Throughout his investigation into the 2016 disappearance of Kristal Reisinger, " Up and Vanished " podcast host Payne Lindsey kept coming across one name John Keenan, a man who goes by the moniker "Catfish John." Speaking of the podcast, Im curious to know how Payne has evaluated the role it played in Taras case. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! This seemed insane, and right or wrong, it seemed to make sense that a Gag Order would be in place to prevent that from becoming public. But back to that anonymous tipster that contacted the GBI, eventually leading them to arrestRyan. The guys who were directly involved in Kristals rape have strong ties in a drug market that goes back and forth directly from Crestone to Denver, he explained. Almost immediately, Taras case went cold, flash-frozen and suspended in permafrost. She had just bought groceries the day before, said Guana. But the highlight of his stint on the discussion board had to be this. So I just don't try to read into it that much.". These are just a few of the unique, unbuyable experiences were putting up for auction to benefit an amazing organization: National Center for Victims of Crime this Black Friday during CrimeCon Give Back-A-Thon. Stedman currently serves as a producer and co-host on Sworn, the sister podcast of Up and Vanished. Shes also a creative producer on Tenderfoot TVs upcoming project, Atlanta Monster, as well as Up and Vanished: Season 2.. "Other times it seems like he's really confused himself. He shared evidence he found in her house all those months later and was openly critical of the GBI's investigation, rating it a 3 out of 10. Lindsey told me that when Catfish "reaches out," he'll "engage" if he's free to chat for a few minutes. Lindsey is currently a producer on Sworn, the sister podcast of Up and Vanished. Additionally, he worked as a main coordinator for Up and Vanished: Live events. "This interview generated several more interviews, which was followed up by the rest of our office here. His voice perks up at the chance to discuss his upcoming session. ", Back in 2017 McDonald told Problem Solvers that she had encouraged Kristal to call the police, and the young woman said she was considering it. Dr. Godwin also offered one critical piece of advice: "If you go to Ocilla, take somebody else with you nowit's a weird place.". Until he arrived in Ocilla the day the news broke. Almost immediately, Tara's case went cold, flash-frozen and suspended in permafrost. My mission is to bring you exclusive information from some of the most prominent investigators, authors, and podcasters. According to Investigation Discovery, she met Elijah Guana in 2011, and the two quickly fell in love. I saw [Ocilla Police Chief] Billy Hancock sitting outside. But Payne's investigation probably wouldn't even have started if private investigator Dr.Maurice Godwin hadn't seen Payne's Websleuth posting and contacted him, revealing he had been working on the case since 2006 and was willing to share everything he had on what was the "largest case file in Georgia history" after he was hired by Anita, Tara's sister, five months after she went missing. By Mr. Keenan, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. The Disappearance Of Kristal Reisinger, The Colorado Mother Who Went Missing From A Drum Circle. "A few days ago, an individual came forward and reported that they had information into Tara's disappearance. Thousands more have settled in the hills outside of town, somein commune-type compounds. Host PHILIP HOLLOWAY, a defense attorney and former prosecutor with a background in law enforcement, not only digs into the legal aspects of these cases but the emotional consequences of their outcomes. Also, the dudes on Small Town Murder have been mentioning a murder podcaster they dont like, a journalist whos trying to solve murders. But the truth has proved elusive to this day. From the creators of Up and Vanished and Radio Rental, host Payne Lindsey attempts to break the stigma surrounding the topic of UFOs. So why did he come forward now? [6][7] He obtained his first video camera at age 10 and later directed local television commercials and music videos. Left: Kevin Leland/Facebook; Right: Overlander.tv/YouTube. Then I became one of hundreds. I cant say what they are, but I can say you should make it a priority to tune into season two of Up and Forty years after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, more than 80% of Americans still believe that Lee Harvey Oswald did not act alone. So if youre holding a secret, it becomes more and more difficult, especially when the alleged killer and his accomplice are still living there. But there are people who drift in and out of Crestone, a destination New Age spiritual center for travelers around the globe nestled at the foot of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Romper recently spoke to Payne Lindsey, who spoke briefly about how the investigation into Kristal Anne Reisinger's disappearance isn't quite over. Each Arkansas arrest record reveals an arrestee's identity and details about the incident leading up to an arrest. He just can't seem to stay out of the spotlight.". Left: Never Forget Me/Facebook; Right: Unmasked: A True Crime Syndicate/FacebookKristal Reisinger left her daughter with her ex-boyfriend in Denver to find enlightenment in Crestone, Colorado. Of course, immediately after his arrest, Lindsey went to work, trying to get any information onRyan, now 32. [7] A second season of Up and Vanished covered the disappearance of Kristal Reisinger. Kristal Reisinger was born on Nov. 18, 1987, in Phoenix, Arizona. All rights reserved. Imagine your roommate takes your truck out. [4] Lindsey and Wilson connected after Wilson tweeted that he loved Lindsey's podcast, Atlanta Monster.