What happens when a vibrant life is reduced to a name on a missing persons list? We explore the haunting case of Maliah Garrison, a 14-year-old girl from Indianapolis whose sudden disappearance has left her community grasping for answers. On February 5, 2025, Malaya vanished, and the echoes of her absence have reverberated through her family and neighborhood. Join us as we confront the challenges faced by those left behind, unraveling the silence that surrounds her case and emphasizing the critical role of collective vigilance.

The scarcity of details surrounding Maliah's disappearance in Indianapolis, Indiana presents both a mystery and a call to action. Each overlooked moment or missed detail could be the key to unraveling this heartbreaking case. As we navigate through the complexities of this situation, we underscore the importance of community involvement and urge listeners to come forward with any information that might help. The slightest clue could light the way to Maliah's safe return, offering hope and closure to her desperate family. Together, let us remain steadfast in our commitment to finding the missing pieces that could change everything.

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What really happened to Niqui McCown, who vanished just weeks before her wedding in July 2001? As we wrap up our series on her mysterious disappearance, we're left grappling with a tangled web of suspects and unsettling circumstances. Bobby Webster, Niqui's fiancé, quickly called off their wedding after she went missing, raising eyebrows and suspicions despite his insistence that stress skewed his failed polygraph test. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend was quickly dismissed as a suspect, but the unresolved placement of Niqui's SUV in Dayton, Ohio, a significant drive from her home, only adds to the mystery.

Join us as we explore the shadowy figure of Tommy Swint, a former corrections officer who was once Niqui's co-worker, and whose DNA later linked him to a separate murder in the same city where her SUV was abandoned. Swint's suicide before his arrest leaves us questioning if he took crucial secrets about Niqui's fate to the grave. Over two decades later, Niqui's family still seeks answers and justice, and we examine the lingering theories and potential for resolution in this captivating case.

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Could the chilling puzzle of Niqui McCown's disappearance finally be pieced together by examining the shadowy figure of Tommy Swint? As we peel back layers of this decades-old mystery, we confront the stark and unsettling possibility that Swint, with his law enforcement background, may hold the keys to not just one, but two unsolved cases. Discover how a web of connections and a shocking link to the unsolved murder of Tina Ivory through DNA evidence forced investigators to reexamine Swint's ties to Niqui, reigniting a cold trail that many had thought went dark forever.

With Tommy Swint's menacing presence looming large, we trace the timeline of events leading up to Niqui's disappearance, including her last known movements and the haunting discovery of her SUV in Dayton, Ohio, eerily close to Swint's home. As we scrutinize the unsettling parallels between Niqui's case and the brutal murder of Tina Ivory, we grapple with the notion that Swint's untimely suicide in 2010 may have taken the truth to the grave. This episode delves into a narrative that combines obsession, desperation, and unanswered questions, leaving us to wonder if we're forever on the brink of uncovering the truth. Listen as we navigate the twists and turns of a case that refuses to fade into obscurity.

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What if the person you loved vanished without a trace just weeks before your wedding? This is the haunting reality faced by the family of Marilyn 'Niqui' McCown, a respected corrections officer and mother who disappeared from the small, tight-knit community of Richmond, Indiana. As we unravel Niqui's story, we examine the personal doubts she harbored about her upcoming nuptials to Bobby Webster and the unsettling encounter that left her visibly shaken on the day she went missing. Was this simply a case of pre-wedding jitters, or was there something more ominous lurking beneath the surface?

Join us as we walk through the events of July 22, 2001 in Richmond, Indiana. A day that began with routine Sunday activities and ended in a perplexing mystery. We explore the reactions of Niqui's community and loved ones, delving into the suspicious actions taken by her fiancé, Bobby, who hastily canceled their wedding plans instead of postponing them. As the search for Niqui continues and her family holds onto hope, we piece together the clues and ponder the many unanswered questions surrounding her disappearance. Listen in as we navigate this emotional and mysterious case, seeking the truth behind Niqui McCown's vanishing. Subscribe for part 2 of this story.

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Could a child really vanish for nearly five years before anyone notices? Join us as we piece together the chilling and perplexing story of Hayden Manis, a young boy from Muncie, Indiana, whose absence went undetected from Christmas Eve 2019 until September 2024. We'll unravel how a series of tragic events, including parental custody struggles, a web of deceit spun by Hayden's father, and a broken system allowed his disappearance to remain a mystery for so long. Prosecutor Eric Hoffman shares his insights, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the rarity of a child's disappearance being voluntary.

In this episode of The Missing Pieces, we paint a vivid picture of Hayden's early life, from the initial custody with his grandfather, Gary Manis, to his father Dustin's troubled return. As the story unfolds, we explore the heartbreaking moment when Hayden's two great grandmothers accidentally uncovered the truth, shedding light on the years of unanswered questions. With Dustin's passing from a drug overdose, the search for answers becomes even more urgent, and we question how schools, doctors, and social services failed to notice a missing child for half a decade. If you hold any information that could bring closure to this haunting case, your voice is crucial. Join us next week as we continue to confront America's most mysterious missing persons cases.