Episode Summary:
On April 29, 1986, 13-year-old Tammie Anne McCormick of Saratoga Springs, New York, vanished without a trace. Despite decades of investigation, leads, rumors, and persons of interest, her case remains unsolved.
In this episode, Amanda Morgan unpacks the chilling mystery surrounding Tammie's disappearance. From that fateful morning in 1986 to modern theories and forensic searches, we explore what happened to this bright, spirited young girl—and the many unanswered questions still haunting those who knew and loved her.
What You'll Hear in This Episode:
Tammie's background and life leading up to April 1986
Conflicting accounts of her plans the morning she vanished
Investigative missteps and rumors of runaway plans
Key persons of interest, including Arthur Mason Slaybaugh II
Possible connections to serial predator Lewis Lent Jr.
The 2021 “Rails to Trails Jane Doe” theory and Reddit speculation
Updates from recent years, including searches and investigative dead ends
A detailed description of Tammie at the time she disappeared
A call to action for anyone with information
Key Details:
Name: Tammie Anne McCormick
Age at Disappearance: 13
Date: April 29, 1986
Location: Saratoga Springs, NY
Height/Weight: Approx. 5'3", 105 lbs
Physical Description: Long light brown hair, hazel eyes, pierced ears, homemade tattoo/scar of initials "TAM" on upper left arm
Clothing: Denim jacket, yellow striped shirt, black corduroy pants, beige boots, shoulder bag
Have Information?
Call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.
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– Amanda Morgan
The intro music of this episode is a portion of 'Mysteries Remain' courtesy of Krooked Knuckles. Check out our collaborative video featuring some open New York unsolved cases: https://youtu.be/nK8Gy4hDLZA
