170. The Mysterious Disappearance of Leah Roberts

2026-04-02

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Go to https://kachava.com and use code HSP for 15% off your first order. In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts left a note for her roommate and took off on a solo cross-country trip. Nine days later, her wrecked Jeep was found by hikers at the bottom of a ravine in upstate Washington and Leah was not inside. What initially looked like a crash started to feel more sinister as the investigation continued. More than 25 years later the questions surrounding what happened only grow darker. TW: Mention of ...

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In March 2000, 23-year-old Leah Roberts left a note for her roommate and took off on a solo cross-country trip. Nine days later, her wrecked Jeep was found by hikers at the bottom of a ravine in upstate Washington and Leah was not inside. What initially looked like a crash started to feel more sinister as the investigation continued. More than 25 years later the questions surrounding what happened only grow darker.

TW: Mention of suicide

Show Notes: https://www.heartstartspounding.com/episodes/leahroberts

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