The Missing Pieces
The Missing Pieces is a gripping true crime podcast that delves into some of the most baffling unsolved cases and disappearances, cold cases, and mysteries that leave more questions than answers. Each episode uncovers the details, theories, and shocking twists behind real-life cases where key pieces of the puzzle are still missing.
From vanished individuals to unresolved investigations, The Missing Pieces explores the haunting stories that defy explanation. Who was responsible? What really happened? And why do some cases remain unsolved for years?
With in-depth research, expert insights, and chilling narratives, The Missing Pieces aims to bring attention to forgotten victims, spark new conversations, and search for the truth hidden in the shadows. Because somewhere, someone knows something.
The Missing Pieces
#16 The Missing Pieces: Vanished in Fountain City - The Disappearance of Scott Anthony Barrows Jr. aka. 'Minty' or 'Rose'
The quiet streets of Fountain City, Indiana—population 700—have become the backdrop for a mystery that has shaken this close-knit community to its core. When 17-year-old Scott Anthony Barrows Jr. vanished on September 2, 2025, he left behind more than just worried family members; he left an entire town searching for answers.
Known affectionately as "Minty" or "Rose" to friends, Scott represents everything about small-town life—recognized, valued, and missed when absent. Standing six feet tall with distinctive shoulder-length red hair, he was last seen walking down a driveway on Linden Street around 4 PM on a Tuesday afternoon. Then, nothing. In a place where neighbors know each other's routines and unfamiliar faces stand out, his absence created an immediate void that resonates through every corner of the community.
What makes this disappearance particularly poignant is the historical context of Fountain City itself. Once a crucial station on the Underground Railroad, with the Levi and Catherine Coffin House still standing as testament to its legacy of compassion and courage, this town understands what it means to protect its own. Now, that same community spirit has mobilized in search of Scott. Every porch light left burning, every concerned conversation between neighbors, every shared social media post reflects a collective determination to bring this young man home.
The authorities are actively investigating, but they need your help. If you've seen Scott or have any information—no matter how insignificant it might seem—please contact the Wayne County Sheriff's Department at 765-973-9393 or the Indiana State Police Missing Children and Endangered Adults tip line at 1-800-831-8953. Remember, someone knows something. Share this story widely—you never know who might hold the missing piece that brings Scott back to a community waiting with open arms.
What happens when a teenager vanishes in a small town where everyone knows your name, when the quiet streets of a community built on trust suddenly echo with unanswered questions? Today we turn our attention to Fountain City, indiana, where 17-year-old Scott Anthony Barrows Jr, known to friends as Minty or Rose, disappeared on September 2, 2025. Fountain City is the sort of town you could miss if you blink while driving down US 27. Once called Newport, it sits in Wayne County, with just over 700 residents. Its size might suggest simplicity, but this small town carries a powerful legacy. In the mid-1800s, it became a beacon of hope for enslaved people seeking freedom. The Levi and Catherine Coffin House, which still stands on Main Street, was known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad. That history of courage and compassion is etched into the identity of the community. Today, fountain City holds on to that same sense of neighborliness. Families gather at the park on summer evenings, children ride their bikes down tree-lined streets and everyone knows when someone new has moved into town. The quiet is a comfort. Life moves at a slower pace and in many ways that is what people love about it, but when something shakes that sense of safety, it ripples through the entire town.
Speaker 1:On the afternoon of Tuesday, september 2nd, scott was last seen around four o'clock walking down the driveway at 108 Linden Street. He is described as being six feet tall, about 180 pounds, with shoulder-length red hair, just 17 years old, with his whole future ahead of him. Reports place him in the heart of Fountain City, walking on familiar streets where his absence would soon become glaringly obvious. The Fountain City Police Department and the Wayne County Sheriff's Department have been working together since his disappearance. His name appears on the Indiana Missing Person Bulletin as Scott Anthony Barrows Jr, a formal reminder that his case is official, documented and ongoing. But behind the formality of that listing is a teenager with friends, memories and a community waiting for answers. Scott is more than a name. To his friends he is Minty. To others he is Rose. Those nicknames carry weight. They are the details that make a person real and memorable. If someone hears them in passing, it may trigger recognition. If someone scrolling through social media sees the name Minty or Rose, they might realize they know something that open the door to big breakthroughs. Imagine being in Fountain City the night after he disappeared Porch lights glowing against the darkness, neighbors stepping out to talk in hushed tones, worried parents holding their kids a little closer. This is a town where people feel a collective responsibility for one another, and now that sense of shared responsibility is heavier than ever. A 17-year-old boy has vanished and every empty street corner feels like a reminder.
Speaker 1:We often think of missing persons cases as something that happens far away, in large cities or unfamiliar places, but when it happens in a town as close-knit as Fountain City, it becomes deeply personal. It is not just a line in a newspaper. It is someone's neighbor, someone's classmate, someone's son. If you know anything, if you have seen Scott or Minty or Rose, please call the Wayne County Sheriff's Department immediately at 76-597-3939. You can also call the Indiana State Police Missing Children and Endangered Adults tip line at 1-800-831-8953. Even the smallest piece of information could help bring him home. Sharing his story matters, because you never know who might hold the missing piece. This has been the Missing Pieces Podcast. Join us next time as we continue to shine a light on the cases that deserve answers, the families that deserve closure and the communities waiting for healing. Until then, remember someone knows something, and maybe that someone is you.