But my insecurity got the best of me and you were down and concerned with those matters, I assumed it was me. Source 2: That's corruption in Irwin County, man. At the beginning I knew that it was necessary to tell the GBI everything I knew and everything, whatever I knew about everybody. You know, she was energetic. While season 2 of Up and Vanished went on an unannounced hiatus late 2019, host Payne Lindsey has stated that he's continued to investigate the case and has been documenting the whole time. Her parents were robbed of their daughter. Grandma Lindsey: To lose a child like that has to be the worst thing in the world. Yes, I know you're saying, "Why didn't you see that before?" I just pray every night that justice is served and one day when they, or whoever, have to meet their maker then it's them that's gonna have to answer to it. I think it would still be a cold case had you not gotten involved with this podcast. Wonder if he's involved, or wonder, you know? Marcus and I talked for hours at a restaurant off-record. But three days after Ryan Duke's arrest, back in February, I received a Facebook message from him. And I-. With all the reporters and all the cameras. Obviously I have a lot of questions, but I don't know, I'm praying that it just all comes out and answers my questions. Now I felt like I betrayed Tara, you know? They bring a passion and an insight into this story like none other. Source 1: I'm from Irwin County, I went to school there. season 1                UAV              season 2, © 2020 TENDERFOOT TV. A devoted teacher, a loving daughter, and a best friend. And she developed confidence and she was amazing. Originally from New Orleans, Stedman attended Emory University in Atlanta where her innate love of storytelling led her to double major in English and Film Studies. After all, she only lives 15 minutes from Ocilla and her best friend Melba was at the beauty pageant and talked to Tara on the night she went missing. So Melba knows about everybody, I think. Small little house, you know? Ben Hill County, to me, is a beautiful place to live. Why did you murder her? On a blistering summer day, she pinned on my coveted Ranger tab at Victory Pond in Fort Benning. I feel like there's even more people than I even would suspect that's involved in it. Payne Lindsey: James was still in disbelief that after dozens of searches for Tara, she was right here in his backyard the whole time. James Wilcox: I think it was something very, very, confusing going on. Definitely be suspicious because if the search parties had've known, I think they would have did a better job. Grandma Lindsey: She's a lovely lady, she really is. It's just unreal. Now, whether it was the right way or whatever, I don't know. Seems like everybody is willing to talk now. Payne Lindsey: Well, you're hip now. Grandma Lindsey: Love you too. She is majoring in psychology, with her focus on the Autism Spectrum Disorder. The orchard was huge. Payne Lindsey: He was filming Tara's house from the road, just a few weeks after she went missing. I filmed the search team that was from Texas and all of them. I should have just been happy having you in my life and now that I don't, I'm experiencing the most terrible pain in my heart. Grandma Lindsey: I used to go to Ocilla. Well, I mean I honestly feel like ever since they searched that orchard, they've known something. I think they should definitely pay the price, every single one of them that had anything to do with it. So I've really never given up hope. We met again, this time at my office in Atlanta. Each time they had a hunt, I was out there. I think everybody's happy how it's turned out and it would be wonderful if it could be some closure to it. Payne Lindsey: Did you guys ever search in that orchard that they found Tara in? As a matter of fact, she started pageant and learned that to do scholarship pageants, that you get scholarship money, you know, you have to have a talent. A friend especially, because she's very rare. Starting Monday, February 11th, UAV will be releasing new update episodes regarding Tara Grinstead’s case. It does sadden me that those people's lives were affected, but I think that they understand that that's just the way it had to happen, you know? She was there when I first left to go to war and greeted me with my family upon my return. Of what? Maybe he raised a little bit when they asked if he needed a lawyer. By all accounts the orchard itself looks and feels unsettling, like something out of a horror movie. This is my own real life. I've had to live with guilt just from people talking about her and the rumors and things like that. But I did not know what it was like to have you and then lose you. In