It was Phylicia.

In Part Two of our Phylicia Barnes episode, we cover the discovery of her body, the homicide ruling, and the man investigators believed was responsible. We walk through three separate trials spanning nearly a decade — a conviction, an overturn, a mistrial, a dismissal, and a final acquittal. We talk about what that process cost the Barnes family. And we talk about the extraordinary legacy they built in Phylicia's name when the legal system gave them nothing else.

Closed is not the same as solved. And solved is not the same as just.

If you haven't listened to Part One yet — start there. This story deserves to be heard from the beginning.

If you have information about Phylicia's murder, contact Baltimore Metro Crime Stoppers at 1-866-7LOCKUP. You can remain completely anonymous.

Resources:
— Black and Missing Foundation: blackandmissinginc.com
— Sovereign Bodies Institute: sovereignbodies.org
— National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: missingkids.org | 1-800-843-567

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On December 28th, 2010, Phylicia Simone Barnes was last seen in her half-sister's apartment in Baltimore — and never seen again.

In Part One of this two-part episode, we introduce you to Phylicia — who she was, where she came from, and the family that loved her fiercely. We walk through the days after her disappearance, the massive search that consumed Baltimore, and the devastating silence from a national media that couldn't find the time for a missing Black girl.

One hundred and thirteen days passed.

What happened next changed everything.

Part Two drops next Wednesday.

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On April 7, 1993, 42-year-old mother of three Monica Bercier-Wickre went out to a local bar called The Body Shop. It was a normal night—one she had no reason to believe would be her last. At some point that evening, Monica left with a couple she knew and a man she didn’t.

She never made it home.

Two months later, her body was discovered in the James River. But instead of answers, her recovery only deepened the mystery. The condition of her remains made it impossible to determine exactly what happened to her—and despite decades of investigation, no one has ever been held accountable.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we take a deep, story-driven look at Monica’s life, her final night, and the long, painful aftermath her family has endured. From her roots on the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa reservation to the unanswered questions surrounding the people she was last seen with, this case is filled with gaps that have never been fully explained.

We explore what investigators knew, what may have been lost over time, and how turnover, limited forensic evidence, and early investigative gaps may have impacted the case. We also examine how Monica’s story fits into the broader crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, where cases are too often overlooked, underreported, or left unresolved.

But at the center of this story is Monica—not just a case, but a mother, a daughter, a woman who loved music, who showed up for her family, and who was excited to become a grandmother.

Her daughter, Tonya, is still searching for answers.

Her family is still waiting.

And someone still knows what happened.

A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in Monica’s case.

If you have any information about Monica Bercier-Wickre’s disappearance or murder, please contact the Brown County Sheriff’s Office at 605-626-7100.

To see more about this case, as well as the sources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here.

You can also submit tips related to missing and murdered Indigenous persons through the Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing and Murdered Unit:
Call: 1-833-560-2065
Text: 847411
Email: OJS_MMU@bia.gov

If you were in Aberdeen in April of 1993… if you were at The Body Shop… if you remember anything about the people Monica left with… even the smallest detail could matter.

Because after more than three decades, this case is still waiting for the one piece that changes everything.

And Monica’s story deserves to be heard.

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She had spent the night at a party with friends—surrounded by people, in a place she felt safe. But by the early morning hours, something had shifted. After leaving, returning, and then leaving again around 4:00 a.m., Adrienne walked out into the quiet streets of Tempe… and was never seen alive again.

What followed is a timeline filled with movement—but very little clarity.

A mysterious crash near Rio Salado Parkway.
A damaged car, abandoned just blocks from home.
A cab ride confirmed, and then abandoned.

Months later, Adrienne’s remains were found miles away—turning a missing persons case into something far more devastating.

But even now, more than a decade later, the most critical question remains:

What happened in the space between?

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we walk through Adrienne’s final hours step by step—unpacking the timeline, the investigation, the inconsistencies, and the haunting gaps that still remain. From the party that night… to the crash… to the last known sightings… this is a case defined not just by what we know—but by everything we don’t.

Because sometimes, the most important moments…
are the ones no one can fully explain.

If you have any information about the disappearance and death of Adrienne Celeste Salinas, no matter how small it may seem, please contact the Tempe Police Department at (480) 350-8311 or submit a tip through the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.

