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        <itunes:summary>Lost Girls, hosted by Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey -- Every Girl Deserves Justice!</itunes:summary>
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                <itunes:title>The Suspicious Death of Bonnie Three Irons</itunes:title>
                <title>The Suspicious Death of Bonnie Three Irons</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Tonight on <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosted by LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, we are bringing you the story of Bonnie Three Irons—a Native American mother whose life was taken in 2017, and whose case still sits without answers.</p><p>Bonnie’s body was found near the Wolf Mountains on the Crow Reservation in Montana, a place that should have held familiarity and safety, not violence and loss. She was more than a name in a case file. She was a mother to her son, Faron Enemy Hunter III, and she was deeply loved by her family, including her mother, Jennifer White Bear, who continues to search for the truth about what happened to her daughter.</p><p>This case is not just about one woman. It exists within a larger, deeply troubling pattern—the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Cases like Bonnie’s are too often overlooked, under-investigated, or allowed to go cold without the urgency they deserve. Behind every one of these cases is a family waiting, a story unfinished, and a life that mattered.</p><p>Tonight, we are going to talk about Bonnie. About who she was. About what we know. And about what still hasn’t been answered.</p><p>Because someone knows what happened to her.</p><p>And it’s time that silence is broken.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Tonight on &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosted by LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, we are bringing you the story of Bonnie Three Irons—a Native American mother whose life was taken in 2017, and whose case still sits without answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Bonnie’s body was found near the Wolf Mountains on the Crow Reservation in Montana, a place that should have held familiarity and safety, not violence and loss. She was more than a name in a case file. She was a mother to her son, Faron Enemy Hunter III, and she was deeply loved by her family, including her mother, Jennifer White Bear, who continues to search for the truth about what happened to her daughter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This case is not just about one woman. It exists within a larger, deeply troubling pattern—the crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Cases like Bonnie’s are too often overlooked, under-investigated, or allowed to go cold without the urgency they deserve. Behind every one of these cases is a family waiting, a story unfinished, and a life that mattered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight, we are going to talk about Bonnie. About who she was. About what we know. And about what still hasn’t been answered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because someone knows what happened to her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And it’s time that silence is broken.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:56:16 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Vanishing of Megan Renee Foglesong</itunes:title>
                <title>The Vanishing of Megan Renee Foglesong</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In late November 2015, 21-year-old Megan Renee Foglesong was last seen in Alden, Kansas. By the time anyone realized she was missing, weeks had already passed—and critical evidence was gone.</p><p>Megan’s case is layered with red flags: a volatile relationship, a final message placing her at a man’s home, and a chilling warning she gave friends—if anything ever happened to her, they should know where to look.</p><p>In this episode, hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith walk through the timeline, the missed opportunities, and the disturbing events that followed—events that only deepen the question: what really happened to Megan Foglesong?</p><p>More than a decade later, her disappearance remains unsolved. And the truth is still out there.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In late November 2015, 21-year-old Megan Renee Foglesong was last seen in Alden, Kansas. By the time anyone realized she was missing, weeks had already passed—and critical evidence was gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Megan’s case is layered with red flags: a volatile relationship, a final message placing her at a man’s home, and a chilling warning she gave friends—if anything ever happened to her, they should know where to look.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith walk through the timeline, the missed opportunities, and the disturbing events that followed—events that only deepen the question: what really happened to Megan Foglesong?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than a decade later, her disappearance remains unsolved. And the truth is still out there.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Madison Renae Allen is Missing.</itunes:title>
                <title>Madison Renae Allen is Missing.</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosted by LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, focuses on the disappearance of 32-year-old Madison Renae Allen, who was last seen on November 29, 2023, near Ash Street in Zachary, Louisiana. Described as 5’2”, approximately 115 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, Madison has several distinctive tattoos, including “Allen” with a bow on her wrist, angel wings on her back, and detailed markings across her thigh and torso.</p><p>According to her family, it is completely out of character for Madison to go without contact, raising serious concern about her well-being. In this episode, LaDonna and Amy examine what is known about Madison’s last known movements, highlight the identifying details that could help bring her home, and underscore the urgency of keeping her name in the public eye.</p><p>If you have any information about Madison Renae Allen’s whereabouts, please contact the Zachary Police Department at 225-654-9393 or Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosted by LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, focuses on the disappearance of 32-year-old Madison Renae Allen, who was last seen on November 29, 2023, near Ash Street in Zachary, Louisiana. Described as 5’2”, approximately 115 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes, Madison has several distinctive tattoos, including “Allen” with a bow on her wrist, angel wings on her back, and detailed markings across her thigh and torso.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to her family, it is completely out of character for Madison to go without contact, raising serious concern about her well-being. In this episode, LaDonna and Amy examine what is known about Madison’s last known movements, highlight the identifying details that could help bring her home, and underscore the urgency of keeping her name in the public eye.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Madison Renae Allen’s whereabouts, please contact the Zachary Police Department at 225-654-9393 or Crime Stoppers at 344-STOP.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Brianna Jayde Vibert&#39;s Story</itunes:title>
                <title>Brianna Jayde Vibert&#39;s Story</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On July 17, 2017, 24-year-old <strong>Brianna Jayde Vibert</strong> was last seen in Flint Township.</p><p>Surveillance footage from a gas station shows her anxious—possibly panicked—with visible injuries to her arm. In the early morning hours, she accepted a ride from a man in a red Pontiac Aztek. Over the next few hours, she would appear at multiple locations—disoriented, unsteady, and clearly in distress.</p><p>Then, she vanished.</p><p>Her phone was left behind. Her purse was later found in a ditch near her home. And Brianna—who was a mother of four—has never been heard from again.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Lost Girls</em>, <strong>Amy Smith</strong> and <strong>LaDonna Humphrey</strong> walk through the final known hours of Brianna’s life, the people she encountered, and the troubling gaps that remain. They also examine the circumstances surrounding her relationships, her past, and the question that still lingers:</p><p>Was Brianna Jayde Vibert running from something—or did she cross paths with someone she couldn’t escape?</p><p>Her story didn’t end that night.</p><p>It simply disappeared.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On July 17, 2017, 24-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Brianna Jayde Vibert&lt;/strong&gt; was last seen in Flint Township.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Surveillance footage from a gas station shows her anxious—possibly panicked—with visible injuries to her arm. In the early morning hours, she accepted a ride from a man in a red Pontiac Aztek. Over the next few hours, she would appear at multiple locations—disoriented, unsteady, and clearly in distress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then, she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her phone was left behind. Her purse was later found in a ditch near her home. And Brianna—who was a mother of four—has never been heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt; walk through the final known hours of Brianna’s life, the people she encountered, and the troubling gaps that remain. They also examine the circumstances surrounding her relationships, her past, and the question that still lingers:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Was Brianna Jayde Vibert running from something—or did she cross paths with someone she couldn’t escape?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her story didn’t end that night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It simply disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Where is LaVon Jo Miller?</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On December 6, 1997, 33-year-old <strong>LaVon Jo Miller</strong> was last seen in Marmaduke, a small town where people believe they know one another—and where disappearances are supposed to be rare.</p><p>According to her husband, LaVon returned home that day after visiting a friend. At some point, he fell asleep on the couch. When he woke up, she was gone. He would later say he never saw her again. In the days that followed, someone reportedly came back to the home and took money and clothing. What happened in those missing hours—and in the days after—remains unclear.</p><p>LaVon left behind two children. Her life, by all outward appearances, simply stopped. Years later, when her husband died in 2011, her name was not mentioned in his obituary.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Lost Girls</em>, <strong>Amy Smith</strong> and <strong>LaDonna Humphrey</strong> examine the details that don’t sit right. They walk through the timeline, the silence, and the questions that have lingered for nearly three decades. Was this a voluntary disappearance, or something far more troubling? Who returned to that home—and why?</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On December 6, 1997, 33-year-old &lt;strong&gt;LaVon Jo Miller&lt;/strong&gt; was last seen in Marmaduke, a small town where people believe they know one another—and where disappearances are supposed to be rare.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to her husband, LaVon returned home that day after visiting a friend. At some point, he fell asleep on the couch. When he woke up, she was gone. He would later say he never saw her again. In the days that followed, someone reportedly came back to the home and took money and clothing. What happened in those missing hours—and in the days after—remains unclear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LaVon left behind two children. Her life, by all outward appearances, simply stopped. Years later, when her husband died in 2011, her name was not mentioned in his obituary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt; examine the details that don’t sit right. They walk through the timeline, the silence, and the questions that have lingered for nearly three decades. Was this a voluntary disappearance, or something far more troubling? Who returned to that home—and why?&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Rachel Hurley&#39;s Unsolved Murder</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On in 1990, fourteen-year-old Rachel Hurley set out on what should have been a simple walk back to her mother. Just hours earlier, she had been laughing with friends on a boat near Jupiter Inlet—a carefree afternoon that felt like any other.</p><p>But somewhere between Dubois Park and Carlin Park, everything changed.</p><p>When Rachel’s friends stopped briefly, she ran ahead alone, less than a mile from where her mother was waiting. It was a decision any teenager might make without a second thought. She never made it to their meeting spot.</p><p>By nightfall, the search had begun. What unfolded next would leave a family shattered and a community searching for answers that, more than three decades later, still haven’t come.</p><p>In this episode, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith walk through the final known moments of Rachel’s life, the small, ordinary choices that led to an unthinkable outcome, and the enduring weight of a case that remains unsolved. They explore how quickly normal can turn into tragedy—and why Rachel’s story still matters today.</p><p>If you were in Jupiter, Florida in March of 1990, or remember anything—no matter how small—please contact local law enforcement or Crime Stoppers. One detail could make the difference.</p><p>Because Rachel Hurley deserved to make it home.</p><p> And we will keep saying her name—because every girl deserves justice.</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On in 1990, fourteen-year-old Rachel Hurley set out on what should have been a simple walk back to her mother. Just hours earlier, she had been laughing with friends on a boat near Jupiter Inlet—a carefree afternoon that felt like any other.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But somewhere between Dubois Park and Carlin Park, everything changed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When Rachel’s friends stopped briefly, she ran ahead alone, less than a mile from where her mother was waiting. It was a decision any teenager might make without a second thought. She never made it to their meeting spot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By nightfall, the search had begun. What unfolded next would leave a family shattered and a community searching for answers that, more than three decades later, still haven’t come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith walk through the final known moments of Rachel’s life, the small, ordinary choices that led to an unthinkable outcome, and the enduring weight of a case that remains unsolved. They explore how quickly normal can turn into tragedy—and why Rachel’s story still matters today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you were in Jupiter, Florida in March of 1990, or remember anything—no matter how small—please contact local law enforcement or Crime Stoppers. One detail could make the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Rachel Hurley deserved to make it home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; And we will keep saying her name—because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>The Disappearance of Barb Cotton</itunes:title>
                <title>The Disappearance of Barb Cotton</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey begin a deep-dive series into a case that has remained unsolved for more than four decades—the disappearance of fifteen-year-old Barbara “Barb” Louise Cotton.</p><p>On April 11, 1981, Barb vanished from Williston, North Dakota after leaving a local restaurant just blocks from home. She was a teenager with a job, close friends, and plans for her future—saving money, looking ahead to milestones, and stepping into life like so many girls her age. She never made it home.</p><p>What followed was a case filled with unanswered questions, shifting leads, and lingering uncertainty. One of the last known individuals to see Barb alive died just months later, adding another layer of complexity to an already haunting investigation.</p><p>More than forty years later, Barb has never been found. Her case remains open.</p><p>This is the first episode in a multi-part series examining the timeline, the people, and the unanswered questions surrounding Barb Cotton’s disappearance—because some stories deserve more than a single telling.</p><p>If you have any information, please contact the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212. Barb’s case is also listed in NamUs as MP2921.</p><p>Someone knows what happened.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey begin a deep-dive series into a case that has remained unsolved for more than four decades—the disappearance of fifteen-year-old Barbara “Barb” Louise Cotton.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On April 11, 1981, Barb vanished from Williston, North Dakota after leaving a local restaurant just blocks from home. She was a teenager with a job, close friends, and plans for her future—saving money, looking ahead to milestones, and stepping into life like so many girls her age. She never made it home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed was a case filled with unanswered questions, shifting leads, and lingering uncertainty. One of the last known individuals to see Barb alive died just months later, adding another layer of complexity to an already haunting investigation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than forty years later, Barb has never been found. Her case remains open.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the first episode in a multi-part series examining the timeline, the people, and the unanswered questions surrounding Barb Cotton’s disappearance—because some stories deserve more than a single telling.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information, please contact the Williston Police Department at 701-577-1212. Barb’s case is also listed in NamUs as MP2921.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone knows what happened.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Conway County Jane Doe</itunes:title>
