Ep 7. The Long Drive Home

The show Disappeared is a true crime series that follows the gripping stories of individuals who have gone missing without a trace. Each episode focuses on a different case, and explores the details of the person's disappearance in an attempt to uncover what happened and bring closure to their loved ones.

In season 1 episode 7, titled "The Long Drive Home," the focus is on the disappearance of 25-year-old Terrance Williams. Terrance was a hardworking young man who lived in Immokalee, Florida. He worked long hours at a local warehouse, but always made time for his family and friends, whom he was very close with.

On the night of January 11th, 2004, Terrance went out for a night on the town with a friend named Felipe Santos. The two had been hanging out that day and decided to go to a club in Naples, Florida. They left the club around 2:30am, and were pulled over by a police officer shortly after leaving.

According to the police report, the officer had pulled them over for an illegal U-turn. The officer ran both men's licenses, but found that neither of them had a valid license or any other form of identification. The officer decided to arrest the two men and take them to the station.

This is where things get strange. When they arrived at the station, Felipe was processed and released within a few hours. However, Terrance was never seen again. He was not on the list of inmates, and there was no record of him being released or transferred.

As Terrance's family and friends began to search for him, they found that there were no leads, no tips, and no evidence of what happened to him. They were frustrated by the lack of information, and felt that they were not being taken seriously by law enforcement.

This episode of Disappeared follows the investigation into Terrance's disappearance, and reveals the shocking truth about what really happened that night. It sheds light on the systemic failures within law enforcement and how the lives of Black and brown people are disproportionately impacted by these failures.

Viewers will be moved by the determination and perseverance shown by Terrance's loved ones, who refused to give up on finding him. They will also be outraged by the treatment of Terrance and Felipe, who were simply two young men trying to have a good time and ended up paying a steep price for no apparent reason.

Overall, "The Long Drive Home" is a compelling and emotional episode of Disappeared, and gives a voice to a family who has been silenced for too long. It is a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts and anyone interested in issues of racial justice and police accountability.