The Vanished
True crime podcast review — 2026
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"The Vanished fills the gap in true crime media by focusing on missing people society has ignored — Marissa Jones's compassionate journalism gives voice to the forgotten."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
Pros & cons
- +Episodic format — great for both casual listeners and committed fans, start anywhere
About this podcast
Weekly podcast by Marissa Jones that tells the stories of missing people whose cases are systematically ignored by mainstream media — focusing especially on marginalised communities including sex workers, drug users, and BIPOC individuals.
Best episode to start with
Any recent episode is a good starting point
Episodic format — episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Vanished
What is The Vanished about?
Weekly podcast by Marissa Jones that tells the stories of missing people whose cases are systematically ignored by mainstream media — focusing especially on marginalised communities including sex workers, drug users, and BIPOC individuals.
Is The Vanished worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if niche interests you". It scores 5/10 on binge factor. True crime fans who want to actively counter 'missing white woman syndrome'; advocates for marginalised communities; listeners who care about representation in crime media.
Who is The Vanished for?
The Vanished is ideal for: Listeners who prefer variety — a new case with every episode; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations.
What is the best episode of The Vanished to start with?
We recommend starting with Any recent episode is a good starting point. Episodes can generally be enjoyed in any order.
Where can I listen to The Vanished?
The Vanished is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to The Vanished?
If you enjoy The Vanished, you might also like: Black Girl Gone, Someone Knows Something, Up and Vanished, Serial. See our full "Podcasts Like The Vanished" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Compassionate, investigative, advocacy-driven
- Episode length
- ~30-60 min per episode; weekly; large backlog since 2016; 51M+ downloads
- Binge factor
- 5/10
- Country
- United States
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