Payne Lindsey

Somebody asked me one time, Sam, why?

What's wrong with you?

Why do you go out with these young girls?

Is there something wrong with me?

Why would a 20-year-old want to go out with a 55-year-old?

By that time, I leaned my chair back.

We had been up for days, you know, and just like that, I went to sleep.

And when I woke up, she was gone.

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So this week's case comes to us from WYFF News 4. According to authorities, on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 18-year-old Donovan Dempsey left the Spartanburg, South Carolina area, and his family hasn't seen or heard from him since. Donovan's father, David, said the last time he spoke to his son was that Thursday.

So this week's case comes to us from WYFF News 4. According to authorities, on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, 18-year-old Donovan Dempsey left the Spartanburg, South Carolina area, and his family hasn't seen or heard from him since. Donovan's father, David, said the last time he spoke to his son was that Thursday.

He says that he believed that Donovan was in an Uber heading to his girlfriend's house in Spartanburg. A short time later, Donovan's loved ones lost the ability to track his location on his phone, and his phone was eventually turned off.

He says that he believed that Donovan was in an Uber heading to his girlfriend's house in Spartanburg. A short time later, Donovan's loved ones lost the ability to track his location on his phone, and his phone was eventually turned off.

Now, according to his Uber account, instead of going to his girlfriend's house, Donovan took an Uber to Columbia, where he attends the University of South Carolina. Donovan was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a gray sweatshirt, black pants, and white and black shoes. According to his family, he didn't bring a backpack and he didn't have any other clothes with him.

Now, according to his Uber account, instead of going to his girlfriend's house, Donovan took an Uber to Columbia, where he attends the University of South Carolina. Donovan was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a gray sweatshirt, black pants, and white and black shoes. According to his family, he didn't bring a backpack and he didn't have any other clothes with him.

As far as they know, Donovan only had his phone and his wallet. Listeners, we need your help in spreading the word about Donovan Dempsey. You can check out the Up and Vantage Weekly Instagram page at UAV Weekly. You can see a picture of Donovan and you can share our post to help get more visibility.

As far as they know, Donovan only had his phone and his wallet. Listeners, we need your help in spreading the word about Donovan Dempsey. You can check out the Up and Vantage Weekly Instagram page at UAV Weekly. You can see a picture of Donovan and you can share our post to help get more visibility.

Anyone with information about Donovan is asked to call South Carolina Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

Anyone with information about Donovan is asked to call South Carolina Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.