Episode 85: Barbara Ann Bockwith with guest reader Julia Reilly

Barbara Ann Bockwith was just 20 years old when she vanished from her college campus in Pensacola, Florida.The University of West Florida student arrived early for her final exam, exhausted after an all-night study session. Realizing she’d left her notes in the car, she rushed out to retrieve them—just ten minutes before class. She never returned.

In this episode, we trace Barbara’s final known steps, the details of her sudden disappearance, and ask how someone can go missing in broad daylight on a college campus. Nearly 50 years later, her case remains unsolved.

📖 Featuring a special guest reading by actress Julia Reilly. Julia is an actress born and raised in Atlanta, GA. She plays Dani Miller on Great American Family's first original series, 'County Rescue' and recently played Amy March in the GAF film, 'A Little Women's Christmas.' Another notable credit is playing the role of Tammy Thompson in season 4 of Netflix’s Stranger Things.

Julia was nominated for the Grace Prize for TV Performance at the 2025 Movie Guide awards, as well as sharing other nominations and wins for ‘County Rescue’ and ‘A Little Women’s Christmas.’

Other credits include lead and supporting roles in films featured on Lifetime, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Tubi, among others. She has also done numerous voice over and commercial spots for major brands, apps, and video games.

Julia began acting at the age of seven, growing up performing in community theatre, participating in dance classes, and taking voice and music lessons.

She spends her free time with family, friends, and her puppy, Finneas.

Julia is repped by Aligned Stars Agency and managed by Luber Roklin Entertainment.

She is extremely grateful to her wonderful team, friends, family, coaches, and God for the opportunities He has given her.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Barbara Ann Bockwith, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

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