THEY DISAPPEARED

Jamie Valdez left home on June 9, 2021, after a fight with his wife. Ten days later, his SUV was found abandoned at a secluded Arkansas swimming hole. The seat was torn. The engine had been tampered with.

Jamie was never seen again.

In this episode, we follow the chilling clues—missing keys, false tips, jailhouse confessions, and a rumor about a woodchipper—as we explore the unresolved mystery of a man whose disappearance remains one of the most haunting in the region.

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In August of 2012, 33-year-old Tamala Wells drove off into the night—and vanished.
Days later, her car was found abandoned on Detroit’s east side. The door was open. Her clothes were inside.
But Tamala was gone.

She hasn’t been seen or heard from since.

Her longtime boyfriend claimed she simply left… but the things he said—and didn’t say—have raised disturbing questions.
Why did he describe her disappearance as a relief?
Why did the investigation go quiet so quickly?

For nearly 13 years, Tamala’s mother has searched abandoned buildings, chased down leads, and begged for the truth.
And someone, somewhere, knows what happened.

In this episode of They Disappeared, Pat Draven investigates the mysterious disappearance of Tamala Wells—and the unsettling silence left in her wake.

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Sometimes they return.

A child disappears into the woods—alone, afraid, and unequipped to survive. Days pass. Hope fades. But then, against all odds, they come back… with stories no one can explain.

In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven investigates three chilling, real-life cases of children who vanished into the wilderness—and returned with accounts that defy logic.

Each story is real. Each child was found.
And each one leaves behind a question far stranger than the search itself:

What helped them survive?

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On Christmas Day in 1996, a Texas mother of three vanished—and was never seen again.Her van would be found abandoned. Her home held disturbing clues. And nearly three decades later, her family is still searching for answers.

In this episode of They Disappeared, host Pat Draven revisits the haunting case of Patty Vaughan—a woman full of life, music, and love—whose final hours remain shrouded in silence. Was it a tragic runaway… or something far more sinister?

Listen now and decide for yourself.

They Disappeared would like to give a special thank you to Patty Vaughans sister, Jeannie Iiams for speaking with us about her sister and her sister’s case.

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In the quiet town of Stillwater, Oklahoma, a young man steps out of a car near a lake… and vanishes. No text. No trace. Just silence.

Years later, his mother is still searching—not just for her son, but for answers that no one seems willing to give.
A volatile relationship, a mysterious drop-off, and a system that won’t look deep enough.

What really happened to Dusty Koal Clark? And why has his case been buried beneath excuses and neglect?

In this haunting episode of They Disappeared, we dive into a story of heartbreak, injustice, and the chilling silence left behind when someone simply... disappears.

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A teenage girl vanishes just weeks before her sixteenth birthday. No leads. No search. No urgency. And when her family finally speaks up… it’s already too late.

In this episode, we explore a case where silence speaks louder than answers, and the truth has been buried deeper than anyone could have imagined. What begins as a simple disappearance slowly unravels into a chilling tale of secrets, silence, and a family fractured beyond repair.

Was she a runaway? Or was she erased?

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In this episode we revisit the disappearance of Madalina Cojocari. We also cover the updates that came from the court cases against Madalina's mother and stepfather.

We continue to monitor this case and pray for resolution.

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In this episode of They Disappeared, we once again cover Asha Degrees case, recent developments match a theory we provided 5 years ago in our first Asha Degree episode. Host Pat Draven compares that earlier theory to the recent movement in Ashas case, and the possibility the case could be solved this year.

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Imagine waking up with no past—no name, no ID, no memory of how you got there. One man was found behind a Burger King in Georgia, unconscious and covered in fire ant bites, with nothing to hint at who he was or where he had come from. As investigators searched for answers, unsettling details emerged—fragments of a lost life, cryptic recollections, and an identity that seemed to have been erased.

Was he a victim? A fugitive? Or had something far stranger happened? Join us as we explore one of the most perplexing cases of a man who appeared out of nowhere—and the decade-long search for the truth.

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This episode revisits the baffling disappearance of Nikki Beauregard, a 41-year-old woman who vanished in the Nevada desert during a trip to Las Vegas with her boyfriend, Eric Covington. What was supposed to be a weekend of boating and fun at Lake Mead took a dark turn, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions, shifting stories, and suspicious behavior. Exclusive interviews with those closest to Nikki—some speaking out for the first time—reveal tangled relationships, hidden tensions, and inconsistencies that cast doubt on the official account of what happened that day. Was Nikki the victim of foul play, or did she disappear by choice? As new details emerge, this episode pieces together the last known moments of her life, challenging listeners to decide what they believe happened on the day Nikki disappeared….

