Missing at the Holidays: Five Families Still Waiting
As the holidays approach, many of us are surrounded by family, tradition, and moments that feel grounding and familiar. But for thousands of families across the country, this season is marked by absence—an empty chair, an unanswered phone, and questions that never stop.
Each year, Sins & Survivors takes time during the holidays to pause and center those families. Episode 106, “Missing at the Holidays,” continues that tradition by sharing the stories of five people who vanished—and whose loved ones are still searching for answers.
This episode highlights the disappearances of:
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Mason Roberson, missing from Anchorage, Alaska
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Derrick “Tank” Evans Jr., missing from Valdosta, Georgia
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Brenda Gail Lambert, missing from Bluefield, West Virginia
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Aisha Jackson, missing from El Dorado, Arkansas
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Lauren Steele, missing after leaving Pennsylvania under frightening circumstances
These cases span decades and regions, but they are connected by a common thread: families who refuse to stop asking where their loved ones are, and who carry that uncertainty through every holiday season.
We intentionally approach this episode with care. Rather than overwhelming listeners with speculation or detail, we focus on who these individuals are, the people who love them, and why keeping their names in the public conversation still matters. Awareness remains one of the most powerful tools families have—especially when time has passed and attention has faded.
Episode 106 also reflects on the broader reality of missing persons investigations, including the challenges families face navigating jurisdictional gaps, delayed responses, and long periods without updates. It is a reminder that missing does not mean forgotten—and that every case represents a real person, not a statistic.
You can listen to Episode 106: Missing at the Holidays here: https://sinspod.co/106 If you believe in this work and want to support it, you can subscribe for ad-free episodes and bonus Swing Shift content at: https://sinspod.co/subscribe
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