Ayla Reynolds /// Part 1 /// True Crime Garage
- Aug 7, 2026
- 54:35
- Full Episode
Ayla Reynolds /// Part 1 /// 503
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Ayla Reynolds was just a little more than 19 months old when she disappeared. She was last seen the night before in her crib. At 8:51a.m. the next morning Justin Dipietro called 911 emergency services to report his daughter missing. That call set off a chain of events that eventually grew into the largest criminal investigation in Maine’s history. Join us in the garage for the details of this ongoing investigation.
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Brief Summary
Aya Reynolds, a 20-month-old, went missing in 2011, prompting a major investigation and raising questions about her parents' custody situation.
Key points
- The Call That Changed Everything. A 911 call reveals a father's frantic report of his missing daughter, Aya Reynolds.
- A Mother's Shock. Trista Reynolds learns her daughter is missing while on a trip to visit her fiancé.
- Custody Battle Unfolds. Trista filed for custody just days before Aya's disappearance, raising questions about the circumstances.
- FBI Joins Search for Aya. The FBI's CARD Team is deployed to assist in the search for missing toddler Aya.
- Investigation Turns to Abduction. Police announce that the case is now a probable child abduction, shifting focus from a missing child.
- Justin's Public Statement. Justin Ditro releases a statement denying any wrongdoing and expressing hope for his daughter's return.
Episode highlights
- The Call That Changed EverythingA 911 call reveals a father's frantic report of his missing daughter, Aya Reynolds.“That call set off a chain of events that eventually grew into the largest criminal investigation in Maine's history.”4:24Aug 7, 2026
- A Mother's ShockTrista Reynolds learns her daughter is missing while on a trip to visit her fiancé.“I was thinking like, am I in a dream right now?”16:30Aug 7, 2026
- Custody Battle UnfoldsTrista filed for custody just days before Aya's disappearance, raising questions about the circumstances.“Trista filed for custody of her daughter on December 15th, the day before she was missing.”19:15Aug 7, 2026
- FBI Joins Search for AyaThe FBI's CARD Team is deployed to assist in the search for missing toddler Aya.“They are seasoned investigators with experience in crimes against children cases.”25:09Aug 7, 2026
- Investigation Turns to AbductionPolice announce that the case is now a probable child abduction, shifting focus from a missing child.“We believe that someone was involved in taking her out of the house.”35:54Aug 7, 2026
- Justin's Public StatementJustin Ditro releases a statement denying any wrongdoing and expressing hope for his daughter's return.“I have no idea what happened to Ayah and that I am not hiding.”40:10Aug 7, 2026
- Media BlitzTrista goes on a media blitz, blaming Justin for not keeping Aya safe.“I blame Justin for not keeping Aya safe.”47:15Aug 7, 2026
- Confusing StatementsPhoebe Dietro's conflicting statements about her presence during Aya's disappearance raise questions.“I wasn't even present that night.”49:17Aug 7, 2026