                <title>Conway County Jane Doe</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>For more than three decades, she had no name.</p><p>On October 24, 1994, the body of a woman was discovered along railroad tracks near U.S. Highway 64 between Morrilton and Plumerville, Arkansas. She had been murdered, but investigators didn’t know who she was. No identity. No clear answers. Just a life reduced to a case file and a label: Jane Doe.</p><p>For 30 years, she remained that way.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, LaDonna and Amy walk through the long road to finally restoring her name—Jamie Ann Moore of Conway, Arkansas. At just 32 years old, her life ended violently, and for decades, her story sat in silence while technology and time slowly caught up to the truth.</p><p>This case is a powerful example of what happens when persistence meets innovation. Through investigative genetic genealogy—a combination of DNA science and family history research—investigators were able to do what once seemed impossible. With the help of Parabon NanoLabs, Othram Labs, and dedicated genealogists, a path was built back to Jamie. A daughter’s DNA would ultimately confirm what so many years had left unanswered.</p><p>But identification is only the beginning.</p><p>Who was Jamie Ann Moore? What led her to that stretch of railroad tracks in 1994? And most importantly—who took her life?</p><p>This episode isn’t just about science solving a mystery. It’s about dignity. It’s about the power of giving a name back to someone the world nearly forgot. And it’s about the reality that even after 30 years, justice is still waiting.</p><p>Because no one should remain a Jane Doe forever.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;For more than three decades, she had no name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On October 24, 1994, the body of a woman was discovered along railroad tracks near U.S. Highway 64 between Morrilton and Plumerville, Arkansas. She had been murdered, but investigators didn’t know who she was. No identity. No clear answers. Just a life reduced to a case file and a label: Jane Doe.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For 30 years, she remained that way.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna and Amy walk through the long road to finally restoring her name—Jamie Ann Moore of Conway, Arkansas. At just 32 years old, her life ended violently, and for decades, her story sat in silence while technology and time slowly caught up to the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This case is a powerful example of what happens when persistence meets innovation. Through investigative genetic genealogy—a combination of DNA science and family history research—investigators were able to do what once seemed impossible. With the help of Parabon NanoLabs, Othram Labs, and dedicated genealogists, a path was built back to Jamie. A daughter’s DNA would ultimately confirm what so many years had left unanswered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But identification is only the beginning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who was Jamie Ann Moore? What led her to that stretch of railroad tracks in 1994? And most importantly—who took her life?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t just about science solving a mystery. It’s about dignity. It’s about the power of giving a name back to someone the world nearly forgot. And it’s about the reality that even after 30 years, justice is still waiting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because no one should remain a Jane Doe forever.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:11:28 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Chyna Crawford</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we tell the story of 25-year-old Chyna Danielle Crawford — known to her loved ones as “Chay-Chay” — who disappeared from Southeast Washington, D.C., on October 23, 2023.</p><p>That day, Chyna spoke with her mother and made plans for the weekend, something that was part of their daily rhythm. She was supposed to meet a friend to go shopping but never arrived. Calls went unanswered. Her phone was turned off and could not be tracked. When police conducted a welfare check at her apartment, nothing appeared disturbed — yet Chyna was gone. Her gray 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, displaying a temporary Virginia tag, vanished with her.</p><p>Chyna was described as vibrant, close to her family, and in constant communication with her mother. She wore her hair in long dreadlocks and had two distinctive tattoos: the name “Anthony” on her hip and a heart with devil horns on the right side of her chest. In the days that followed her disappearance, fear grew quickly. The silence felt wrong.</p><p>The episode walks through the timeline, the early investigative steps, and the heartbreak of a family searching for answers in a city that never stops moving.</p><p><strong>Important update not reflected in the original episode:</strong></p><p> In March 2024, Lashawn “Tweety” Washington was charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice in connection with Chyna’s disappearance. Authorities allege she and others kidnapped Crawford with the intent to rob her and ultimately killed her. In January 2026, a second suspect, Bjarni Cooper, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, conspiracy, armed carjacking, and armed robbery. As of February 2026, both suspects are awaiting trial.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we tell the story of 25-year-old Chyna Danielle Crawford — known to her loved ones as “Chay-Chay” — who disappeared from Southeast Washington, D.C., on October 23, 2023.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That day, Chyna spoke with her mother and made plans for the weekend, something that was part of their daily rhythm. She was supposed to meet a friend to go shopping but never arrived. Calls went unanswered. Her phone was turned off and could not be tracked. When police conducted a welfare check at her apartment, nothing appeared disturbed — yet Chyna was gone. Her gray 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550, displaying a temporary Virginia tag, vanished with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chyna was described as vibrant, close to her family, and in constant communication with her mother. She wore her hair in long dreadlocks and had two distinctive tattoos: the name “Anthony” on her hip and a heart with devil horns on the right side of her chest. In the days that followed her disappearance, fear grew quickly. The silence felt wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The episode walks through the timeline, the early investigative steps, and the heartbreak of a family searching for answers in a city that never stops moving.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important update not reflected in the original episode:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; In March 2024, Lashawn “Tweety” Washington was charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice in connection with Chyna’s disappearance. Authorities allege she and others kidnapped Crawford with the intent to rob her and ultimately killed her. In January 2026, a second suspect, Bjarni Cooper, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder, felony murder, conspiracy, armed carjacking, and armed robbery. As of February 2026, both suspects are awaiting trial.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:10:13 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Justice for Donna Lee Ingersol</itunes:title>
                <title>Justice for Donna Lee Ingersol</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>For this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we go back to a freezing December night in 1990, when 25-year-old Donna Lee Ingersoll ran out the back door of a house in Wabasha, Minnesota — and seemingly vanished into the cold.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.forumcomm.com/dims4/default/42b90e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2349x1566%2B1%2B0/resize/840x560%21/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7f%2F7b%2F0a86220f4cfbb678d6be97dbee75%2Fingersolldonna.jpg"></p><p><img src="https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox9.com/www.fox9.com/content/uploads/2022/02/1280/720/Grumpy-Old-Men-sized.jpg?tl=1&ve=1"></p><p><img src="https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4DwAAeSwxNxoL2Aw/s-l1200.jpg"></p><p>4</p><p>Donna had been drinking with friends that evening. Witnesses say she argued with her boyfriend, Gary Murphy, shortly before 11:45 p.m., then bolted into the night without her purse, glasses, money, or coat — despite bitterly cold temperatures. Her car, a brown 1982 Pontiac Bonneville, was left behind. An extensive search turned up nothing.</p><p>In the months that followed, grief and suspicion hung heavy. Murphy later died by suicide, though whether that tragedy connects to Donna’s disappearance remains unclear. Investigators have long considered another unsettling possibility: that Donna may never have made it out of that house at all.</p><p>She was small in stature — just under five feet tall — with blonde hair, green eyes, and a cross tattoo on her arm. A young woman with a complicated life, struggling at times with heavy drinking, but still someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone who mattered.</p><p>More than three decades later, Donna Lee Ingersoll’s case remains unsolved. In this episode, we revisit the timeline, the contradictions, and the questions that still linger in the silence she left behind.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;For this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we go back to a freezing December night in 1990, when 25-year-old Donna Lee Ingersoll ran out the back door of a house in Wabasha, Minnesota — and seemingly vanished into the cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://cdn.forumcomm.com/dims4/default/42b90e0/2147483647/strip/true/crop/2349x1566%2B1%2B0/resize/840x560%21/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum-communications-production-web.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2F7f%2F7b%2F0a86220f4cfbb678d6be97dbee75%2Fingersolldonna.jpg&#34;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://images.foxtv.com/static.fox9.com/www.fox9.com/content/uploads/2022/02/1280/720/Grumpy-Old-Men-sized.jpg?tl=1&amp;ve=1&#34;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;img src=&#34;https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/4DwAAeSwxNxoL2Aw/s-l1200.jpg&#34;&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Donna had been drinking with friends that evening. Witnesses say she argued with her boyfriend, Gary Murphy, shortly before 11:45 p.m., then bolted into the night without her purse, glasses, money, or coat — despite bitterly cold temperatures. Her car, a brown 1982 Pontiac Bonneville, was left behind. An extensive search turned up nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the months that followed, grief and suspicion hung heavy. Murphy later died by suicide, though whether that tragedy connects to Donna’s disappearance remains unclear. Investigators have long considered another unsettling possibility: that Donna may never have made it out of that house at all.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was small in stature — just under five feet tall — with blonde hair, green eyes, and a cross tattoo on her arm. A young woman with a complicated life, struggling at times with heavy drinking, but still someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone who mattered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than three decades later, Donna Lee Ingersoll’s case remains unsolved. In this episode, we revisit the timeline, the contradictions, and the questions that still linger in the silence she left behind.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:07:17 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Rikesha Renee Bear?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Rikesha Renee Bear?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Rickisha Renee Bear — Kisha — is a 19-year-old Native woman who disappeared from <strong>Pablo, Montana</strong> on February 4, 2024. She is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Reservation. At the time she vanished, she had bright red dyed hair with dark roots, braces on her teeth, and visible tattoos — including one on the right side of her neck and another reading “Baby Girl” near her collarbone.</p><p>She had told a friend she wanted help for substance abuse. That friend even scheduled an appointment for her. But before she could make it to that appointment, she left the house during the night — and no one has heard from her since.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Rickisha Renee Bear — Kisha — is a 19-year-old Native woman who disappeared from &lt;strong&gt;Pablo, Montana&lt;/strong&gt; on February 4, 2024. She is an enrolled member of the Chippewa Cree Tribe of Rocky Boy’s Reservation. At the time she vanished, she had bright red dyed hair with dark roots, braces on her teeth, and visible tattoos — including one on the right side of her neck and another reading “Baby Girl” near her collarbone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She had told a friend she wanted help for substance abuse. That friend even scheduled an appointment for her. But before she could make it to that appointment, she left the house during the night — and no one has heard from her since.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 20:03:20 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Cassie?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Cassie?</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fifteen years old.That’s how young &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt; was when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a quiet Sunday — September 14, 2014 — the day after Sydney attended the Arkansas County Demolition Derby with a friend in DeWitt, Arkansas. It should have been an ordinary weekend for a teenager — full of laughs, late-night snacks, and small-town memories. Instead, it became the last day anyone ever heard from her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No goodbye.No explanation.Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Fifteen years old.That’s how young &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt; was when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a quiet Sunday — September 14, 2014 — the day after Sydney attended the Arkansas County Demolition Derby with a friend in DeWitt, Arkansas. It should have been an ordinary weekend for a teenager — full of laughs, late-night snacks, and small-town memories. Instead, it became the last day anyone ever heard from her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No goodbye.No explanation.Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:36:19 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Cheyenne Stannard is Missing</itunes:title>
                <title>Cheyenne Stannard is Missing</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In September of 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In September of 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:34:47 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Evelyn Throsby Scott</itunes:title>
