Not every missing person case begins—or ends—the same way. In this episode, we step back and talk about the difference between search and rescue and long-term missing persons, especially in national parks where statistics are often misunderstood.
We focus on three unresolved cases from the Greater Yellowstone region that never followed a simple “lost hiker” narrative. These cases remain open, thinly documented, or unresolved years later—and that lack of closure is exactly why they matter.
This is not an episode claiming foul play. Instead, we examine foul-play flags—details that don’t neatly fit into wilderness accidents and continue to leave families without answers.
Cases Discussed
Vanessa “Nessie” Orrin
Ke’an McLaughlin
Tracy Jensen
When cases stay quiet, tips don’t come in. Memories fade. And families are left waiting—sometimes for decades.
If there’s a lesser-known missing person case in your area, send us:
We’ll dig in responsibly.
Listener Note
This episode is part of our ongoing effort to re-surface cases that never got their moment—and to remind families that their loved ones are not forgotten.
If you have information related to any of the cases discussed in this episode—Vanessa “Nessie” Orrin, Ke’an McLaughlin, or Tracy Jensen—there are several ways to submit tips. You do not need to be certain your information is important. Even small details can matter.
Anonymous Tips
Wyoming Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
Important Reminder
You don’t need to know what happened to share information. If you were in the area around the dates mentioned, have photos or videos from trips, remember seeing someone, or recall a detail that didn’t seem important at the time—it’s worth reporting.
