Missing Kenley

This documentary is one of the best unsolved series I've ever seen. Not only does it have all the kinds of twists and turns and cliffhangers that you would want and expect in this kind of docuseries, it is unlike most true crime series I've ever seen in that it actually humanizes the victim rather than exploits them. In fact, the series dedicates an entire section (part 4 in episode 2: "The Seeker") to Kenley's full biography, going back to his childhood and taking it through to his time traveling before college, all of which also helps to create a victimology of sorts that ultimately provides audiences a deeper understanding of what could have happened to him, and why. The film, true to the genre, ups the stakes in episodes 4 & 5, and we experience the case playing out in real time, as a quarter-century old family secret emerges and new evidence comes to light. I found it so engaging, so meticulously detailed, so thoughtful, and yet so heart-wrenching, I binged it straight through.

Not being familiar with the story, I wanted to see if there was the standard cold case format. As a clairvoyant, I often have senses about these but not enough to call the local authority usually. This series meanders through what his friends think may have happened and how his family remembers him. It feels a lot like watching someone's home videos most of the time but with whom you're unfamiliar. For that reason, I've decided not to continue beyond E2. But it is a sad experience for the family and we can only hope that Kenley's death was swift, if that's the case; or that he's happy despite what ever amnesia or other mental failing took him so abruptly. I chose not to be the 1st thumbs down on the only other review here so far from Nov 2022, but the rambling disappointment in that review was clearly based on expectation and not the actual content. This isn't a cold case file or attempt to point a firm finger. It's a series of events leading to the disappearance and what they could mean along with memories of Kenley and what hidden personality traits may have contributed to that final sighting in Sept 1992. There's literally no forensic evidence although i'm not sure if they retrieved the ad cut out of the paper, because that's obviously the key to his disappearance. No one takes $20 and leaves $200. So it's either death or amnesia or a sudden onset of something psychological that caused him to want to cut all ties with no trace, but that last one is doubtful. When someone abandons a life it's usually a spouse and kids that they feel they've failed or a life that's become unbearable in some way. The other thing that is common when college kids disappear is that some prank was played that went horribly wrong and then was covered up. That was my initial thought and my true belief. Someone knows and I pray this family finds answers before it's too late.

I gave it 3 stars to give credit to the tech guys and gals working on this "documentary" in the background. However, I find this piece an absolute joke. The first thing they taught us in Journalism (and never stopped repeating) was that the number one rule is objectivity. The wat this "documentary" ran with absolutely ridiculous accusations by an obviously nutty family (there's no better way of putting it) unsubstantiated by ANY facts and accused people ON TV for everyone to see makes me sick to my stomach. Using a hypnotherapist? Where did all the common sense and decency go? Numbers before feelings? The first episode was very good and it went down the hill from there. Do yourself a favor and go for a day hike and do something good for your health instead of watching this "documentary". Very sad you used a disaapearance of a man like this.

I never found a clue not one ,still thinking about Kenley log after the Doc. It felt like Friends wanted to say something but thought better of it not to upset the Family . Something was off, he had many friends it seemed and not one noticed anything strange, no one wanted to mention he could have been gay or perhaps had a drinking problem.

Something was bothering that kid so odd nobody knew what , why did he return from Mexico under a fake name that could have potentially been a clue it wasn't mention again I wanted to ask so many questions. Investigation Sucked too I hope someone finds him so he can be put to rest and his family have closure .

Excellent docuseries! A story of many tangents, regarding the dissappearance of Kenley Matheson, a young man with a promissing future, just two weeks into his 1st year at Acadia University in smalltown Wolfville, NS. Ron highlights the web of chaos from obtuse tales by peers and authorities which manipulate the narrative. Why? To generate awareness about this shameful cold case, giving Kenley and his family a voice for the first time in 30+ years. Thanks for producing this series and making Kenley's story more relevant to us all, education on "what not to do" during missing persons investigations. Someone knows where Kenley is; let's hope they find compassion to connect the dots and officially grant his family peace. We are, in fact, missing Kenley. 💙