Introducing Island Crime: Season 1: Where is Lisa?
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On a long weekend in the summer of 2002, Lisa Marie Young went out to celebrate a friend's birthday. She was starting a new job, moving to a new apartment with big dreams of becoming a sportscaster. But that night, Lisa got into a red jaguar with a young man from a prominent family and was never seen again. People who live in Lisa's hometown believe they know who is responsible for her disappearance. Producer Laura Palmer explores the tragic real life tale behind an urban legend haunting a small island community.
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