Cases That Haunt Me: The Vanishing of Max DeVries

In May of 2004, 14-year-old Max DeVries traveled to Aruba with his family for what was meant to be a healing getaway. Just days into the trip, a series of seemingly harmless interactions led to a moment that would change everything. When Max set out for what should have been a quick ride on a jet ski, no one could have imagined it would be the last time he would be seen...


I previously covered Max's case in depth on Season 2 of The Unseen Truth, where I shared interviews with his family and friends. If you want to dive deeper into the investigation and hear those conversations, you can listen to the full series wherever you listen to podcasts.

To follow updates about Max's case and help keep his story visible, please follow Giving To The Max, a Facebook page run by Max's mom Yvonne who continues to advocate for justice and share information about the case.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Max DeVries, please contact:
Yvonne DeVries
givingtothemax@comcast.net


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Sources For This Episode:
The Unseen Truth Podcast Season 2: Max DeVries
Interviews and case materials provided by Yvonne DeVries
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Aruba Police Department
Michigan State Police
The Charley Project
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC)

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