Episode
MISSING: Lauren Spierer
55:08
Published: Mon Sep 30 2019
Description
In the early morning hours of June 3, 2011, Lauren Spierer went out and celebrated the end of a semester by partying with friends. It should have been like so many weekends before. But on this morning Lauren would leave the company of her friends and walk off alone in the direction of her apartment, never to be seen again. For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-lauren-spierer/
Chapters
The speaker discusses how true crime podcasts personalize stories by adding personal experiences and insights from the hosts, and shares an example of a special case covered on a podcast.
00:00 - 03:20 (03:20)
Summary
The speaker discusses how true crime podcasts personalize stories by adding personal experiences and insights from the hosts, and shares an example of a special case covered on a podcast.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The police are piecing together Lauren's last movements the night before her disappearance, using available evidence such as surveillance video and statements from witnesses.
03:20 - 12:33 (09:13)
Summary
The police are piecing together Lauren's last movements the night before her disappearance, using available evidence such as surveillance video and statements from witnesses. A still image from the surveillance footage has been released to aid in the investigation.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Lauren and Cory are caught on surveillance heading back to his townhome after leaving her apartment complex.
12:33 - 17:41 (05:07)
Summary
Lauren and Cory are caught on surveillance heading back to his townhome after leaving her apartment complex. The host emphasizes the importance of being cautious with new acquaintances, even if they are mutual friends with someone you know.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The urban legend of the Over-the-Shoulder Stranger, a man who follows women to their cars and kills them once they get inside, has been popularized through various retellings in mainstream media outlets.
17:41 - 21:45 (04:04)
Summary
The urban legend of the Over-the-Shoulder Stranger, a man who follows women to their cars and kills them once they get inside, has been popularized through various retellings in mainstream media outlets. However, the original story, which allegedly occurred in 1964, may not be entirely accurate, and has been refuted by the police department.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
In part 2 of the series, the focus shifts to the investigation itself, including the search of the landfill and the release of key images from that night.
21:45 - 29:47 (08:02)
Summary
In part 2 of the series, the focus shifts to the investigation itself, including the search of the landfill and the release of key images from that night.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
The family of missing person Lauren Spierer felt like it was them against the world, as they believed accusations against Lauren were meant to deflect and that nobody wanted to help them.
29:47 - 34:28 (04:41)
Summary
The family of missing person Lauren Spierer felt like it was them against the world, as they believed accusations against Lauren were meant to deflect and that nobody wanted to help them. These feelings intensified when the family of Lauren's boyfriend seemingly made an incriminating statement.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Speculation arose about a well-known homeless man in Bloomington, Franklin Road Dog Crawford, who allegedly heard a scream the night Lauren Spierer disappeared.
34:28 - 40:59 (06:31)
Summary
Speculation arose about a well-known homeless man in Bloomington, Franklin Road Dog Crawford, who allegedly heard a scream the night Lauren Spierer disappeared. It is unlikely that Lauren was picked up by a stranger on her short walk home, but questions remain about her friend, Hannah.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Law enforcement officers release as much information as possible to jog people's memory, and to give the public the same amount of information that they have access to.
40:59 - 45:10 (04:11)
Summary
Law enforcement officers release as much information as possible to jog people's memory, and to give the public the same amount of information that they have access to.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
Mercedes found light in a very dark time of her life when she adopted a dog that her little sister almost hit during a cold Utah winter.
45:10 - 50:34 (05:24)
Summary
Mercedes found light in a very dark time of her life when she adopted a dog that her little sister almost hit during a cold Utah winter. The furry companion brought her constant friendship and hope.
EpisodeMISSING: Lauren Spierer
PodcastCrime Junkie
A dog named Lily with a history of separation anxiety now helps trainers assess other dogs with similar issues.
50:34 - 54:51 (04:17)
Summary
A dog named Lily with a history of separation anxiety now helps trainers assess other dogs with similar issues. A foster pup is also learning how to overcome separation anxiety through training and socialization with other dogs.