Bind. Torture. Kill. - ‘Monster’ Returns
13 January - 3 mins‘Monster: BTK’, the newest installment in the ‘Monster’ franchise, reveals the true story of the Wichita, Kansas serial killer who murdered at least 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Known by the moniker, BTK – Bind Torture Kill, his notoriety was bolstered by the taunting letters he sent to police, and the chilling phone calls he made to media outlets. BTK’s identity was finally revealed in 2005 to the shock of his family, his community, and the world. He was the serial killer next door.
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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
The Tara Grinstead Case - Episode 1 (Revisited)
explicitEvery Up and Vanished case reopens today… leading up to all-new episodes of In the Midnight Sun. How did we get here? What did we miss? And what still doesn’t add up? Before we step into the Midnight Sun, we have to go back to where it all began. 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
32 mins
19 February Finished
VANISHED: Jodi Huisentruit
Introducing Up and Vanished Weekly— Join Payne Lindsey and host Maggie Freleng (“Wrongful Conviction”) in this new weekly series as they unpack mysterious missing persons cases, unsolved murders, wrongful convictions, and more. Payne and Maggie, along with special guests, will take a fresh look at some of the most puzzling crimes. In this episode they unpack the the 30-year-old disappearance of news anchor Jodi Huisentruit. New episodes are available now. Search “Up and Vanished Weekly” or click here to follow the show. 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
1 hour 5 mins
17 February Finished