The Disappearance of Melissa Trumpy

On a late October night in 2021, 37-year-old Melissa Trumpy finished her shift and was expected to make the short drive home. She never arrived. Her truck was found miles away, abandoned on a rural road in Illinois, but Melissa was gone—and nearly four years later, the questions surrounding her disappearance remain as unsettling as the day she vanished. In this episode of They Disappeared, we explore the strange circumstances surrounding Melissa’s final known hours, the conflicting accounts of what happened that night, and why her case has drawn the attention of multiple state agencies and the FBI. You’ll also hear a candid interview with Benny Affrunti, the father of two of Melissa’s children, as he shares his memories of Melissa, his frustrations with the investigation, and the lasting impact of her disappearance on their family. To access exclusive content, visit our Patreon page: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Be sure to check out our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode was produced by Katie Haze Productions To see more of her work visit her at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠katiehaze.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Disappearance of Melissa Trumpy is an episode from THEY DISAPPEARED by Host: Pat Draven.

This episode is 00:17:25 long.

This episode was published on Jul 29, 2025.

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