Digest

This episode of Crime Junkie delves into two intriguing cases of missing persons. The first case focuses on Ben McDaniel, a scuba diver who vanished in the underwater cave system of Vortex Springs in Florida. The investigation reveals inconsistencies with Ben's diving experience and the location of his decompression tanks, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance. The episode then shifts to the case of Kenneth Plasted, a lawyer who vanished in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1971. The investigation uncovers financial irregularities involving a trust fund Kenneth managed, raising suspicions about his disappearance. The episode concludes with a "Good" segment featuring Laura, a listener who shares her experience escaping domestic violence and credits Crime Junkie for providing support and awareness. Laura's story highlights the podcast's impact on listeners and its ability to empower individuals facing difficult situations.

Outlines

00:00:00

Disappearances and Domestic Violence

This episode explores two mysterious disappearances, one involving a scuba diver in Florida and the other a lawyer in Wisconsin. The episode also features a listener's story about escaping domestic violence and finding support through Crime Junkie.

00:01:55

The Disappearance of Ben McDaniel

The episode delves into the mysterious disappearance of Ben McDaniel, a scuba diver who vanished in the underwater cave system of Vortex Springs in Florida. The investigation reveals inconsistencies with Ben's diving experience and the location of his decompression tanks, raising questions about the circumstances of his disappearance.

00:35:10

The Disappearance of Kenneth Plasted

The episode shifts to the case of Kenneth Plasted, a lawyer who vanished in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1971. The investigation uncovers financial irregularities involving a trust fund Kenneth managed, raising suspicions about his disappearance.

01:03:58

The Good: Laura's Story

The episode concludes with a "Good" segment featuring Laura, a listener who shares her experience escaping domestic violence and credits Crime Junkie for providing support and awareness.

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Q&A

• What are some of the inconsistencies surrounding Ben McDaniel's disappearance that make it so perplexing?

  The location of Ben's decompression tanks, his lack of cave diving experience, and the absence of any signs of his body in the cave despite extensive searches raise questions about the circumstances of his disappearance.

• What financial irregularities were discovered in the case of Kenneth Plasted?

  An audit of the trust fund Kenneth managed revealed numerous checks written to himself, totaling over $65,000, without proper authorization. This raises suspicions about his potential involvement in financial misconduct.

• How did Laura's experience with domestic violence connect to the Crime Junkie podcast?

  Laura discovered Crime Junkie during a difficult period in her marriage and found the podcast's discussions about domestic violence empowering and informative. She credits the podcast with helping her recognize red flags and ultimately escape the abusive relationship.

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