Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall Season 4 Episode 3 Young Mom Missing
- TV14
- June 26, 2016
- 44 min
In season 4 episode 3 of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall titled "Young Mom Missing," Tamron Hall explores the disappearance of 21-year-old Brooke Allensworth, a young mom from Spencer, Indiana, who vanished without a trace. The episode starts with a call to 911 reporting that Brooke's car was found on the side of the road with her two-year-old son, sleeping in the back seat. The young mother was nowhere to be found, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance were baffling.
Tamron Hall travels to Spencer, Indiana, to investigate the case. She meets with Brooke's family and friends and hears their stories about the young mom and her life before she went missing. With the help of Brooke's loved ones, Tamron digs into the last known moments of Brooke's life and the events leading up to her disappearance. As the investigation unfolds, Tamron uncovers a haunting story that raises more questions than answers.
Tamron interviews Brooke's family and friends, including her father, who describes his daughter as the light of his life. He recounts how hard Brooke worked to provide for her son, and how she loved spending time with him. Brooke's childhood friend reveals that Brooke was pursuing her dream of becoming a nurse, and how excited she was when she got accepted into the program. But, just as Brooke was about to start the program, she went missing. Her loved ones were devastated and left with feelings of helplessness and hopelessness.
Tamron also speaks to law enforcement officers and investigators who worked on the case. They detail their search efforts, which included a massive ground and air search that covered several miles around where her car was found. Despite a massive effort with several search agencies involved, Brooke was not found, and her disappearance remained a mystery.
The episode also explores how Brooke's disappearance affected her young son, who was found asleep in the back of her car. Tamron speaks to his father, who shares the struggles they had to face after Brooke's disappearance. The young father recounts how he had to fight for custody of his son and the impact that the disappearance of Brooke had on his life. Tamron also talks to Brooke's mother, who shares how devastated she was to hear the news of her daughter's disappearance.
Throughout the episode, Tamron also interviews experts and advocates who have worked on similar cases. They provide insights into the investigations of missing persons cases and what families and law enforcement can do to help those who are still missing. They highlight the importance of social media, community engagement, and partnerships between law enforcement and the public to solve missing persons cases.
"Young Mom Missing" is a gripping episode of Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall that highlights the heart-wrenching reality of missing persons cases and the devastating effects they can have on families, communities, and law enforcement. Tamron's investigation leaves the viewers with an overwhelming sense of grief and compassion for Brooke's loved ones, who are still searching for answers. The episode sheds light on the crucial role that media and the public can play in helping to solve missing persons cases. It is a powerful reminder that even the smallest piece of information can make a difference in bringing someone home.