Why Did This College Student Vanish Without a Trace? The Disappearance of Marcus Rutledge

A young father moves to Nashville chasing his college dreams, but in June 1998, 23-year-old Marcus Rutledge vanishes after taking his daughter to daycare. His disappearance reveals a life filled with secrets…and even after the discovery of his skull, his family is left wondering if they’ll ever know what really happened. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/breaking-news-murdered-marcus-rutledge/ We explore the mysterious case of Marcus Rutledge, a 23-year-old student from Nashville, Tennessee, who disappeared on June 8, 1998. Despite extensive searches by the Nashville Police Department and family efforts, Marcus was never found, leaving his loved ones in despair. We retrace the timeline of his disappearance and the police's theories over the years. Recently, new developments in the case brought hope for closure, shedding light on this cold case that has haunted Nashville for over two decades. Join us as we dive deep into the investigation, examine crucial evidence, and share the latest updates on Marcus Rutlege's disappearance. Follow Crime Junkie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crimejunkiepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrimeJunkiePodcast/ Twitter: https://x.com/CrimeJunkiePod Crime Junkie is created and hosted by Ashley Flowers. About Ashley Flowers Ashley Flowers is the top female podcaster in the U.S. and the host of Crime Junkie, the #1 podcast among women and the #1 true crime podcast globally. As the Founder of audiochuck, she has built a top-tier podcast production company that has garnered over 2.6 billion downloads, captivating audiences with its gripping storytelling through 10+ chart topping podcasts. Ashley and her team are dedicated to creating responsible true crime content that respects victims and their families. Follow Ashley: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ASHLEYFLOWERS/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ash_flowers TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ashleyflowerscrimejunkie Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyflowers.af/ Pre-order Ashley’s highly anticipated second novel, The Missing Half, hitting shelves this May! | https://ashleyflowers.com/books Check out these other great crime channels: @KendallRae Life360 App Helps Police Find Missing 13 Yr. Old: Justice For Savannah Copeland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JnfNkA9XUNs @48hours The Tara Grinstead Mystery | Full Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33Kspg2DwbA @LawAndCrime Realtor Executed by Ex-Husband During Horrifying 911 Call: Cops https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9nsxl9rD-Q&t=1s @ExploreWithUs Cops Unlock Predator’s Phone, Find Horrifying Videos of Missing Girl https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr48Wnw0uew&t=6s @CoffeehouseCrime Cops Discover Secret Journal of Incel Turned Killer: WrathOfMan22 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQKg9miHmdQ