Three Missing Child Cases That Changed America

Three disappearances. Three families searching for answers. And three cases that became part of the history of missing child investigations in America. In this extended episode of True Crime Recaps, we revisit the cases of Johnny Gosch, Etan Patz and the Lyon sisters, bringing together our previous coverage with new narration and case updates. Johnny Gosch disappeared while delivering newspapers on his usual morning route. Etan Patz vanished after leaving home for his school bus stop. And sisters Sheila and Katherine Lyon disappeared after visiting a nearby shopping center. Each case unfolded differently, but all three drew national attention and had a lasting impact on how missing children were investigated and discussed across the United States. Some questions would eventually receive answers. Others remain unresolved decades later. Follow True Crime Recaps for new true crime episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices