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Tara Grinstead /// True Crime Garage

June 12, 2018 / 01:59

This episode covers the disappearance of Tara Grinstead, a teacher and former beauty pageant contestant from Wasilla, Georgia. Key discussions include her last known whereabouts, community reactions, and investigations by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Tara Grinstead was last seen on October 22nd after attending a local pageant. Her home was found locked, with her car in the driveway and her dog left outside. Missing items include her purse and keys, raising suspicions about her leaving with someone she knew.

Her sister, Anita, expresses the family's distress over Tara's absence, emphasizing the love and support from the community. The GBI has interviewed Tara's ex-boyfriend and a former student who broke into her home, as they continue to gather information.

Community members describe Tara as a beautiful and generous person, noting that her disappearance has affected many in the small town. They speculate that if someone did take her, it could have been someone familiar.

TLDR

Tara Grinstead, a beloved teacher, vanished after a pageant, prompting community concern and an ongoing investigation by the GBI.

Episode

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[Music] [Music] her courage every smile just the way she's so happy and boy she interacts

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with people it's just amazing Tara Grinstead Kirwan County High School teacher and former beauty pageant

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contestant had a huge impact on the tiny town of Wasilla population 3,300 so much

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so that her disappearance almost two weeks ago has galvanized this community Terris older sister Anita I cannot even

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express how my family we knew they loved her 30 year old Tara Grinstead was last seen

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October 22nd when she attended a local pageant her home sits locked car in driveway even her dog left outside only

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her purse and keys are missing leading many to suspect she left was someone she knew the GBI has interviewed Tara's ex

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boyfriend of six years as well as a former student who broke into her home recently yes they've talked to these

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people and you know they're talking several people all the friends families were acquaintances but those who knew

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the beautiful generous young woman say if someone did snatch Tara it could be almost anyone all the guys in our school

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like Miss Tara she is beautiful she is somebody everybody wants to be like so that might have something to do with if

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someone had come there and said one of your students is in trouble or one of your teachers need your help she would

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have gone [Music]

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Episode Highlights

Impact on Wasilla
Tara, a teacher and former beauty pageant contestant, had a huge impact on her town.
“She interacts with people; it's just amazing.”
@ 00m 25s
June 12, 2018
The Disappearance of Tara Grinstead
30-year-old Tara Grinstead vanished after attending a local pageant, leaving her community in shock.
“Her disappearance has galvanized this community.”
@ 00m 43s
June 12, 2018

Episode Quotes

Her courage, every smile, just the way.
Tara Grinstead /// True Crime Garage
She is beautiful; she is somebody everybody wants to be like.
Tara Grinstead /// True Crime Garage

Key Moments

Beloved Teacher00:33
Community Shock00:43
Missing Person00:56