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Special thanks to Liz Alessi, Janice Johnston, Michelle Margulies, Sean Dooley, Christina Corbin, Kieran McGurl, Andrew Paparella, and Emma Pescia. Josh Cohan is our director of podcast programming. Laura Mayer is our executive producer.

Special thanks to Liz Alessi, Janice Johnston, Michelle Margulies, Sean Dooley, Christina Corbin, Kieran McGurl, Andrew Paparella, and Emma Pescia. Josh Cohan is our director of podcast programming. Laura Mayer is our executive producer.

On Saturday, April 9th, 2011, Tennessee's wildflowers were in full bloom. Its rolling hills were a vibrant green, and that weekend, winter seemed long gone as temperatures soared into the 80s. It was the perfect setting for one of the most beloved traditions in western Tennessee, the annual raccoon hunt in Decatur County. The hunt dates back to 1976 and is billed as the largest in the world.

On Saturday, April 9th, 2011, Tennessee's wildflowers were in full bloom. Its rolling hills were a vibrant green, and that weekend, winter seemed long gone as temperatures soared into the 80s. It was the perfect setting for one of the most beloved traditions in western Tennessee, the annual raccoon hunt in Decatur County. The hunt dates back to 1976 and is billed as the largest in the world.

On Saturday, April 9th, 2011, Tennessee's wildflowers were in full bloom. Its rolling hills were a vibrant green, and that weekend, winter seemed long gone as temperatures soared into the 80s. It was the perfect setting for one of the most beloved traditions in western Tennessee, the annual raccoon hunt in Decatur County. The hunt dates back to 1976 and is billed as the largest in the world.

Throughout the weekend, dogs chase after raccoons and are rated on their performance, including how fast they can track down the raccoons. The winning dogs and their owners get prize money, which is donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. There are country and bluegrass performances, auctions, and lots of local food vendors serving barbecue and pies.

Throughout the weekend, dogs chase after raccoons and are rated on their performance, including how fast they can track down the raccoons. The winning dogs and their owners get prize money, which is donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. There are country and bluegrass performances, auctions, and lots of local food vendors serving barbecue and pies.

Throughout the weekend, dogs chase after raccoons and are rated on their performance, including how fast they can track down the raccoons. The winning dogs and their owners get prize money, which is donated to St. Jude Children's Hospital. There are country and bluegrass performances, auctions, and lots of local food vendors serving barbecue and pies.

Every April, thousands gather at the county fairgrounds for the hunt. But in 2011, less than a week after the hunt, the quiet community on the banks of the Tennessee River, where it feels like everyone knows everyone, was shaken.

Every April, thousands gather at the county fairgrounds for the hunt. But in 2011, less than a week after the hunt, the quiet community on the banks of the Tennessee River, where it feels like everyone knows everyone, was shaken.

Every April, thousands gather at the county fairgrounds for the hunt. But in 2011, less than a week after the hunt, the quiet community on the banks of the Tennessee River, where it feels like everyone knows everyone, was shaken.

The caller was Karen Bobo. She and her family had deep roots here. They lived on quiet Swan Johnson Road for decades in a home tucked away in the woods.

The caller was Karen Bobo. She and her family had deep roots here. They lived on quiet Swan Johnson Road for decades in a home tucked away in the woods.

The caller was Karen Bobo. She and her family had deep roots here. They lived on quiet Swan Johnson Road for decades in a home tucked away in the woods.

Holly was 20 years old and studying to be a nurse while living at home with her family.

Holly was 20 years old and studying to be a nurse while living at home with her family.

Holly was 20 years old and studying to be a nurse while living at home with her family.

Holly was led into the woods, and then she vanished. It was an all-out search. Local and federal law enforcement, Holly's friends, neighbors, former classmates, and complete strangers. Thousands of local volunteers, people from all over this tight-knit community, came together to find one of their own. But Holly would never be found alive.

Holly was led into the woods, and then she vanished. It was an all-out search. Local and federal law enforcement, Holly's friends, neighbors, former classmates, and complete strangers. Thousands of local volunteers, people from all over this tight-knit community, came together to find one of their own. But Holly would never be found alive.

Holly was led into the woods, and then she vanished. It was an all-out search. Local and federal law enforcement, Holly's friends, neighbors, former classmates, and complete strangers. Thousands of local volunteers, people from all over this tight-knit community, came together to find one of their own. But Holly would never be found alive.