This week we are discussing the disappearance of former Marine, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, and his family’s desperate search to locate him. 

Thank you to Bethany and Jodi Hasel for sharing your brother’s story with us. 

If you have information that could lead to the discovery of Vlad, please reach out to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office missing persons unit at 407-254-7000. The case number is 21-83864. 

To keep up to date with Vladek’s case, visit https://linktr.ee/findvladekhasel

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Research by Satori Good and Haley Gray, assistance from Whitney St. Andre (from Navigating Advocacy Podcast).

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Sources:

1. Hernández Caraballo, Lillian M. “Deputies looking…” NSM Today. 26 November 2021.
2. “Find Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.” Facebook Group.
3. “Find Bryan “Vladek” Hasel.” Website.
4. Moore Russell, Tiffany. “Estate of BRYAN…” Orange County Court Records Search. 30 March 2023.
5. “Bryan Vladek Hasel.” CUE Center for Missing Persons. 
6. Lama, Danielle. “Search for Vladek Hasel…” Fox 35 Orlando. 18 April 2022.
7. Dukes, Amanda. “Missing Orange County man’s family…” WESH 2 News. 25 April 2022.
8. Bullock, J.J. and Brian Entin. “Family searching for…” Newsnation from Nexstar Media. 4 May 2022.
9. Cardentey, Jackie. “Search for missing 24-year-old continues…” NSM Today. 1 April 2023.
10. Hogan, Brandon. “Deputies reissue call for information...” Channel 6 Orlando. 20 September 2023.
11. Interview and conversations with Jodi and Bethany
12. Clarifying questions email

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