Regina Brown disappeared under troubling circumstances in April of 1987.

She was a former flight attendant, a devoted mother of three young children,

and a woman whose life had become increasingly defined by fear, control, and violence inside her marriage.

Almost four decades later, Regina has never been found.

Her story begins in a close-knit Texas community

and follows a whirlwind romance that led her far from home.

But behind the scenes, that relationship began to unravel, marked by accusations,

intimidation, and escalating threats. In the days before she vanished, Regina confided to someone

close to her that she feared for her life. Then she was gone. When this episode was first

released in 2024,

Regina's husband at the time of her disappearance was still alive.

But Willis Brown Jr. has since died.

If anyone has been keeping his secrets,

let this be your sign to come forward.

I'm Kylie Lowe and this is the case of Regina Brown

on Dark Down East.

Regina Brown, born Regina Fontno, grew up in rural Ames, Texas, on a sprawling stretch of farmland shared by many of her extended family members.

Her family's Creole heritage was a big part of her upbringing, as was her faith.

She went to Catholic high school through 12th grade and then on to Texas

Women's University to earn her degree in clothing design. She worked a few jobs after graduation,

staying close to home and to her close-knit family, but Regina knew she was ready for something

beyond the confines of her small town life. Those who knew her

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