                <title>Evelyn Throsby Scott</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Tonight’s episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; takes us back to 1955 Los Angeles and the mysterious disappearance of wealthy socialite Evelyn Throsby Scott. What began as an ordinary afternoon outing with her husband would become one of the earliest and most groundbreaking no-body murder cases in American history. In this episode, we trace the red flags, the conflicting stories, the disturbing physical evidence, and the financial trail that prosecutors used to prove homicide without ever finding Evelyn’s remains. It’s a story of glamour, control, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice — even when someone tries to make a woman disappear without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Tonight’s episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; takes us back to 1955 Los Angeles and the mysterious disappearance of wealthy socialite Evelyn Throsby Scott. What began as an ordinary afternoon outing with her husband would become one of the earliest and most groundbreaking no-body murder cases in American history. In this episode, we trace the red flags, the conflicting stories, the disturbing physical evidence, and the financial trail that prosecutors used to prove homicide without ever finding Evelyn’s remains. It’s a story of glamour, control, deception, and the relentless pursuit of justice — even when someone tries to make a woman disappear without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:05:32 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Story of Cesilia Peña</itunes:title>
                <title>The Story of Cesilia Peña</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back to New York City in 1976 — into the subway tunnels of lower Manhattan and the Bronx — where a 14-year-old girl vanished just five stops from home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesilia Peña was a shy, responsible student who followed the rules. She wore her school uniform. She took the same train every day. And on October 6, she never made it home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happened between a crowded platform and a short ride toward safety remains a haunting mystery nearly fifty years later. A reported sighting. A man questioned — and later convicted of killing another child. And a family left with questions that were never answered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a story of rebellion or running away. It’s a story of a child who disappeared in plain sight — and a city full of witnesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We remember Cesilia because remembering is a form of justice.&lt;br&gt;And because silence should never be the final chapter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back to New York City in 1976 — into the subway tunnels of lower Manhattan and the Bronx — where a 14-year-old girl vanished just five stops from home.</p><p>Cesilia Peña was a shy, responsible student who followed the rules. She wore her school uniform. She took the same train every day. And on October 6, she never made it home.</p><p>What happened between a crowded platform and a short ride toward safety remains a haunting mystery nearly fifty years later. A reported sighting. A man questioned — and later convicted of killing another child. And a family left with questions that were never answered.</p><p>This is not a story of rebellion or running away. It’s a story of a child who disappeared in plain sight — and a city full of witnesses.</p><p>We remember Cesilia because remembering is a form of justice.<br>And because silence should never be the final chapter.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back to New York City in 1976 — into the subway tunnels of lower Manhattan and the Bronx — where a 14-year-old girl vanished just five stops from home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cesilia Peña was a shy, responsible student who followed the rules. She wore her school uniform. She took the same train every day. And on October 6, she never made it home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happened between a crowded platform and a short ride toward safety remains a haunting mystery nearly fifty years later. A reported sighting. A man questioned — and later convicted of killing another child. And a family left with questions that were never answered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not a story of rebellion or running away. It’s a story of a child who disappeared in plain sight — and a city full of witnesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We remember Cesilia because remembering is a form of justice.&lt;br&gt;And because silence should never be the final chapter.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:19:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Angel Rose Avery?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Angel Rose Avery?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today on &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re talking about &lt;strong&gt;Angel Rose Avery&lt;/strong&gt;, a woman who disappeared from Kennett, Missouri, and whose case has remained largely untouched by time, attention, or answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angel was thirty-five years old when she was last seen on September 1, 2018. She didn’t leave behind a public trail of clues or a well-documented timeline. There were no headlines that followed her disappearance, no flood of details released to the public, and no clear explanation for why she was never heard from again. Instead, what remains is something just as troubling: very little information, and a woman who seems to have slipped quietly into the margins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angel is described as a petite woman, around five feet tall, with brown hair and green eyes. She may change her hair color. Her ears are pierced. These are the basic facts—what little the public has been given—but they don’t explain how a person can vanish and leave behind such a small footprint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cases like Angel’s force us to confront uncomfortable questions. What happens when someone goes missing and there isn’t immediate urgency? What happens when there are no press conferences, no updates, and no sustained push to keep a name in the public eye? And how many answers are lost when silence becomes the default?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t about speculation. It’s about acknowledgment. It’s about saying Angel Rose Avery’s name out loud and refusing to let her disappearance remain invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because even when details are scarce, a missing person still matters.&lt;br&gt;And Angel Rose Avery deserves to be remembered, talked about, and found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today on <em>Lost Girls</em>, we’re talking about <strong>Angel Rose Avery</strong>, a woman who disappeared from Kennett, Missouri, and whose case has remained largely untouched by time, attention, or answers.</p><p>Angel was thirty-five years old when she was last seen on September 1, 2018. She didn’t leave behind a public trail of clues or a well-documented timeline. There were no headlines that followed her disappearance, no flood of details released to the public, and no clear explanation for why she was never heard from again. Instead, what remains is something just as troubling: very little information, and a woman who seems to have slipped quietly into the margins.</p><p>Angel is described as a petite woman, around five feet tall, with brown hair and green eyes. She may change her hair color. Her ears are pierced. These are the basic facts—what little the public has been given—but they don’t explain how a person can vanish and leave behind such a small footprint.</p><p>Cases like Angel’s force us to confront uncomfortable questions. What happens when someone goes missing and there isn’t immediate urgency? What happens when there are no press conferences, no updates, and no sustained push to keep a name in the public eye? And how many answers are lost when silence becomes the default?</p><p>This episode isn’t about speculation. It’s about acknowledgment. It’s about saying Angel Rose Avery’s name out loud and refusing to let her disappearance remain invisible.</p><p>Because even when details are scarce, a missing person still matters.<br>And Angel Rose Avery deserves to be remembered, talked about, and found.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re talking about &lt;strong&gt;Angel Rose Avery&lt;/strong&gt;, a woman who disappeared from Kennett, Missouri, and whose case has remained largely untouched by time, attention, or answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angel was thirty-five years old when she was last seen on September 1, 2018. She didn’t leave behind a public trail of clues or a well-documented timeline. There were no headlines that followed her disappearance, no flood of details released to the public, and no clear explanation for why she was never heard from again. Instead, what remains is something just as troubling: very little information, and a woman who seems to have slipped quietly into the margins.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angel is described as a petite woman, around five feet tall, with brown hair and green eyes. She may change her hair color. Her ears are pierced. These are the basic facts—what little the public has been given—but they don’t explain how a person can vanish and leave behind such a small footprint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cases like Angel’s force us to confront uncomfortable questions. What happens when someone goes missing and there isn’t immediate urgency? What happens when there are no press conferences, no updates, and no sustained push to keep a name in the public eye? And how many answers are lost when silence becomes the default?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode isn’t about speculation. It’s about acknowledgment. It’s about saying Angel Rose Avery’s name out loud and refusing to let her disappearance remain invisible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because even when details are scarce, a missing person still matters.&lt;br&gt;And Angel Rose Avery deserves to be remembered, talked about, and found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:37:34 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Julie May Hill Vanished</itunes:title>
                <title>Julie May Hill Vanished</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re talking about &lt;strong&gt;Julie May Hill&lt;/strong&gt;, a young woman whose disappearance in the summer of 1980 left behind a scene so unsettling it still raises questions more than four decades later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Julie was just twenty-one years old when she vanished from her apartment in Duluth, Minnesota. She didn’t pack a bag. She didn’t leave a note. Her purse and belongings were still inside. Food was left cooking on the stove. The door to her apartment stood open, and her two Doberman pinschers were left behind, as if Julie had stepped out expecting to return within minutes—but never did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Years laterhere after her disappearance, investigators would uncover a far darker story involving a troubled relationship marked by domestic violence, a confession to her killing, and a conviction that still failed to bring the one thing her family has waited for all these years: Julie’s remains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Julie May Hill has never been found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her mother died without answers. Her family continues to search. And the question that lingers is not just what happened to Julie—but how someone can confess to causing a death, serve time, and still leave a woman missing, unnamed, and unrecovered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On today’s episode of <em>The Lost Girls</em>, we’re talking about <strong>Julie May Hill</strong>, a young woman whose disappearance in the summer of 1980 left behind a scene so unsettling it still raises questions more than four decades later.</p><p>Julie was just twenty-one years old when she vanished from her apartment in Duluth, Minnesota. She didn’t pack a bag. She didn’t leave a note. Her purse and belongings were still inside. Food was left cooking on the stove. The door to her apartment stood open, and her two Doberman pinschers were left behind, as if Julie had stepped out expecting to return within minutes—but never did.</p><p>Years laterhere after her disappearance, investigators would uncover a far darker story involving a troubled relationship marked by domestic violence, a confession to her killing, and a conviction that still failed to bring the one thing her family has waited for all these years: Julie’s remains.</p><p>Julie May Hill has never been found.</p><p>Her mother died without answers. Her family continues to search. And the question that lingers is not just what happened to Julie—but how someone can confess to causing a death, serve time, and still leave a woman missing, unnamed, and unrecovered.</p><p></p>
]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re talking about &lt;strong&gt;Julie May Hill&lt;/strong&gt;, a young woman whose disappearance in the summer of 1980 left behind a scene so unsettling it still raises questions more than four decades later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Julie was just twenty-one years old when she vanished from her apartment in Duluth, Minnesota. She didn’t pack a bag. She didn’t leave a note. Her purse and belongings were still inside. Food was left cooking on the stove. The door to her apartment stood open, and her two Doberman pinschers were left behind, as if Julie had stepped out expecting to return within minutes—but never did.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Years laterhere after her disappearance, investigators would uncover a far darker story involving a troubled relationship marked by domestic violence, a confession to her killing, and a conviction that still failed to bring the one thing her family has waited for all these years: Julie’s remains.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Julie May Hill has never been found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her mother died without answers. Her family continues to search. And the question that lingers is not just what happened to Julie—but how someone can confess to causing a death, serve time, and still leave a woman missing, unnamed, and unrecovered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:46:31 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Disappearance of Delores Whiteman</itunes:title>
                <title>Disappearance of Delores Whiteman</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we’re telling the story of a woman who seems to have slipped quietly out of sight—leaving behind questions that were never answered and a family still searching decades later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her name was &lt;strong&gt;Delores Marie Whiteman&lt;/strong&gt;, known to those who loved her as &lt;strong&gt;Lolly&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Delores was a Native woman born on the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan. She was 42 years old when she was last seen. Near-sighted, often wearing glasses, remembered for her wide smile—and marked by distinctive tattoos and a birthmark just below her nose—Delores was not invisible. And yet, somewhere between the late 1970s and January 1, 1987, she disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Family members heard conflicting stories. Vancouver. Toronto. The Northwest Territories. Seattle. A man she was traveling with. A visit “from California.” Her last confirmed ties placed her in western Canada, but she was eventually reported missing in Regina, Saskatchewan. Years later, the Edmonton Police would open a case—long after critical time had already passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight, we’re walking through what is known, what was overlooked, and what questions still linger in the disappearance of Delores “Lolly” Whiteman—because missing women deserve to be spoken about, remembered, and fought for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She is not just a name on a file.&lt;br&gt;She is one of the lost girls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <em>The Lost Girls Podcast</em>, we’re telling the story of a woman who seems to have slipped quietly out of sight—leaving behind questions that were never answered and a family still searching decades later.</p><p>Her name was <strong>Delores Marie Whiteman</strong>, known to those who loved her as <strong>Lolly</strong>.</p><p>Delores was a Native woman born on the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan. She was 42 years old when she was last seen. Near-sighted, often wearing glasses, remembered for her wide smile—and marked by distinctive tattoos and a birthmark just below her nose—Delores was not invisible. And yet, somewhere between the late 1970s and January 1, 1987, she disappeared.</p><p>Family members heard conflicting stories. Vancouver. Toronto. The Northwest Territories. Seattle. A man she was traveling with. A visit “from California.” Her last confirmed ties placed her in western Canada, but she was eventually reported missing in Regina, Saskatchewan. Years later, the Edmonton Police would open a case—long after critical time had already passed.</p><p>Tonight, we’re walking through what is known, what was overlooked, and what questions still linger in the disappearance of Delores “Lolly” Whiteman—because missing women deserve to be spoken about, remembered, and fought for.</p><p>She is not just a name on a file.<br>She is one of the lost girls.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we’re telling the story of a woman who seems to have slipped quietly out of sight—leaving behind questions that were never answered and a family still searching decades later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her name was &lt;strong&gt;Delores Marie Whiteman&lt;/strong&gt;, known to those who loved her as &lt;strong&gt;Lolly&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Delores was a Native woman born on the Standing Buffalo Dakota First Nation in Saskatchewan. She was 42 years old when she was last seen. Near-sighted, often wearing glasses, remembered for her wide smile—and marked by distinctive tattoos and a birthmark just below her nose—Delores was not invisible. And yet, somewhere between the late 1970s and January 1, 1987, she disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Family members heard conflicting stories. Vancouver. Toronto. The Northwest Territories. Seattle. A man she was traveling with. A visit “from California.” Her last confirmed ties placed her in western Canada, but she was eventually reported missing in Regina, Saskatchewan. Years later, the Edmonton Police would open a case—long after critical time had already passed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight, we’re walking through what is known, what was overlooked, and what questions still linger in the disappearance of Delores “Lolly” Whiteman—because missing women deserve to be spoken about, remembered, and fought for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She is not just a name on a file.&lt;br&gt;She is one of the lost girls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:37:26 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Harm Done Podcast, Episode 3</itunes:title>
