Missing in Hush Town
By: Fire Eyes Media LLC
Language: en
Categories: True Crime
Small towns talk-and we're listening.Hosted by Jules Thorp - Missing in Hush Town is a long form investigative true crime podcast covering unsolved & missing persons cases in small hush towns across the U.S.Each season Jules dives deep into a case, interviewing family and friends while uncovering secrets & exposing the gatekeepers of justice.No more good ole boys.No more HUSH TOWN.Small towns talk-and we're listening.Email Jules: jules@fireeyesmedia.comFollow us on Instagram:@YourhostJules@MissinginHushTownFacebook:@truecrimeandheadlinesMissing in Hush Town is a Fire Eyes Media LLC productionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m...
Episodes
Chapter 6: Jonnie Carter
Jan 07, 2026Chapter 6: Jonnie Carter
In this episode we tell Jonnie's story...
Jonnie’s story has never been publicly told. When we talked about the purpose of this podcast and how we approach our Missing in Hush Town series - we told Jonnie that we aim to tell the story as honestly and holistically as we can. We wanted the listeners to not just hear about Bethany, but to also know Jonnie. Fighting for Bethany has become Jonnie’s mission - her legacy, but when Jonnie was a young girl, nobody appeared to be fighting…for her.
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Chapter 5: Arkansas
Jan 07, 2026Chapter 5: Arkansas
"Jenny was told by Larry about the plans for that weekend: They would all sleep at Larry’s home in Gleason on Thursday night, then on Friday- they’d go to Nashville and look at apartments. Jenny still had a strained relationship with her father, but he told her that since he’s driving trucks again, he’d only be there on the weekends and the apartment would essentially be Jenny and her boyfriend’s all week. To Jenny- a young adult who spent her life in small rural towns in Tennessee, moving to Nashville w...
Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt
Jan 07, 2026Chapter 4 part 2: The Abduction Attempt
"Jonnie knew she needed to enroll Bethany back into school- and that legally she’d only have 5 days to re enroll her. Since Larry could easily find Aunt Lori, it was decided that Jonnie and Bethany were to stay with Aunt Lori’s best friend, Dianne. Once Bethany was enrolled in Du Pont Tyler Elementary, unbeknownst to them, Larry was already working doggedly behind the scenes to track Bethany- he was listing every school from Illinois to southern Tennessee and calling them one by one. And it would be on January 31st, 2001, that he w...
Chapter 4 part 1: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001
Jan 07, 2026Chapter 4: The Weeks Before March 4, 2001
"Jonnie was nervous- she had to be by the phone, but running between the car and the house phone was proving more and more difficult as Larry’s calls were increasing in frequency. She knew if she didn’t answer each time he called, he would become suspicious and would return home- and she couldn’t afford that. This time was it- this would be the final time she would leave Larry Markowski and fight for a safer life with her children."
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Chapter 3: Missing, Not Lost
Oct 22, 2025For 25 years, Bethany Markowski has been missing - but never forgotten.
In this episode, her family shares memories, laughter, and heartbreak as they remember the little girl they knew and loved. Through their voices, we’re reminded that while Bethany may be missing, her story, and her impact, live on.
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Chapter 2: The Suspicious Aftermath
Oct 22, 2025In the weeks following Bethany Markowski’s disappearance, new details began to surface - raising questions about what may have happened inside Larry Markowski’s van and what investigators really found.
As the story unfolds, one thing becomes clear: every answer only leads to more questions.
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Chapter 1 - Pt 3: The Weeks After
Oct 22, 2025In the days following 11-year-old Bethany Markowski’s disappearance, her mother Jonnie refused to rest. She called detectives every thirty minutes, plastered missing posters across Jackson, and begged anyone who would listen for answers.
Amid the chaos, one truth stood out - Jonnie passed her polygraph with flying colors. Larry Markowski did not.
As the investigation unfolded, the question lingered: How could a father forget?
