In July 2025, 13-year-old Cody Trenkel Jr. set out on a routine skateboard ride through his grandmother's quiet Missouri neighborhood—and never made it to his destination. What began as a normal summer morning turned into a multi-day search across miles of wooded terrain, with no clear clues and time running out. As search teams struggled to narrow down where to look, one unexpected factor changed everything. This episode follows the critical decisions, the hidden dangers close to home, and the narrow window that can make the difference between life and death.

01:08 Podcast Intro

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