was helped in going AWOL, or whether he could have been an early recruit of a covert agency.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

VANISHED: Dr. Cherryl Lamont Pearson Apr 23, 2025

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In January, 2002 Memphis Grizzles season ticket holder Dr. Cherryl Lamont Pearson went missing after attending an evening game. Insider her home authorities found several personal items left behind. Concern then increased after Cherryl's vehicle was found abandoned days later. With no obvious signs of foul play police were left with little to go on, but the evidence they quickly discovered lead investigators to believe Cherryl may have known the person or persons involved. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Tenderfoot TV's Jaime Albright as the two discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding Cherryl's disappearance.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

MURDERED: Donna Lass Apr 16, 2025

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Over Labor Day weekend 1970 - 25-year-old Donna Lass vanished after working a shift at the Sahara Hotel Casino in Lake Tahoe. When a friend visiting from out of town reported her missing, police conducted an extensive search but came up empty. As the investigation continued clues started to emerge, leading authorities to believe Donna's disappearance may be linked to one of the darkest chapters in Northern California's history. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Matt Frederick, host of "Stuff They Don't Want You To Know," as the two discuss Matt's deep dive into the Zodiac Killer, and whether he believes Donna Lass could be Zodiac’s victim #12.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

UNRESOLVED: Kathleen Peterson Apr 09, 2025

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When the body of 48-year-old telecommunications executive Kathleen Peterson is found at the bottom of a staircase, her husband, novelist Michael Peterson, claimed her death was a terrible accident. But as police began to investigate, the grisly crime scene lead them to question Michael's version of events. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Tenderfoot TV producer and host of "Rattled & Shook," Meredith Stedman, as the two discuss the events leading up to Kathleen's death, the turbulent trial and re-trial of Michael, and an unlikely theory that has since emerged as a possible alternative explanation.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

MURDERED: Darlenia Johnson Apr 02, 2025

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After 16-year-old Darlenia Johnson disappeared from her Washington D.C. neighborhood in 1971, existing tensions within the community quickly escalated. Months later her remains were found yards away from where another body had been previously located. Eventually, another four victims would be tallied. These grisly discoveries left everyone asking a haunting question - was a serial killer roaming the streets of Congress Heights? Listen in as Maggie is joined by Tenderfoot TV's Jaime Albright as the pair discuss the tragic details of Darlenia's case, as well as Jaime's extensive investigation into the “Freeway Phantom”.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

VANISHED: Angel 'Tony' Torres Mar 26, 2025

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When 21-year-old college student Angel 'Tony' Torres went missing during a trip home to Maine, red flags appeared immediately and police begin to question the narrative from those last seen with him. Further investigation only raised more suspicions, including whether Tony's disappearance may somehow be tied to a murder in the same area just months prior. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Maine native Kristen Seavey - host of the podcast "Murder, She Told," as the two discuss the 25+ year struggle for the Torres family in bringing Tony home.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

MURDERED: Lisa Pruett Mar 19, 2025

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When 16-year-old Lisa Pruett was found brutally murdered in her suburban Ohio neighborhood, the town was left in shock, and finger-pointing amongst the locals ensued. As the investigation started, police quickly focused on a classmate of Lisa's with a troubled reputation. But did the evidence support their leading theory? Listen in as Maggie is joined by James Renner - journalist and author of the book "Little, Crazy Children." The pair talk about a potential new suspect uncovered during James' investigation into the case, and discuss whether Lisa's murder could be connected to a double-murder in the same neighborhood years earlier.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

VANISHED: Korrina Malinoski & Annette Sagers Mar 12, 2025

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When 26 year old Korrina Malinoski vanished from her rural South Carolina property in November 1987, her loved ones were desperate for answers. It wasn’t like her to stop communicating with them without explanation. But months later, in a strange twist, Korri’s daughter Annette disappeared from a bus stop in front of the home, leaving behind a mysterious note. Were these vanishings somehow linked? Many believe this was either a meticulously planned attempt to start a new life together, or the result of something more foreboding. Listen in as Maggie is joined by Payne Lindsey and the two discuss these unresolved disappearances and Payne’s on the ground investigation.

If you have tips about a case you want to share email us at cases@tenderfoot.tv, DM us on Instagram @uavweekly, or give us a call at 770-545-6411.

For early access and ad-free listening, subscribe to Tenderfoot+ at https://tenderfoot.tv/plus.

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