It was Jody Newman’s job to find Derrick Henagan, who vanished while on bond. Then it became her passion after getting to know Derrick’s mom and realizing he wasn’t running, he was missing.

In this episode, she describes her yearslong quest, including recording phone calls with people close to Derrick.

Check out the episode show notes to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.

Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber to binge the whole podcast.

It was Jody Newman’s job to find Derrick Henagan, who vanished while on bond. Then it became her passion after getting to know Derrick’s mom and realizing he wasn’t running, he was missing.
In this episode, she describes her yearslong quest, including recording phone calls with people close to Derrick.
Check out <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/16/where-secrets-go-to-die-podcast-episode-5-the-bounty-hunter/72757419007/">the episode show notes</a> to read documents, watch video and see photos related to the case.
Can't wait for the next episodes? Become a Detroit Free Press subscriber to binge <a href="https://www.freep.com/story/special/podcasts/where-secrets-go-to-die/2024/04/02/where-secrets-go-to-die-podcast-audio-episodes-playlist/73118983007/">the whole podcast.</a>

A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.  

From the Detroit Free Press, “Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan” is an eight-episode serial podcast. Award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.

All eight episodes are now available wherever you listen to podcasts. 

Want to dive deeper? Check out freep.com/secrets for photos, videos, documents and more tied to the case. 

Links to specific episode content can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.

A downstate man moves to Michigan’s remote Upper Peninsula, then vanishes. Suspicions spread from the neighbor he was staying with, to the girlfriend he fought with, to the cops who were supposed to find him.  
From the Detroit Free Press, “Where Secrets Go to Die: The Disappearance of Derrick Henagan” is an eight-episode serial podcast. Award-winning journalist John Wisely examines a murder case in a natural paradise and uncovers drugs, sex and other local secrets.
All eight episodes are now available wherever you listen to podcasts. Want to dive deeper? Check out <a href="http://freep.com/secrets" aria-label="Link freep.com/secrets">freep.com/secrets</a> for photos, videos, documents and more tied to the case. Links to specific episode content can also be found in the description of the trailer for this series.

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