In 1996, 19-year-old college student Kristen Smart vanished without a trace—and for 25 years, her case remained a haunting mystery. This episode explores how a civilian podcaster reignited the investigation, exposed systemic failures, and helped uncover the evidence that finally led to justice. In this episode, you’ll learn how persistence, audio journalism, and overlooked clues brought new life to a cold case the system had abandoned.

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