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Duration
60 minutes
Series Info
Season 7 Episode 8 of 10

Quick Summary

The case of former Harlem Globetrotter Rico Harris, who vanished while driving to Seattle, has drawn the attention of investigators. Their search has grown more baffling as days turned into weeks, with each new lead deepening the mystery and raising further questions.

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California Leaving is a television programme that presents a single episode centred on a real‑life mystery. The show follows a factual‑driven format, chronicling events as they unfolded and the people drawn into the story. In this particular instalment, the narrative zeroes in on the puzzling disappearance of a well‑known athlete. The episode recounts the case of Rico Harris, a former Harlem Globetrotter who vanished while driving toward Seattle. Harris’s sudden disappearance sparked immediate concern, prompting authorities and loved ones to launch a search. The programme outlines the circumstances of his journey, noting that he was alone on the road when he failed to arrive at his intended destination, leaving his whereabouts unknown. As the investigation progressed, the team of detectives and investigators found the trail becoming increasingly perplexing. Each new lead seemed to raise more questions than answers, and the passage of time only added to the confusion. The episode follows these investigators as they piece together the scant evidence, highlighting how the mystery deepened with every passing day. By the end, viewers are left with a clear picture of a case that grew more baffling the longer it remained unsolved, underscoring the enduring uncertainty surrounding Harris’s fate.

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Disappeared broadcasts on Investigation Discovery +1 at 12:00pm, Tuesday, 10 February 2026. (Subtitles)

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Runtime60 mins