EPISODE · Jan 25, 2023 · 14 MIN
Florida: What Happened to Trenton Duckett?
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
The search for a missing child becomes a desperate plea in 'What Happened to Trenton Duckett?', set in Florida. Trenton was only two years old when he was reported missing late one August night in 2006. He was an energetic toddler with an inquisitive spirit, bringing light and laughter to those around him. This disturbing case stirred broad public outcry and highlighted the urgent shortcomings and challenges faced by law enforcement in missing child investigations. Against the early 2000s temperament of heightened media scrutiny and digital age immediacy, Trenton's disappearance remains unsolved, a permanent blemish on justice. This episode dives into the frantic hours following his disappearance, the widespread investigations, and the tragic toll it took on those shadowed by his absence. As the broader societal context of the early 2000s unfolds, we explore how media and speculation shaped this desperate search. Join us in revisiting a painful chapter where hope flickered dimly. Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
What this episode covers
On this one-off special episode, on the Sunday evening of August 27, 2006, just after 9 PM, police responded to a call regarding a missing child in Leesburg, Florida. As the officers arrived at the scene, the mother, 21-year-old Melinda Duckett, explained that she had put her son, 2-year-old Trenton, to bed around 7 PM.She had then watched a movie with two of her friends before going to check on Trenton—but to her horror, the 2-year-old's bed was empty. Melinda was quite sure that the little boy could not have gotten out of the crib, but it was another thing that caused her and her friends to panic someone had cut through the window screen of the room.Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on Patreon and Apple Podcast Premium.Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Join Shane's Facebook Group. Hosted by Shane Waters. Listen to his other crime podcast Mystery Inc, or his history podcast Hometown History! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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