Even the smallest detail—something you may not have thought mattered at the time—could help bring answers to Adrienne’s family.

Someone knows what happened. And your voice could make the difference.

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She was seen near County Highway VV and Silver Canoe Road late at night. Hours later, she was reportedly at her apartment in nearby Shawano. Then—she disappeared.

Her family knew something was wrong almost immediately. Katelyn wasn’t the kind of person to just stop answering calls or walk away from her life. As days turned into weeks, searches expanded across roads, forests, and waterways. Investigators publicly stated they believed someone may have given Katelyn a ride that night—and asked that person to come forward.

Nine months later, in March 2021, human remains were discovered on the Menominee Reservation. They were identified as Katelyn.

But even now, years later, her case remains unsolved.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we walk through Katelyn’s final known movements, the critical timeline investigators have shared, and the questions that still have no answers. We also take a closer look at the Menominee Reservation, the challenges of investigating cases across jurisdictions, and why so many Indigenous cases remain unresolved.

If you know anything about Katelyn Kelley’s disappearance, you are urged to contact the Menominee Tribal Police Department at (715) 799-5806, or the Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults at 1-800-843-4673 or wisconsinclearinghouse@doj.state.wi.us.

Someone knows something.

And Katelyn deserves justice.

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Just seven months later, another pregnant woman — Laci Peterson — would go missing in Northern California. Her story dominated national headlines. Search teams, press conferences, candlelight vigils, and a media frenzy followed. But Evelyn’s story? It barely made local news.

In this episode, we walk through Evelyn Hernandez’s life, disappearance, and the chilling details of a case that never got the attention it deserved. We examine the differences in how the media — and the public — responded to two nearly identical tragedies, and what those differences reveal about race, class, and whose stories we choose to care about.

This is a story of three lives lost, justice denied, and the powerful question at the heart of so many missing persons cases:

Who gets remembered? And who gets left behind?

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She never returned.

What should have been a routine walk home turned into a mystery that has haunted her family and investigators for years. Tyarra’s phone activity suddenly stopped. No confirmed sightings have ever been reported. And early in the investigation, police said the circumstances surrounding her disappearance appeared suspicious.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into Tyarra’s story — who she was before that night, the timeline of her final known movements, and the investigation that followed. We examine what investigators know, what remains unanswered, and the narrow window of time in which Tyarra disappeared.

How does someone vanish inside their own apartment complex?

Was she targeted by someone she knew?
Did something happen during the short walk back home?
Or did someone encounter her in those final moments?

Now, over a decade later, Tyarra Williams is still missing — and her family is still searching for answers.

If you have any information about Tyarra’s disappearance, please contact the Greensboro Police Department at 336-373-2222, Greensboro/Guilford Crime Stoppers at 336-373-1000, or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.

Someone knows what happened that night.

And it’s time the truth came to light.

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Surveillance footage captured her in the alley just before midnight. She walked out of frame with her ex-boyfriend, Michael DeFrance.

Jermain was never seen again.

In this episode, we examine what's known about Jermain's life and community, the weeks and months leading up to the night she disappeared, and the history of domestic violence in her relationship. We  reconstruct what’s known about the final hours of June 15–16, the conflicting accounts that followed, and the investigation that has continued for years without an arrest. 

If you have information that could help bring Jermain home, please contact Missoula Police Department Detective Guy Baker: (406) 552-6284.

No tip is too small and might just be what detectives need to bring justice for Jermain.

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But Najah never made it to work.

And by the end of the day, the people who knew her best were certain of one thing: this wasn’t a choice. Najah was reliable. Present. Protective. She didn’t “just disappear”—not without calling, not without making arrangements, and not without picking up her children.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we walk through the narrow, terrifying timeline that makes this case so chilling—because somewhere in a span of roughly two hours, Najah vanished. Investigators later found her black Nissan Altima abandoned near a movie theater lot on Indianapolis’ northwest side. 

Surveillance video would reveal someone else driving it. Her personal belongings would turn up scattered along the interstate. And weeks later, the case would take a devastating turn when a severed foot was discovered in a retention pond more than 100 miles away—identified by a tattoo, then confirmed through DNA.

