Gone in a Blink

By Gone in a Blink

There are an estimated 8 billion people in the world. In the US, approximately 2,300 people go missing every day. While some of those cases may be of their own accord, others are because of something ... more

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April 02, 2026 30 Seconds of Terror: What Happened to Jennifer Kesse
Jennifer Kesse reported feeling uncomfortable around the workers renovating her apartment complex shortly before she went missing. Did a stranger turn into a stalker? With little to no forensic evidence found in her car, investigators are left with a massive missing piece: the transient construction workers who disappeared from the site. This episode dives into the botched early investigation, the hidden suspects, and the desperate search for answers 20 years later.

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Jennifer_Kesse

https://people.com/what-happened-to-jennifer-kesse-11890896

Jennifer Kesse missing 20 years after Orlando disappearance | Fox News

Florida woman Jennifer Kesse still missing after 20 years

Music:

Crime Trap by Muza Production
When Love Gets Dangerous by Premium Music Odyssey
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Dark Horror by Therapeuticaria 812
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

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35min
March 26, 2026 Upside Down: The Final Moments of Joshua Maddux
How does a 6-foot-tall young man end up in a fetal position inside a chimney, only to have his death ruled an accident? Today we dive deep into the inconsistencies of the Joshua Maddux case. We examine the 'accidental' theory against the unsettling physical evidence: the breakfast bar dragged to block the fireplace from the inside, the bizarre state of Joshua's clothing, and the dark rumors surrounding a local man who reportedly inserted himself into the case. Was this a tragic misadventure, or did a killer hide in plain sight for 7 years?

Sources:
Joshua Maddux — Unresolved

Owner of home where boy suffered one of worst deaths possible raised major doubt over tragedy

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Lost Soul Medium by Grand_Project
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov
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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

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27min
March 19, 2026 Never Seen Leaving: The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
It was the start of spring break, but for Brian Shaffer's family, it was the start of a nightmare. After an evening of drinks, Brian became separated from his friends within a busy, secure entertainment complex. Surveillance footage captures him entering but never leaving. Join us as we walk through the final hours of a brilliant young mind and the security footage that has haunted investors for decades.

Sources:

Disappearance of Brian Shaffer - Wikipedia

Where’s Brian?. Brian Shaffer left his father a brief… | by Cameron Armstrong | Medium

Ohio State student who disappeared at bar still missing 18 years later

Inside Brian Shaffer's Eerie Disappearance From An Ohio Bar

Music:

Dark Ambient Emotions by Deus Lower
Eerie Crime Background by Universfield
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
Follow us on social media:
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Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast

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Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink.
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31min
March 12, 2026 Silence in the Schoolyard: Who Took Alexis Patterson
On a spring morning in 2002, seven-year-old Alexis Patterson walked toward Hi-Mount Elementary School, accompanied by her stepfather to the corner, just steps away from the entrance. She was seen by a crossing guard and classmates on the playground, yet she never made it to her first-grade classroom. When the final bell rang, Alexis was nowhere to be found. We retrace her final know steps, the delayed notification that gave a kidnapper an eight-hour head start, and the two decades of tips that have led to a haunting silence.

Sources:

The Disappearance of Alexis Patterson – Stories of the Unsolved

https://www.wimissing.org/post/alexis-s-patterson

https://www.tmj4.com/news/local-news/police-woman-produced-documents-showing-she-is-not-alexis-patterson

Missing: Alexis Patterson | Milwaukee, WI | Uncovered

Alexis S. Patterson – The Charley Project

Music:

Crime Trap by Muza Production

Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari

Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound

Eerie Music Box with Dark Tones by UniversField

Depression by Mood Mode

Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

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35min
March 05, 2026 Vanished into the Dark: The Leanne Green Story
Seventeen-year-old Martha Leanne Green seemingly vanished into this air. Despite decades of searches, FBI involvement, and even a confession, her case remains one of Tennessee's most enduring mysteries. Was she taken by a stranger, or did she trust the wrong person? We break down the timeline of April 15,1987, and why authorities still believe this case is solvable.

Sources:
The 1987 Disappearance of Tennessee Teen Martha Leanne Green – True Crime Diva

www.gabriellawteam.com

Martha Leanne Green – The Charley Project

36 years after Dickson Co. teen disappeared, investigators still dig for answers

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Scary Dark Horror Music by INPLUS Music
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Dark Ambient Emotions by Deus Lower
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
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39min
February 26, 2026 Into Thin Air: The Disappearance of Maura Murray
On February 9, 2004, 21-year-old nursing student, Maura Murray left her UMass Amherst dorm and drove into the snowy White Mountains of New Hampshire. After a minor car accident on a desolate hairpin turn on Route 112, she vanished within minutes before arrived. Join us as we dissect the final hours: from her mysterious emails to professors to the chilling interaction with a local bus driver who was the last person to see her. How does someone disappear without a trace in a seven-minute window?

