Vanished on Black Friday: The Search for Cole Thomas

In 2016, a man disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind a case that would slowly transform from a missing person investigation into a suspected homicide. At first, those around him claimed he was experiencing a mental health crisis, but that explanation began to collapse as investigators uncovered troubling inconsistencies.Surveillance footage and phone records revealed a different story, exposing conflicting accounts and suggesting that more people may have been involved. Investigators began piecing together a complicated chain of events connected to a drug deal, possible betrayal, and a network of individuals with competing motives.Several suspects were arrested, and authorities used legal strategies in an attempt to encourage cooperation and uncover what happened. However, without enough physical evidence, the charges were eventually dismissed, leaving the case unresolved.Years later, the search continues. His family remains determined to find answers and recover the truth, while investigators continue to face the silence surrounding a disappearance that has become a haunting cold case.You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:https://linktr.ee/crimenight1Produced by:https://www.podcaistudio.com/