The Martin Family took a day trip on a beautiful December day to gather greenery for Christmas decorations. The All-American Family led by father, Kenneth Martin, 54, Mother, Barbara,48, and their three daughters, 14-year-old Barbara - they called her "Barbie", 13-year-old, Virginia, and 11-year-old Susan.  An older son, Donald, 28, was not with the family as he was serving in the US Navy stationed in New York. While out on their family day of fun, something strange happened..... the Martin family vanished. Searches were launched, interviews conducted and a reward was offered, but no luck, the Martin family was gone. Six months later, two of the girls bodies showed up in the river, but they were so decomposed dental identification was used. Were the Martin's murdered? Hunted for Sport? Was it a tragic accident? Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a ride with Doc and Marty back to 1958 to uncover the mystery of the Martin Family disappearance.

 

Transcribe Highlights
00:00.16 Introduction - Travel 

02:17.35 Family vanishes in 1958

05:12.31 Martin Family outing

10:47.78 River could move car a long way

15:18.32 First bodies found after 6 months

20:05.82 Looking for bullet track

25:14.77 Diving expert finds car

30:17.46 Expert understanding of vehicle

35:29.27 Getting vehicle out of the water

39:46.01 Conclusion

The Martin Family took a day trip on a beautiful December day to gather greenery for Christmas decorations. The All-American Family led by father, Kenneth Martin, 54, Mother, Barbara,48, and their three daughters, 14-year-old Barbara - they called her "Barbie", 13-year-old, Virginia, and 11-year-old Susan. &nbsp;An older son, Donald, 28, was not with the family as he was serving in the US Navy stationed in New York. While out on their family day of fun, something strange happened..... the Martin family vanished. Searches were launched, interviews conducted and a reward was offered, but no luck, the Martin family was gone. Six months later, two of the girls bodies showed up in the river, but they were so decomposed dental identification was used. Were the Martin's murdered? Hunted for Sport? Was it a tragic accident? Joseph Scott Morgan and Dave Mack take a ride with Doc and Marty back to 1958 to uncover the mystery of the Martin Family disappearance.
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Transcribe Highlights 00:00.16 Introduction - Travel&nbsp;
02:17.35 Family vanishes in 1958
05:12.31 Martin Family outing
10:47.78 River could move car a long way
15:18.32 First bodies found after 6 months
20:05.82 Looking for bullet track
25:14.77 Diving expert finds car
30:17.46 Expert understanding of vehicle
35:29.27 Getting vehicle out of the water
39:46.01 Conclusion

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Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

Nancy Grace dives deep into the day’s most shocking crimes and asks the tough questions in her new daily podcast – Crime Stories with Nancy Grace. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor and used her TV show to find missing people, fugitives on the run and unseen clues. Now, she will use the power of her huge social media following and the immediacy of the internet to deliver daily bombshells!

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Body Bags with Joseph Scott Morgan:  1958 MYSTERY SOLVED! The Martin Family Disappearance  

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