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Chapter 1 - Pt 2: The Night Of
Oct 22, 2025It’s 5:15 p.m. on March 4th, 2001. A 911 call is made from the Old Hickory Mall in Jackson, Tennessee. A father reports his daughter missing - an 11-year-old who went inside to shop, but never came back. He says he fell asleep in his van while she was gone.
That father was Larry Markowski
That daughter was Bethany Markowski
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https://missinginhushtown.com/blog/chapter-1-pt-2
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Chapter 1 - Pt 1: March 4th, 2001
Oct 22, 2025It’s early March in Tennessee - the season when winter begins to fade and yellow daffodils push through the cold soil, ready to be picked by a child’s hand. It’s how Bethany Markowski should have spent that day - smiling, carefree, and surrounded by the promise of spring. But on March 4th, 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace.
What began as an ordinary Sunday became the day that changed everything...
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Prologue
Oct 22, 2025Fifteen years after her 11-year-old Bethany Markowski vanished without a trace, her mother - Jonnie Carter’s phone rings. The number is one she knows all too well - the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Missing Children’s Unit. Every call brings the possibility of hope … or heartbreak.
Learn More:
Visit BethanyMarkowski.com to learn more about Bethany’s case
Explore episode notes, photos, and related case information at MissingInHushTown.com.
Missing in Hush Town Season 2 is executive produced in partnership by Fire Eyes Media LLC’s Jules T...
INTRODUCING: Case Uncovered | The Untold Stories of True Crime Cases
Feb 27, 2025Your host Jen Rivera (investigative journalist, true crime podcaster & host of The Unseen Truth) dives deep into the untold stories behind some of the most compelling and lesser-known cases. Jen honors victims & their families while exploring the complexities of each case. With some exclusive interviews and an unwavering commitment to advocacy, Jen strives to raise awareness & advocate for justice.
Case Uncovered is not your typical true crime podcast - these are the stories you haven't heard, but need to know...
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INTRODUCING: You Should Be Here podcast | Limited Series "Or No"
Feb 14, 2025Subscribe to YOU SHOULD BE HERE wherever you get podcasts and don't miss an episode of Or, NO, out now.
17 cases of victims of domestic violence.
17 loved ones who should be here.
17 loved ones who deserved a safe love.
10 podcasters come together to tell their stories, one case at a time.
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Missing in Hush Town LIVE Q&A with Jules + Casey (Updates, Theories, Questions, and Frustrations)
Dec 01, 2024Missing in Hush Town LIVE Q&A with Jules + Casey
STOP- Don't listen until you've completed the entire first season of Missing in Hush Town.
Thank you for being a Wix Warrior.
We have some unfinished business.
We answer some of your most pressing questions and we try to update everyone as best we can while we pick up where the podcast left off in Chapter 11, "And Now We Know"
xoxo Jules + Casey
Moderated by investigative journalist Jen Rivera
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Introducing: THE HOMICIDE TREE | a collaborative true crime series
Nov 19, 2024How do families in the trenches of grief and despair navigate how to seek justice for a loved one? Where do families go after a loved one is missing, murdered, or kidnapped? This holiday season, a group of women in true crime podcasting have come together to raise money to help those in need of guidance while they navigate the unthinkable- seeking justice and advocating for their loved one during trauma and tragedy. Shores of Strength is a non profit which aims to be a guiding light to those who need help- how can they sha...
Duration: 00:01:46Chapter 11: ...And Now We Know
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 11:
...And Now We Know
And now we keep fighting.
Thank you for becoming a Wix Warrior. We're just getting started.
xox Jules & Casey
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Chapter 10: Dad NEVER Gives Up
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 10: Dad NEVER Gives Up
Adrianna Wix's father, Billy Williams, opens up publicly for the first time about his 20-year-long fight to find his daughter.
This is his story.
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Chapter 9: SUSPICIOUS
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 9: SUSPICIOUS
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You're wanted.
