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True crime fans who want to actively counter 'missing white woman syndrome'; advocates for marginalised communities; listeners who care about representation in crime media.
Verdict: Good if niche interests you. The Vanished fills the gap in true crime media by focusing on missing people society has ignored — Marissa Jones's compassionate journalism gives voice to the forgotten.
About this podcast
Weekly podcast by Marissa Jones that tells the stories of missing people whose cases are systematically ignored by mainstream media — focusing especially on marginalised communities including sex workers, drug users, and BIPOC individuals.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is The Vanished?
- True crime fans who want to actively counter 'missing white woman syndrome'; advocates for marginalised communities; listeners who care about representation in crime media.
- Is The Vanished worth listening to?
- Good if niche interests you. The Vanished fills the gap in true crime media by focusing on missing people society has ignored — Marissa Jones's compassionate journalism gives voice to the forgotten.
- Where can I listen to The Vanished?
- The Vanished is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify.
- Where should I start with The Vanished?
- Start with: Any recent episode is a good starting point
- What format is The Vanished?
- Episodic — approximately ~30-60 min per episode; weekly; large backlog since 2016; 51M+ downloads each.
- What type of crime does The Vanished cover?
- The Vanished covers Missing Person, Cold Case.
Quick facts
- Format
- Episodic
- Host style
- Interview with guests
- Style
- Compassionate, investigative, advocacy-driven
- Episode length
- ~30-60 min per episode; weekly; large backlog since 2016; 51M+ downloads
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Best to start
- Any recent episode is a good starting point
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