When a Florida toddler disappears from his bed and into the summer night, the investigation that follows is as controversial as it is urgent. An open window, a media firestorm and a series of tragedies complicate the search for a missing child in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Trenton Duckett with his mother, Melinda Duckett. Trenton was 2 years old whenever he disappeared from his bedroom in his mother’s apartment. He remains missing.This affidavit was submitted by Joshua Duckett (father of Trenton Duckett) who had accused Melinda Duckett (mother of Trenton Duckett) of threatening to harm Trenton.Trenton with his mother, Melinda. Melinda gave birth to Trenton shortly after graduating high school. Her relationship with his father–to whom she was briefly married–was tumultuous.The letter Melinda left to the public before committing suicide. Page 1 of the letter Melinda left to her grandparents before committing suicide. Page 2 of the letter Melinda left to her grandparents before committing suicide.One of Melinda’s suicide notes (recipient unspecified).The letter Melinda left to her parents before committing suicide.One of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.One of the discarded items (close up) discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.One of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.Some of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.Some of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.One of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.Some of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.One of the discarded items discussed in this podcast episode. Police photo.Trenton Duckett was 2 years old whenever he disappeared from his bedroom in August of 2006. He remains missing.A photo of Trenton (age 2) is compared to an age-progressed image representing what Trenton might have looked like at age 15. At the time of this positing (January 2022), Trenton is or would be 18 years of age.
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