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    Missing in Music City

    enJuly 18, 2024
    What year did Marcus Rutledge disappear?
    Which university did Marcus attend?
    How long has the Rutledge family lived with this mystery?
    What is the significance of small pieces of information?
    What can listeners do to help missing persons cases?

    Podcast Summary

    • Mysterious DisappearancesUnsolved mysteries can leave a lasting impact on families and communities, and even small pieces of information can be crucial in solving them.

      Learning from this Dateline Missing in America episode is the mysterious disappearance of Marcus Rutledge from Tennessee State University in Nashville. For the Rutledge family, TSU was a place of pride and tradition, with both parents and siblings having attended. Marcus, a proud Tigers fan, was set to graduate in the spring of 1998, but he vanished without a trace on June 8th of that year. The family has lived with the mystery for 26 years, and it's possible that Marcus was involved in something bigger than himself that led him to disappear and leave no trace. The episode encourages listeners to reflect on any information they might have that could help solve this case and bring closure to the Rutledge family. The takeaway is that unsolved mysteries can leave a lasting impact on families and communities, and even small pieces of information can be crucial in solving them.

    • Missing Persons CasesListening to Dateline Missing in America podcast can provide knowledge and potentially help in missing persons cases, while supporting ad-free access through subscriptions.

      The importance of staying informed about missing persons cases and the resources available to help in the search. The Dateline Missing in America podcast, now in its third season, is an excellent resource for those interested in learning more about missing persons cases and the efforts to find them. To access ad-free listening, consider subscribing to Dateline Premium on Apple or Spotify. By following and listening to this podcast, we can not only gain knowledge but also potentially help in the resolution of these cases. Let's keep the conversation going and continue to spread awareness about missing persons and the resources available to help find them.

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