On October 3, 2026, sixteen-year-old Persephone Anjanette Berger lost her life after being struck by a St. Francois County sheriff’s deputy’s patrol vehicle in rural Missouri.

In this episode of Nothing Ever Happens Here, we remember Persephone beyond the headlines and examine the questions surrounding the circumstances of her death. We discuss the sheriff’s public statement, the concerns her family has raised about how they were notified of the deputy’s involvement, and the broader questions of investigative independence and public transparency.

Content note: This episode discusses the death of a minor, a fatal vehicle collision, grief, and an ongoing search for answers.

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In July 1991, 11-year-old Charles “Arlin” Henderson rode his bicycle away from his home in Moscow Mills, Missouri, expecting to return for dinner. He never came home. More than 35 years later, his disappearance remains unsolved. From a bicycle recovered months later to a false confession that sent investigators down the wrong path, this episode examines the search for answers, a mother’s unwavering hope, and the questions that remain in Arlin’s case. What happened to Arlin Henderson, and could someone still hold the key to finding the truth?

We're back after a hiatus to just have a conversation about the cases we've covered, asking questions, and using comparisons to try and determine why cases, and the attention and coverage they receive, are so different.