Years later, Najah’s family is still fighting for answers. Police still believe someone knows what happened. And the question remains: Who took Najah Ferrell—and why?

If you have any information about Najah’s disappearance or murder, please contact the Hendricks County Communications Center at 317-839-8700 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS (8477). You can remain anonymous. If you’re not comfortable calling, Crime Stoppers also has a mobile app (“P3 Tips”) that allows you to submit information anonymously.

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Hours later, those same cameras were shut off. When they came back on, Cecilia was gone, and Reyes was unloading a chainsaw, shovels, and trash bags from the family SUV.

Despite mounting evidence and a murder charge filed more than two years later, Reyes Gallegos has been released on bond — multiple times — while his trial has been delayed again and again. Cecilia’s body has never been found. Her children have grown up without answers. 

And while other similar cases in the same community made headlines and reached courtrooms within a year, Cecilia’s story remains largely unknown — possibly because she was an immigrant, a working mother, and a woman of color.

Cecilia deserved better.

She deserved better protection. Better coverage. Better urgency. And now, at the very least, she deserves justice — and for someone, somewhere, to help bring her body home.

If you know anything about the murder of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos — no matter how small — please speak up.

Even the smallest detail could help bring closure to her children and family.

• San Antonio Police Department – Missing Persons Unit
  • (210) 207-7660
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips welcome)
  • Call: (210) 224-STOP (7867)
  • Online: https://sanantonio.crimestoppersweb.com
• Email Search & Support San Antonio (SASSA)
  • Search.support.sa@gmail.com
• Follow Cecilia's Facebook page for updates:
  • facebook.com/WhereIsCeciliaHuertaGallegos

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Authorities called it death by exposure, hypothermia. But her family insists: Rocelyn didn’t end up there by accident.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we retrace Rocelyn’s final hours, challenge the gaps in the investigation, and amplify the voices of those still demanding justice. 

How did she get to that desolate place? Why didn’t police search for evidence of foul play right away? And who, if anyone, knows the truth?

This is not just a tragedy. This is the story of Rocelyn Gabriel.

Have Information?

If you know anything about what happened to Rocelyn Gabriel on the night of January 25–26, 2014, please come forward.

You can contact:

• RCMP Portage la Prairie Detachment
  204-857-4445
• Manitoba Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tip Line)
  1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

Even the smallest detail could help a grieving family find answers after more than a decade of silence.

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Then she logged off — and never came home.

Hours later, investigators would discover her Facebook account had been accessed again — this time from a private residence outside town on Cemetery Road. The man who lived there admitted Jalesa had been at his home that afternoon. He told investigators she left sometime between 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.

She was never seen again.

In this episode, we examine the timeline of Jalesa’s disappearance, the digital trail that led investigators to a rural property outside town, the multi-agency search efforts that began almost immediately after she was reported missing, and the unanswered questions that remain more than a decade later.

Jalesa was known to be quiet, routine-oriented, and closely connected to her family. She did not have a car. She did not have a cellphone. She rarely traveled outside of her normal daily pattern — making her disappearance deeply concerning from the very beginning.

Despite extensive searches, multiple warrants, and years of investigation, Jalesa Chantell Reynolds remains missing.

Someone knows what happened that afternoon.

And her family is still waiting for answers.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Jalesa Chantell Reynolds, please contact:

Scotland Neck Police Department

• (252) 826-4111

Halifax County Sheriff’s Office

• (252) 583-8201

Halifax County Crime Stoppers (Anonymous Tips)

• 252) 583-4444

Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Halifax County Crime Stoppers online tip portals.

Case Reference:

National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
Case: Jalesa Chantell Reynolds
NamUs #: MP10109

Last Known Details:

Last Seen: February 22, 2010
Location: Scotland Neck, North Carolina
Age at Disappearance: 18
Would Be Today: 34

Remembering Jalesa

Jalesa is described as:

• Black female
• 5’2”
• Approx. 220 lbs at time of disappearance
• Black hair, brown eyes
• Nicknames: J and Lesa
• Distinguishing feature: Dark pigmentation patches on arms

Last known clothing:

• Pink shirt
• Blue denim jacket with flower design on back
• Tan khaki pants
• Black Velcro sneakers
• Black head scarf
• Bobby pins in hair

Vanished Voices Message:

• If you lived in Scotland Neck in 2010…
• If you traveled Cemetery Road that day…
• If you knew Jalesa…
• If you heard something, saw something, or remember something that never felt right…

Please come forward. Even small details matter.

