***LIVE***The Elan School -Horror in Maine

***LIVE***The Elan School -Horror in Maine

Author: Travis hartford January 22, 2024 Duration: 1:13:20
Joined by the president of the Elan School Survivors, Mark Babitz, we look into the dark history of a Maine reformatory school. The facility was closed down on April 1, 2011, due to reports of abuse, many from former students, dating back to its opening in 1970. Throughout its history, the school was faced with numerous allegations of student maltreatment. In 2001, Details magazine cited Élan as "among the most controversial of the nation's residential therapeutic communities." In 1975, Illinois state officials removed eleven children from the Élan program, alleging mistreatment. In the late-1970s, Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office Lieutenant Max Ashburn visited the school after repeatedly hearing rumors of abuse, but the staff did not allow him entry into the school past the lobby. Following this, he began keeping a file in which he documented names and phone numbers related to Élan, as well as reported abuses. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/locatingthelost/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/locatingthelost/support

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: 100

Locating the Lost
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***LIVE*** Where is Benjamin "Benjie" Ridley? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:39
Benjamin Shane Ridley vanished from Burien, Washington, on July 2, 1982, under circumstances that have left his family and authorities puzzled for decades. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with his family…
***LIVE*** STEFANIE DAMRON -MISSING 300 DAYS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:50
#coldcase #missingperson #truecrimecommunityTonight, we are joined by members of TEAMSTEFANIE, Bobbi and Stacey as we revisit the case of Stefanie Damron who's been missing for over 300 days.Stefanie Damron, a 14-year-ol…
***LIVE*** MAINE DHHS FAILURES AND CORRUPTION [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:20
Tonight, we are privileged to welcome Corey, a passionate advocate who has taken to social media to shed light on the shortcomings of Maine's Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Department of Health and Human Service…
***LIVE*** MISSING IN MAINE-SEBASTIAN KELLEY [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:14
#missingperson #truecrimecommunity #MaineOn June 16, 2017, Sebastian found himself involved in a serious altercation that resulted in his hospitalization. Medical examinations revealed concerning symptoms, including swel…
***LIVE*** INTO THE WOODS -THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TYLER LOW [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:04
Tonight, we have the opportunity to speak with Logan Low, the sister of Tyler Low, who has been reported missing under concerning circumstances. Tyler, a 34-year-old resident of Damariscotta, was last seen on Monday, May…
***LIVE*** MISSING IN MAINE -WHERE ARE THEY? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:18
Tonight we discuss the missing person cases of Tina Stadig, Kim Moreau, Lauri Ivers, as well as a missing person alert for Tyler Low who recently went missing May 5th, 2025 from Damariscotta, Maine#podcast #crime #truecr…
***LIVE*** JUSTICE FOR ROB MORRISON JEWERS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:09
On this episode we speak to Jessica Morrison who reached out to us about the suspicious death of her brother Robert Morrison. Jessica believes his unattended death may have been murder, she writes:Hi there. My name is Je…
***LIVE*** MICHAEL ZACHARY FORTENBERRY -UNANSWERED QUESTIONS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:17
On February 9, 2020, 31-year-old Zach Fortenberry departed from his residence in Bonney Lake, Washington, embarking on a journey that would lead to an unsettling mystery. A few days later, his vehicle was discovered in t…
***LIVE*** ENCI AUBREY WU, WHERE ARE YOU? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34:29
Enci "Aubrey" Wu disappeared from her residence in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania, on January 10, 2025. In a sudden act, she slipped out of a window and ventured into the frigid winter air, dressed only in a sweatshirt an…