The second season of Netflix's gripping true crime documentary series, Missing: Dead or Alive, has landed on the streaming platform, captivating audiences worldwide. Released globally in December 2025, the four-episode season swiftly entered Netflix's global top 10 charts, following in the footsteps of hits like My Father, the BTK Killer.
The Investigation into Shandon Floyd's Disappearance
This season delves into several harrowing cases, with a significant focus on the mysterious vanishing of 29-year-old Shandon Floyd. The investigation is led by the Richland County Sheriff's Department Missing Persons Unit in Columbia, South Carolina. Spearheading the efforts is the seasoned officer Vicki Rains, whose over twenty years of experience is central to the show's narrative.
The series provides a raw, behind-the-scenes look at police work, showing officers interviewing witnesses, tracking suspects, and comforting distraught families. While its high-production value gives it a polished, drama-like feel, the cases and people involved are entirely real.
A Devastating Outcome for Shandon Floyd
Shandon Floyd was reported missing after she borrowed a friend's black Chrysler car from a hotel. The vehicle became the focal point of the search. Tragically, the investigation concluded with the worst possible news. Shandon was found dead inside an abandoned vehicle.
In a shocking twist, it was revealed that individuals had been driving around with Shandon's body for days after her death. Police later questioned a woman who had been seen exiting the car and using Shandon's bank card.
The post-mortem examination determined Shandon's cause of death was a drug overdose. A combination of methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine, and other substances was detected in her system. Officer Rains expressed scepticism about the drug mix, noting that cocaine and meth are not typically taken together, and questioned whether the drugs were taken voluntarily.
Legal Complexities and a Family's Grief
The case presented complex legal challenges. No charges could be brought against those who transported Shandon's body, as abandoning a corpse is not a crime in that jurisdiction. Similarly, the individuals who used her credit card could not be prosecuted, as there was no way to prove Shandon had not initially given them permission.
One of the most heart-wrenching duties fell to Officer Vicki Rains, who had to inform Shandon's family of her death. The series does not shy away from capturing the family's profound shock and grief. Scenes from Shandon's funeral were also included, showing loved ones gathering to pay their final respects.
The season also covered the case of Morgan Duncan, a 27-year-old father of two with schizophrenia who vanished from his flat. His remains were discovered in a woodland area months later. Local drug dealer Eric Greene was found guilty of his murder and sentenced to 57 years in prison at the South Carolina Department of Corrections, despite maintaining his innocence in court.
Missing: Dead or Alive season 2 is available to stream on Netflix now.
