Episode 61: The Boy

In 1973, CB radio enthusiasts all over the U.S. — and apparently, the world — heard the panicked transmissions of a little boy in danger. So why couldn’t an army of New Mexico volunteers and law enforcement find him? 

Hosted by Laurah Norton

Produced and Written by Maura Currie

Researched by Maura Currie & Jess Whatford

Engineered by Brandon Schexnayder 

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Scott Beaven, “Search Goes To 5th…” Albuquerque Journal, 1973.

Scott Beaven, “Search for ‘Larry’...” Albuquerque Journal, 1973. 

Daniel L. Taylor, “Colorado ‘voice’ claims…” The Santa Fe New Mexican, 1973.

Alice Patalan, “CB’er tells of…” Albuquerque Journal, 1973.

Madge Harrah, “SEARCH FOR LARRY” Albuquerque Journal, 1983.

New Mexico State Police Search and Rescue

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