The Ongoing Search for Answers — A 'Missing in America' Panel

The Ongoing Search for Answers — A 'Missing in America' Panel

From Dateline: Missing In America by NBC News

December 5, 2025 · 35 min · Season 4

About this episode

The episode features a panel discussion with family members and advocates of missing persons sharing their experiences and insights.

For years, Dateline’s 'Missing in America' series has highlighted the stories of the missing and the families who won’t stop searching for their loved ones. Now, four seasons into the podcast — and for the 12th anniversary of the digital series — we’ve brought together some of the people we’ve met along the way for a candid, emotional conversation. You’ll hear from family members like Travis Ware and Sue Quackenbush, from loved ones-turned-advocates like Rachel Barth and Colleen Nick, from retired detective Nan Trogdon, and from MMIWP advocate Raven Payment. Together, they share what they’ve learned in their ongoing fight for answers and offer guidance for others walking the same difficult path. Learn more about the cases mentioned in this podcast. The Disappearance of Alexis Ware: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-january-2022-disappearance-alexis-ware-n1297966 The Disappearance of Danielle Lopez: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/danielle-lopez-disappearance-new-jersey-rcna211887 The Morgan Nick Case…

People in this episode

Guests: Travis Ware, Sue Quackenbush, Rachel Barth, Colleen Nick, Nan Trogdon, Raven Payment

Topics covered

  • missing persons
  • advocacy
  • family stories
  • true crime
  • emotional conversations

Keywords

  • missing in America
  • Dateline podcast
  • family advocacy
  • true crime stories
  • search for answers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dateline, NBC News

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