The Disappearance of Tammie Anne McCormick
New York's Dark Side18 Heinä 2025

The Disappearance of Tammie Anne McCormick

Episode Summary:

On April 29, 1986, 13-year-old Tammie Anne McCormick of Saratoga Springs, New York, vanished without a trace. Despite decades of investigation, leads, rumors, and persons of interest, her case remains unsolved.

In this episode, Amanda Morgan unpacks the chilling mystery surrounding Tammie's disappearance. From that fateful morning in 1986 to modern theories and forensic searches, we explore what happened to this bright, spirited young girl—and the many unanswered questions still haunting those who knew and loved her.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

  • Tammie's background and life leading up to April 1986

  • Conflicting accounts of her plans the morning she vanished

  • Investigative missteps and rumors of runaway plans

  • Key persons of interest, including Arthur Mason Slaybaugh II

  • Possible connections to serial predator Lewis Lent Jr.

  • The 2021 “Rails to Trails Jane Doe” theory and Reddit speculation

  • Updates from recent years, including searches and investigative dead ends

  • A detailed description of Tammie at the time she disappeared

  • A call to action for anyone with information

Key Details:

  • Name: Tammie Anne McCormick

  • Age at Disappearance: 13

  • Date: April 29, 1986

  • Location: Saratoga Springs, NY

  • Height/Weight: Approx. 5'3", 105 lbs

  • Physical Description: Long light brown hair, hazel eyes, pierced ears, homemade tattoo/scar of initials "TAM" on upper left arm

  • Clothing: Denim jacket, yellow striped shirt, black corduroy pants, beige boots, shoulder bag

Have Information?
Call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at 518-584-1800.

🔗 Resources & Links:

  • Visit our website for full source material: nydarksidepodcast.com

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  • Listen to Episode 32 for more on the Rails to Trails Jane Doe case

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Stay safe. Stay curious.
– Amanda Morgan


The intro music of this episode is a portion of 'Mysteries Remain' courtesy of Krooked Knuckles. Check out our collaborative video featuring some open New York unsolved cases: https://youtu.be/nK8Gy4hDLZA

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