Sources:
Disappearance of Maura Murray - Wikipedia

MAURA MURRAY - HAVERHILL, NEW HAMPSHIRE — FBI

https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/about.html

Maura Murray's Disappearance: Inside the 2004 Case and Her Family's Theories

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Horror Scary Background Music by Peacock Music
Slomo by SoulProd Music
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

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36min
February 19, 2026 Billionaire Blood: The Murders of Barry and Honey Sherman

On a cold December night in 2017, Canadian pharmaceutical mogul Barry Sherman and his philanthropist wife Honey were found strangled and staged in a macabre pose by their indoor pool. With no signs of forced entry and a massive $35 million reward still unclaimed, we explore what really happened to one of the world's wealthiest couples and what could have driven someone to commit this grisly murder.

Sources:
Barry Sherman - Wikipedia

A Toronto billionaire couple was found dead by their pool in 2017. Their son has offered a $35 million reward | CNN

Barry And Honey Sherman, The Billionaire Couple Murdered In Their Home

Barry and Honey Sherman: The mystery of the strangled billionaires

Billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife's murder remains unsolved after eight years.. but his cousin thinks he knows the truth | Daily Mail Online

A Toronto billionaire couple was found dead by their pool in 2017. Their son has offered a $35 million reward | CNN

The Billionaire Murder Mystery of the Shermans: The Bitter Aftermath

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Dark Tension by Nikita Kondrashev
Aurora by Beatwaves
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov
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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
Follow us on social media:
Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod
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30min
February 12, 2026 Waiting for Lauren: The Disappearance of Lauren Spierer
In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, 20-year-old Indiana University student Lauren Spierer walked out of a friend's apartment in downtown Bloomington and vanished without a trace. Despite being caught on multiple surveillance cameras earlier that night, the trail ends at the corner of 11th Street and College Avenue. Was it a tragic accident fueled by a night of partying, or did someone she know play a role in her disappearance? This week, we retrace Lauren's final steps and examine the theories that continue to haunt her family and the Bloomington community.

Sources:
Disappearance of Lauren Spierer - Wikipedia

Indiana University student Lauren Spierer vanished after a night out

WAVE Extra: 14 years later, Lauren Spierer’s loved ones still hold on to hopes of finding the truth

5 Years After She Vanished, New Hope in Lauren Spierer Case - ABC News

June 3, 2025 marks 14 years since IU student Lauren Spierer went missing | wthr.com

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Suspense-Two Minds by Alex Grohl
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Dark Intentions by Universfield
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
Follow us on social media:
Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod
Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast

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Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink.
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39min
February 05, 2026 The Last Hike: Missing Barbara Bolick
On a clear July morning in 2007, 55-year-old Barbara Bolick set out to hike her favorite trail in Montana's Bitterroot Mountains. An experienced hiker carrying a .357 Magnum for protection, she was less than 30 feet away from her hiking partner when he turned away for just 45 seconds. When he looked back, she was gone - no struggle, no sound, and no trace. Despite massive search efforts using infrared technology and scent dogs, not a single piece of her gear has ever been found. Join us as we investigate the mystery of the woman who seemingly vanished into thin air.

Sources:
Barbara Bolick: Gone Without a Trace - by Michelle Short
Barbara Assunta Bolick – The Charley Project
Barbara Bolick: The mysterious puzzle of a woman hiker who disappeared in 45 seconds from the Bitterroot Mountains | - Times of India
Mystery of Montana woman who disappeared without a trace after hiking partner turned their back for 45 seconds

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Mysterious Cinematic Dark by Nikita Kondrashev
Don't Look Down the Basement by Joel Fazhari
Crying Alone by Clarier Music
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov
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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
Follow us on social media:
Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod
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27min
January 30, 2026 Killer Psyche: The Story of Diane Downs
In 1983, Diane Downs drove her blood-spattered car into an Oregon hospital, claiming a "bushy-haired stranger" shot her three children. What followed was a disturbing display of manipulation, as the superficial wound on her arm and her chillingly calm demeanor raised immediate red flags. We break down how this narcissist rewrote reality and why she viewed her children, not as beloved family, but as obstacles to a new life.

Sources:
Diane Downs - Wikipedia
Diane Downs - Alcatraz East Pigeon Forge
Child Killer Denied Parole for Fourth Time | Psychology Today
Diane Downs case: Mother convicted of shooting children faces Oregon parole board
Elizabeth Diane Downs declares mistrial in child murder case

Music:
Crime Trap by Muza Production
Scary Clown Horror by Universfield
Dark Horror Background by Delo Sound
The Wait by Never Not Dead
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov

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Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks

We would love to hear from you!
Follow us on social media:
Instagram @ Goneinablinkpod
Facebook @ Gone in a Blink podcast

Email us with comments and/or ideas for an episode at [email protected]

Thank you for joining us on the airwaves. And remember......Be Safe, Be Smart, and Try Not to Blink.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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30min

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How many episodes does Gone in a Blink have?

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