[4]. Keenan spoke with Lindsey and denied any involvement in Reisinger's rape or disappearance. This was a couple of months ago, and doesn't seem to have any connection to Kristal's disappearance unfortunately. (The property had been searched byinvestigators soon after the arrests, but Tara's body has never been found. Are you OK?' and Oxygen are both part of the NBCUniversal Family.). Gail Russell Caldwell/FacebookSheriff Warwick searched more than 60 Crestone mine shafts for Kristal Reisingers body. From what was on her phone, it seems like she was on her way someplace, said McDonald. [4][31] In September 2016, Lindsey married Cassie House. So whats next? Well also be recording a live episode so be sure to be there.. Two weeks later, Kristal Reisinger was reported missing. Instead, she vanished into thin air. It was in Raleigh NC shortly after he attacked Payne, so I did wonder if it was about that incident. Albright teamed with Lindsey to launch Tenderfoot TV, a content creation company that works with fellow creators to bring stories to life through an array of entertainment media including podcasts, live shows, television, film, and other digital platforms. Up and Vanished will continue to provide updates on this no-longer-cold case as the criminal trial proceeds in 2018. When Reisinger's usual calls stopped coming around July 13 and no one could get a hold of her, Ervin drove out to Crestone to check on her. 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The first promising lead for Kristal Reisinger came from locals who claimed to have seen her on the outskirts of town after a full moon drum circle on July 18, but the sighting was ultimately never confirmed. Lindsey is from Georgia and resides in Atlanta. Season 2 of 'Up & Vanished' airs Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. The police suspected foul play but no one was ever charged. Payne's curiosity cracked the case, but will he now be able to officially solve it? "I do know that they've been actively investigating this behind the scenes, and following up on every relevant lead there is," Lindsay explained. Which is kind of cool because Ive never really broken it down to explain it, so Im learning right along with the audience. "What's wrong with this guy? Duke.". "There was really a lack of evidence that pointed definitively to any particular person.". Unmasked: A True Crime Syndicate/Facebook. Unfortunately, Season 2 of the Up and Vanished podcast has ended, which has left many fans of the series including yours truly pretty bummed. [8] Lindsey made a 13-minute documentary film about people that he met on a cross-country road trip and entered it into festivals. Thats been the question plaguing Ocilla for twelve years. While her car was in the driveway and there was no sign of a break-in or forced entry, police discovered purse and keys gone. According to E! The same source claimed he was also on suicide watch again after his 2017 arrest. [11] Lindsey began podcasting full time once Up and Vanished increased in popularity. Kasha's father, Elijah Guana, toldProblem Solversthat his ex was "really into Native American traditions, the nature of raising consciences and living a peaceful life. He was a really nice guyhe was a good guyyou never expect it. But if you go into it with a goal and good intentions, good things can happen.. Such records are preserved by the agencies responsible for the arrests. Thanks to Up and Vanished and the team at Tenderfoot TV, Kasha will have a $30k trust fund to use for living expenses, healthcare, college, or whatever her heart desires when the time is right. Transition. Streaming. Daly gets to the heart of true crime while remaining respectful of the victimsmeaning all the stories are told with an emphasis on awareness, victim advocacy, and social justice. Podcaster Payne Lindsey admits he couldn't have planned a better promotional push for his new show about UFOs than the current news cycle. 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Making a podcast brought Payne Lindsey into places he never thought he would be: "Good Morning America," being subpoenaed for a murder trial, digging under a home for bones, reaching. So its been frantic for me, too. Could they be talking about Payne. Payne Lindsey: If the searched happened back in 2005, then according to the statute of limitations on the crime both committed, he may be able to get off Scott free. Guana has his own theories on what happened to Reisinger. [20][21] As of January 2020, Oxygen and Tenderfoot TV are working to develop a television special about Kristal Reisinger which will be produced by Lindsey. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. She doesnt really understand that shes gone.. From the Saguache County Sheriffs Office to podcaster Payne Lindsey, investigators have been trying to solve Reisingers disappearance for more than five years. Up and Vanished is produced by Tenderfoot TV, a story-driven media company based at Industrious at Ponce City Market, in Atlanta, Georgia. Payne Lindsey is an Atlanta-based director, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and the co-creator and host of the hit podcast "Up and Vanished." Driven by a new found passion for both the true crime genre and investigative journalism, Lindsey decided to investigate the disappearance of beauty queen and school teacher Tara Grinstead, a notorious decade-old cold . As an investigator combing through endless amount of tips, speculation, theories, and evidence, I couldn't help but wonder how Lindsey managed to keep himself from getting lost in all of the noise. "It's extremely bizarre," Lindsey told me over the phone when I mentioned his ongoing conversations with Catfish. Facebook gives people the power. A post shared by Up and Vanished (@upandvanished), "We're a small community and this has really touched home because it is something you read about happening elsewhere," Irwin County High School principal Bobby ConnertoldThe Atlanta Journal-Constitutionat the time. So its difficult to tell whats next for the case. A sourceclaimed to Lindsey in episode 16 that it was all a plan concocted by Bo, Brooke and her mother to receive the reward money ($100,000, which could go along way in helping Bo repay the money he still owed the U.S. Army). Payne Lindsey. Full-on sweaty palms, clumsy stammering, shrill pitch starstruck. Both had previous criminal records, one minor, one a bit more major. Keean Manny Johnson, born Oct 25, 1996 by the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, is the son of a British father and an American mother. Tried UAV again. Her medicine was on the fridge and being used." As the gag order has kept new information from making its way to the people of Ocilla, the case might as well have frozen over again. