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Extinguished

David McClam, LaDonna Humphrey

Booking Overview

Extinguished is a long-form true-crime and missing-person podcast focused on unsolved homicides and disappearances, with a victim-centered approach and a consistent release cadence. It’s a strong pitching platform for PR folks working with families, investigators, authors, or subject-matter experts who can add responsible context to cold cases and unresolved investigations.

Metrics

Episodes: 68

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 1.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

truecrimeandauthors@gmail.com

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Host

David McClam - Host of Extinguished, a long-form podcast exploring cases involving homicide, missing persons, predators, and unresolved mysteries with victim-centered storytelling.

LaDonna Humphrey - Host of Extinguished, a long-form podcast exploring cases involving homicide, missing persons, predators, and unresolved mysteries with victim-centered storytelling.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Typically individuals with credible, case-relevant involvement (e.g., family/community advocates, researchers/documentarians, investigators/forensics practitioners, or authors with documented expertise) tied to unsolved homicide or missing-person cases.
Required Achievements:  
Long-term case research and documentation, Documentary or investigative work connected to a specific cold case, Notable involvement in community search/advocacy efforts

Recent Guest Discussions

Melanie Perkins - Research, Interviews, And Documentary Work Related To Angelo “andy” Puglisi’s Disappearance

Recent Topics

Missing Persons, Cold Case, Homicide, True Crime, Unsolved

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Extinguished
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The Disappearance of Dennis Lloyd Martin

September 01, 2026

On June 14, 1969, six-year-old Dennis Lloyd Martin vanished during a Father’s Day weekend camping trip in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dennis was only six days away from his seventh birthday when he disappeared near Spence Field, a remote mountain meadow located along the Appalachian Trail. More than five decades later, no confirmed trace of him has ever been found.Dennis had traveled into the mountains with his father, grandfather, older brother, and other family members. Camping in ...

The Disappearance of Asha Degree: What Happened on Highway 18?

August 24, 2026

On February 14, 2000, nine-year-old Asha Jaquilla Degree disappeared from her home near Shelby, North Carolina, beginning one of the most haunting missing-child investigations in the United States.Asha shared a bedroom with her older brother. According to the FBI's reconstruction of that night, her father checked on the children at approximately 2:30 a.m. and found them asleep. Around 6:30 that morning, Asha's mother went to wake the children for school and discovered that Asha was go...

The Murder of Nona Dirksmeyer

June 18, 2026

In December 2005, nineteen-year-old college student Nona Dirksmeyer was found brutally murdered inside her apartment in Russellville, Arkansas. What followed was one of the most controversial and debated homicide investigations in Arkansas history.In this episode of Extinguished, David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey examine the life of Nona Dirksmeyer, the events leading up to her murder, and the years of investigations, prosecutions, and courtroom battles that failed to deliver justice. Listene...

Frequently asked questions

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Extinguished
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How do I get in touch with Extinguished?

Extinguished is hosted by David McClam and LaDonna Humphrey. Its publicly listed email is truecrimeandauthors@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Extinguished?

The publicly listed email for Extinguished: truecrimeandauthors@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Extinguished have?

Podseeker estimates Extinguished reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Extinguished?

Extinguished typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Typically individuals with credible, case-relevant involvement (e.g., family/community advocates, researchers/documentarians, investigators/forensics practitioners, or authors with documented expertise) tied to unsolved homicide or missing-person cases. Common among recent guests: Long-term case research and documentation; Documentary or investigative work connected to a specific cold case; Notable involvement in community search/advocacy efforts. Recent guests include Melanie Perkins.

How hard is it to get booked on Extinguished?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Extinguished cover?

Recent episodes cover Missing Persons, Cold Case, Homicide, True Crime, and Unsolved. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

truecrimeandauthors@gmail.com

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