Episode Details

When a young girl goes missing under mysterious circumstances, a man claiming to be her father quickly becomes the prime suspect in her disappearance. Lies, theft, strange behavior, and murky relationships coalesce with a suicide in a National Park and more questions than answers. A look into why this case ended up on Israel Keyes's computer highlights a suspicious trip, a weird time in his life, and a missing person's case Josh just can't shake.  

Written and Researched by Shana Wilensky and Josh Hallmark.
Edited and Produced by Josh Hallmark. 

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• Reachelle Smith - Amber Alert is issued - Newspapers.com™
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• Family still hopes child can be found - Newspapers.com™
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