Talking Dateline: The Day Akia Disappeared
- Sep 18, 2024
- 21:36
- Full Episode
<p>Keith Morrison and Josh Mankiewicz sit down to talk about Josh’s episode, “The Day Akia Disappeared.” In May 2017, 22-year-old Akia Eggleston vanished in Baltimore, Maryland. She was eight months pregnant with her second child. When she didn’t show up for her baby shower, Akia’s loved ones grew worried and reported her missing. A thorough investigation of Akia’s life revealed a complicated love triangle and a possible motive for murder. Josh and Keith discuss the evidence that led investigators to Akia’s killer and the battle her family faced to ensure the case got media coverage. Plus, they answer viewer and listener questions about the episode.</p><p>Read the Black and Missing Foundation’s best practices guidehere: <a href="https://www.blackandmissinginc.com/law-enforcement-best-practice-guide/">https://www.blackandmissinginc.com/law-enforcement-best-practice-guide/</a></p><p>Listen to all three seasons of Josh’s podcast series Dateline: Missing in America here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing">https://www.nbcnews.com/datelinemissing</a></p><p>Read more cases from Dateline’s digital series here: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-america">https://www.nbcnews.com/missing-in-america</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode of “The Day Akia Disappeared” on Apple:<a href="https://apple.co/4g8InsO">https://apple.co/4g8InsO</a></p><p>Listen to the full episode on Spotify: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/22KxFxhH6J05IFjeAoFJGg">https://open.spotify.com/episode/22KxFxhH6J05IFjeAoFJGg</a></p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode covers Akia Eggleston's disappearance, the investigation, and the impact on her family and community.
Key points
- The Day Akiya Disappeared. A deep dive into the disappearance of Akia Eggleston, a pregnant mother, and the investigation that followed.
- Media Coverage Disparity. A discussion on how missing persons cases, especially for people of color, receive less media attention.
- Circumstantial Evidence. Exploring the power of circumstantial evidence in solving cases, especially in Akia's situation.
Episode highlights
- Media Coverage DisparityA discussion on how missing persons cases, especially for people of color, receive less media attention.“When a person of color disappears, it's a different deal.”1:04Sep 18, 2024
- Circumstantial EvidenceExploring the power of circumstantial evidence in solving cases, especially in Akia's situation.“Circumstantial evidence doesn't lie.”8:00Sep 18, 2024