You're loved.
And you deserve to be found.
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Chapter 8: After March 25th, 2004...
Aug 16, 2024Chapter 8: After March 25th, 2004...
(UPDATED CH 8 EPISODE WITH NEW INTERVIEW AUDIO)
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The relentless efforts to find Jennifer and Adrianna Wix begin.
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Chapter 7: Joey...According to Others
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 7: Joey...According to Others
What we know about William Joseph Benton, according to police reports, reports, and first hand experiences.
Joey declined our invitation to interview for the podcast.
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Chapter 6: Jennifer Meets Joey
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 6: Jennifer Meets Joey
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You're wanted.
You're loved.
And you deserve to be found.
Thank you to our...
Chapter 5: Jennifer...To Us
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 5: Jennifer...To Us
Jennifer is remembered by her family and friends, who are determined to keep Jennifer's spirit alive and will never stop fighting for justice.
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Chapter 4: The Weeks Before...March 25th, 2004
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 4: The Weeks Before...March 25th, 2004
The events leading up to March 25th, 2004, include a visit to the emergency room, an explosive fight, and confessions of fear.
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Chapter 3: Deputy Mike Campbell
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 3: Deputy Mike Campbell
Responding Officer Mike Campbell shares his experience in the Robertson County Sheriff's Office when the girls disappeared in March of 2004.
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Chapter 2: March 25th, 2004...According to Joey
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textChapter 2: March 25th, 2004...According to Joey
Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On March 25, 2004, the girls were never seen or heard from again.
Jennifer and Adrianna were living in the Benton home at the time of their disappearance. This is everything on record that Joey Benton has told police, reporters, and friends.
Joey declined our invitation to come on the podcast.
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Prologue & Chapter 1: March 25th, 2004 The Last Contact...Ever
Aug 16, 2024Send us a textPrologue & Chapter 1: March 25, 2004 The Last Contact...Ever
Jennifer Wix was just 21. Adrianna, her baby girl, was just 2. On March 25, 2004, the girls were never seen or heard from again. We started this podcast with a sliver of hope that perhaps one of the girls was still out there- after all, who could harm an innocent little girl?
We now have confirmation that neither girls took a breath past March 25, 2004. Our mission is the same- bring the girls home, but our search has changed- we’re in a race to fin...
Missing in Hush Town Season 1 Trailer// Adrianna's Father
Apr 24, 2024All episodes of Season One will be released on August 16th, 8:15 am central.
Trailer 2- Missing in Hush Town | Season One: Cross Plains, TN
Apr 20, 2024Send us a textCOMING AUGUST 2024
COMING AUGUST 2024
Where are Jennifer and Adrianna Wix?
Missing from Robertson County, TN, since 2004.
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Missing in Hush Town: Season 1 Update
Dec 01, 2023Hi Everybody- it’s Jules from the weekly true crime podcast True Crime and Headlines with Jules and Jo. I wanted to remind our listeners that we have a new podcast coming out in 2024- Missing in Huish Town. Season One will dive deep into the 2004 disappearance of young mother Jennifer Wix and her 2 year old toddler daughter Adrianna Wix from the small historic town of Cross Plains, Tennessee. Small towns talk in whispers, and we’re here to put pressure on those who know to come forward and help us bring the Wix girls home....
Duration: 00:01:00Missing in Hush Town: Season 1 Update
Dec 01, 2023Send us a textHi Everybody- it’s Jules from the weekly true crime podcast True Crime and Headlines with Jules and Jo. I wanted to remind our listeners that we have a new podcast coming out in 2024- Missing in Hush Town. Season One will dive deep into the 2004 disappearance of young mother Jennifer Wix and her 2 year old toddler daughter Adrianna Wix from the small historic town of Cross Plains, Tennessee. Small towns talk in whispers, and we’re here to put pressure on those who know to come forward and help us bring the Wix girls home...
Duration: 00:02:57