                <title>The Harm Done Podcast, Episode 3</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On August 17, 2018, the Anchorage Police Department opened a case that would ultimately expose one of the most disturbing crimes in Alaska’s recent history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It began with a Crime Stoppers tip that was impossible to dismiss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A woman named &lt;strong&gt;Alicia Youngblood&lt;/strong&gt; contacted police with a chilling claim: a man she knew had confessed to murdering a woman in Anchorage — and had shown her a video of the killing. She identified him as &lt;strong&gt;Brian Steven Smith&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That afternoon, Youngblood walked into police headquarters, visibly shaken but determined. She met with detectives and carefully described what she had witnessed. Despite her fear, she handed over her phone and gave investigators full permission to extract its data. She was not protecting herself — she was trying to protect others. She wanted this man stopped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed would uncover a case far darker than anyone imagined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls is sharing Episode Three of the Harm Done Podcast to honor the courage of those who come forward, to expose the systems that allow violence to continue, and to remind us that sometimes justice begins with a single person choosing to speak.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; and support her ongoing investigative work at:👉 &lt;a href=&#34;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&#34;&gt;⁠https://theharmdone.substack.com/⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On August 17, 2018, the Anchorage Police Department opened a case that would ultimately expose one of the most disturbing crimes in Alaska’s recent history.</p><p>It began with a Crime Stoppers tip that was impossible to dismiss.</p><p>A woman named <strong>Alicia Youngblood</strong> contacted police with a chilling claim: a man she knew had confessed to murdering a woman in Anchorage — and had shown her a video of the killing. She identified him as <strong>Brian Steven Smith</strong>.</p><p>That afternoon, Youngblood walked into police headquarters, visibly shaken but determined. She met with detectives and carefully described what she had witnessed. Despite her fear, she handed over her phone and gave investigators full permission to extract its data. She was not protecting herself — she was trying to protect others. She wanted this man stopped.</p><p>What followed would uncover a case far darker than anyone imagined.</p><p><em>The Lost Girls is sharing Episode Three of the Harm Done Podcast to honor the courage of those who come forward, to expose the systems that allow violence to continue, and to remind us that sometimes justice begins with a single person choosing to speak.</em></p><p></p><p>We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow <strong>Amber Batts</strong> and support her ongoing investigative work at:👉 <a href="https://theharmdone.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">⁠https://theharmdone.substack.com/⁠</a></p><p>Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On August 17, 2018, the Anchorage Police Department opened a case that would ultimately expose one of the most disturbing crimes in Alaska’s recent history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It began with a Crime Stoppers tip that was impossible to dismiss.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A woman named &lt;strong&gt;Alicia Youngblood&lt;/strong&gt; contacted police with a chilling claim: a man she knew had confessed to murdering a woman in Anchorage — and had shown her a video of the killing. She identified him as &lt;strong&gt;Brian Steven Smith&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That afternoon, Youngblood walked into police headquarters, visibly shaken but determined. She met with detectives and carefully described what she had witnessed. Despite her fear, she handed over her phone and gave investigators full permission to extract its data. She was not protecting herself — she was trying to protect others. She wanted this man stopped.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed would uncover a case far darker than anyone imagined.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls is sharing Episode Three of the Harm Done Podcast to honor the courage of those who come forward, to expose the systems that allow violence to continue, and to remind us that sometimes justice begins with a single person choosing to speak.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; and support her ongoing investigative work at:👉 &lt;a href=&#34;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;⁠https://theharmdone.substack.com/⁠&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:35:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Harm Done Podcast: Episode 2</itunes:title>
                <title>The Harm Done Podcast: Episode 2</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We are sharing something deeply important — and we want to give full credit to the journalist who made this possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode features &lt;strong&gt;Alicia’s first full interview with the Anchorage Police Department&lt;/strong&gt;, originally published by investigative writer &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;November 7, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The recording is an &lt;strong&gt;unedited, two-hour interview&lt;/strong&gt; in which Alicia sat down with APD, turned over her phone, and told investigators everything she knew. Her only goal was simple: to get them to take her information seriously and look into the man she believed was responsible for murder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This interview exists within a much larger and deeply troubling context.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The case of the Alaskan killer &lt;strong&gt;Brian Steven Smith&lt;/strong&gt; — a white, South African-born man — stands as a chilling illustration of &lt;strong&gt;systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department and the Alaskan justice system&lt;/strong&gt;. His crimes reveal a pattern of &lt;strong&gt;negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the mishandling of evidence, to the lack of accountability, to the repeated failure to listen to women who came forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations — this case exposes the urgent need for &lt;strong&gt;policy reform&lt;/strong&gt; and a fundamental overhaul in how justice is approached and delivered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This interview matters because of what it shows:&lt;br&gt;how hard women had to fight to be heard,&lt;br&gt;how many warnings went ignored,&lt;br&gt;and how long danger was allowed to persist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; and support her ongoing investigative work at:&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;a href=&#34;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&#34; target=&#34;_new&#34; rel=&#34;noopener&#34;&gt;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We are sharing something deeply important — and we want to give full credit to the journalist who made this possible.</p><p>This episode features <strong>Alicia’s first full interview with the Anchorage Police Department</strong>, originally published by investigative writer <strong>Amber Batts</strong> on <strong>November 7, 2025</strong>.</p><p>The recording is an <strong>unedited, two-hour interview</strong> in which Alicia sat down with APD, turned over her phone, and told investigators everything she knew. Her only goal was simple: to get them to take her information seriously and look into the man she believed was responsible for murder.</p><p>This interview exists within a much larger and deeply troubling context.</p><p>The case of the Alaskan killer <strong>Brian Steven Smith</strong> — a white, South African-born man — stands as a chilling illustration of <strong>systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department and the Alaskan justice system</strong>. His crimes reveal a pattern of <strong>negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities</strong>.</p><p>From the mishandling of evidence, to the lack of accountability, to the repeated failure to listen to women who came forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations — this case exposes the urgent need for <strong>policy reform</strong> and a fundamental overhaul in how justice is approached and delivered.</p><p>This interview matters because of what it shows:<br>how hard women had to fight to be heard,<br>how many warnings went ignored,<br>and how long danger was allowed to persist.</p><p>We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow <strong>Amber Batts</strong> and support her ongoing investigative work at:<br>👉 <a href="https://theharmdone.substack.com/" rel="nofollow">https://theharmdone.substack.com/</a></p><p>Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;We are sharing something deeply important — and we want to give full credit to the journalist who made this possible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode features &lt;strong&gt;Alicia’s first full interview with the Anchorage Police Department&lt;/strong&gt;, originally published by investigative writer &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; on &lt;strong&gt;November 7, 2025&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The recording is an &lt;strong&gt;unedited, two-hour interview&lt;/strong&gt; in which Alicia sat down with APD, turned over her phone, and told investigators everything she knew. Her only goal was simple: to get them to take her information seriously and look into the man she believed was responsible for murder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This interview exists within a much larger and deeply troubling context.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The case of the Alaskan killer &lt;strong&gt;Brian Steven Smith&lt;/strong&gt; — a white, South African-born man — stands as a chilling illustration of &lt;strong&gt;systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department and the Alaskan justice system&lt;/strong&gt;. His crimes reveal a pattern of &lt;strong&gt;negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the mishandling of evidence, to the lack of accountability, to the repeated failure to listen to women who came forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations — this case exposes the urgent need for &lt;strong&gt;policy reform&lt;/strong&gt; and a fundamental overhaul in how justice is approached and delivered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This interview matters because of what it shows:&lt;br&gt;how hard women had to fight to be heard,&lt;br&gt;how many warnings went ignored,&lt;br&gt;and how long danger was allowed to persist.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We strongly encourage everyone listening to also follow &lt;strong&gt;Amber Batts&lt;/strong&gt; and support her ongoing investigative work at:&lt;br&gt;👉 &lt;a href=&#34;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&#34; rel=&#34;nofollow&#34;&gt;https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you, Amber, for your courage, your persistence, and your commitment to the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 01:01:45 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Harm Done Podcast</itunes:title>
                <title>The Harm Done Podcast</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Lost Girls is different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So important, in fact, that we did not record an introduction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We did not add commentary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We did not interrupt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are sharing the work done by Amber Batts on the Harm Done Podcast. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Alaskan killer, Brian Steven Smith, a white South African-born man, is a chilling clear illustration of systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department (APD) and the Alaskan justice system, revealing a pattern of negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the mishandling of evidence, the lack of accountability, the failure to listen to women who come forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations, all highlight the urgent need for policy reform and an overhaul in the approach to justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Source: https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode of Lost Girls is different.</p><p>So important, in fact, that we did not record an introduction.</p><p>We did not add commentary.</p><p>We did not interrupt.</p><p>We are sharing the work done by Amber Batts on the Harm Done Podcast. </p><p>The Alaskan killer, Brian Steven Smith, a white South African-born man, is a chilling clear illustration of systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department (APD) and the Alaskan justice system, revealing a pattern of negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities.</p><p>From the mishandling of evidence, the lack of accountability, the failure to listen to women who come forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations, all highlight the urgent need for policy reform and an overhaul in the approach to justice.</p><p></p><p>Source: https://theharmdone.substack.com/</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This episode of Lost Girls is different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So important, in fact, that we did not record an introduction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We did not add commentary.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We did not interrupt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are sharing the work done by Amber Batts on the Harm Done Podcast. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Alaskan killer, Brian Steven Smith, a white South African-born man, is a chilling clear illustration of systemic failures within the Anchorage Police Department (APD) and the Alaskan justice system, revealing a pattern of negligence, dismissed warnings, and a profound disregard for the safety of marginalized communities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;From the mishandling of evidence, the lack of accountability, the failure to listen to women who come forward, to the disinterest in protecting vulnerable populations, all highlight the urgent need for policy reform and an overhaul in the approach to justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Source: https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:58:22 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>He Saw Her Body. He Stayed Silent.</itunes:title>