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Two weeks later, when Cynthia’s mother reported her missing, investigators realized this was no ordinary disappearance. Cynthia was a devoted mother, daughter, and community member — someone who stayed in constant contact with her family. Her sudden silence was completely out of character. Law enforcement would later classify her case as suspicious, and the FBI now believes foul play may have been involved.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we trace Cynthia’s last known steps, explore the timeline of her disappearance, examine the investigation that followed, and ask the difficult questions that still linger years later. Why was she walking near the cemetery that day? Was someone waiting for her? Did critical time slip away before the search began? 

Cynthia’s family is still waiting for answers. Her community has not forgotten her. And someone, somewhere, knows what happened.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Cynthia Acevedo — no matter how small it may seem — please contact:

Gila River Police Department
(520) 562-4511

FBI – Phoenix Field Office
1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324)
Submit a tip online: https://tips.fbi.gov

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Cynthia Acevedo has been missing since August 15, 2019.
Her family deserves answers.
Her community deserves justice.
And Cynthia deserves to be found.

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Witnesses would later tell police they saw Rita walking in the cold and snow, visibly angry, when a dark pickup approached her. Others reported seeing her at a man’s home the next day. Then came more disturbing claims — that Rita was dead, that evidence had been hidden, that her body had been moved.

Search warrants were executed. Federal evidence teams were called in. A well on the south side of the reservation — an area investigators refer to as the battleground — became the focus of repeated searches. Cadaver dogs, DNA collection, polygraph exams, and renewed FBI involvement followed. Tips surfaced. Some were withdrawn. Rumors spread. But Rita has never been recovered.

She is still officially listed as a missing person. In practice, investigators have treated her case as a homicide without a body — one caught between information and proof, between community silence and the urgent need for answers.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we trace Rita’s story: who she was, the last known sightings, the investigation’s turning points, and the lingering questions that refuse to settle. We explore how a close-knit community navigates trust, tradition, and tragedy.

And until Rita is found, her voice — and her family’s — will not be forgotten.

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What began as a weekend of excitement unraveled into a haunting mystery involving conflicting stories, missing evidence, and roommates who know more than they’ve said. 

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we trace Kristyn’s final known steps, explore the tangled investigation, and hear from those still fighting for answers. Kristyn was a drummer, a dog lover, and a fiercely loyal friend — and she deserves justice.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Kristyn Richerson, please contact Muskogee Police at (918) 683-8000. Her voice hasn’t been forgotten — and neither has the silence that followed.

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Anna was a member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe, and her death was both violent and deliberate. Her car had been set on fire in what appeared to be an attempt to destroy evidence — and from the start, the case raised urgent questions about who Anna was with, how she ended up in the trunk of her own vehicle, and why justice has remained out of reach.

 Two weeks after Anna was found, authorities identified a person of interest in her murder. Before he could be questioned to find out what he knew about her death, he was killed during a standoff with police while officers attempted to serve an unrelated weapons warrant. With his death, any possibility of answers from him disappeared.

For years, the investigation produced few public answers. Anna Marie Scott’s case remains unsolved.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we examine Anna’s life, her tribal identity, the circumstances surrounding the discovery of her body, and the investigation — including what is known, what remains unclear, and what justice would mean to her loved ones. Her story reflects a broader pattern seen too often in cases involving Indigenous women: delayed answers, limited accountability, and families left waiting.

Anna deserves to be remembered — and her case deserves continued attention.

If you have any information related to the death of Anna Marie Scott, please contact:

• Reno Police Department
  Non-Emergency: (775) 334-2677
• Secret Witness of Northern Nevada
  (775) 322-4900
  secretwitness.com

Anonymous tips are accepted. Even information you believe is minor could matter.

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In the fall of 2021, during a severe mental health crisis, Emmilee was last seen crossing a remote bridge over the Klamath River on California’s Yurok Reservation. She was naked, distressed, and alone. Days later, she was reported missing. Despite extensive searches, intertribal efforts, cadaver dogs, river patrols, and years of tips, Emmilee has never been found.

