The Fogcast Episode 35: Locating the Lost Ones w/ Travis & Jeff
Tonight’s Fogcast dives deep into the shadows of New England with two guests who have dedicated themselves to uncovering the stories that too often fade into silence.
Reverend Redbeard
6/1/20261 min read
Travis Hartford and Jeff Atwood, the creators and hosts of Locating the Lost, joined me for a conversation that moves far beyond the typical true‑crime format. Their Maine‑based podcast focuses on missing persons and unsolved cold cases across the region, but what sets them apart is the way they approach each story — with patience, empathy, and a commitment to giving families a platform when the rest of the world has stopped listening.
Locating the Lost blends live case discussions, expert interviews, and long‑form investigative work, often bringing in family members, law enforcement, and advocates who have spent years fighting for answers. Travis and Jeff have built a space where these voices can be heard without sensationalism, where the human side of each case is treated with the weight it deserves. Their work keeps forgotten files in the public eye and pushes for renewed attention, new leads, and, in some cases, long‑overdue justice.
During our conversation, we explored the cases that have stayed with them — the ones that linger long after the microphones are off. They shared how small‑town rumors can shape an investigation, how community dynamics can either help or hinder the search for truth, and how the landscape of rural Maine holds its own mysteries. We also talked about some of the unsettling moments they’ve experienced while working on the show: the unexpected encounters, the eerie coincidences, and the moments when the line between storytelling and lived experience gets uncomfortably thin.