                <title>He Saw Her Body. He Stayed Silent.</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This episode of &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is different.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So important, in fact, that we did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; record an introduction.&lt;br&gt;We did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; add commentary.&lt;br&gt;We did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; interrupt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are letting the evidence speak for itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On October 18, 2019, Anchorage Police Detectives Brendan Lee and David Cordie interrogated Ian Calhoun about his relationship with Brian Steven Smith—the now-convicted serial killer responsible for the murders of Alaska Native women Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That interrogation happened in two parts: first at Calhoun’s home, then later at the Anchorage Police Department.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By that point, Smith had already been arrested for Kathleen Jo Henry’s murder. During questioning, he confessed to killing Veronica Abouchuk the year before. What investigators needed to understand next was chillingly simple:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How much did Ian Calhoun know—and when did he know it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to interrogation footage, reports, and audio recordings, Calhoun was not a casual acquaintance. He was a friend. A drinking buddy. Someone Brian Smith trusted enough to communicate with openly. In early September 2019, that trust took a dark turn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calhoun told detectives that Smith met him at Forsythe Park and showed him what appeared to be a body in the back of his truck—covered by a tarp. Calhoun claimed he brushed it off as a sex doll, but later admitted he had a gut feeling it wasn’t. After seeing it, he didn’t call police. He didn’t leave. He didn’t confront Smith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They went drinking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Smith came to Calhoun’s house.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calhoun admitted to deleting text messages and an entire messaging app after Smith’s arrest—messages that included disturbing images and conversations. He acknowledged knowing more than he initially admitted. And yet, despite what he saw, what he deleted, and what he knew, &lt;strong&gt;Ian Calhoun has never been charged&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Under Alaska law, failure to report a violent crime against an adult is treated as a violation—punishable by little more than a $500 fine. A penalty that reflects just how little the system values silence when the victim is Indigenous, marginalized, or vulnerable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is not commentary.&lt;br&gt;It is not opinion.&lt;br&gt;It is documentation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We believe it is essential for the public to hear this in full, without framing, without interruption, and without distraction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Kathleen Jo Henry deserved better.&lt;br&gt;So did Veronica Abouchuk.&lt;br&gt;And silence should never be safer than doing the right thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more and follow ongoing advocacy, visit &lt;strong&gt;“Arrest Ian Calhoun NOW” on Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source:&lt;/strong&gt; https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>This episode of </strong><em><strong>Lost Girls</strong></em><strong> is different.</strong></p><p>So important, in fact, that we did <strong>not</strong> record an introduction.<br>We did <strong>not</strong> add commentary.<br>We did <strong>not</strong> interrupt.</p><p>We are letting the evidence speak for itself.</p><p>On October 18, 2019, Anchorage Police Detectives Brendan Lee and David Cordie interrogated Ian Calhoun about his relationship with Brian Steven Smith—the now-convicted serial killer responsible for the murders of Alaska Native women Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.</p><p>That interrogation happened in two parts: first at Calhoun’s home, then later at the Anchorage Police Department.</p><p>By that point, Smith had already been arrested for Kathleen Jo Henry’s murder. During questioning, he confessed to killing Veronica Abouchuk the year before. What investigators needed to understand next was chillingly simple:</p><p><strong>How much did Ian Calhoun know—and when did he know it?</strong></p><p>According to interrogation footage, reports, and audio recordings, Calhoun was not a casual acquaintance. He was a friend. A drinking buddy. Someone Brian Smith trusted enough to communicate with openly. In early September 2019, that trust took a dark turn.</p><p>Calhoun told detectives that Smith met him at Forsythe Park and showed him what appeared to be a body in the back of his truck—covered by a tarp. Calhoun claimed he brushed it off as a sex doll, but later admitted he had a gut feeling it wasn’t. After seeing it, he didn’t call police. He didn’t leave. He didn’t confront Smith.</p><p>They went drinking.</p><p>Later, Smith came to Calhoun’s house.</p><p>Calhoun admitted to deleting text messages and an entire messaging app after Smith’s arrest—messages that included disturbing images and conversations. He acknowledged knowing more than he initially admitted. And yet, despite what he saw, what he deleted, and what he knew, <strong>Ian Calhoun has never been charged</strong>.</p><p>Under Alaska law, failure to report a violent crime against an adult is treated as a violation—punishable by little more than a $500 fine. A penalty that reflects just how little the system values silence when the victim is Indigenous, marginalized, or vulnerable.</p><p>This episode is not commentary.<br>It is not opinion.<br>It is documentation.</p><p>We believe it is essential for the public to hear this in full, without framing, without interruption, and without distraction.</p><p>Because Kathleen Jo Henry deserved better.<br>So did Veronica Abouchuk.<br>And silence should never be safer than doing the right thing.</p><p>To learn more and follow ongoing advocacy, visit <strong>“Arrest Ian Calhoun NOW” on Facebook</strong>.</p><p><strong>Source:</strong> https://theharmdone.substack.com/</p><p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This episode of &lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;strong&gt; is different.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So important, in fact, that we did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; record an introduction.&lt;br&gt;We did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; add commentary.&lt;br&gt;We did &lt;strong&gt;not&lt;/strong&gt; interrupt.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are letting the evidence speak for itself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On October 18, 2019, Anchorage Police Detectives Brendan Lee and David Cordie interrogated Ian Calhoun about his relationship with Brian Steven Smith—the now-convicted serial killer responsible for the murders of Alaska Native women Kathleen Jo Henry and Veronica Abouchuk.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That interrogation happened in two parts: first at Calhoun’s home, then later at the Anchorage Police Department.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By that point, Smith had already been arrested for Kathleen Jo Henry’s murder. During questioning, he confessed to killing Veronica Abouchuk the year before. What investigators needed to understand next was chillingly simple:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How much did Ian Calhoun know—and when did he know it?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to interrogation footage, reports, and audio recordings, Calhoun was not a casual acquaintance. He was a friend. A drinking buddy. Someone Brian Smith trusted enough to communicate with openly. In early September 2019, that trust took a dark turn.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calhoun told detectives that Smith met him at Forsythe Park and showed him what appeared to be a body in the back of his truck—covered by a tarp. Calhoun claimed he brushed it off as a sex doll, but later admitted he had a gut feeling it wasn’t. After seeing it, he didn’t call police. He didn’t leave. He didn’t confront Smith.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They went drinking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later, Smith came to Calhoun’s house.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Calhoun admitted to deleting text messages and an entire messaging app after Smith’s arrest—messages that included disturbing images and conversations. He acknowledged knowing more than he initially admitted. And yet, despite what he saw, what he deleted, and what he knew, &lt;strong&gt;Ian Calhoun has never been charged&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Under Alaska law, failure to report a violent crime against an adult is treated as a violation—punishable by little more than a $500 fine. A penalty that reflects just how little the system values silence when the victim is Indigenous, marginalized, or vulnerable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is not commentary.&lt;br&gt;It is not opinion.&lt;br&gt;It is documentation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We believe it is essential for the public to hear this in full, without framing, without interruption, and without distraction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Kathleen Jo Henry deserved better.&lt;br&gt;So did Veronica Abouchuk.&lt;br&gt;And silence should never be safer than doing the right thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;To learn more and follow ongoing advocacy, visit &lt;strong&gt;“Arrest Ian Calhoun NOW” on Facebook&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Source:&lt;/strong&gt; https://theharmdone.substack.com/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 16 Dec 2025 19:54:19 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Michelle Harley Vanished</itunes:title>
                <title>Michelle Harley Vanished</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;, we’re telling the story of &lt;strong&gt;Michelle Louise Harley&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michelle was just &lt;strong&gt;22 years old&lt;/strong&gt; when she vanished from &lt;strong&gt;Broward County, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;, in the summer of &lt;strong&gt;1989&lt;/strong&gt;. A nurse. A young mother. A woman who never missed a call to check on her medically fragile son—until the day she left work to have lunch with an unidentified man and never came back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her car would surface months later in a Maryland salvage yard. The man last seen with her would die violently before he could ever be questioned. And Michelle? She was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a case layered with red flags, lost evidence, and decades of silence—one that raises uncomfortable questions about who is believed, who is protected, and who is allowed to vanish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay with us.&lt;br&gt;Because Michelle Louise Harley is not just a missing person—&lt;br&gt;she is one of &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On today’s episode of <strong>The Lost Girls</strong>, with <strong>Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey</strong>, we’re telling the story of <strong>Michelle Louise Harley</strong>.</p><p>Michelle was just <strong>22 years old</strong> when she vanished from <strong>Broward County, Florida</strong>, in the summer of <strong>1989</strong>. A nurse. A young mother. A woman who never missed a call to check on her medically fragile son—until the day she left work to have lunch with an unidentified man and never came back.</p><p>Her car would surface months later in a Maryland salvage yard. The man last seen with her would die violently before he could ever be questioned. And Michelle? She was never heard from again.</p><p>This is a case layered with red flags, lost evidence, and decades of silence—one that raises uncomfortable questions about who is believed, who is protected, and who is allowed to vanish.</p><p>Stay with us.<br>Because Michelle Louise Harley is not just a missing person—<br>she is one of <strong>The Lost Girls</strong>.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;, with &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;, we’re telling the story of &lt;strong&gt;Michelle Louise Harley&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Michelle was just &lt;strong&gt;22 years old&lt;/strong&gt; when she vanished from &lt;strong&gt;Broward County, Florida&lt;/strong&gt;, in the summer of &lt;strong&gt;1989&lt;/strong&gt;. A nurse. A young mother. A woman who never missed a call to check on her medically fragile son—until the day she left work to have lunch with an unidentified man and never came back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her car would surface months later in a Maryland salvage yard. The man last seen with her would die violently before he could ever be questioned. And Michelle? She was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is a case layered with red flags, lost evidence, and decades of silence—one that raises uncomfortable questions about who is believed, who is protected, and who is allowed to vanish.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Stay with us.&lt;br&gt;Because Michelle Louise Harley is not just a missing person—&lt;br&gt;she is one of &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:48:51 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Roxanna?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Roxanna?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey investigate the 2007 disappearance of 46-year-old Roxanne Lacson, a Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Filipino woman who vanished in Honolulu under circumstances that remain painfully unclear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roxanne was last seen on the morning of August 27, 2007, when her daughter dropped her off at her boyfriend’s home in Makakilo. Although she was homeless at the time and often stayed with friends or spent time along the Wai‘anae beach area, she never drifted far from the people she loved. Roxanne kept in regular contact with her eleven children and showed up for family gatherings — until suddenly, she didn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After six silent weeks with no phone calls, no sightings, and no trace of where she might have gone, her children reported her missing. Since that day, there has been no evidence, no confirmed leads, and no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roxanne disappeared without a phone, without stability, and without the support she deserved — but not without people who loved her. Her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to wait for justice, truth, or even the smallest sign of what happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we revisit the known facts, the heartbreak, and the unresolved questions surrounding the disappearance of Roxanne Lacson.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey investigate the 2007 disappearance of 46-year-old Roxanne Lacson, a Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Filipino woman who vanished in Honolulu under circumstances that remain painfully unclear.</p><p>Roxanne was last seen on the morning of August 27, 2007, when her daughter dropped her off at her boyfriend’s home in Makakilo. Although she was homeless at the time and often stayed with friends or spent time along the Wai‘anae beach area, she never drifted far from the people she loved. Roxanne kept in regular contact with her eleven children and showed up for family gatherings — until suddenly, she didn’t.</p><p>After six silent weeks with no phone calls, no sightings, and no trace of where she might have gone, her children reported her missing. Since that day, there has been no evidence, no confirmed leads, and no answers.</p><p>Roxanne disappeared without a phone, without stability, and without the support she deserved — but not without people who loved her. Her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to wait for justice, truth, or even the smallest sign of what happened.</p><p>Join us as we revisit the known facts, the heartbreak, and the unresolved questions surrounding the disappearance of Roxanne Lacson.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey investigate the 2007 disappearance of 46-year-old Roxanne Lacson, a Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Filipino woman who vanished in Honolulu under circumstances that remain painfully unclear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roxanne was last seen on the morning of August 27, 2007, when her daughter dropped her off at her boyfriend’s home in Makakilo. Although she was homeless at the time and often stayed with friends or spent time along the Wai‘anae beach area, she never drifted far from the people she loved. Roxanne kept in regular contact with her eleven children and showed up for family gatherings — until suddenly, she didn’t.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After six silent weeks with no phone calls, no sightings, and no trace of where she might have gone, her children reported her missing. Since that day, there has been no evidence, no confirmed leads, and no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Roxanne disappeared without a phone, without stability, and without the support she deserved — but not without people who loved her. Her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to wait for justice, truth, or even the smallest sign of what happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we revisit the known facts, the heartbreak, and the unresolved questions surrounding the disappearance of Roxanne Lacson.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:24:33 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>What Happened to Eva Allen?</itunes:title>
