Lauren Giddings was a promising law graduate with her whole future ahead of her — until she vanished without a trace. In this episode, I explore the chilling story of her disappearance, the shocking discovery that followed, and the investigation that gripped a community.



Stephen’s News Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VSK47WlZ6Ac

Stephens Interrogation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ma0wDl10bT0



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