Episode 239

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11th May 2026

▓▒░ Did he stage his own disappearance?

Grab a coffee, or whatever your favorite true-crime drink might be, and let’s get into the details of Bryce Laspisa. I’ve been digging into the details…let’s listen.

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On August 30, 2013, 19-year-old Bryce Laspisa’s SUV was found overturned in a ravine at Castaic Lake. The image that the public was given was that of a gifted artist, and a nearly "perfect kid" who would talk to his parents about anything.

The scene though, and how Bryce got there? A totally different picture.

The rear window was kicked from the inside out, dogs followed a scent track where it disappeared and to date, Bryce has not been found.

On purpose? Maybe.

What's you'll find in this episode is a huge gap between what the parents believed and what was his reality at the time he went missing.

00:00 Bryce

04:23 What Happened?

08:40 About Bryce

17:58 The Summer at Home

21:37 Sophomore Year

30:01 Bryce Leaves Chico

33:10 Bryce Arrives in Buttonwillow

53:45 Theories about Bryce

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Sources:

  • CA Dept. of Justice: Official Missing Person Profile - Bryce David Laspisa
  • National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: Case File & Age Progression
  • Holt, Jim. The Signal (2013-2014): "Search On for Missing Teen" (Sept 2), "Laguna Niguel Couple Traces Steps" (Sept 3), "One-Year Update" (Aug 30).
  • 23ABC News Archive (2013): Investigative report featuring peer testimony on Bryce’s "path" and college eviction.
  • NBC News Dateline: "Missing in America" Digital Series.

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Hi! Hello! I’m Kristine.
You might know me from Beach House 34, but the podcast/vodcast is evolving. Welcome to TrueCrime.fm.

I’ve always done the heavy lifting and the deep research, but the old name just wasn't cutting it anymore. This new name fits the mission. Don't you think?

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