About this episode

This episode explores the investigation into the disappearance of Toni Bachman, revealing disturbing evidence and the long aftermath of her case.

When Toni Bachman disappeared from White Bear Township, Minnesota in April 1997, investigators initially faced uncertainty. Some believed she may have left on her own. But as police searched the family home, disturbing evidence began to emerge—evidence that challenged the idea that Toni had simply walked away. In Part 2 of this two-part series, we follow the investigation into Toni Bachman’s disappearance as it shifted from a missing persons case to something far darker. Inside the Bachman home, authorities uncovered blood, tissue, and signs of violence. Yet despite mounting evidence, no arrest came for years. This episode explores the long aftermath of Toni’s disappearance: the changing explanations, the pressure placed on Norman Bachman’s children to recount what they witnessed, allegations of violence that followed, and the decades-long wait before charges were finally filed. Nearly eighteen years after Toni vanished, a confession would offer answers—but not closure. Because Toni Bachman has never been found. If you have information about the disappearance of Toni Bachman, please contact the Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office at 651-266-9670. 📍 White Bear Township, Minnesota |…

People in this episode

Host: She Goes by Jane

Guest: Astrid Rotenberry

Topics covered

• disappearance
• investigation
• true crime
• missing persons
• evidence
• family dynamics

Keywords

• Toni Bachman
• disappearance
• investigation
• White Bear Township
• true crime
• evidence
• missing persons

Mentioned in this episode

Places: White Bear Township, Minnesota

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