***LIVE*** MATTHEWS ARMY -THE FIGHT FOR ANSWERS

***LIVE*** MATTHEWS ARMY -THE FIGHT FOR ANSWERS

Author: Travis hartford April 19, 2026 Duration: 41:54
On a cold March afternoon in 2023, 29-year-old Matthew McDonald was reportedly dropped off at the Howe Cemetery in Coal Center, PA. According to his girlfriend—the last person to see him—Matthew exited the car after an argument about a phone, and when she returned just ten minutes later, he had vanished into thin air. He left behind his own phone, his belongings, and a family that has been fighting for answers ever since.In this episode of Locating the Lost, we sit down with Matthew’s sister, Samantha, who has become a relentless advocate for her brother. She takes us through the confusing timeline of that day, the critical footage from a nearby church, and the agonizing roadblocks the family has faced while dealing with local law enforcement.In this interview, we discuss:The Person Behind the Headlines: Who Matthew is as a son, a father, and a brother.The Timeline: What happened in the final hours before Matthew was seen at the cemetery.Red Flags: The suspicious details regarding his phone being passed between multiple people after his disappearance.The Fight for Justice: Why the family believes someone in the California Borough area knows the truth.Matthew McDonald's Description:Height/Weight: 6'1", approx. 195 lbs.Distinguishing Marks: Multiple tattoos, including "Praying Hands" with a rosary and "SHAWN" on his right forearm, and "420" on his left forearm.Last Seen Wearing: A black Mossy Oak hoodie with camouflage lettering, a black/blue hat, black-rimmed glasses, and brown work boots.Have Information?If you have any information, no matter how small, please contact the California Borough Police Department at (724) 938-3233 or the PA State Police Anonymous Tip Line at 1-800-4PA-TIPS.FOLLOW US: linktr.ee/locatingthelost#MatthewMcDonald#WhereIsMatthew#FindMatthewMcDonald#JusticeForMatthew#PinkForMatthew#SamStillSearching#LocatingTheLost#TrueCrimeCommunity#TrueCrimePodcast#MissingPersonAwareness#UnsolvedMysteries#ColdCase#BringThemHome

Travis Hartford hosts Locating the Lost, a journey into the shadows where facts fade and questions linger. Each episode is a deep, respectful exploration of cases that have slipped through the cracks-individuals who have vanished without a trace, cold cases that defy conventional explanation, and occasional brushes with the unexplained that surround such events. The focus here is on the human stories at the heart of the mystery, told with a careful balance of detail and empathy. You’ll hear Travis delve into the available evidence, discuss the theories that have emerged over time, and often sit with the unsettling reality that some puzzles remain incomplete. This isn't about sensationalism; it's about the persistent search for answers in the face of silence. For anyone drawn to the complexities of true crime and the haunting possibility of the paranormal, this podcast offers a thoughtful, compelling space to consider what happens when someone simply disappears. The atmosphere is one of quiet investigation, making it a distinctive voice in the genre.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Locating the Lost
Podcast Episodes
***LIVE*** WHY IS JUSTICE DELAYED FOR SANDRA BIRCHMORE? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:20
On February 4, 2021, the staff at Sharon Public Schools became concerned when Sandra Birchmore failed to report to work for several consecutive days. Their worries prompted them to contact the police, who subsequently di…
***LIVE*** The Most Vulnerable -The addicted and homeless [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:38
Tonight we are joined by Dannielle Hartford, a drug and alcohol counselor as well as a community volunteer. We discuss the vulnerabilities of the unhoused and addicted in the dark realm of the missing and unsolved.
***LIVE*** Justice for Samantha Humphrey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:02
On the night of November 25, 2022, Samantha Humphrey, a teenager from Schenectady, left her home around 11 p.m. and made her way to Riverside Park, located in the Stockade neighborhood. Her mother, Jaclyn Humphrey, revea…
***LIVE*** Fred Corrow -A Mystery in Moosehead [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:12
On November 18, 1969, Fred Corrow, a resident of Dixfield, Maine, embarked on a solo student flight from Folsom's Flying Service in Greenville, piloting a rented Cessna 180, designated N9113T. Eyewitnesses later reported…
***LIVE*** AYLA REYNOLDS -13 YEARS HIDDEN [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:27
Ayla was temporarily placed in the care of her father, Justin DiPietro, by a Maine Department of Human Services employee named Karen Small. It has been reported by relatives that Small opted not to conduct a home visit b…
***LIVE***John Brent McGhee -Missing and Betrayed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:03
On July 11th 2024, when his mother dropped him off at his cousin's residence around 10:30 AM she never thought it would be the last time she would see him. After spending approximately 20 minutes there, he departed on fo…
***LIVE*** IT'S TIME TO SPEAK UP FOR DAVID MITCHELL [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:35:54
David Mitchell, a 48-year-old resident of Rothesay, has been missing since September 9, when he was last seen being dropped off at a camp in Whites Mountain, located just a short 20-minute drive from Sussex. His family i…
***LIVE*** STEFANIE DAMRON MISSING 52 DAYS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:39:37
A 14-year-old girl from Maine has been missing for over a month, having last been seen leaving her home in New Sweden and venturing into the nearby woods. Stefanie Damron was reported missing on September 24, a day after…
***LIVE*** Molly Bish 13 minutes to murder [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:36
In the summer of 2000, a 16-year-old named Molly Anne Bish, born on August 2, 1983, took on the role of a lifeguard at Comins Pond in Warren, Massachusetts. On June 26, the day preceding her mysterious disappearance, her…