Four years later, her case remains active. A $20,000 reward still stands. And her family continues to wait for answers.

This episode examines Emmilee’s life, the warning signs leading up to her disappearance, the haunting clues that surfaced afterward — including an anonymous hand-drawn map — and the jurisdictional and systemic failures that so often leave Indigenous women unprotected and unheard.

Emmilee Risling is not just a missing person. She is a daughter, a mother, a dancer, and one of thousands of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women whose stories risk being lost to silence.

If you have information about Emmilee Risling — a sighting, a conversation, a detail that didn’t seem important at the time — please speak up now.

Contact Cold Case Detective Mike Fridley with the Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office at (707) 441-3024, or reach the Hoopa Valley Tribal Police at (530) 625-4202. Tips may be given anonymously. A $20,000 reward remains available.

Even years later, one piece of information can change everything.

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Instead of a full case, we’re holding space — for the people who are still missing, for the families who continue to wait, and for the stories that deserve patience, care, and continued attention.

This short message is a moment of reflection and gratitude for those who listen, share, and help keep these voices from fading, especially during a season that can be heavy for families still searching for answers.

We’ll return soon with new episodes. Until then, thank you for being here — and for helping ensure that those who are missing are not forgotten.

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Hours later, her father’s white Chevrolet Astro van was found locked and abandoned in a wheat field off East McDonald Road. There were no signs of a crash, no evidence of a struggle, and no explanation for why the van was there — or where Sara had gone.

Who was Sara beyond the headlines? What do we know about her final morning? And why, over a decade later, does her case remain unresolved? We explore not only what happened, but what still hasn’t been answered.

If you have any information about Sara Nicole Graham’s disappearance, please contact:

• Robeson County Sheriff’s Office: (910) 671-3100
• FBI Charlotte Field Office: (704) 672-6100

You can remain anonymous.

If you do not have direct information, you can still help by:

• Sharing Sara’s story
• Supporting organizations that advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
• Talking about her case to keep public attention alive

Silence allows cases like Sara’s to fade. Awareness keeps them alive.

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In this episode, we unravel the chilling timeline of March 13, 2019 — from Keyona’s desperate plea to the missed opportunity that may have cost her life, to the years-long manhunt for the man authorities say is responsible. 

He was living in the house. He vanished without a trace. And he’s still out there.

This is the story of a double murder that should never have happened — and the voice on the line those meant to serve and protect, failed to save.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Derrell Demon Brown – even the smallest lead – law enforcement urges you to come forward. You can contact the U.S. Marshals Service directly or call 1-877-WANTED-2. You can also contact Police at 616-456-3400 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345. A reward of $25,000 is being offered for information leading to his arrest.

After all this time, Keyona and Cherletta deserve justice.

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In this episode of Vanished Voices, we follow Lakota’s journey from her tribal homeland in South Dakota to the streets of Kansas City, where she fell into the grip of a man she once trusted — and may have been trafficked. Through a carefully reported timeline, direct quotes from her family, and a look at the forensic evidence, we examine what happened, what remains unknown, and how justice is still possible.

We also spotlight the broader context of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW) in South Dakota and Missouri, where Lakota's name is far from the only one still unanswered.

This is Lakota’s story. And this is the call to make sure her voice is never forgotten.

 If you have any information about what happened to Lakota Renville – if you overheard something back then, if you recall a friend or relative who had a strange connection to this case, if you recognize that blanket or remember a brown Ford Explorer seen on a Missouri backroad in October 2005 – please speak up. 

However small a detail, it could be the missing piece that investigators need. You can contact the Independence Police Department or the Kansas City CrimeStoppers TIPS hotline at 816-474-TIPS. Tips can be made anonymously. 

After all these years, even second-hand information or a rumor might be exactly what detectives require to finally make an arrest.

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In this episode, we dive into the harrowing case of Robin Lawrence, a loving mother whose life was tragically cut short in her Springfield, Virginia, home in 1994. 

For nearly three decades, the brutal murder remained a cold case—until modern DNA technology and determined investigators unraveled the mystery. Join us as we explore Robin's story, the haunting details of the crime, and the breakthrough that finally led to justice. 

We’ll also discuss the chilling confession of the man responsible and the impact this resolution had on Robin’s family and community.