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Were also looking ahead to season two of the podcast where we want to tackle another unsolved disappearance. With their trials set to begin in 2019, Ryan is in jail while Bo is out on bail. Payne Lindsey is an Atlanta-based director, award-winning documentary filmmaker, and the co-creator and host of the hit podcast Up and Vanished. Driven by a new found passion for both the true crime genre and investigative journalism, Lindsey decided to investigate the disappearance of beauty queen and school teacher Tara Grinstead, a notorious decade-old cold case from South Georgia. .investigating the case to, uh. One of the first people he met was Dr. Maurice Godwin, a forensic investigator from North Carolina whom the Grinstead family hired to examine the case independently. Maybe it will, maybe it wont., (Informants note: I pressed him for details on his shortlist of cases, so he compromised and divulged two names. Lindsey and his team set up a Go Fund Me for Akasha, known as "Kasha" by her loved ones, to ensure that the 5 year old wouldn't face any additional hardship after losing her mother at such a young age. Nearly 40 years ago, 25 children disappeared over three years. But when Payne Lindsey Ervin told Lindsey recently, "She always,always had a good heart, regardless of her present situation. They had basically confessed, telling several people over the years about what had happened, and no one did anything. During season one's year-long journey,Payne, self-described "millennial podcaster,", played a major part in the arrest of Ryan Alexander Duke and Bo Dukes, those two men charged with the murder and conspiracy tohelp dispose of a body, respectively. ', To this day, [our daughter Kasha] still asks for her, wants to call her on the phone, Guana continued. "Please know that you have had an impact, a significant role in this investigation and I am confident that today we have reached the point where we are in this investigation because of that involvement. A second season of Up and Vanished, covering a completely different true crime story, will debut on August 20, 2018. Of course I wanted to solve it, Payne says. After ATLANTA MONSTER, I was impressed. This information made it to my office, and our case Jason Shoudel was sent out to conduct an interview," Ricketson said during the press conference. But how did Payne and his team actually do it? "Someone who went to the drum circle ceremony knows what happened that nightthat there are people in Crestone who have information which can crack open this case,"Saguache County Sheriff's deputy Wayne Clark also said in 2017. The city and the country were at a loss for answers. I discovered this subreddit last night and noticed there is a lot of hate for Payne Lindsey. Why? He also had several private conversations with other people on the message boards, where he would answer their questions. She was a very smart, talented young lady that was in a situation that just didn't lend to having a stable life.". @paynelindsey. Sep 13, 2022. "For her to be gone this long is unusual, so that heightens the chances of foul play being involved. Join Facebook to connect with Lindsey Keenan and others you may know. It became a special medium for people to discuss the case, listen to it together, and talk about their theories. But everything changed when Duke and Dukes were taken into custody. And Payne was right in the middle of it. The file is the largest in GBI history, which means that the discovery process of copying, compiling, reviewing, and interpreting everything in it could take months or even years. Up and Vanished podcast host Payne Lindsey agrees with Guana's theory. Up and Vanishedairs Saturdays at 7 p.m. on Oxygen. With or without a resolution into Kristal's disappearance, Up and Vanished made sure that the tragic story had a happy ending by making sure one very important person would be taken care of: her daughter, Akasha. Albright has spent the last 20 years working on a variety of entertainment projects with notable artists including, Jay-Z, OutKast, Usher, DJ Khaled, and many more. Over 3 years two newly ordained curates in a row had locks put on their doors, reported Xxxxxx use of rent to Keenan and he moved them both. At first local authoritiestreatedReisinger's disappearance as a missing person case, told she had previously gone on a two-week walkabout that put her out of touch. "patiently waiting on that @masonramsey horses in the back remix" Romper recently spoke to Payne Lindsey, who spoke briefly about how the investigation into Kristal Anne Reisinger's disappearance isn't quite over. Again, we come back to that initial Google search, with Payne specifically looking for a local case tomake his investigation easier, he searched for an unsolved mystery in Georgia, and landed on the missing persons case of Tara, who had been missing for over 10 years in Ocilla, Georgia. Under the (very weird) circumstances, it felt impossible that nobody in this tiny town knew what happened for over a decade. Tara's disappearance from her Ocilla, Georgia home in 2005 sent shock waves through the tiny town. Or was he actually covering up his own murder, pinning it on his old buddy, who was living with him at the time? In an interim that could be clocked with an egg timer, Duke implicated an accomplice with the serendipitous name of Bo Dukes. As it tends to do in high-profile cold cases, that good news spread like whatever thing is faster than wildfire. Then, in a separate close up picture, you could see the date written in pen on his palm," Lindsey said in episode 14. 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