The Disappearance of Brittney Wood - Stephanie Hanke, Brittney's Stepmother

In this powerful follow-up to our Brittney Wood Case Breakdown, Sean and Myles sit down with Stephanie Hanke, Brittney’s stepmother, for her first in-depth public interview. Stephanie shares what life was really like for Brittney before her 2012 disappearance from Mobile, Alabama — the abuse she survived, the secrets she carried, and the disturbing family history that may have led to her vanishing.

This interview reveals never-before-heard details about:

Brittney’s childhood trauma and testimony against her abusive step-grandfather

The toxic family dynamics surrounding her disappearance

Her relationship with Donnie Holland, the uncle she was last seen with

The shocking discovery of a multi-generational sex-abuse ring

The unanswered questions about Donnie’s mysterious death and Brittney’s missing phone data

Stephanie’s heartbreaking honesty paints a vivid picture of a young woman who tried to end the cycle of abuse — and may have paid the ultimate price for it.

If you have information about Brittney Wood’s disappearance, contact law enforcement or reach out through official case channels.

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Timestamps

0:00 – Introduction & Stephanie’s background
3:00 – Brittney’s early life and abuse case
8:00 – Family secrets and fractured relationships
15:00 – The trauma that shaped Brittney’s teenage years
22:00 – Brittney’s struggle with addiction and motherhood
34:00 – The night Brittney disappeared
40:00 – Donnie Holland’s suicide and Brittany’s missing phone records
55:00 – The abuse ring exposed
1:05:00 – Stephanie’s reflections and message for viewers

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