No Ordinary Sunday
Summary
This episode of Missing in America investigates the 2001 disappearance of Marilyn "Nikki" McCown, who vanished in Richmond, Indiana, just weeks before her wedding. Host Josh Mankiewicz explores the case through interviews with Nikki’s daughter Peyton and sister Michelle, examining key suspects including her fiancé Bobby Webster and coworker Tommy Swint. Despite Swint’s suicide while under investigation for another murder, Nikki’s family continues their decades-long search for answers.
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Introduction: Nikki McCown's disappearance
Nikki's early life and first marriage
Rekindling romance with Bobby Webster
The day she vanished: Timeline of events
Initial police investigation and family reaction
Interrogating fiancé Bobby Webster
Discovery of Nikki's abandoned vehicle
Investigating ex-husband Stephen Johnston
Tommy Swint: Person of interest and suicide
Aftermath: Family grief and ongoing search
Conclusion: Honoring Nikki and call for tips
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