Unfound--a Missing Persons Program

Norine Higuchi Brown was a 31 year old from New Hyde Park, New York. She was the mother of two and was close friends with her former high school classmates. During the evening of December 12, 1990, Norine allegedly decided to drive the local grocery store to get cookie dough. She didn’t return. The next morning, Norine’s car was found the store’s parking lot. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057184730650 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/norine-higuchi-brown NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/63960?nav WEBSITE: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/norine-higuchi-brown-one-tough-cookie/ If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Norine Brown, please contact the Nassau County Police Department at (516) 573-8800. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google P

Donald Hamaker, DJ to those who knew him best, was a 43 year old from Girardville, PA. He was a father who liked taking care of his mother. In the early morning of May 28, 2024, DJ and another man got a ride to a gravel pit to fish. DJ allegedly drowned in the water. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568956539285 Video: https://youtu.be/CQCdIWAKjtw Charley Project: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/133523?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/donald-dj-hamaker-holding-water/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of DJ Hamaker, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police at (570) 874-5300. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Sh

Over the past 6 weeks, 3 of Unfound’s disappearances have been resolved. Remains were located and at this time there are no reasons to believe foul play is a factor. Today, I take a look at these 3 similar but also different cases to see how the resolutions can be applied to ones of the same type. Because Unfound has a ton of them. Original episodes: Carey: https://youtu.be/1F91kZm8Pak Farber: https://youtu.be/nV4LgegitXs Englebert: https://youtu.be/QTzH7-HCI2o Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundp

Ed has been talking about it and talking about it and talking about it. For how long? Well, it feels like a decade but it’s been more like two years. Today, all of you finally get to hear about the first stats arising from the creation of the Database. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

William Charles Jones, Chuck to those who knew him best, was a 48 year old from Milford, OH. He was divorced and had two children. On January 31, 2009, Chuck got dropped off at the facility where he lived after celebrating his birthday with family. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/william-charles-jones NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9937?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/9B3KudDhUGI Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/william-charles-jones-interview-with-the-investigator/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Chuck Jones, please contact the Milford Police Department at (513) 248-5084. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound

William Charles Jones, Chuck to those who knew him best, was a 48 year old from Milford, OH. He was divorced and had two children. On January 31, 2009, Chuck got dropped off at the facility where he lived after celebrating his birthday with family. He was never seen again. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/william-charles-jones NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/9937?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/9B3KudDhUGI Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/william-charles-jones-interview-with-the-investigator/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Chuck Jones, please contact the Milford Police Department at (513) 248-5084. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound

Benjamin Ridley was a 15 year old from Burien, WA. He had two sisters and step-siblings but had a troubled home life. On July 2, 1982, the day after being placed in a foster home, Benjamin ran away. He was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579832357321 Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/benjamin-shane-ridley NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/40492?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/benjamin-ridley-when-adults-fail/ If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Benjamin Ridley, please contact the King County Sheriff's Office at (206) 296-4155. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I

On this episode, Ed gives a behind the curtain look at the other podcast he produces. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corinna Paige Slusser was an 18 year old from Bloomsburg, PA. She was a cheerleader who loved the beach. On September 20, 2017, Corinna was at a hotel in Queens, New York City, exchanging messages with a man who was picking her up. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/missingcorinnaslusser Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/corinna-paige-slusser NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/50450?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/corinna-paige-slusser-trafficked/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Corinna Slusser, please contact the NYPD Detective Bureau Child Exploitation/ Human Trafficking Task Force at (212) 384-1000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steven Koecher disappeared from Henderson, NV on Sunday, December 12, 2009. In April 2010, Ed took part in a search near the Henderson Executive Airport. Nothing of note was found. Then in August 2018, Unfound published that to that point had been a secret episode regarding this disappearance. Well, today, we re-visit Steven’s still unsolved and unique case with more experienced eyes and ears. Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/steven-thell-koecher NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/4889?nav Map: https://youtu.be/9mS3eeqW844 If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Steven Koecher, please contact the St George Police Department at (435) 627-4300. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast C

Ian Benjamin Rogers was a 39 year old from Crawfordville, FL. He was a father and known as being a really nice guy. On the morning of August 26, 2024, Ian left for work. On the way there, he texted his boss saying his vehicle was overheating. Ian never made it to work. He was never seen again. TRAGEDY – a true crime podcast https://www.tragedyatruecrimepodcast.com/ Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/ian-benjamin-rogers NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/129856?nav Map Video: https://youtu.be/MzjcrS8Bzyk If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Ian Rogers, please contact the Wakulla County Sheriff's Office at (850) 745-7100. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfo

