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  • Aug 27, 2026
  • 1:32
  • Short

When Alyssa Romine-Olson was reported missing, her family desperately tried to reach her estranged husband, Braden Olson.

According to accounts in the police file, Braden showed no visible emotion after hearing the voicemails, went back to bed, and suggested Alyssa was probably on a spiritual journey.

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Brief Summary

Alyssa's disappearance raises concerns about Braden's unsettling behavior and emotional detachment.

Key points

  • Braden's Indifference. Braden shows no emotion when hearing about Alyssa's disappearance, raising suspicions.

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