Disappeared

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  • TV-PG
  • 2010
  • 10 Seasons
  • 8.0  (1,237)

Disappeared is an American television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on December 10, 2009. The show follows the true accounts of people who have gone missing, leaving behind a trail of confusion, despair, and unanswered questions. Each episode showcases one such case and explores the events leading up to the disappearance, the investigations that followed, and the family's efforts to locate their loved one. The series is narrated by Christopher Crutchfield Walker and features interviews with family members, law enforcement officers, and expert analysts who offer their insights and theories about the missing person's whereabouts. The reenactments of the events leading up to the disappearance are masterfully done, adding a layer of immersion to the viewer's experience. Disappeared has a gripping style that keeps viewers on edge as they follow the story of each missing person. The show aims to bring attention to the plight of these individuals and their families, highlighting the importance of community awareness and support in solving such cases. It also sheds light on the difficulties faced by law enforcement agencies while investigating missing person cases, such as lack of evidence, false leads, and the inability to locate key witnesses. The show has a team of expert analysts, including Kiff VandenHeuvel and Dennis Hindman, who provide their insights and theories about the case. The analysts use their expertise in criminal profiling, forensic science, and psychology to piece together the events leading up to the disappearance, and to offer possible explanations of what could have happened to the missing person. One of the primary strengths of Disappeared lies in the detail and accuracy with which each story is presented. The producers of the show work closely with the families, law enforcement agencies, and other professionals involved in each case to ensure that the facts are presented accurately and sensitively. This helps to shed light on the emotional turmoil experienced by the families of the missing person, highlighting the toll that such a trauma can have on their lives. Over the course of its tenure, Disappeared has covered a wide range of missing person cases, including those of children, young adults, and seniors. Each episode is unique, resulting in varied emotions and themes being tackled. However, the show consistently maintains a level of sensitivity and respect for the subjects and their families, which is crucial when dealing with such sensitive and emotional content. While Disappeared does not always reach a conclusion or resolution to the missing person's case, it serves as a reminder that each individual has a story worth telling, and that the collective efforts of communities, law enforcement agencies, and professionals can make a difference in locating missing people and bringing them home. In conclusion, Disappeared is a powerful and informative show that sensitively sheds light on the issues surrounding missing persons' cases. With gripping storytelling and expert analysis, it provides an illuminating look into the struggles of these individuals' families and the law enforcement agencies involved in locating their whereabouts. Through its focus on the importance of community awareness and support, it serves as a reminder that every missing person's story deserves to be told and that their families deserve support and resolution.

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New Mom Missing
8. New Mom Missing
November 3, 2022
On February 24th, 2021, Ciera Breland, a successful lawyer and new mom, disappears after she and her husband, Xavier, visit his mother in Georgia. As Ciera
The Sweetest Man in the World
7. The Sweetest Man in the World
October 27, 2022
In December 2017, Brian stops responding to his mother, Kathy's texts. She decides to file a missing person's report and Det. Massucci finds himself untangling a complicated love triangle involving Brian, which leaves him with more questions than answers.
A Vanishing on the Border
6. A Vanishing on the Border
October 19, 2022
A rumour swirls around the bordertown of Brownsville, Texas, that Kimberly Avila may have been kidnapped or murdered by a member of the cartel when she goes missing on May 13, 2017.
Vanished in the Heartland
5. Vanished in the Heartland
October 6, 2022
On April 24, 2021, successful businesswoman and mother of five Dee Ann Warner disappears from the family farm. The family initially suspects her husband Dale has something to do with her disappearance, but Dale insists she just took off.
Jason Landry
4. Jason Landry
September 28, 2022
Summary is not available.
Navajo Nightmare
3. Navajo Nightmare
September 21, 2022
Pepita Redhair, a 27-year-old Navajo woman, goes missing after her mother drops her off at her boyfriend's house in Albuquerque, N.M.; the family takes matters into their own hands to find her, even enlisting the help of a medicine man.
Disappearance in the Desert
2. Disappearance in the Desert
September 14, 2022
In June 2021, Daniel Robinson arrives at his work site in the desert in Buckeye, Arizona. A coworker later remarks that he was acting strangely just before taking off in the middle of his shift, never to be seen again.
Vanished in the Night
1. Vanished in the Night
September 7, 2022
In the Season 10 premiere episode, "Vanished in the Night," surveillance cameras record a young woman fighting with her friends outside a bar in Indianapolis, Indiana and two hours later, the cameras catch her walking by herself in a parking lot and disappearing into the night. Desperate for answers, Kirsten Brueggeman's family shares her story and their plight to find her in the hopes that more people who know Kirsten's story will be able to come forward with new information.
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Disappeared is an American television series that premiered on Investigation Discovery on December 10, 2009. The show follows the true accounts of people who have gone missing, leaving behind a trail of confusion, despair, and unanswered questions. Each episode showcases one such case and explores the events leading up to the disappearance, the investigations that followed, and the family's efforts to locate their loved one.

The series is narrated by Christopher Crutchfield Walker and features interviews with family members, law enforcement officers, and expert analysts who offer their insights and theories about the missing person's whereabouts. The reenactments of the events leading up to the disappearance are masterfully done, adding a layer of immersion to the viewer's experience.

Disappeared has a gripping style that keeps viewers on edge as they follow the story of each missing person. The show aims to bring attention to the plight of these individuals and their families, highlighting the importance of community awareness and support in solving such cases. It also sheds light on the difficulties faced by law enforcement agencies while investigating missing person cases, such as lack of evidence, false leads, and the inability to locate key witnesses.

The show has a team of expert analysts, including Kiff VandenHeuvel and Dennis Hindman, who provide their insights and theories about the case. The analysts use their expertise in criminal profiling, forensic science, and psychology to piece together the events leading up to the disappearance, and to offer possible explanations of what could have happened to the missing person.

One of the primary strengths of Disappeared lies in the detail and accuracy with which each story is presented. The producers of the show work closely with the families, law enforcement agencies, and other professionals involved in each case to ensure that the facts are presented accurately and sensitively. This helps to shed light on the emotional turmoil experienced by the families of the missing person, highlighting the toll that such a trauma can have on their lives.

Over the course of its tenure, Disappeared has covered a wide range of missing person cases, including those of children, young adults, and seniors. Each episode is unique, resulting in varied emotions and themes being tackled. However, the show consistently maintains a level of sensitivity and respect for the subjects and their families, which is crucial when dealing with such sensitive and emotional content.

While Disappeared does not always reach a conclusion or resolution to the missing person's case, it serves as a reminder that each individual has a story worth telling, and that the collective efforts of communities, law enforcement agencies, and professionals can make a difference in locating missing people and bringing them home.

In conclusion, Disappeared is a powerful and informative show that sensitively sheds light on the issues surrounding missing persons' cases. With gripping storytelling and expert analysis, it provides an illuminating look into the struggles of these individuals' families and the law enforcement agencies involved in locating their whereabouts. Through its focus on the importance of community awareness and support, it serves as a reminder that every missing person's story deserves to be told and that their families deserve support and resolution.

Disappeared is a series that is currently running and has 10 seasons (134 episodes). The series first aired on January 11, 2010.

Where to Watch Disappeared

Disappeared is available for streaming on the Investigation Discovery website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Disappeared on demand at Google Play, Apple TV and Investigation Discovery.

  • Premiere Date
    January 11, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    8.0  (1,237)