                <title>What Happened to Eva Allen?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the 2017 disappearance of Eva Gwendolyn “Gwen” Allen, a 67-year-old woman who vanished from Lithonia, Georgia under deeply concerning circumstances. Gwen, who lived in a group home and required continuous care due to bipolar disorder, was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on July 4th, 2017.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite her medical needs, her eyeglasses left behind, and a phone that showed signs of confused dialing in the days after she disappeared, no one has seen or heard from Gwen since. Her family believes she may have been disoriented and vulnerable when she walked away — and the silence that followed has been heartbreaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we break down Gwen’s timeline, the unanswered questions, and why this case still matters today. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and she deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the 2017 disappearance of Eva Gwendolyn “Gwen” Allen, a 67-year-old woman who vanished from Lithonia, Georgia under deeply concerning circumstances. Gwen, who lived in a group home and required continuous care due to bipolar disorder, was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on July 4th, 2017.</p><p>Despite her medical needs, her eyeglasses left behind, and a phone that showed signs of confused dialing in the days after she disappeared, no one has seen or heard from Gwen since. Her family believes she may have been disoriented and vulnerable when she walked away — and the silence that followed has been heartbreaking.</p><p>Join us as we break down Gwen’s timeline, the unanswered questions, and why this case still matters today. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and she deserves to be found.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the 2017 disappearance of Eva Gwendolyn “Gwen” Allen, a 67-year-old woman who vanished from Lithonia, Georgia under deeply concerning circumstances. Gwen, who lived in a group home and required continuous care due to bipolar disorder, was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on July 4th, 2017.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite her medical needs, her eyeglasses left behind, and a phone that showed signs of confused dialing in the days after she disappeared, no one has seen or heard from Gwen since. Her family believes she may have been disoriented and vulnerable when she walked away — and the silence that followed has been heartbreaking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we break down Gwen’s timeline, the unanswered questions, and why this case still matters today. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and she deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 09 Dec 2025 15:19:55 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Hailey?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Hailey?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Hailey vanished in late November 2024 — somewhere between certainty and speculation, between a Chevon station in Kelso and the miles of quiet Washington road that stretch into nowhere. She was last reportedly seen in South Kelso and at the Lexington Chevron. After that, nothing. No confirmed sightings. No arrests. No trail that hasn’t dissolved into uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we look closely at what we know — and what remains disturbingly unclear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hailey is described as 5’7”–5’9”, around 135 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She has ties throughout Cowlitz County and beyond — Castle Rock, Vancouver, Olympia — places that matter now because there are so few confirmed anchors left. Her loved ones describe her as someone who may have struggled, but she &lt;em&gt;does not disappear like this&lt;/em&gt;. The silence is out of character. It is alarming. It is wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Search teams have been everywhere they can think to look:&lt;br&gt;Rose Valley. Toutle. The brush along Ocean Beach Highway. Miles of backroads where headlights disappear into timber and no one hears you scream. Volunteers have walked fields, tracked riverbanks, knocked on doors, and spoken her name into every room that would listen. Social media has pushed her photo across digital highways. The community has refused to stand down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And still, the questions echo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where is Hailey?&lt;br&gt;Who saw her last?&lt;br&gt;What happened after that final sighting in Kelso?&lt;br&gt;How does a woman with roots, connections, and a life simply fall off the map?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight we bring Hailey’s story into the light — because people don’t vanish without reason, and women do not disappear quietly when we say their names out loud.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know something, say something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Hailey vanished in late November 2024 — somewhere between certainty and speculation, between a Chevon station in Kelso and the miles of quiet Washington road that stretch into nowhere. She was last reportedly seen in South Kelso and at the Lexington Chevron. After that, nothing. No confirmed sightings. No arrests. No trail that hasn’t dissolved into uncertainty.</p><p>In this episode, we look closely at what we know — and what remains disturbingly unclear.</p><p>Hailey is described as 5’7”–5’9”, around 135 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She has ties throughout Cowlitz County and beyond — Castle Rock, Vancouver, Olympia — places that matter now because there are so few confirmed anchors left. Her loved ones describe her as someone who may have struggled, but she <em>does not disappear like this</em>. The silence is out of character. It is alarming. It is wrong.</p><p>Search teams have been everywhere they can think to look:<br>Rose Valley. Toutle. The brush along Ocean Beach Highway. Miles of backroads where headlights disappear into timber and no one hears you scream. Volunteers have walked fields, tracked riverbanks, knocked on doors, and spoken her name into every room that would listen. Social media has pushed her photo across digital highways. The community has refused to stand down.</p><p>And still, the questions echo:</p><p>Where is Hailey?<br>Who saw her last?<br>What happened after that final sighting in Kelso?<br>How does a woman with roots, connections, and a life simply fall off the map?</p><p>Tonight we bring Hailey’s story into the light — because people don’t vanish without reason, and women do not disappear quietly when we say their names out loud.</p><p>If you know something, say something.</p><p>Someone does.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hailey vanished in late November 2024 — somewhere between certainty and speculation, between a Chevon station in Kelso and the miles of quiet Washington road that stretch into nowhere. She was last reportedly seen in South Kelso and at the Lexington Chevron. After that, nothing. No confirmed sightings. No arrests. No trail that hasn’t dissolved into uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we look closely at what we know — and what remains disturbingly unclear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hailey is described as 5’7”–5’9”, around 135 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She has ties throughout Cowlitz County and beyond — Castle Rock, Vancouver, Olympia — places that matter now because there are so few confirmed anchors left. Her loved ones describe her as someone who may have struggled, but she &lt;em&gt;does not disappear like this&lt;/em&gt;. The silence is out of character. It is alarming. It is wrong.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Search teams have been everywhere they can think to look:&lt;br&gt;Rose Valley. Toutle. The brush along Ocean Beach Highway. Miles of backroads where headlights disappear into timber and no one hears you scream. Volunteers have walked fields, tracked riverbanks, knocked on doors, and spoken her name into every room that would listen. Social media has pushed her photo across digital highways. The community has refused to stand down.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And still, the questions echo:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where is Hailey?&lt;br&gt;Who saw her last?&lt;br&gt;What happened after that final sighting in Kelso?&lt;br&gt;How does a woman with roots, connections, and a life simply fall off the map?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tonight we bring Hailey’s story into the light — because people don’t vanish without reason, and women do not disappear quietly when we say their names out loud.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know something, say something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:26:26 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Wynter Wagoner</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Wynter Wagoner</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;It has now been six heartbreaking weeks since 13-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Wynter Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt; vanished from her foster home in Orlando on October 14 — and for those who love her, every passing day feels heavier than the one before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter was living with a foster family at the time she disappeared, and her family insists this does &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; feel like a voluntary runaway case. Her father, &lt;strong&gt;Dusty Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt;, says something about Wynter’s disappearance is different — unsettling in a way that has left them desperate for answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her aunt, &lt;strong&gt;Haley Whitehead&lt;/strong&gt;, believes Wynter may have been emotionally overwhelmed after a recent school change. She describes the family’s daily reality as a cycle of fear, anger, and helpless questioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“You shouldn’t have to imagine everything that could have happened or might be happening,” Haley shared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter’s mother, &lt;strong&gt;Summer Engle&lt;/strong&gt;, is clinging to hope as the holidays approach — a time that now highlights Wynter’s empty place at the table.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“As a mother, you know in your heart if your child is okay,” she said. “It was so unexpected. I’m frustrated she hasn’t been found — especially with the holidays here.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to reporting from LEX 18, investigators with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed witnesses, reviewed video footage, and conducted multiple ground and drone searches. They continue to follow every lead but will not release details that could jeopardize the investigation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter’s family has a message for anyone who may know where she is — or even for Wynter herself, should she be somewhere able to see or hear them:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“If someone has her and is scared to let her go… just let her come home safe,” her father pleaded. “I would switch places with her in a heartbeat.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whitehead echoes that need for even the smallest sign of life:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“A voice message, a video clip — anything. Just give us something.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter is described as kind, gentle, and someone who wanted peace with everyone around her. Her family’s only wish as Thanksgiving arrives is simple, powerful, and urgent:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring Wynter home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; information regarding the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Wynter Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office&lt;/strong&gt; immediately. Her story matters. Her life matters. And someone, somewhere, knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>It has now been six heartbreaking weeks since 13-year-old <strong>Wynter Wagoner</strong> vanished from her foster home in Orlando on October 14 — and for those who love her, every passing day feels heavier than the one before.</p><p>Wynter was living with a foster family at the time she disappeared, and her family insists this does <em>not</em> feel like a voluntary runaway case. Her father, <strong>Dusty Wagoner</strong>, says something about Wynter’s disappearance is different — unsettling in a way that has left them desperate for answers.</p><p>Her aunt, <strong>Haley Whitehead</strong>, believes Wynter may have been emotionally overwhelmed after a recent school change. She describes the family’s daily reality as a cycle of fear, anger, and helpless questioning.</p><p>“You shouldn’t have to imagine everything that could have happened or might be happening,” Haley shared.</p><p>Wynter’s mother, <strong>Summer Engle</strong>, is clinging to hope as the holidays approach — a time that now highlights Wynter’s empty place at the table.</p><p>“As a mother, you know in your heart if your child is okay,” she said. “It was so unexpected. I’m frustrated she hasn’t been found — especially with the holidays here.”</p><p>According to reporting from LEX 18, investigators with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed witnesses, reviewed video footage, and conducted multiple ground and drone searches. They continue to follow every lead but will not release details that could jeopardize the investigation.</p><p>Wynter’s family has a message for anyone who may know where she is — or even for Wynter herself, should she be somewhere able to see or hear them:</p><p>“If someone has her and is scared to let her go… just let her come home safe,” her father pleaded. “I would switch places with her in a heartbeat.”</p><p>Whitehead echoes that need for even the smallest sign of life:</p><p>“A voice message, a video clip — anything. Just give us something.”</p><p>Wynter is described as kind, gentle, and someone who wanted peace with everyone around her. Her family’s only wish as Thanksgiving arrives is simple, powerful, and urgent:</p><p><strong>Bring Wynter home.</strong></p><p>If you have <em>any</em> information regarding the disappearance of <strong>Wynter Wagoner</strong>, please contact the <strong>Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office</strong> immediately. Her story matters. Her life matters. And someone, somewhere, knows something.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;It has now been six heartbreaking weeks since 13-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Wynter Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt; vanished from her foster home in Orlando on October 14 — and for those who love her, every passing day feels heavier than the one before.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter was living with a foster family at the time she disappeared, and her family insists this does &lt;em&gt;not&lt;/em&gt; feel like a voluntary runaway case. Her father, &lt;strong&gt;Dusty Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt;, says something about Wynter’s disappearance is different — unsettling in a way that has left them desperate for answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her aunt, &lt;strong&gt;Haley Whitehead&lt;/strong&gt;, believes Wynter may have been emotionally overwhelmed after a recent school change. She describes the family’s daily reality as a cycle of fear, anger, and helpless questioning.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“You shouldn’t have to imagine everything that could have happened or might be happening,” Haley shared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter’s mother, &lt;strong&gt;Summer Engle&lt;/strong&gt;, is clinging to hope as the holidays approach — a time that now highlights Wynter’s empty place at the table.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“As a mother, you know in your heart if your child is okay,” she said. “It was so unexpected. I’m frustrated she hasn’t been found — especially with the holidays here.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;According to reporting from LEX 18, investigators with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed witnesses, reviewed video footage, and conducted multiple ground and drone searches. They continue to follow every lead but will not release details that could jeopardize the investigation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter’s family has a message for anyone who may know where she is — or even for Wynter herself, should she be somewhere able to see or hear them:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“If someone has her and is scared to let her go… just let her come home safe,” her father pleaded. “I would switch places with her in a heartbeat.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Whitehead echoes that need for even the smallest sign of life:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;“A voice message, a video clip — anything. Just give us something.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wynter is described as kind, gentle, and someone who wanted peace with everyone around her. Her family’s only wish as Thanksgiving arrives is simple, powerful, and urgent:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bring Wynter home.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have &lt;em&gt;any&lt;/em&gt; information regarding the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Wynter Wagoner&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office&lt;/strong&gt; immediately. Her story matters. Her life matters. And someone, somewhere, knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sat, 29 Nov 2025 02:51:24 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>MMIW (Missing and Murdered Women) Crisis</itunes:title>
