FAN FAVORITE: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping Vanished 1

In the summer of 1976, three masked gunmen hijack a school bus full of children in rural Chowchilla, California. The twenty-six kids and their bus driver are driven to a quarry and buried alive. Back in town, no one has any idea where the children went, who took them, or why. The local sheriff and the FBI launch a massive manhunt to track down the kidnappers and locate the children, but the trail quickly runs cold. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at Listen to Against The Odds on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting now. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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This episode is 00:41:45 long.

This episode was published on Dec 23, 2025.

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