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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For The Love of Reachelle
Reachelle Marie Smith – The Charley Project
Episode 081: Reachelle Marie Smith – Bite-Sized Crime
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Music by:
Alex Preston, 9 Moons, Lightless Voids, The Construct of Time

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