                <title>MMIW (Missing and Murdered Women) Crisis</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl — &lt;strong&gt;every girl&lt;/strong&gt; — deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.</p><p>It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.</p><p>Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.</p><p>Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.</p><p>This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.</p><p>Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.</p><p>Because every girl — <strong>every girl</strong> — deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl — &lt;strong&gt;every girl&lt;/strong&gt; — deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 20:08:28 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Cheyenne Stannard?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Cheyenne Stannard?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.</p><p>This is <em>Lost Girls</em>. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sat, 22 Nov 2025 15:08:30 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is April Beth?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is April Beth?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She told her family she was coming home.She packed her bags.And then—&lt;strong&gt;April Beth Pitzer vanished&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors of drug activity.A history of cooperation with law enforcement.And a desert full of secrets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happened to April Beth Pitzer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She told her family she was coming home.She packed her bags.And then—&lt;strong&gt;April Beth Pitzer vanished&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors of drug activity.A history of cooperation with law enforcement.And a desert full of secrets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happened to April Beth Pitzer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 23:37:08 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Who Murdered Taylor Barksdale?</itunes:title>
                <title>Who Murdered Taylor Barksdale?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale&amp;#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;. And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Taylor Barksdale&#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.</p><p>Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.</p><p>This is <strong>The Lost Girls</strong>. And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.</p><p><br></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale&amp;#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;. And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:43:06 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Story of Darla Harper</itunes:title>
                <title>The Story of Darla Harper</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this haunting episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the unsolved disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;25-year-old Darla Harper&lt;/strong&gt;, who vanished from her apartment in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, on &lt;strong&gt;March 4, 1986&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When Darla failed to show up for work the next morning, a coworker discovered her three-year-old daughter alone in the apartment — with &lt;strong&gt;blood on the door&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Darla gone&lt;/strong&gt;. What followed was a decades-long mystery marked by disturbing clues, a child’s chilling testimony, and unanswered questions that continue to torment her family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Victim:&lt;/strong&gt; Darla Harper, 25&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Missing Since:&lt;/strong&gt; March 4, 1986&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Gravel Ridge, Arkansas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Circumstances:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Neighbors heard strange noises between 11:00–11:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her daughter reported seeing “three men wearing funny hats” and said “Mommy was in a bag.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A neighbor claimed to have seen Darla being dragged from her apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her car was later found abandoned nine miles away with blood and unidentified fingerprints inside.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Suspect:&lt;/strong&gt; Darla’s ex-husband, who was later accused of confessing to her murder by his second wife.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evidence:&lt;/strong&gt; Bone fragments were discovered during a 1990 search, but they were too degraded for identification.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt; Still missing — no one has ever been charged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Darla was a devoted mother, a hardworking IRS employee, and a woman with her entire life ahead of her. Nearly forty years later, her daughter still seeks answers — and justice remains out of reach. Her case stands as a reminder of how many women vanish without closure, their voices silenced but never forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Darla Harper&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong&gt;(501) 340-6601&lt;/strong&gt;. Even the smallest lead could make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; is a short-form podcast by &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;, dedicated to honoring missing and murdered women and girls. Each episode highlights a different case — brief, powerful, and deeply human.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this haunting episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the unsolved disappearance of <strong>25-year-old Darla Harper</strong>, who vanished from her apartment in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, on <strong>March 4, 1986</strong>.</p><p>When Darla failed to show up for work the next morning, a coworker discovered her three-year-old daughter alone in the apartment — with <strong>blood on the door</strong> and <strong>Darla gone</strong>. What followed was a decades-long mystery marked by disturbing clues, a child’s chilling testimony, and unanswered questions that continue to torment her family.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Victim:</strong> Darla Harper, 25</p></li><li><p><strong>Missing Since:</strong> March 4, 1986</p></li><li><p><strong>Location:</strong> Gravel Ridge, Arkansas</p></li><li><p><strong>Circumstances:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Neighbors heard strange noises between 11:00–11:30 p.m.</p></li><li><p>Her daughter reported seeing “three men wearing funny hats” and said “Mommy was in a bag.”</p></li><li><p>A neighbor claimed to have seen Darla being dragged from her apartment.</p></li><li><p>Her car was later found abandoned nine miles away with blood and unidentified fingerprints inside.</p></li></ul></li><li><p><strong>Primary Suspect:</strong> Darla’s ex-husband, who was later accused of confessing to her murder by his second wife.</p></li><li><p><strong>Evidence:</strong> Bone fragments were discovered during a 1990 search, but they were too degraded for identification.</p></li><li><p><strong>Status:</strong> Still missing — no one has ever been charged.</p></li></ul><p>Darla was a devoted mother, a hardworking IRS employee, and a woman with her entire life ahead of her. Nearly forty years later, her daughter still seeks answers — and justice remains out of reach. Her case stands as a reminder of how many women vanish without closure, their voices silenced but never forgotten.</p><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of <strong>Darla Harper</strong>, please contact the <strong>Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office</strong> at <strong>(501) 340-6601</strong>. Even the smallest lead could make a difference.</p><p><em>The Lost Girls</em> is a short-form podcast by <strong>Amy Smith</strong> and <strong>LaDonna Humphrey</strong>, dedicated to honoring missing and murdered women and girls. Each episode highlights a different case — brief, powerful, and deeply human.<br/></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this haunting episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the unsolved disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;25-year-old Darla Harper&lt;/strong&gt;, who vanished from her apartment in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, on &lt;strong&gt;March 4, 1986&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;When Darla failed to show up for work the next morning, a coworker discovered her three-year-old daughter alone in the apartment — with &lt;strong&gt;blood on the door&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Darla gone&lt;/strong&gt;. What followed was a decades-long mystery marked by disturbing clues, a child’s chilling testimony, and unanswered questions that continue to torment her family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Victim:&lt;/strong&gt; Darla Harper, 25&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Missing Since:&lt;/strong&gt; March 4, 1986&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Location:&lt;/strong&gt; Gravel Ridge, Arkansas&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Circumstances:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Neighbors heard strange noises between 11:00–11:30 p.m.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her daughter reported seeing “three men wearing funny hats” and said “Mommy was in a bag.”&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;A neighbor claimed to have seen Darla being dragged from her apartment.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her car was later found abandoned nine miles away with blood and unidentified fingerprints inside.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Primary Suspect:&lt;/strong&gt; Darla’s ex-husband, who was later accused of confessing to her murder by his second wife.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evidence:&lt;/strong&gt; Bone fragments were discovered during a 1990 search, but they were too degraded for identification.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt; Still missing — no one has ever been charged.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;Darla was a devoted mother, a hardworking IRS employee, and a woman with her entire life ahead of her. Nearly forty years later, her daughter still seeks answers — and justice remains out of reach. Her case stands as a reminder of how many women vanish without closure, their voices silenced but never forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Darla Harper&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office&lt;/strong&gt; at &lt;strong&gt;(501) 340-6601&lt;/strong&gt;. Even the smallest lead could make a difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; is a short-form podcast by &lt;strong&gt;Amy Smith&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;, dedicated to honoring missing and murdered women and girls. Each episode highlights a different case — brief, powerful, and deeply human.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 12:56:51 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Vanishing of Rozlin and Fawn Abell</itunes:title>
                <title>The Vanishing of Rozlin and Fawn Abell</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On July 25, 1985, sisters &lt;strong&gt;Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Fawn Marlene Abell (15)&lt;/strong&gt; left their home in &lt;strong&gt;Bethany, Oklahoma&lt;/strong&gt;, to look for jobs. They never came back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The girls were last seen hitchhiking near &lt;strong&gt;59th and Rockwell&lt;/strong&gt;, a habit they were known for—but this time, something went terribly wrong. Nearly four decades later, their family still waits for answers. Their Social Security numbers have never been used since that summer day, and no confirmed sightings have ever surfaced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the mysterious disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn—two bright young sisters whose lives were abruptly stolen by silence. Together, they explore the timeline, the clues, and the lingering questions surrounding the case, while honoring the family’s enduring hope for justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who:&lt;/strong&gt; Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) &amp;amp; Fawn Marlene Abell (15)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When:&lt;/strong&gt; Last seen July 25, 1985&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where:&lt;/strong&gt; Near 59th &amp;amp; Rockwell, Bethany, Oklahoma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Circumstances:&lt;/strong&gt; Left home to look for jobs; seen hitchhiking; never returned&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt; Social Security numbers unused since 1985; case remains open and unsolved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The vulnerability of young women who hitchhiked in the 1980s&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The long-lasting impact of disappearance on families&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The importance of keeping cold cases in the public eye&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How advocacy and storytelling can help bring awareness and new leads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Rozlin and Fawn Abell&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Bethany Police Department&lt;/strong&gt; or your local law enforcement agency. Even the smallest detail could help bring these sisters home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On July 25, 1985, sisters <strong>Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18)</strong> and <strong>Fawn Marlene Abell (15)</strong> left their home in <strong>Bethany, Oklahoma</strong>, to look for jobs. They never came back.</p><p>The girls were last seen hitchhiking near <strong>59th and Rockwell</strong>, a habit they were known for—but this time, something went terribly wrong. Nearly four decades later, their family still waits for answers. Their Social Security numbers have never been used since that summer day, and no confirmed sightings have ever surfaced.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the mysterious disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn—two bright young sisters whose lives were abruptly stolen by silence. Together, they explore the timeline, the clues, and the lingering questions surrounding the case, while honoring the family’s enduring hope for justice.</p><ul><li><p><strong>Who:</strong> Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) &amp; Fawn Marlene Abell (15)</p></li><li><p><strong>When:</strong> Last seen July 25, 1985</p></li><li><p><strong>Where:</strong> Near 59th &amp; Rockwell, Bethany, Oklahoma</p></li><li><p><strong>Circumstances:</strong> Left home to look for jobs; seen hitchhiking; never returned</p></li><li><p><strong>Status:</strong> Social Security numbers unused since 1985; case remains open and unsolved</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>The vulnerability of young women who hitchhiked in the 1980s</p></li><li><p>The long-lasting impact of disappearance on families</p></li><li><p>The importance of keeping cold cases in the public eye</p></li><li><p>How advocacy and storytelling can help bring awareness and new leads</p></li></ul><p>If you have any information about the disappearance of <strong>Rozlin and Fawn Abell</strong>, please contact the <strong>Bethany Police Department</strong> or your local law enforcement agency. Even the smallest detail could help bring these sisters home.