PREVIEW: Search for Truth - Up and Vanished Weekly

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Up and Vanished Weekly

Episode: PREVIEW: Search for Truth
Date: November 14, 2025
Host: Tenderfoot TV
Main Contributors: Maggie (A), Narrator (B)

Overview

This preview introduces next week's featured case: the disappearance and subsequent murder of Hae Min Lee, an 18-year-old honors student from Baltimore, Maryland. The episode promises a deep dive into the mystery and complexities surrounding her case, setting the stage for an investigative look into how and why her story became one of the most compelling and puzzling in true crime.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Setting the Scene of the Crime

Date & Location: January 13, 1999, Woodlawn High School, Baltimore's western suburbs.
Victim: Hae Min Lee, 18, an honors student with responsibilities after school.

Notable Quote [00:19] (B):
"It's Wednesday, January 13, 1999, in the western suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. Students at Woodlawn High School are awaiting the final bell. Around 2:15, 18 year old HAE Min Lee makes her way out to the student parking lot."

2. Disappearance Timeline

Last Seen: Around 2:15pm, leaving the school parking lot to pick up her cousin and go to work.
Initial Search: Hae never arrives at her cousin's school. The family reports her missing at 5pm.
Early Investigation: Police interviews with family and friends yield few leads.

Notable Quote [00:47] (B):
"Shortly before 3 o'clock, Lee's classmates watch as she drives away in her 1998 Nissan Sentra. But later that afternoon, Lee's family learns that she never showed up to her Cousin's school."

3. The Discovery of Hae Min Lee's Body

Discovery Date: February 9, 1999, by maintenance worker Alonzo Sellers in Leakin Park.
Details: Sellers found hair and a partially buried human foot approximately 100 feet into the woods while stopping in the area.

Notable Quote [01:23] (B):
"After making it about 100ft into the woods, Alonzo stops and looks down. He notices what appears to be hair protruding from the dirt. He scans the immediate area and notices something else, what appears to be a partially buried human foot."

Aftermath: The remains are confirmed as Hae Min Lee. The case shifts from missing person to murder investigation, sending shockwaves through the community.

Notable Quote [01:42] (B):
"With her body found and a community in shock, police shift to a murder investigation and begin their search for the killer of Hae Min Lee."

Memorable Moments

Evocative and Suspenseful Narrative [00:19–01:42]:
The segment immerses listeners in the events of the day—from the ordinary school routine to the chilling discovery in Leakin Park.
Invitation to Join the Journey [00:01] (A):
Maggie's warm greeting draws in both loyal listeners and newcomers.

Important Segment Timestamps

[00:19–01:42]: Detailed walk-through of Hae Min Lee’s last known movements, the immediate aftermath, and the discovery of her body.
[00:01]: Maggie introduces the episode and teases the upcoming case.

Tone and Style

The episode preview maintains a respectful, suspenseful, and investigative tone. Both hosts convey empathy for the victim and community, while also building intrigue around the complexity of the case.

Closing Note

This preview sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of Hae Min Lee's murder case. It promises listeners a thoughtful analysis backed by careful investigation, underpinned by the expertise and passion of the Up and Vanished and Tenderfoot TV teams.

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[00:02]
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You're listening to a Tenderfoot TV podcast. Hey y', all, it's Maggie. I hope you're enjoying up and Vanish weekly. Here's a sneak peek of next week's case.
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It's Wednesday, January 13, 1999, in the western suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland. Students at Woodlawn High School are awaiting the final bell. Around 2:15, 18 year old HAE Min Lee makes her way out to the student parking lot. The honors student is tasked with picking up her cousin from school before heading to her job at LensCrafters. Shortly before 3 o', clock, Lee's classmates watch as she drives away in her 1998 Nissan Sentra. But later that afternoon, Lee's family learns that she never showed up to her Cousin's school. Around 5pm they call police and report Lee missing. Police conduct interviews with family and friends of Lee, but are left with few leads on the whereabouts of the missing high school senior. A few weeks later, on February 9, maintenance worker Alonzo Sellers pulls into Leakin park, located a few miles away from Woodlawn High School. He's making a quick stop to relieve himself and begins walking into the woodline. After making it about 100ft into the woods, Alonzo stops and looks down. He notices what appears to be hair protruding from the dirt. He scans the immediate area and notices something else, what appears to be a partially buried human foot. Alonzo calls 911 and authorities arrive on scene. The remains are identified as belonging to Hae Min Lee. With her body found and a community in shock, police shift to a murder investigation and begin their search for the killer of Hae Min Lee.
[02:12]
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