Missing in America The First 24 Hours Fri, 20 Mar 2026 00:57:42 -0400 https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-first-24-hours en © 2026 Missing in America The First 24 Hours yes 22193644-01db-5a4d-8ae0-75185ab34140 The First 24 Hours episodic true A true crime podcast and missing persons podcast. To contact me do not leave a message on Fanmail as I am not able to respond. Please email me at missingthefirst24hours@gmail.com

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) The First 24 Hours https://storage.buzzsprout.com/qeal4132cagsp4o89qakgg8dhsmw?.jpg Missing in America The First 24 Hours https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-first-24-hours Suicide or Cover-Up? The Mysterious Death of Ricky Joe Newsome Suicide or Cover-Up? The Mysterious Death of Ricky Joe Newsome Ricky Joe Newsome was 36 years old when he was found dead in West Virginia. Authorities quickly ruled his death a suicide by hanging, but questions remain. As new evidence comes to light, inconsistencies in the official account have led family members and supporters to believe Ricky’s death may not have been what it was claimed to be. This episode explores the circumstances surrounding his death, the evidence that challenges the original ruling, and the ongoing search for truth and accountability in a case that many believe was closed too soon.


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Thirty-three-year-old Lindsey Gale Hawkins vanished from Ottawa, West Virginia on May 4th, 2021. The phone calls stopped, there were no more text messages, and Lindsey stopped posting on social media; all which were very unusual for Lindsey. May 4th, 2021 was the last time Lindsey had any contact with family (Hawkins). May 18th was the night of a horrific house fire in Ottawa, West Virginia. A fire that may or may not have taken Lindsey’s life (Hawkins). 

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Thirty-three-year-old Lindsey Gale Hawkins vanished from Ottawa, West Virginia on May 4th, 2021. The phone calls stopped, there were no more text messages, and Lindsey stopped posting on social media; all which were very unusual for Lindsey. May 4th, 2021 was the last time Lindsey had any contact with family (Hawkins). May 18th was the night of a horrific house fire in Ottawa, West Virginia. A fire that may or may not have taken Lindsey’s life (Hawkins). 

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