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In this episode of They Disappeared , Host Pat Draven walks us through the unsettling mysteries surrounding the small mountain town of Silver Plume, Colorado—a place where history and tragedy intertwine. Beginning with the haunting legend of Clifford Griffin, a grief-stricken miner whose sorrowful violin once echoed through the valley, the story shifts to two eerie disappearances that occurred a century later. Both men, drawn to Silver Plume’s quiet isolation, ran businesses in the same building before vanishing under strange circumstances

As the podcast unravels the chilling connections between these events, it raises unsettling questions about coincidence, fate, and the secrets the mountains may never give up.

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A desperate mother’s plea, a father’s mysterious journey, and a trail of unsettling clues—this is the case of Jared McColloch. In November 2023, Jared set out on a multi-state road trip to see his son in Illinois, but somewhere along the way, he vanished.

His abandoned truck, found with its doors open and his loyal dogs still inside, raised more questions than answers. A cryptic text, erratic movements, and a chilling final sighting paint a picture of a trip gone horribly wrong.

Was Jared running from something—or someone? And what really happened in the hours leading up to his disappearance? As the mystery deepens, one thing is certain: someone out there knows the truth. Could it be you?

We would like to give a special thank you to Tammie and Teri for speaking with us about Jared's case.

This episode is dedicated to Tammie, Jared and Jared's fur babies, Roxy and Rusty.

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At 4 feet 9 inches tall and only 90 lbs., 22-year-old Jamie Fraley was a small, but fiercely independent young woman who vanished in the early morning hours of April 9th, 2008.

Shortly after her disappearance a shocking and disturbing discovery would turn her case upside down and create more questions for investigators and everyone fighting to find her.

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In this episode, we dive into a chilling tale from the past, exploring a string of eerie incidents that unfolded in one of the most unsuspecting places. As the story unravels, a sense of unease builds, revealing a mysterious figure whose actions shook a city to its core.

This is an unsettling journey of fear, intrigue, and the hunt for answers. Prepare for a story that will leave you questioning the ordinary... and wondering about the darkness that can lurk behind it.

The San Gabriel Mountains, with their rugged terrain, dense woodlands, and towering peaks, call to adventurers seeking both physical and spiritual challenges. Offering solitude for rock climbers and awe-inspiring landscapes for hikers, these mountains are also steeped in ancient history, once home to Native American tribes like the Tongva. The mountains’ beauty is matched by their danger, as unpredictable weather and challenging trails have led to the disappearances of many, including actor Julian Sands. Known for his love of mountaineering, Sands vanished on a solo hike in January 2023, amidst treacherous conditions on Mount San Antonio. His tragic fate serves as a sobering reminder of the mountains' unforgiving nature.

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Joshua Tree National Park is a place of both awe and beauty. Perhaps that is why thousands of hikers, photographers, and stargazers come here and vanish under mysterious and bizarre circumstances.

However, in many of these occurrences, remains are found- and that makes it different than the typical disappearance cases -where often times nothing is found.

But in the Joshua Tree National Park, it's what is discoveredwith the remains that adds to the overall mystery.

 So, in this episode, we will enter Joshua Tree National Park-and leave the safety of the designated trails, to see ifthere is more out there to learn about the park and the mystery behind why people vanish there.

In this episode, we explore the life and tragic death of actress Amanda Peterson, best known for her iconic role in the 1987 rom-com Can’t Buy Me Love. From her early beginnings as a child star to her rise to fame in Hollywood, we take a deep dive into her career, struggles with fame, and the challenges she faced later in life. We also reflect on the impact of Hollywood's pressures on young actors and the personal battles that often remain hidden from the public eye. Join us as we remember Amanda Peterson’s complex story and the legacy she left behind.

On June 27th 1995, A well known local news anchor named Jodi Huisentruit vanished in the early morning hours outside of her Mason City apartment building.

Despite the high national profile of her case her whereabouts and what happened to her remain a mystery.

Will recent developments and a new lead finally provide answers that can close this case and bring Jodi home?

They Disappeared, hosted by Pat Draven, is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were with, what they were doing, and the investigation that followed. Through interviews, expert analysis, and a close look at the twists and turns of each case, we shine a light on the stories that still need answers. Join us as we uncover the forgotten, the overlooked, and the chilling questions that remain unanswered.

If you have a story of your own—whether it’s about a friend, family member, or just someone you knew—that you’d like us to investigate, please reach out. Together, we can uncover the truth and keep these stories alive.