THEY DISAPPEARED: The Disappearance of Melissa Trumpy

On a late October night in 2021, 37-year-old Melissa Trumpy finished her shift and was expected to make the short drive home. She never arrived. Her truck was found miles away, abandoned on a rural road in Illinois, but Melissa was gone—and nearly four years later, the questions surrounding her disappearance remain as unsettling as the day she vanished.In this episode of They Disappeared, we explore the strange circumstances surrounding Melissa’s final known hours, the conflicting accounts of what happened that night, and why her case has drawn the attention of multiple state agencies and the FBI.You’ll also hear a candid interview with Benny Affrunti, the father of two of Melissa’s children, as he shares his memories of Melissa, his frustrations with the investigation, and the lasting impact of her disappearance on their family.To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/TheyDisappearedPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Be sure to check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.theydisappearedpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiehaze.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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They Disappeared is a gripping true-crime podcast that delves deep into the unsolved mysteries of missing persons. In each episode, we examine the final moments of someone who disappeared without a trace—who they were with, what they were doing, and the investigation that followed. Through interviews, expert analysis, and a close look at the twists and turns of each case, we shine a light on the stories that still need answers. Join us as we uncover the forgotten, the overlooked, and the chilling questions that remain unanswered.