Out Of The Shadows

In "Chevy's Vanishing," the third episode of "The Maps," we journey into the heart-wrenching story of Chevy Wheeler's disappearance on October 16th, 1985. Hosts Shane and Wendy lead the audience through the unsettling circumstances of that day, when Chevy, after telling friends she would be skipping school with Wesley Shermantine, became engulfed in a mystery that would haunt her family for decades.The episode features an emotionally charged interview with Chevy's mother, Paula, who recounts the last moments she shared with her daughter. Her vivid memories paint a poignant picture of the events that preceded Chevy’s disappearance, immersing listeners in the family's world of confusion, hope, and despair.Twenty-seven years after that fateful day, the discovery of Chevy's remains in a shallow grave brings a bitter closure to her case. This episode thoughtfully examines the long-lasting impact of this discovery, not only on Chevy's family but also on the community forever