S7 | Episode One | I Love You, Mum
Summary
This episode of Guilt introduces the 2003 disappearance of Sarah Neath, a mother of three who vanished from rural New Zealand without a trace. Host Ryan Wolfe travels to Kerepehi to interview Sarah’s son Dion, close friend Janine, and former teacher Moana, who share memories of Sarah as a devoted, free-spirited mother. The episode explores the community’s shock and the initial police search efforts, while highlighting the enduring grief and lack of closure experienced by Sarah’s family over the past two decades.
Topics discussed
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Personal mementos and intro to the case
The disappearance of Sarah Neath in 2003
Ryan Wolf travels to Kerepehi, New Zealand
Interview with Dion: Describing his mother Sarah
Childhood memories and Sarah's personality
Life in the rural town of Kerepehi
Janine’s perspective: Meeting Sarah and the kids
Recalling photos and a fishing trip
School principal Moana on Sarah’s community role
Sarah’s relationship with her mother, Nana Marbeck
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The last weekend: Sarah’s plans and disappearance
Mark Pakenham and the initial police theory
Sponsorships: Google Workspace and Walmart Business
The search for the car and community support
Impact on the school and the unfinished nature of the case
Nana Marbeck raising the children after the disappearance
The 2013 arrest and the family’s grief
Reflections on closure and spiritual beliefs
Call to listeners for information and emotional farewell
Host reflection and preview of next episode
Credits, subscriptions, and final sponsorships
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