American Dread: Vanished in Auburn: The Brenda Bottoms Case

On a summer night in 1987, 22-year-old Brenda Sue Bottoms left her home in Auburn, Illinois for a short walk to a nearby tavern. Hours later, she was seen getting into a brown car with dents on the passenger side. She was never seen again. Nearly four decades later, investigators say new information has surfaced — including the possibility that more people witnessed Brenda’s final moments than originally believed. In a town where people remember everything…who is still keeping this secret? Check out our new American Hauntings Podcast Network for even more spooky shows. Have a question or comment? Text us on the Haunt Line @ 217-791-7859 New Facebook page - Check out our updated website and sign up for our newsletter at AmericanHauntingsPodcast.com Want an episode every week, plus other awesome perks and discounts? Check out our Patreon page Our Sponsors: * Check out Shopify: Advertising Inquiries: Privacy & Opt-Out:

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American Dread: Vanished in Auburn: The Brenda Bottoms Case is an episode from American Hauntings Podcast by Cody Beck and Troy Taylor.

This episode is 15:04 long.

This episode was published on Apr 22, 2026.

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