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BABY

by Particle Entertainment and Wavland

How do you know you're lost, if you don’t even know you're missing? The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made global headlines, but the shocking details of what actually happened to her and the family that never stopped looking for her has never been fully told – until now. Melissa Highsmith was abducted as a 21-month-old girl from her Fort Worth, Texas home on August 23, 1971 by a mysterious babysitter. In a stunning turn of events, Melissa would finally be reunited with her biological family so many years later. Award-winning podcasters Sean Kipe and Jason Hoch bring Melissa’s exclusive story and explosive new details to the 51-year kidnapping saga. BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story is a 7-episode limited podcast series and is a production of Particle Entertainment and Wavland.

Latest episodes

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The Search | Chapter 4

Melanie searches for her own kids while the brother she didn't know she had starts his own quest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 12
48 min

The Deep | Chapter 3

What if Melissa Highsmith had been found 30 years earlier? It almost happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 5
39 min

My Name is Melanie | Chapter 2

At an early age, Melanie Miyoko felt like something was off with life at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 28
33 min

Gone, Baby | Chapter 1

Melissa Highsmith, just 21 months old, is abducted by someone posing as a babysitter. Questions arise and rumors swirl. Who is Ruth Johnson? Learn more about your ad ch

Sep 21
41 min

Trailer: BABY: The Melissa Highsmith Story

How do you know you're lost if you don’t even know you're missing? The remarkable story of Melissa Highsmith being found 51 years after being kidnapped as a baby made gl

Sep 17
3 min

Chart trend

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#52

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days in the top 100 since Sep 2026

Chart positions

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#121 ▲ 23 True Crime US

What listeners say

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Sean is the best story teller. We have listed to several of his podcasts and can’t wait for the next episodes. Keep em coming!

Gingerjojo · Oct 2026

Love how Sean Kipe and company set up each story. Very fascinating and tragic. But, every story deserves to be told and every person deserves to come home.

Ang from Ga · Sep 2026

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