About this episode

The episode explores the disappearance of eleven-year-old Andrew Escobar and the challenges faced by families in similar situations.

Eleven-year-old Andrew Oliver Escobar was finally settling back in with his father in Albuquerque. Re-enrolled at his old elementary school, he was playing chess, learning . Then, on June 25, 2023, Andrew went to his mother's for a court-ordered weekend visit. He never came back. In this first episode of our new season, we examine Andrew's disappearance and the painful reality facing families when a child is taken by a parent: that the system is rarely built for them. Andrew is now fourteen years old. His father has never stopped searching. Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/fallline #rulapod If you have information about the disappearance of Andrew Escobar, contact the U.S. Marshals tip line at 877-WANTED-2, the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-2422677, or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST. The Fall Line® is an investigative true crime podcast focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, missing persons, and unidentified John and Jane Does in the United States. We deliver in-depth reporting and interviews…

People in this episode

Host: The Fall Line®

Topics covered

• child disappearance
• family dynamics
• missing persons
• true crime
• investigative reporting

Keywords

• Andrew Escobar
• disappearance
• New Mexico
• missing child
• true crime
• investigative podcast

Sponsors

Rula

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Marshals, Albuquerque Police Department, National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

Places: New Mexico, Albuquerque

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