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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2025 · 49 MIN

75. Johnny Gosch Part 1 of 2

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In this emotional and detailed episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy explore the perplexing and tragic case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared in 1982 from West Des Moines, Iowa. They discuss the initial investigation, issues with law enforcement, and the subsequent advocacy work by Johnny's mother, Noreen Gosch, which led to significant changes in the handling of missing child cases. The episode also touches upon potential sightings, a mysterious dollar bill, and the controversial Franklin Credit Union scandal. Join us as we delve into this heart-wrenching story, and make sure you come back next week for Part 2. During that, we will drop the big bombshell, and lend our thoughts and speculations.Sources:Bing Videos- Very local- Hometown Tragedy- The story of Johnny Gosch🕵️‍♂️ MYSTERIES OF THE MIND WITH ALEX MURKLINGER & CO-HOST TED GUNDERSON & NOREEN GOSCH - SPECIAL BCJohnny Gosch /// Part 1 /// True Crime GarageDisappearance of Johnny Gosch - WikipediaSupport the showJoin our Discussion Group- (4) Speculating Wildly About Crime (SWAC POD) Discussion Group | FacebookFollow us on Facebook- (4) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093283626257)Follow us on Instagram: Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/swacpod/)Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swac.pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcLink to You Tube: (4) SWACpod - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SWACPOD)Music licensed from Premium BeatGroovy by INPLUSMUSIC

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In this emotional and detailed episode of 'Speculating Wildly About Crime,' hosts Jamie and Kristy explore the perplexing and tragic case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared in 1982 from West Des Moines, Iowa. They discuss the initial investigation, issues with law enforcement, and the subsequent advocacy work by Johnny's mother, Noreen Gosch, which led to significant changes in the handling of missing child cases. The episode also touches upon potential sightings, a myste...

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