When A Mother Goes Missing, Will a Psychic Crack the Case? The Disappearance of Kathleen Ranft

Box in the Basement

Welcome to another chilling episode of Box in the Basement, the podcast dedicated to shedding light on cold cases in Texas and beyond. Join Arlene & Leah, as they delve into the mysterious disappearance of Kathleen Ranft from Seguin, Texas in 1985.
In this episode, the navigate the unsettling vanishing of 29-year-old Kathleen, a tire shop employee and mother. Despite the immediate suspicion of foul play by the Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office, Kathleen's whereabouts remain unknown nearly four decades later, leaving a void in the hearts of her family and friends.
Join us as we travel back to 1985, we explore the landscape of Seguin, Texas, at the time - a town transitioning from its agricultural roots into a more diverse economy. We discuss Kathleen's life, her family, and the peculiar circumstances surrounding her last known activities.
From the baffling return of her car to a local nightclub's parking lot to the perplexing behavior of her estranged husband, every angle of this case raises more questions than answers. We also examine the investigation's twists, including the involvement of a psychic and the frustrating lack of solid leads.
As we strive to honor Kathleen's memory, we also highlight our mission with the Box in the Basement podcast. We're committed to seeking justice not only for Kathleen but for all those forgotten in cold cases.
Stay tuned as we discuss the possible theories behind Kathleen's disappearance, her last known whereabouts, and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to bring closure to her case.

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