A mother of two mysteriously vanishes from her parents' home in Michigan while going to check the mailbox, leaving her phone and identification behind. Police declare her dead before they even find her body. The disappearance and complicated investigation takes years for detectives to unravel. Dennis Murphy reports on the most recent developments in the case. Originally aired on NBC on January 20, 2019.
A discussion about searching for someone who has gone missing and the conflicting emotions that come with it.
This podcast transcript covers a variety of topics including parenting, virtual reality, family relationships, and true crime.
Venus Stewart disappeared from her parent's house in Michigan, leaving all of her belongings behind. This episode explores the events leading up to her disappearance and the investigation that followed.
Venus Stewart mysteriously disappeared and her family searched desperately for her, while police eventually found the man responsible for her abduction and murder.
Police seize Doug's computers as part of their investigation into the disappearance of his wife, who is reported missing by Doug himself.
Paige Renkoski disappeared on a bright, sunny day, and despite police efforts, there have been no real leads in her case. Investigators have only a few meager clues to follow, but they continue to investigate this baffling case.
Investigators dig into the complicated scheme surrounding Doug Stewart and a mystery man in Virginia, which leads them to question a college student during his spring break. The day before Venus Stewart went missing, her cell phone was turned off.
A man is relaying a conversation he had with someone who claimed someone he knows was acting strangely and now she's missing.
The disappearance of Venus Stewart in 2010, allegedly at the hands of her husband Doug, is discussed by prosecutors as they present their case in court. Despite the lack of a body, Doug was charged with his wife's murder.
The anonymous nature of track phones could be compromised through the use of electronic receipts and GPS technology, allowing people to be traced despite using a disposable phone.
A star witness tells an unbelievable story of impersonation in court that captivates the audience in St. Joseph County, Michigan.
A man confesses to a friend about his plan of killing people in his ex's house and also revealed his knowledge about how to get rid of evidence from the crime scene.
The abduction of Venus Rose Stewart involved Doug Stewart, who lied to her parents about being a mailman in order to abduct her. He snuck up to her parents' house and eventually called Venus herself, posing as her friend Bobby.
A murder suspect's testimony is called into question due to the moral issue and lack of evidence in the prosecution's case. There is concern that cross-examination may undo him.
The story of Venus Stewart, who disappeared in 2010 and whose case remained unsolved until two Michigan detectives found her remains, leading to a conviction for her murder.
In this episode, we learn about what happened to Venus Stewart and who is responsible for her disappearance.
The speaker describes stumbling upon a location with debris and stumps that was the desired spot, but the details are unclear and potentially disturbing.
Lester Holt reports that Doug Stewart's confession changes nothing in his sentence, and he will remain in prison for the rest of his life.