Brittany Nichole Shank was a 23 year old from Sturgis, MI. She was a mother who was going back to school. On the night of November 30, 2018, after a car accident, Brittany knocked on a local’s door, asking for help. She then walked away. She was never seen again.Facebook:https://charleyproject.org/case/brittany-nichole-shankNAMUS:https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/56494?navMap Video:https://youtu.be/lfoKqenyOn8Website:https://theunfoundpodcast.com/brittany-nichole-shank-a-tough-call/If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brittany Shank, please contact the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office at (269) 467-9045.Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answe

Unfound's started on the first Friday of September, 2016—yes, 9 years ago today. Ed's mother was still alive. He had short hair. Nobody had ever heard of COVID. But during this time, this program has covered 375 disappearances over 507 episodes including this one. To recognize this anniversary, you get to hear the first interview Ed ever conducted. After it plays, Ed will reflect on what has been accomplished so far. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.

Unfound has now covered 375 disappearances over the course of about 540 episodes. It has an interview-based format and concentrates on the facts, not the theories. Today, and for the 21st time, I will take you back to the beginning, then right up to the present, as I cover news over the past 4 months pertaining to some of Unfound's cases. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfound Live Show. All of you can talk with me and I can answer your questions. --Contribute to Unfound at Patreon.com/unfoundpodcast. You can also contribute at Paypal: paypal.me/unfoundpodcast --email address: unfoundpodcast@gmail.com --the website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leo James Wagner was a 26 year old from Great Falls, MT. He was Native American and a father. On April 27, 2021, a reliable witness saw Leo strolling but bleeding along St. Mary Lake in Babb, MT. This person then lost sight of Leo. He was never seen again. Charley Project:https://charleyproject.org/case/leo-james-wagner NAMUS:https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/81200?navMap Video:https://youtu.be/yNtKjGvSlqc Website:https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/08/19/leo-james-wagner/ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leo Wagner, please contact the Blackfeet Tribal Law Enforcement Agency at (406) 338-4000. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zachary Vidal was a 27 year old from Pottsville, PA. He was a father and close to his family. On October 22, 2022, Zachary was going about his usual routine of walking the streets of Pottsville. Zachary was caught on video at a 7-11 at 4pm. He was never seen again. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/487991583399531 NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/99266?nav MAP ANALYSIS: https://youtu.be/-XBA6q_vKJo Article: https://fox56.com/news/local/family-pursues-answers-a-year-after-zachary-vidals-unresolved-disappearance If you have any information concerning the disappearance of Zachary Vidal, please contact the Pottsville Police Department at (570) 622-1234. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Un

Martha Lavonne Evans, Marty to those who loved her most, was a 32 year old from Knappa, Oregon. She had two children and loved tattoos. On the night of Feb. 10, 1990, after a wedding reception in Knappa, her family believed Marty was headed to meet friends for drinks. Marty never arrived. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindingMartyBenthinEvans Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/martha-lavonne-evans NAMUS: https://charleyproject.org/case/martha-lavonne-evans Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/08/05/martha-marty-evans/ Map Info: https://youtu.be/KvJMHVhYx5M If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Marty Evans, please contact the Oregon State Police at (503) 861-0781. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at

Ed and Jayson talk about mental health, true crime, and media in general. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tanova Tila Ross was a 33 year old from Jackson, MI. She had a daughter and two sisters. In the afternoon of Feb. 2, 2020, video showed Tanova walking away from her room at a motel with a bag of items. She was never seen again. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FindTanova Charley Project: https://charleyproject.org/case/tanova-tila-ross NAMUS: https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/65227?nav Website: https://theunfoundpodcast.com/2025/07/22/tanova-tila-ross/ Map analysis: https://youtu.be/kszm8AVZScQ If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Tanova Ross, please contact the Blackman-Leoni Township Department of Public Safety at 517-788-4223. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz4bh2ppqACeF7BdKw_93eA/join --Unfound plays on Spotify, iTunes, Stitcher, Instagram, Twitter, Podbean, Deezer, Google Play and many other podcast platforms. --on Monday nights at 9pm ET, please join us on the Unfound Podcast Channel for the Unfo

Ed continues his interview with Jayson Blair where they discuss what went wrong at the NY Times and how Jayson used that to find deeper meaning in his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices