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Blood in the BluegrassAuthor: Jess
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Porchlight File 002 Vanished in Floyd County: The Disappearance of Mitchell Manns
Friday, 28 November, 2025
Porchlight Files 002: Vanished in Floyd County: The Disappearance of Mitchell MannsOriginally aired: 11/28/25On March 16th, 1990, thirty-eight-year-old Mitchell Manns was last seen at the Triangle Market in Martin, Kentucky. He was reportedly heading toward McDowell ARH Hospital, nearly ten miles away — but he never arrived.No sightings, no belongings, no answers.In this episode, we revisit that March afternoon in Floyd County and look at the conflicting early reports, his last confirmed moments, and the coordinated search efforts described in the Floyd County Times. We also explore the landscape of eastern Kentucky — the hills, the hollers, and the roads that shaped the search for Mitchell.More than thirty-four years later, Mitchell remains missing. This episode remembers who he was and honors the community that tried to bring him home.If you have information:Kentucky State Police — Post 9 (Pikeville)Phone: 606-433-7711Sources:Floyd County Times, March 21, 1990Floyd County Times, March 23, 1990NamUs (MP4930)Public missing-person databasesLocal geographic references and historical context Music by: Zack MessickPodcast by: Jessica ThackerSeries: Porchlight Files, a companion to Blood in the Bluegrass
