Unsolved: The Last Exit:, the Disappearance of Phoenix Coldon
Summary
This episode examines the 2011 disappearance of Phoenix Colden, whose vanishing from her Missouri home revealed a secret life involving a hidden boyfriend and dropped college classes. Hosts Morgan Absher and Kaylin Moore analyze conflicting police reports regarding her abandoned vehicle in East St. Louis and discuss troubling clues about her declining mental health. The discussion highlights investigative failures, including delayed responses and lost evidence, while exploring the family’s decade-long struggle for answers in this unsolved case.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Crime House and Phoenix Colden case
Hosts introduce the episode and case context
Timeline of Phoenix's disappearance on Dec 18, 2011
Police response delays and hidden relationship with Michael
Phoenix dropping out of college and family's search efforts
Discovery of Phoenix's abandoned truck in East St. Louis
Items found in truck and conflicting police reports
Social media campaign and false leads from the public
Family's financial ruin and Phoenix's emotional state
Airport sighting and discovery of a second phone
Oxygen documentary investigation and Alaska lead
Theories on trafficking vs. running away and conclusion
Outro, resources for missing persons, and sponsor ads
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