The Disappearance of Maddi Kingsbury | Full Episode

When a young Minnesota mother goes missing, her sister turns to TikTok for help. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. Watch more full episodes of "48 Hours" on Pluto TV.

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[alglavic]

Never tell an abuser what your intentions are. Leaving quietly will save your life. Rip Maddi.❤

[TawnyC_]

His sister so proud that he MANNED up, he went and got a JOB, he LET Maddie finish college...then loses his job during Covid and never bothers to get another one, the kids go to daycare, and he contributes a big fat nothing to the household.

[JoanTarpley-hxsh]

His sister is so cringe! "He allowed her to continue her education." Say WHAT?? Girl, you need to keep that trap of yours shut. "He manned up." The hell he did! He used her as a meal ticket and a punching bag. When a violent relationship ends, get as far away from him as possible and DO NOT COMMUNICATE WITH THE MONSTER! You simply MUST make a clean break.

[angeldip]

My ex fiancé violently attacked me one evening, slamming me to the ground on my face and held me down screaming at me at the top of his lungs, keeping my phone away from me, wouldn't let me get up, leave his sight or leave the house etc.

He had NEVER before even raised his voice to me, he was wonderful, I loved him deeply, my family loved him, we all trusted him completely and had known him almost 20 years.

I could have let it go, after all I had felt partially responsible for pushing him too far that night and it could have been chocked up to a "one time thing" but I knew deep down I HAD TO LEAVE. That broke my heart but I knew the statistics and now I was truly terrified and traumatized.

So, I played it cool with him but told my therapist, friends and family, found an apartment, packed up and left the following week during the day while he was at work.

We cannot mess around when it comes to things like this. It's hard to leave the one you love and the life you built but when they lay violent hands on you, it has to be GAME OVER, the *first time*, period! This is the ultimate "deal breaker".

Stay safe. Not just the ladies either, men are vulnerable to DV too and it can and does escalate quickly. Life is too precious and too short. 🙏🏼🩵🙏🏼

[stephaniediego]

Adam’s sister is the WORST!!! “He let her get her degree” LET. Just shows how terrible is family is.

[caylajay]

The sister being “shocked to hear Maddie was dating Spencer behind her brothers back” hits a nerve with me - ok, how “shocked” were you when you found out your brother had abused Maddie, and killed the mother of his children??

[KnitzyKitzy]

There is literally texts where he tells her she will get used to being abused in front of her children. His family are the ultimate enablers.

[emilyc]

Why did they give these two siblings a platform, it’s truly offensive and disgusting😡😡

[damkegunner]

It would be nice to see one episode where the killers family just accepts the fact that their family member is a psychopath.

[justlynsey]

Her best friend breaking down on her porch made me break down 😭 such a heartbreaking story of a beautiful young woman

[scroogemcduckrich]

If the sister is any indication this guy was coddled and praised for doing the basics in life

[Ana_]

To everyone, please never tell your spouse that you are leaving him. Do it quietly and make sure you find a place to stay where you know he can't find you.

[trixi]

I'm so sorry for Spencer. I hope he'll be able to find love again in his life.

[johnfox]

Another stark warning about a man, a husband, being dependent upon his wife. He was "forced "to quit school, while Maddi continued her education getting her Bachelors. However, Adam should have gone back to school, and treated Maddi with respect and kindness. My heart ❤️ goes out to Maddi's family.

[flapjackbickle]

Police: "The first 24 hours are the most crucial in an investigation".

Police: "You'll need to wait 24 hours before we do anything".

More flawless logic from our finest.

[josestephaniedaniel]

Ladies you don’t tell people you’re leaving because it’s the most dangerous time in an abusive relationship, you just leave

[SoriDori]

Im from across the river and helped in the search for her. There were SO many people that came together to help. Busses upon busses. Its a very sad situation, but the love shown for her from the community was beautiful. I hope her family felt the love and support from everyone.

[amyg]

"You'll adjust." Oh HELL no.

[jordanalbano]

Telling your girl she’ll end up like Gabby Petito then being shocked when she leaves you is crazy

[heyspeckle]

"He would never harm Maddie" Lady, he literally hit her in the face while she facetimed. He wasn't even trying to hide it