About this episode
The episode explores the mysterious disappearance of Leah Roberts during a solo road trip in 2000.
In March 2000 a free-spirited young woman made the impulsive decision to go on a cross-country road trip alone. She left behind a cryptic note, causing her friends and family to become concerned. She wished to make her way to a region featured in a book by her favorite writer but that journey would soon come to a mysterious end. Days later her vehicle was discovered wrecked with no signs of injury inside and no footprints leading away. Her belongings were scattered through the trees, yet valuables remained untouched. Despite searches, witness tips, and later forensic developments, no trace of the woman was ever found, and her disappearance remains unsolved.
People in this episode
Host: Gelynn
Topics covered
- disappearance
- mystery
- road trip
- true crime
- unsolved case
Keywords
- Leah Roberts
- disappearance
- road trip
- true crime
- unsolved mystery
- March 2000
- cryptic note
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: book by her favorite writer
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