Ayla Wind
Description
When 26-year-old Ayla Wind Schmid disappeared from Richwood, West Virginia, her family and community sprang into action, sharing flyers, organizing searches, and hoping for answers.
Just days later, the case took a devastating turn when investigators discovered human remains near Summit Lake and arrested someone no one expected—Ayla's own mother.
As rumors spread and emotions ran high, a small Appalachian community found itself divided. Allegations surfaced, family members spoke out, and questions began to mount. What really happened to Ayla? And why?
In this episode, we break…
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