Ep 11. Final Prayer

In the episode "Final Prayer" of Disappeared season 2, viewers are introduced to the case of Karen Swift. Karen was a 44-year-old mother of four who lived in Dyersburg, Tennessee with her husband, David. On the night of October 29, 2011, Karen went to a Halloween party at a neighbor's house. She left the party around 1:30am and was never seen again.

Karen's disappearance was initially treated as a missing person's case. However, as the days turned into weeks and there was no sign of Karen, authorities began to suspect foul play. Karen's car was found abandoned on the side of the road just a few miles from her house. Her phone and purse were still in the vehicle. There were no signs of struggle or forced entry.

As the investigation unfolded, authorities learned that Karen had been dealing with some personal issues. She and David had separated earlier in the year, and there were some rumors that she had been seeing other people. Karen was also in the process of completing a divorce and had filed for custody of their children. However, despite these leads, there were no clear suspects in the case.

Over the next several months, police conducted numerous interviews and searched the area around Karen's house. They also brought in cadaver dogs to search nearby waterways, but nothing turned up. David Swift was interviewed several times but was eventually ruled out as a suspect.

In the meantime, Karen's family and friends continued to search for her. They organized numerous search parties and distributed thousands of flyers throughout the community. Karen's case also received significant media attention.

As the months turned into years, the case continued to go cold. However, in 2014, there was a break in the case. A man named Christopher Swift (no relation to Karen's husband) was pulled over for a routine traffic stop in a neighboring county. Upon searching his vehicle, police found marijuana, a gun, and numerous items related to Karen's disappearance, including her phone and driver's license.

Christopher Swift was immediately taken into custody and charged with Karen's murder. Over the next several months, he provided authorities with information about what had happened to Karen's body. According to Swift, Karen had been at his house on the night of her disappearance, and the two had gotten into an argument. During the argument, Swift says Karen fell down a flight of stairs and died. He then disposed of her body in a remote area nearby.

Swift was eventually convicted of Karen's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Karen's family finally had some closure after three long years of uncertainty.

Overall, "Final Prayer" is a gripping episode that highlights the extent to which friends and family will go to find their missing loved ones. It also underscores the importance of not giving up hope and continuing to pursue all leads, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. While Karen's story ultimately had a tragic ending, the efforts of her loved ones ultimately helped bring her killer to justice.