MISSING: Survivalist & World Traveler
17 April 2024 - 3 minsUp and Vanished presents... Status: Untraced. In 2016, survivalist and world traveler Justin Alexander goes missing in the Parvati Valley while on a spiritual trek into the Himalayan Mountains. While the circumstances of his disappearance point to murder, a chilling message he left behind throws everything into question: “I should return mid-September or so. If I’m not back by then, don’t look for me.” Four years later, host and true crime newcomer Liam Luxon is introduced to Justin's story and embarks on an investigation into the case. "Status-Untraced" is a 10-episode journey that explores the secrets the Valley holds, the stones left unturned, and what really happened to Justin Alexander....
Kristal Reisinger: Part 4 - Fried Rice
explicitYears after Kristal Reisinger vanished from Crestone, Colorado, new leads reignite the case. A prison inmate steps forward with claims of knowing the truth, and for the first time, Payne Lindsey teams up with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. With key suspects now dead and silence no longer an option, the search for answers reaches a critical turning point. 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
40 mins
22 March Finished
Kristal Reisinger: Part 3 - Dead Men Still Talk
explicitTwo of the most notorious figures in Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance—Dready Brian and Catfish John—are dead. But their deaths don’t close the case; they open new doors. Payne Lindsey unearths chilling messages from beyond the grave, revealing confessions, threats, and cryptic warnings that point to something even darker lurking beneath the surface. As new testimony emerges from someone who claims to know exactly what happened to Kristal, the story takes a shocking turn. Is the truth finally within reach, or is the mystery only deepening? 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
39 mins
15 March Finished
Kristal Reisinger: Part 2 - The Men Who Knew Too Much
explicitAs Payne continues his deep dive into Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance, two names keep surfacing—Dready Bryan and Catfish John. This episode unravels the disturbing connections between them, exposing a tangled web of deception, fear, and silence that has kept the truth buried in the shadows of Crestone Peak for years. 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
41 mins
7 March Finished
Kristal Reisinger: Part 1 - Payne Faces Catfish
explicitFor years, the search for Kristal Reisinger has been tangled in contradictions, whispers, and dead ends. But now, something is shifting. In this episode, Payne Lindsey confronts one of the most infamous figures in the case—Catfish John. As tensions rise and the conversation spirals, an unexpected voice enters the story. 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
42 mins
28 February Finished
The Kristal Reisinger Case - Episode 1 (Revisited)
Years after Kristal Reisinger’s disappearance, the mystery has only deepened. In this special re-narrated recap, Payne Lindsey takes a fresh look at the key events, the strange characters, and the haunting questions that still linger. With new insights and a renewed investigation, we revisit Crestone, the last place Kristal was seen, and the unsettling circumstances surrounding her case. As we prepare to dive deeper into what happens next, one thing is clear—this story isn’t over. 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
45 mins
26 February Finished
Payne Tells All: The Tara Grinstead Case
explicitPayne Lindsey revisits the case that started it all—the disappearance of Tara Grinstead. He reflects on the early days of Up and Vanished, how the podcast reignited a cold case, and the shocking arrests that followed. Payne also re-examines key moments from the investigation, including Ryan Duke’s confession, the trial, and lingering questions that remain unanswered. As the recap series begins, new details emerge, setting the stage for the final episodes of In the Midnight Sun. 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
39 mins
21 February Finished