Marie Carlson, a young mother of two, vanishes from Florida's Emerald Coast, leaving her three-month-old baby, Grace, in the care of her pastor and his wife. Her family and friends are immediately suspicious due to the unusual circumstances, especially since Marie did not take Grace with her.
Marie Carlson disappeared after leaving her baby with her pastor and his wife.
Her family and friends found the text message she sent before disappearing suspicious.
Marie's history reveals a troubled past including sexual assault and a broken marriage.
She had a close relationship with her sister Esther and a mother figure named Kay Barber.
Marie found solace in religion at the Calvary Emerald Coast Church, led by Pastor James Flanders and his wife Tanya.
Detectives uncover a web of secrets and lies in their search for a young mother who disappeared after leaving her baby in the care of a local pastor and his wife. Keith Morrison reports.