turn, it was that ambition that caused strain in our relationship. Love can heal the pain we've both experienced. In fact, the night, the night that it happened. So they were asking a lot of questions. Recording of Tara Grinstead: I really don't have a great fear in life. The trailer looked insanely good and hey, I know some of those faces @Slick!! Episodes Season 1 (2016-7) Main episodes. Everything that they've got going on down there the whole Sheriff's department knows what's going on. It would never be a cold case. This is not a movie. I'm willing to completely love you if you can meet me halfway. It's just unreal. ‎High school teacher Tara Grinstead is missing for over a decade when podcaster Payne Lindsey begins to investigate helping lead to the arrest of two former students. Season 2 guide for Up and Vanished TV series - see the episodes list with schedule and episode summary. The city and the country were at a loss for answers. When they plead not guilty, Payne’s team heads back to Georgia to crack the case. You know, "It could have happened like this. I want positive feedback. At the time, he hoped to develop Tara’s story into his own documentary film project. All of those were cut short. Season 1 of Up and Vanished explored the 2005 disappearance of beauty queen and high school teacher Tara Grinstead from her home in Ocilla, Georgia. They don't always welcome outsiders. I loved Tara so much and I feel like I've had to take up for her when she hasn't been able to take up for herself. I really do. Walking up those steps. Grandma Lindsey: It was a cute little dress shop, it was called Diane's. She taught herself how to sing so well, like, she had to work for it. Up and Vanished, Season 1 Up and Vanished. Audience Reviews for Up and Vanished: Season 1 There are no featured audience reviews yet. Payne Lindsey takes it back to the beginning, bringing the case full circle, and uncovers a new theory in the process. I loved her as a teenager friend, but she was great as an adult friend, and those type of people are hard to find. Media Inquiry . The podcast quickly drew attention, both in South Georgia and nationwide. But it was told. A second season of Up and Vanished, covering a completely different true crime story, will debut in early 2018. Track Up and Vanished season 1 episodes. Then when I saw her family come out, that had to be hard, you know? Ryan, did you do it? Up and Vanished. Grandma Lindsey: Yes. You know, since he came forward. I think they might have both been in it from the very beginning together. It did not feel real then, just like it does not feel real now. Just keep on. Things could happen like that." With Meredith Stedman, Dylan Mattina, Marine George, Bonnie Jean. She wasn't even in the hallway. So she actually taught herself how to sing. We're such ... From right here to this road right here, the next road right there was about a half a block from here, all the way past Queensland, all the way down that 129 was just all the way down below Ocilla. That's just my opinion of course. You know, she just wanted to get away. Rob: 00:00 Previously on Up and Vanished. The events of the next 12 months turned Tara Grinstead’s case into one of the biggest crime stories of the year. But she was so driven to learn a talent that would earn her some scholarships. Stedman has worked on a variety of film projects in Atlanta since her graduation. And I mean, since she disappeared, I've had to defend the whole situation. But, luckily I don't know these two guys. He was pathetic walking into that courtroom that day. The 11-year-old case remains the largest case file in Georgia history and is still unfolding. She used to forgive first. Part 1 of 2: After 2 years investigating and bringing weekly updates on the disappearance of Tara Grinstead, Up and Vanished Season 1 is coming to a close. Grandma Lindsey: I think that everyone would like for it to come to an end and for Ocilla to be remembered for other things other than Tara Grinstead. I could dedicate an entire episode to thanking all the different people for their help and support throughout this whole journey. And they just support each other. Albright has spent the last 20 years working on a variety of entertainment projects with notable artists including, Jay-Z, OutKast, Usher, DJ Khaled, and many more. Life is about learning Marcus and please do not hold a grudge against me for the past three years. Payne Lindsey: Yeah, at first it was the boyfriend. I just did not. She supported me during one of the most trying times of my life, the path to the 75th Ranger Regiment. I'm hoping it'll end soon, I really thought after they arrested him, he would really come out and confess that he did it.