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In this episode of Vanished Voices, we trace each timeline — from Kenosohn’s fatal shooting in Marquette Park… to Chante’s frantic final phone call… to Joanna’s forced abduction in broad daylight… to Marlo’s disappearance after he left to meet someone near 64th & Campbell and never returned.

Although authorities did not officially link these cases until 2023, the patterns in geography, proximity, and social circles raise troubling questions… and the families have been asking them for years.

Why did four lives in the same neighborhood end — or vanish — without justice?
Did fear silence witnesses?
And how can four families, all grieving with no answers, be left waiting this long?

Through verified reporting, publicly available quotes, and careful investigation, we illuminate the lives behind the headlines and the silence surrounding their cases. Because these four individuals were more than file numbers — they were children, siblings, partners, and friends. Their stories deserve to be told, and their families deserve answers.

Have information?

Even the smallest detail could help investigators.

If you know anything about the disappearances or deaths of Joanna Wright, Marlo Gulley, Chante Bohanan, or Kenosohn Ward, please contact:

Chicago Police Department – Area 1 SVU (Special Victims Unit)
(312) 747-8380

Anonymous email tip to CPD:
cpdtip@chicagopolice.org

Or remain completely anonymous through:
Cook County Crime Stoppers — (800) 535-STOP

Someone out there knows the truth. Their families are still waiting.

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She’d been traveling with a long-haul truck driver whose story kept changing. Was she left behind … or did someone make sure she never came home?

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we trace Cara’s final days, the conflicting accounts that followed, and the larger crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women along America’s highways. Cara’s family still searches for truth — and refuses to let her name fade into the noise of the road.

If you know anything about Cara Marie Cox—or believe you may have seen someone who matches her description—please contact:

• BIA Missing & Murdered Unit (MMU): Text “BIAMMU” + your tip to 847411, or call 1-833-560-2065
• Seminole County Sheriff’s Office: (405) 257-5445

To read more about this case and see the resources used in the episode, visit our blog here. 

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In this episode, we follow Henny’s final known footsteps, trace the failures of the investigation, and listen to the voice that mattered most — her mother’s. What emerges is a haunting pattern of delay, neglect, and silence in Big Horn County, where too many Indigenous girls have gone missing and too few have seen justice.

What really happened to Henny? Why did no one look for her in time? And why are so many Native families forced to become their own investigators?

This is Henny Scott’s story — told with truth, love, and the urgency it deserves.

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In this episode, we follow the trail of a deeply loved daughter, sister, and friend who vanished overnight—and the nearly eight-year fight her mother, Toni Jacobs, waged to find answers. We unravel the details of Keeshae’s final known movements, the chilling inconsistencies in the stories told, and the failures that allowed her case to go cold for years.

Through family memories, community leads, and law enforcement revelations, we explore what it means to search for truth when urgency never came—and how one woman’s determination refused to let her daughter be forgotten. This is the story of Keeshae Jacobs.

If you have any information about Keeshae’s disappearance or remains, please contact the Richmond Police Department Major Crimes Division at (804) 646-5984 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at (804) 780-1000 or online here.

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The man responsible wasn’t a stranger. He was one sworn to protect.

In this episode, we share Sonya’s story — who she was before that night, what happened in the investigation that followed, and how her murder exposed a painful truth about the vulnerability of Indigenous women in Alaska. 

Through her family’s words, community outrage, and the lasting impact of her case, we examine how trust in law enforcement was shattered, and what it revealed about the ongoing crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women.

Her name was Sonya Ivanoff. And her story deserves to be remembered.

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For more than two decades, her family has lived in the shadow of unanswered questions. Why would Laverda go to her office at 11:30 p.m. on a holiday? Who was the last person to truly see her? And how did a case with so many red flags fade into silence for over twenty years?

For years, the case sat stagnant. The family felt ignored, like their calls for help were echoing into the void. Laverda’s disappearance isn’t just an individual tragedy — it’s a reflection of a system that still fails far too many Indigenous families.

Laverda’s case remains unsolved. The FBI continues to offer a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Laverda Sorrell, please contact the FBI Albuquerque Field Office at (505) 889-1300 or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

Listen, share, and help keep her story alive.

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Over nine months later, her body was found in a freezer in a remote location. Yet, years on, her family is still left with questions, without full justice, and without closure.

In this episode of Vanished Voices, we tell Rosenda’s story—not just the tragedy of her disappearance, but the life she lived and the family who continues to fight for her. 

We also explore how her case sheds light on the larger Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, one that impacts Native communities across the United States and Canada, and why voices like Rosenda’s must never be forgotten.

To learn more about Rosenda's story and see the resources used in this episode, visit our Blog Here.

Resources

• National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center – MMIW Toolkit & Resources NIWRC
• StrongHearts Native Helpline (24/7 support) Office for Victims of Crime
• Association on American Indian Affairs – Survivor Resources & Toolkits Association on American Indian Affairs
• Not Our Native Daughters (advocacy & awareness) Not Our Native Daughters
• Lakota People’s Law Project – MMIW Resource Guide lakotalaw.org
• The Vanished (Yakama Reservation missing persons project)
  Yakima Herald-Republic
• U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs – Missing and Murdered Indigenous People  bia.gov
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls: A Snapshot of Data from 71 Urban Cities — UIHI
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Report — UIHI
• Missing or Murdered Indigenous Women: New Efforts Are Underway —  U.S. Government Accountability Office
• Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP) — Congressional Research Congress.gov
• The Silent and Often Invisible Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls — National Partnership
• Reports on Violence Against Indigenous Women Are Gone from Federal Sites — 19th News

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Ranelle, a mother of two and a member of the Navajo Nation, vanished from her home in Hogback, New Mexico, and has never been seen again. Her sudden disappearance was met with delays, jurisdictional confusion, and silence from the very agencies meant to help. A month later, her boyfriend — already wanted on federal charges — was arrested in connection with a violent crime spree, only adding to the questions about what happened to Ranelle.

In this episode, we trace the timeline of Ranelle’s disappearance, the devastating wait her family has endured, and the few haunting clues that remain — a pair of shoes and a sweater found on the mesas outside Shiprock. Along the way, we examine the theories, the breakdowns in the investigation, and the larger crisis facing Indigenous communities.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Ranelle Rose Bennett, please contact: 

• The Navajo Nation Police Department in Shiprock at (505) 368-1350
• The Bureau of Indian Affairs Missing & Murdered Unit tip line at 1-833-560-2065 
• or text “BIAMMU” plus your tip to 847411

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This episode traces Ashley’s story: the last messages she sent, the silence that followed, and the tireless determination of her sister Kimberly and her family to bring her home. Eight years later, they’re still searching, still fighting for answers, and still holding onto hope.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Ashley Loring HeavyRunner, please contact: 

-The FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office at (801) 579-1400

-The Blackfeet Tribal Police at (406) 338-4000

Tips can also be submitted online at tips.fbi.gov

Even the smallest detail could help bring Ashley home.

To read more about this case and see the resources used to create this episode, visit our Blog Here.

Further Reading and Resources: 

• Kate Hodal, The Guardian – “A young woman vanishes. The police can’t help. Her desperate family won’t give up” (Feb 25, 2019)
• Sara Kettler, A&E True Crime – “How Ashley Loring HeavyRunner’s Disappearance Illustrates Issues With Investigating Crimes Against Indigenous Women” (Jan 11, 2022)
• ABC News – “No answers 2 years after 20-year-old student vanishes – a single case in an epidemic in Native communities” (Oct 8, 2019)
• NBC Montana – “Vanished in Montana: Ashley HeavyRunner’s family without closure nearly 8 years later”(May 29, 2025)
• Marie Claire (via murkowski.senate.gov) – “The Invisible Victims” (June 10, 2019)
• KRTV News – “Suspect arrested by FBI in Great Falls has been identified” (Aug 14, 2023)krtv.com
• FBI Missing Person Poster – Ashley Loring HeavyRunner (updated) fbi.gov

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Vanished Voices is a true crime podcast dedicated to shining a light on the people too often forgotten. With deep dives, investigative storytelling, and the voices of families and advocates, each episode unravels the mystery, the injustice, and the humanity behind these cases.

From missing persons to unsolved murders, we uncover the truths that mainstream coverage leaves behind—while honoring those who can no longer speak for themselves.

Because no one should vanish without a voice.

Join us for the first episode, dropping Thursday, September 25!

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