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Reopening the Files: Why We’re Revisiting Mary Shotwell Little’s 1965 Disappearance
It’s been 60 years since Mary Shotwell Little vanished from an Atlanta shopping center, leaving behind an abandoned car and a trail of questions that police and family could never fully answer. In an age of forensic breakthroughs, digital archives, and renewed public interest, the time is right to reopen her case—and that’s precisely what we’re doing with THE VANISHING.
THE VANISHING: The 60-Year Unsolved Disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little
Why Now?
Modern Forensics, New Leads
Technologies like genetic genealogy and advanced audio analysis were science fiction in 1965. Today, they’re real tools that have cracked cold cases thought unsolvable. We’re partnering with forensic labs to re-examine existing evidence—because sometimes justice just needs better microscopes.
60 Years of Untold Perspectives
Over six decades, witnesses’ memories evolve, new documents surface, and community narratives shift. Our filmmakers traveled deep into Atlanta’s archives and interviewed both longtime detectives and fresh voices to capture every angle of Mary’s story.
An Unfinished Conversation
Mary’s disappearance isn’t just history—it’s a living grief for her family and Atlanta at large. By bringing her story back into the public eye, THE VANISHING aims to spark fresh conversations and, we hope, fresh answers.
What You’ll See
Never-before-seen declassified documents.
On-camera reconstructions guided by veteran cold-case detectives.
Exclusive expert commentary, from criminal profilers to forensic physiatrists.
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