Ep 4. Into the Mist

In the fourth episode of season nine of Disappeared, titled "Into the Mist," viewers are introduced to the case of 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing, who vanished from a house party in Berea, Kentucky on the night of June 22, 2013.

The episode begins with interviews with Brookelyn's friends and family, who describe her as a fun-loving girl who was excited for the future. They explain that Brookelyn attended a party with her sister, Tasha, and that Tasha left the party early, leaving Brookelyn with a group of people she didn't know very well.

As the episode progresses, viewers learn more about the circumstances surrounding Brookelyn's disappearance. Her family and friends explain that they began receiving strange messages from Brookelyn's phone the morning after the party. The messages, which were written in a style that was not consistent with Brookelyn's usual way of communicating, indicated that she was in danger.

Despite their concerns, it took almost a week for Brookelyn's family to convince the police to launch an investigation. By that time, any physical evidence at the party location had been destroyed or contaminated. The police also focused their investigation on the theory that Brookelyn had run away and was not in any danger.

As the episode continues, viewers are introduced to several important figures in the investigation. These include private investigator Tracy Leonard-Warner, who was hired by Brookelyn's family to help find her, and journalist Nancy Grace, who took an interest in the case and interviewed Brookelyn's family on her show.

One of the most chilling moments of the episode comes when police release a recording of a 911 call made by a woman who believed she had seen Brookelyn after her disappearance. In the call, the woman describes seeing a girl who looked like Brookelyn being forced into a car against her will. Despite this lead, police were never able to identify the woman who made the call, and the possibility of a sighting was never confirmed.

Throughout the episode, viewers are given a sense of the frustration and heartbreak that Brookelyn's family experienced as they searched for answers. They describe working with police who were often dismissive of their concerns and feeling helpless as the weeks turned into months and years with no sign of Brookelyn.

At the end of the episode, viewers are left with unresolved questions about what happened to Brookelyn. The episode suggests that several people at the party that night may know more than they have shared with police, and that the disappearance may have been the result of foul play. While there are no clear answers, the episode highlights the emotional toll that this kind of disappearance can take on a family, and the importance of remaining vigilant in the search for answers.

Overall, "Into the Mist" is a tense and emotional episode that will leave viewers thinking about the fate of Brookelyn Farthing long after the episode has ended.