
31 January 2026
Disappearance of Joe Pichler
Same Crime, Different Time: A Historical True Crime Podcast With Jen Chambers
About
In January 2006, actor Joe Pichler left his apartment in Bremerton, Washington. He was never seen again. Joe had grown up in the public eye, appearing in popular films as a child. But by the time he disappeared at just 18 years old, his life looked very different than the one audiences remembered.
This episode talks about the potential act of suicide. Help is available. Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline in English and Spanish 24/7.
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