Up and Vanished

In this special crossover episode, Payne Lindsey joins Carter Roy on Murder: True Crime Stories to examine one of the most controversial cases of the 1990s. For the full episode, follow Murder: True Crime Stories wherever you listen to podcasts. In January 1997, Scott Falater appeared to be a devoted husband and father living a quiet suburban life in Arizona, until his wife, Yarmila Falater, was found brutally stabbed and drowned in their backyard pool. Falater was discovered nearby with blood on his clothes, yet he claimed he had no memory of the attack, insisting he was asleep when it happened. Payne introduces the case and discusses why it is so fascinating. Carter unpacks the shocking details of the crime, the rare and deeply divisive “homicidal sleepwalking” defense, and the chilling question at the center of the trial: can someone commit murder without ever waking up? Blurring the line between science, psychology, and criminal responsibility, the case of Scott Falater remains one of the most unsettling courtroom battles in modern history. To hear the full episode, search Murder: True Crime Stories wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to follow the show so you never miss an episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An update teases meaningful behind-the-scenes movement on long-running investigations while emphasizing legal caution and care for families. The host introduces a new investigative series that explores UFOs and strange encounters with the same journalistic approach. A chilling preview features a first-person account of a terrifying night, hypnosis-assisted memory recovery, and vivid descriptions of otherworldly beings.

Pascoya family members, local relatives who defend their name and recount community fallout, speak directly in recorded calls. They push back on rumors about involvement, discuss grief over Kevin’s death, privacy concerns about shared photos, legal worries about defamation, and frustration with online harassment and investigative scrutiny.

In this gripping discussion, private investigator Andy Klamzer shares insights from the Joseph Balderas case, highlighting missing evidence and critical timelines. He emphasizes how inconsistencies in witness accounts, particularly regarding the pivotal Saturday, complicate the investigation. Christine Piscoya, a close friend of Joseph, recounts her last interactions with him, revealing critical gaps in communication just before his disappearance. Together, they navigate a web of contradictions that demand deeper scrutiny and urgent answers.

Have you ever wondered what happens off mic in an investigative podcast? Join Payne Lindsey (Up and Vanished), Dennis Cooper (Culpable), and Kyle Tekiela (Crook County) for a candid look inside making a hit series. Hear personal reflections about honest storytelling, lifelong bonds to the cases you cover, and maintaining curiosity despite external pressures. Hear raw, insider takes on the un-aired side of podcasting. Recorded live from the Tenderfoot TV stage at CrimeCon 2025. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Laurah Norton, an investigative podcaster and author known for her work on cold cases, joins the discussion to explore the chilling case of Joel Rifkin, a serial killer whose victims include identified and unidentified women. They dive into the possibility that Denise Griffin may be among those victims, investigating forensic leads and the importance of family DNA samples. Laurah also sheds light on the challenges of utilizing partial DNA profiles and the stigma surrounding sex work that complicates victim identification.

Join investigative reporter Laurah Norton, host of "One Strange Thing" and "The Fall Line," as she delves into the enigmatic disappearance of West Point cadet Richard Cox. The discussion explores Richard's unsettling state of mind, the mysterious arrival of a friend named 'George,' and conflicting eyewitness accounts that blur the investigation. Motives ranging from personal dissatisfaction to potential CIA recruitment theories are also examined, leaving listeners pondering the true fate of Richard after 75 years.

It's July, 2021, when 40-year-old midtown Atlanta resident, Katie Janness, and her dog are found dead in Piedmont Park, an epicenter for social activity and one of the largest green spaces in the city. Faulty security cameras in the park, plus a lack of physical evidence leaves police with little to go on, and the chilling nature of the crime scene leaves the community on edge, as residents begin to wonder if a serial killer is to blame? Tune in as Maggie sits down with retired Atlanta homicide detective and host of "Murder Mind" on Youtube, Vince Velazquez, and the two discuss Vince's conversations with detectives currently on the case, and take a look at the crime scene through the lens of a homicide detective who patrolled the same area where Katie Janness was found murdered.Up and Vanished Weekly is available wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's January, 2013, when 21-year-old college student Elisa Lam disappears after checking into LA's infamous Cecil Hotel. Elisa's family and police launch a search, but it isn't until weeks later that a hotel worker finds the body of Elisa Lam inside one of the Cecil Hotel's main water tanks. Police focus in on the sole piece of evidence, eerie security camera footage of Elisa from inside one of the hotel's elevators. The video shows a woman in a state of unexplainable crisis, leading many to wonder, what exactly happened to Elisa Lam? Tune in as Maggie goes through the tragic circumstances of Elisa's case, then stick around as Payne Lindsey sits down with Shane Pittman, host of "The Holzer Files" and "28 Days Haunted", and the two discuss Shane's perspective after spending countless hours inside buildings with dark pasts, much like the Cecil Hotel.Up and Vanished Weekly is available wherever you get your podcasts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

From Up and Vanished comes Status: Untraced — a 3-episode mini-series. Lies, rumors, and arrests—when the truth keeps shifting, all that remains are spaces waiting to be filled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices