***LIVE*** Where is Benjamin "Benjie" Ridley?

***LIVE*** Where is Benjamin "Benjie" Ridley?

Author: Locating the Lost August 29, 2025 Duration: 43:38

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 but had recently transitioned to a foster home in Burien. Just a day after moving in, he inexplicably disappeared without a trace, and despite extensive searches and investigations, he has not been heard from since. The prevailing theory among investigators is that Benjamin, affectionately known as Benjie, may have chosen to leave voluntarily, possibly in an attempt to reunite with his biological parents.In the early 2000s, Benjamin's sisters took it upon themselves to locate him, utilizing his Social Security Number in their search efforts. Unfortunately, their attempts yielded no results, prompting them to take further action. It wasn't until 2017 that they officially reported him missing, reigniting interest in his case and bringing renewed attention to the mystery surrounding his disappearance. The passage of time has only deepened the uncertainty, leaving his family to wonder about his fate and whereabouts.Tonight we are joined by his sister Rose as we discuss his disappearance and what she thinks may have happened to her brother.#podcast #crime #truecrimecommunity #missingperson #missing #coldcase #interview #BenjaminRidley #Washington #Maine


There are names that linger in the air of a town long after the news vans have left, and stories that exist only in the fragmented memories of those left waiting. Locating the Lost sits with those stories. This isn't a procedural rundown of cold cases, but a deliberate effort to recenter the human beings at the heart of every disappearance. Each episode focuses on a single person who has vanished, weaving together the details of their life, the circumstances of their last known moments, and the enduring impact of their absence on family and community. You'll hear the subtle tensions in a detective's voice, the raw hope in a sibling's recollection, and the heavy silence that follows an unanswered question. The goal here isn't sensationalism, but preservation-giving auditory space to narratives that risk fading from public consciousness. By tuning into this podcast, you become a witness to these searches, understanding that every case file represents a world upended. It's a sobering, necessary listen for anyone who believes that forgetting is a second disappearance.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Locating the Lost
Podcast Episodes
***LIVE***UNSOLVED IN MAINE: BERNARD "BUNNY" ROSS JR. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:15
On a spring morning in May 1977, 18-year-old Bernard "Bunny" Ross Jr. walked out of his family home in Fort Kent, Maine, and vanished into the vast wilderness of the North Woods. After a series of distressed events—inclu…
***LIVE***Bringing Charlotte Heimann Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:57
In October 1981, 27-year-old PhD student Charlotte Heimann stepped out of the Rochester Psychiatric Center for a brief errand and was never seen again. She left behind a four-year-old daughter and a haunting warning that…
***LIVE*** The Disappearance of Joseph Bichrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
On October 16, 1976, 34-year-old attorney Joseph Bichrest disappeared from the small town of Shirley, Maine, along with his blue and white Jeep. He was deeply in debt, facing investigations for theft and tax evasion, and…
***LIVE*** AYLA REYNOLDS -STATEMENT ANALYSIS WITH JACK FOX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:10
What if the key to solving Maine's largest missing child investigation is found not in forensic evidence, but in the words spoken by the people in the house?Join us as statement analysis expert Jack Fox, of "Never a True…
***LIVE***Vanished with a killer: The disappearance of Judith Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:18
In 1977, 19-year-old Judith Anne "Judy" Brown walked out of a New York psychiatric facility and into a terrifying mystery.She wasn't just leaving; she was with Richard Riesenberg, a charismatic, manipulative patient who…
***LIVE*** ECHOES IN THE PINES: THE KATHY GLODDY UNSOLVED MURDER [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 59:44
On a winter night in 1971, 13-year-old Kathy Gloddy walked her dog near her home in Franklin, New Hampshire. She never returned, but her dog did. Kathy Gloddy was beaten, strangled, and run over multiple times—a crime so…
***LIVE*** STEFANIE DAMRON -Whispers in New Sweden [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:02:16
A grieving family, a suspicious community, and a chilling disappearance. Stefanie Damron vanished after an argument, but her neighbors, Chris and Shelly Carson, know the story is more complicated. They watched the off-gr…
***LIVE*** WANTED: Tyler Anderson and Sierra Frey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:36
In this episode, we delve into the concerning case of Tyler D. Anderson and Sierra Frey from Maine, who are currently evading authorities while under investigation. Their story includes serious allegations of domestic ab…
***LIVE*** BETWEEN THE LINES: UNSPOKEN TRUTH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:58
In this episode, we welcome Jack Fox, renowned statement analysis expert and host of the YouTube channel "Never a Truer Word". Jack delves into the powerful techniques of statement analysis, explaining how to uncover hid…
***LIVE*** What Really Happened to Tela Hart? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:39
***We apologize for some issues with guest audio***Tela Amy Hart was reported missing on October 9, 2005, shortly after she left a friend's home on Lenfest Street in Presque Isle, Maine. Witnesses indicated that she head…