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NEW SHOW: The Truth About Natalie

Twenty-seven-year-old Natalie Jones vanished after a July 4th lake party in Alabama in 2020. Ninety-three days later, her car and her remains were found in a rural Georgia field. No arrest. No clear answer. No closure for the family left behind. The official theory was an accidental overdose. But a negative toxicology report, a drug baggie with no fingerprints, and a phone that never left Natalie's hand — one that’s still missing — tell a different story. Shortly before her death, Natalie had begun speaking out about the men in her life: a bitter ex-husband, an alleged childhood abuser, a lover tied to drug trafficking.
Duration
45m
Broadcast on
17 Aug 2026
Audio Format
other

Twenty-seven-year-old Natalie Jones vanished after a July 4th lake party in Alabama in 2020. Ninety-three days later, her car and her remains were found in a rural Georgia field. No arrest. No clear answer. No closure for the family left behind. The official theory was an accidental overdose. But a negative toxicology report, a drug baggie with no fingerprints, and a phone that never left Natalie's hand — one that’s still missing — tell a different story. Shortly before her death, Natalie had begun speaking out about the men in her life: a bitter ex-husband, an alleged childhood abuser, a lover tied to drug trafficking.


Host Sean Kipe investigates what happened to Natalie Jones. Was it an overdose? An accident? Or something the people closest to her have been protecting for years?

 

Listen to the second episode of The Truth About Natalie now, whenever you get your podcasts. New episodes release every Monday.

 

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This podcast is hosted by Sean Kipe.


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[MUSIC PLAYING] Hi, crime junkies. This week, I'm taking my first, like, real, real vacation since starting this podcast eight and a half years ago. Like, truly unplugging, can't be reached. Or at least, that is the hope, as of this recording. Wish me luck. But you know, I would never leave you hanging on a Monday. And actually, I've been working on something bigger than a single episode to bring you while I'm gone. I've been working on a lot, actually. There is a fan club episode available this Monday, now-in-video version on our YouTube channel, a case that will be totally new to any crime junkie who isn't in the fan club. And I already prepared a new episode for you next Monday. And while you wait, how about a limited series that I E.P.D. with Sean Kipe? I know that you guys get deeply invested in mysterious death of cases. And this one takes the cake. It begins when 27-year-old Natalie Jones disappears after leaving a fourth of July gathering in Alabama. Nearly three months later, Natalie is found dead inside her car hidden in the woods, kind of. But instead of this discovery bringing answers, this discovery only deepens the mystery. The truth about Natalie is a new audio check investigate series hosted by investigative journalist Sean Kipe through exclusive interviews, original reporting, and Natalie's own recordings. The series takes a closer look at what happened and why people who knew and loved Natalie believe that there are still important questions left unanswered. Today, I'm going to share episode one of the truth about Natalie right here in the crime junkie feed. And if you like it, the second episode is available for you wherever you get your podcasts. Enjoy. This podcast discusses issues such as drug use, self-harm, sexual abuse, violence, and assault. Listener discretion is advised. Particle entertainment.
First let me say that I'm not mad at nobody. This is not while I'm sharing my story. I'm sharing my story because this is my wife. This is my story. This is-- this is what I made it out of. It's the truth.

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Twenty-seven-year-old Natalie Jones vanished after a July 4th lake party in Alabama in 2020. Ninety-three days later, her car and her remains were found in a rural Georgia field. No arrest. No clear answer. No closure for the family left behind. The official theory was an accidental overdose. But a negative toxicology report, a drug baggie with no fingerprints, and a phone that never left Natalie's hand — one that’s still missing — tell a different story. Shortly before her death, Natalie had begun speaking out about the men in her life: a bitter ex-husband, an alleged childhood abuser, a lover tied to drug trafficking.