THE VANISHING examines the unresolved 1965 disappearance of Mary Shotwell Little, a young woman whose case faded from headlines but never from memory. Through meticulous research, archival materials, and investigative analysis, the film reconstructs the known facts while confronting the gaps, contradictions, and unanswered questions that remain. Avoiding speculation and sensationalism, the documentary places emphasis on evidence, context, and accountability—asking not only what happened, but why the case was allowed to slip into obscurity. THE VANISHING is both an inquiry and a reckoning, inviting viewers to reconsider a cold case that still demands attention, truth, and sustained public awareness.

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