Ep 1. Vanished in the Night

In Disappeared season 10 episode 1, titled "Vanished in the Night," viewers are introduced to the case of beloved mother and wife, Karen Bodine. On the night of January 16th, 2007, Karen had been at a party with friends when she suddenly disappeared. She was last seen leaving the party alone to walk back to her home in Spokane Valley, Washington, in the middle of the night and in the middle of winter.

Karen's husband, two daughters, and friends immediately noticed her absence and began to search for her. After several days of no answers, the authorities were contacted and an investigation began. The police started by interviewing everyone at the party and even searched Karen and her husband's home to look for any clues. However, no evidence was found that indicated where Karen may have gone or what could have happened to her.

As the days turned into weeks, Karen's family grew increasingly worried and frustrated with the lack of progress in the investigation. They began to plaster missing person flyers around town, and the media picked up the story, highlighting her disappearance. The public's attention soon turned to a local man who had a history of violence, and who reportedly had been spotted near the area Karen was last seen. However, the police investigation did not uncover any evidence linking him to the case.

Over the years, there were a few leads in Karen's case, but nothing substantial enough to bring her home or provide closure for her family. Some individuals came forward with information about a suspicious car they had seen on the night of her disappearance, but no one saw Karen herself. It remains a mystery what happened to Karen Bodine on that cold January night.

This episode highlights the emotional toll that a loved one's disappearance can have on a family and community. It also showcases the difficult work done by law enforcement officials to find answers and solve cases. Viewers may find themselves empathizing with Karen's family as they grapple with the uncertainty of their loved one's fate, and the hope that someday they may receive answers about what happened to her on that lonely night.