What is Among The Missing about?

The podcast chronicles Troy Taylor's deep investigation into Elaine Park's disappearance on January 28, 2017, when she vanished from Calabasas and her car was later found abandoned on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu with her belongings still inside.

Who hosts Among The Missing?

Troy Taylor leads the investigation as host, analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, and uncovering new details about Elaine's case from his location thousands of miles away.

How long are the episodes?

Episodes typically range from 40 to 55 minutes, allowing time for detailed evidence analysis and investigative storytelling.

Do I need to start from episode one?

Yes, this is a serialized investigation where each episode builds on previous discoveries and evidence, so starting from episode 1 is essential to follow the case.

How often are new episodes released?

Episodes are released on an irregular schedule, with multiple episodes sometimes published within days of each other as major developments emerge in the investigation.

Among The Missing

EchoSpace·Hosted by Troy Taylor·13 episodes

True CrimeSerialized investigationMissing persons caseSolo investigator45+ min episodesOngoing discoveryEvidence-driven

On January 28, 2017, Elaine Park vanished without a trace. Five days later, her car was found on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu - keys in the ignition, lights still on, and all of her belongings inside. The only thing missing, was Elaine. Hosted by Troy Taylor, Among The Missing examines every detail of Elaine's case - evidence, timelines and testimonies - whilst also exploring the personal toll of chasing answers across years of investigation, from the other side of the globe. Both a search for truth and a journey into the weight of obsession, the series shines a light on Elaine's...

Why listen

Among The Missing is a gripping serialized investigation into the real 2017 disappearance of Elaine Park, where her car was found abandoned with keys in the ignition but Elaine herself vanished without a trace. Host Troy Taylor pieces together evidence, interviews, and new discoveries from thousands of miles away, building a complex narrative where each episode reveals new angles and raises harder questions. If you're drawn to deep-dive true crime that feels like an ongoing mystery unfolding in real time, this is a must-listen.

Episodes

35 min

Mar 28, 2026

The Devil's the One Who Tells You There's No Hope (Blunt Force Trauma Preview)

Hey Among The Missing listeners! We'll be back super soon with the next episode, Murder Dogs, but, in the mean time, our new show "Blunt Force Trauma" is out now and I wanted to share it with you. I know most people usually skip this kind of thing, but trust me when I say - if you're enjoying Among The Missing - you are going to LOVE Blunt Force Trauma. You may even hear a familar voice, or two... I hope you enjoy the listen, and I'm looking forward to seeing you again real soon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min

Mar 9, 2026Episode 12

I Do Love You

Troy dives into the private messages between Susan Park and her daughter Elaine - thousands of words exchanged in the months before Elaine vanished. Some are ordinary, some explosive, and some paint Susan as one of the most controversial figures in the case. But when the full conversations are finally placed back into context, a very different picture begins to emerge. Because when you strip away the headlines and the speculation, the question becomes unavoidable: were these messages evidence of something darker… or simply the messy reality of a complicated mother-daughter relationship? Sources: Crime Stories with Nancy Grace - "Sarah Dunsey's rescue brings hope for others" - February 21, 2017 (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3NYXw0MaNRMrWgGYjt5JQL?si=XZBLiAawRlS1Jug7qlNI5Q) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

54 min

Mar 9, 2026Episode 11

Only Bad Thoughts

Troy reconstructs the timeline surrounding Elaine Park’s disappearance from Susan Park’s perspective - re-examining the days leading up to the night Elaine vanished and the frantic hours that followed. As he revisits the moments that shaped public perception of Susan - from the infamous “die, die, die” texts to the unanswered questions that still linger - new context begins to emerge. But the deeper the timeline is explored, the more unsettling the central question becomes: is Susan Park one of the most misunderstood mothers in true crime… or something else entirely? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min

Sep 30, 2025Episode 10

The Video Don’t Lie

In this episode, Troy scrutinizes the CCTV footage from the Compere property—the last known images of Elaine Park. He unpacks the discrepancies in Divine’s account of that morning, dissects the only interview he’s ever given, and reconstructs Elaine and Divine’s final hours together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min

Jun 1, 2025Episode 9

They Don’t Roar, They Meow - Part 2

Troy continues his discussion with Matthew Song about the Mountain Lion theory, breaks down GPD’s response to a Public Records Request submitted by Matt and looks into something of a recurring series if events when it comes to the way Elaine disappeared and the way her car was found. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min

May 16, 2025Episode 8

The Don’t Roar, They Meow - Part 1

Troy dives deeper into the connection between Elaine's disappearance and Solstice Canyon, interviewing someone who has been across Elaine's case since the beginning, who has a unique take on just what might have happened to Elaine the day she disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 hr 2 min

May 1, 2025Episode 7

RIP

We explore the timeline of events after Elaine’s disappearance, Elaine’s digital accounts are potentially compromised, Michelle Westervelt’s autopsy is analysed by a former ME and a new tip leads to a bizarre discovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min

Apr 10, 2025Episode 6

If the World Explodes, it’s Not My Fault - Part 2

Troy explores the possible cause of one of the revelations from Part 1, Sadie and Daisy talk to Jayden about an incident that occurred at a concert in 2015, the full results of Michelle Westervelt's autopsy are revealed and new data comes in from Susan Park.References for this Episode:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4000376/https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0924933814783087 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

41 min

Apr 7, 2025Episode 5

If the World Explodes, it's Not My Fault - Part 1

Major revelations are made when we hear from two of the closest people in Elaine's life, Sadie and Daisy, and Elaine finds solace in an unlikely friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

43 min

Mar 28, 2025Episode 4

28 Days

Troy continues to investigate the legitimacy of the Michelle Westervelt tip, looks closer at both Divine and Lolo’s relationship with Elaine, and explores the 28 days leading up to Elaine’s disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min

Mar 21, 2025Episode 3

She's Somewhere Between Here and Utah

Rosemarie Wheeler talks about the early days in Elaine’s investigation, a shocking tip originating from a rehab centre poses new questions around Divine’s involvement, and Troy begins processing Elaine’s Snapchat data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

44 min

Mar 14, 2025Episode 2

1327

The investigation into Stoni Bologna continues, new digital evidence comes to light, and two new leads could change the entire scope of the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min

Mar 6, 2025Episode 1

I’m What You Call Evil

On January 28, 2017, Elaine Park is seen on CCTV leaving her ex-boyfriend, Divine Compere's property in Calabasas. Five days later, her car is found abandoned on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, near the Coral Canyon Road intersection. All of Elaine's belongings were found stacked neatly in her car. Elaine was never seen again. Five years later, and over 7,000 miles away, host Troy Taylor finds himself smack bang in the middle of the investigation, processing an enormous data footprint, deep diving into new evidence, dealing with dodgy "private investigators" and randomly stumbling across new leads that may just change the entire landscape of Elaine's case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices