Podcast
Up and Vanished is an investigative podcast that takes a deep dive into unsolved disappearances and cold cases that have haunted local communities for years. Each season focuses on a new mysterious case, with hosts Payne Lindsey and Maggie Freleng leading the investigation alongside their team. Through thorough research, witness interviews, and on-the-ground investigation, they work to uncover new leads and shed light on cases that have gone cold.
The podcast combines classic true crime journalism with genuine detective work, presenting listeners with the details, complexities, and human stories behind each case. What sets Up and Vanished apart from the crowd is its active investigative approach — the hosts don't simply retell known facts, but chase new evidence and conduct original interviews that could potentially move the cases forward.
Up and Vanished is produced by Tenderfoot TV and has, across multiple seasons, covered numerous mysterious disappearances and cold cases. The podcast is available for free on Apple Podcasts or ad-free on Tenderfoot+, making it easily accessible for listeners seeking gripping true crime storytelling backed by real investigative substance.
About the podcast
HostPayne Lindsey, Maggie Freleng
NetworkTenderfoot TV
FormatInvestigative true crime podcast
HostsPayne Lindsey und Maggie Freleng
ProductionTenderfoot TV
AvailabilityFree on Apple Podcasts, ad-free on Tenderfoot+
ThemeUnsolved missing persons cases and cold cases
Episodes
4
28 | Prepare for Landing: Part 2 (Season Finale)
Ten years after Joseph Balderas disappeared, the details still don’t add up. In the Season 4 finale, Payne examines shifting accounts, missing evidence, and critical gaps in the original…
September 8, 2026
Evil in Elgin: Nat Fraser Convicted for Wife's Murder
On 28 April 1998, Arlene Fraser disappeared from her home in Elgin, Scotland, after dropping her children at school. Three years later, her husband Nat Fraser was convicted of her murder at Edinburgh High Court, despite no body ever being recovered.
March 17, 2026
The Vanishing of Arlene Fraser: Scotland's Most Haunting Case
Arlene Fraser, 33, vanished from her home in Elgin, Scotland on 28 April 1998 after waving her children off to school. Despite extensive searches and a £20,000 reward, no trace of her body was ever discovered. Her husband, Nat Fraser, was convicted of her murder in 2012.
March 17, 2026
Up and Vanished: The Podcast Reopening Cold Cases
Since August 2016, Up and Vanished has used investigative journalism and community involvement to examine unsolved disappearances across the United States. The podcast, hosted by filmmaker Payne Lindsey and produced by Tenderfoot TV, has grown to over 340 million downloads while generating real arrests and renewed attention to cases gone cold for years.
May 26, 2025
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