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On July 25, 1985, sisters &lt;strong&gt;Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18)&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Fawn Marlene Abell (15)&lt;/strong&gt; left their home in &lt;strong&gt;Bethany, Oklahoma&lt;/strong&gt;, to look for jobs. They never came back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The girls were last seen hitchhiking near &lt;strong&gt;59th and Rockwell&lt;/strong&gt;, a habit they were known for—but this time, something went terribly wrong. Nearly four decades later, their family still waits for answers. Their Social Security numbers have never been used since that summer day, and no confirmed sightings have ever surfaced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the mysterious disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn—two bright young sisters whose lives were abruptly stolen by silence. Together, they explore the timeline, the clues, and the lingering questions surrounding the case, while honoring the family’s enduring hope for justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who:&lt;/strong&gt; Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) &amp;amp; Fawn Marlene Abell (15)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;When:&lt;/strong&gt; Last seen July 25, 1985&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Where:&lt;/strong&gt; Near 59th &amp;amp; Rockwell, Bethany, Oklahoma&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Circumstances:&lt;/strong&gt; Left home to look for jobs; seen hitchhiking; never returned&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Status:&lt;/strong&gt; Social Security numbers unused since 1985; case remains open and unsolved&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The vulnerability of young women who hitchhiked in the 1980s&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The long-lasting impact of disappearance on families&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;The importance of keeping cold cases in the public eye&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;How advocacy and storytelling can help bring awareness and new leads&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the disappearance of &lt;strong&gt;Rozlin and Fawn Abell&lt;/strong&gt;, please contact the &lt;strong&gt;Bethany Police Department&lt;/strong&gt; or your local law enforcement agency. Even the smallest detail could help bring these sisters home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>The Disappearances of Madelin Tomlin, Mercedes Toliver, and Destinee Bruce</itunes:title>
                <title>The Disappearances of Madelin Tomlin, Mercedes Toliver, and Destinee Bruce</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this haunting episode of The Lost Girls, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take listeners deep into the heart of small-town Arkansas, where safety is supposed to be a way of life — yet three young women have vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madelin Tomlin (Hope, AR – 2015), Mercedes Toliver (Prescott, AR – 2016), and Destinee Bruce (Hope, AR – 2025) are names that echo through the quiet streets of two close-knit towns now united by tragedy and unanswered questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LaDonna and Amy explore the unnerving parallels between these cases — three women, all young and loved, missing within an 18-mile radius. Each disappearance is different, but all share one chilling commonality: silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In places where “things like that don’t happen,” these women’s disappearances demand attention — and action. Their stories remind us that justice delayed is not justice denied, and that every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sources &amp;amp; Acknowledgments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are deeply grateful to the following for information used in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Charley Project&lt;/strong&gt; – case summaries and historical records&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)&lt;/strong&gt; – official case entries and identifiers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;News Archives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a family member with updates or corrections, please contact us so we can keep these stories accurate and current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this haunting episode of The Lost Girls, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take listeners deep into the heart of small-town Arkansas, where safety is supposed to be a way of life — yet three young women have vanished without a trace.</p><p><br></p><p>Madelin Tomlin (Hope, AR – 2015), Mercedes Toliver (Prescott, AR – 2016), and Destinee Bruce (Hope, AR – 2025) are names that echo through the quiet streets of two close-knit towns now united by tragedy and unanswered questions.</p><p><br></p><p>LaDonna and Amy explore the unnerving parallels between these cases — three women, all young and loved, missing within an 18-mile radius. Each disappearance is different, but all share one chilling commonality: silence.</p><p><br></p><p>In places where “things like that don’t happen,” these women’s disappearances demand attention — and action. Their stories remind us that justice delayed is not justice denied, and that every girl deserves justice.</p><p>Sources &amp; Acknowledgments</p><ul><li><p>We are deeply grateful to the following for information used in this episode:</p><ul><li><p><strong>The Charley Project</strong> – case summaries and historical records</p></li><li><p><strong>NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)</strong> – official case entries and identifiers</p></li><li><p><strong>News Archives</strong></p></li></ul><p>If you are a family member with updates or corrections, please contact us so we can keep these stories accurate and current.</p><p></p></li></ul><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this haunting episode of The Lost Girls, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take listeners deep into the heart of small-town Arkansas, where safety is supposed to be a way of life — yet three young women have vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Madelin Tomlin (Hope, AR – 2015), Mercedes Toliver (Prescott, AR – 2016), and Destinee Bruce (Hope, AR – 2025) are names that echo through the quiet streets of two close-knit towns now united by tragedy and unanswered questions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;LaDonna and Amy explore the unnerving parallels between these cases — three women, all young and loved, missing within an 18-mile radius. Each disappearance is different, but all share one chilling commonality: silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In places where “things like that don’t happen,” these women’s disappearances demand attention — and action. Their stories remind us that justice delayed is not justice denied, and that every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sources &amp;amp; Acknowledgments&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are deeply grateful to the following for information used in this episode:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Charley Project&lt;/strong&gt; – case summaries and historical records&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)&lt;/strong&gt; – official case entries and identifiers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;News Archives&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you are a family member with updates or corrections, please contact us so we can keep these stories accurate and current.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:48:19 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Hosts are on Vacation!</itunes:title>
                <title>Hosts are on Vacation!</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast is taking a short break!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re currently on vacation as we prepare to send our kids back to school and take some much-needed time to rest, refresh, and reflect. This break also allows us to thoughtfully respond to the hundreds of messages we’ve received from families asking us to share their loved one’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll be back at the end of August with a brand new season—one filled with powerful, important stories of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; who deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The Lost Girls Podcast is taking a short break!</strong></p><p>We’re currently on vacation as we prepare to send our kids back to school and take some much-needed time to rest, refresh, and reflect. This break also allows us to thoughtfully respond to the hundreds of messages we’ve received from families asking us to share their loved one’s story.</p><p>We’ll be back at the end of August with a brand new season—one filled with powerful, important stories of <em>Lost Girls</em> who deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.</p><p>Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast is taking a short break!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’re currently on vacation as we prepare to send our kids back to school and take some much-needed time to rest, refresh, and reflect. This break also allows us to thoughtfully respond to the hundreds of messages we’ve received from families asking us to share their loved one’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We’ll be back at the end of August with a brand new season—one filled with powerful, important stories of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; who deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 15:23:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Patricia Disappeared</itunes:title>
                <title>Patricia Disappeared</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Patricia disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1969. She left her home in the 800 block of San Pedro Drive southeast to sell raffle tickets for the Elks Club. She returned home briefly to pick up her coin purse which she&amp;#39;d forgotten, then left again, and never returned. She was last seen by a neighborhood girl who waved to her on the street.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Patricia disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1969. She left her home in the 800 block of San Pedro Drive southeast to sell raffle tickets for the Elks Club. She returned home briefly to pick up her coin purse which she&#39;d forgotten, then left again, and never returned. She was last seen by a neighborhood girl who waved to her on the street.<br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Patricia disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1969. She left her home in the 800 block of San Pedro Drive southeast to sell raffle tickets for the Elks Club. She returned home briefly to pick up her coin purse which she&amp;#39;d forgotten, then left again, and never returned. She was last seen by a neighborhood girl who waved to her on the street.&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 01 Aug 2025 22:17:04 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Joyce Irene Walcott</itunes:title>
                <title>Joyce Irene Walcott</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;, we’re stepping back to 1986—to a quiet neighborhood in Reseda, California—where a nineteen‑year‑old named Joyce Irene Walcott vanished in the middle of an ordinary day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joyce, who friends affectionately called &lt;em&gt;Sneezie&lt;/em&gt;, had survived a devastating car accident that left her with scars and a reconstructed neck, a testament to her resilience. She was bright, determined, and hopeful for a new start. That April morning, she left her aunt’s apartment, job applications in hand, ready to take steps toward her future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She walked to a nearby 7‑11 to drop off one application. Then she stopped next door for another. By the time she made her way to Winchell’s Donuts to meet friends, Joyce was still laughing, still making plans, still filling out paperwork. But somewhere between that donut shop and her aunt’s apartment—just two blocks away—Joyce simply vanished. Her application was never turned in. Her steps never traced back home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly four decades later, foul play is still suspected, and Joyce’s name is still whispered among the missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we revisit Joyce Walcott’s story—piece together her last known moments—and search for the answers that have eluded her family for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Listen now to Lost Girls. Her story deserves to be heard.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <strong>Lost Girls</strong>, we’re stepping back to 1986—to a quiet neighborhood in Reseda, California—where a nineteen‑year‑old named Joyce Irene Walcott vanished in the middle of an ordinary day.</p><p>Joyce, who friends affectionately called <em>Sneezie</em>, had survived a devastating car accident that left her with scars and a reconstructed neck, a testament to her resilience. She was bright, determined, and hopeful for a new start. That April morning, she left her aunt’s apartment, job applications in hand, ready to take steps toward her future.</p><p>She walked to a nearby 7‑11 to drop off one application. Then she stopped next door for another. By the time she made her way to Winchell’s Donuts to meet friends, Joyce was still laughing, still making plans, still filling out paperwork. But somewhere between that donut shop and her aunt’s apartment—just two blocks away—Joyce simply vanished. Her application was never turned in. Her steps never traced back home.</p><p>Nearly four decades later, foul play is still suspected, and Joyce’s name is still whispered among the missing.</p><p>Join us as we revisit Joyce Walcott’s story—piece together her last known moments—and search for the answers that have eluded her family for far too long.</p><p><strong>Listen now to Lost Girls. Her story deserves to be heard.</strong></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;, we’re stepping back to 1986—to a quiet neighborhood in Reseda, California—where a nineteen‑year‑old named Joyce Irene Walcott vanished in the middle of an ordinary day.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Joyce, who friends affectionately called &lt;em&gt;Sneezie&lt;/em&gt;, had survived a devastating car accident that left her with scars and a reconstructed neck, a testament to her resilience. She was bright, determined, and hopeful for a new start. That April morning, she left her aunt’s apartment, job applications in hand, ready to take steps toward her future.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She walked to a nearby 7‑11 to drop off one application. Then she stopped next door for another. By the time she made her way to Winchell’s Donuts to meet friends, Joyce was still laughing, still making plans, still filling out paperwork. But somewhere between that donut shop and her aunt’s apartment—just two blocks away—Joyce simply vanished. Her application was never turned in. Her steps never traced back home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly four decades later, foul play is still suspected, and Joyce’s name is still whispered among the missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we revisit Joyce Walcott’s story—piece together her last known moments—and search for the answers that have eluded her family for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Listen now to Lost Girls. Her story deserves to be heard.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 14:06:15 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Darian Hudson?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Darian Hudson?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the haunting case of &lt;strong&gt;Darian Hudson&lt;/strong&gt;—a bright, beautiful 23‑year‑old who vanished from Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2017.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On October 21st, Darian made plans with her mother to move back home to Wichita, Kansas. But just days later, she was gone. Conflicting records list her disappearance between &lt;strong&gt;October 22nd and October 26th&lt;/strong&gt;, but for this episode, we’ve chosen to focus on &lt;strong&gt;October 26th&lt;/strong&gt;—the day witnesses last saw her walking near Country Club Drive and McElroy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weeks later, a disturbing clue surfaced: a man caught trying to use Darian’s debit card in Oklahoma City. He claimed he’d found it in a purse left on a concrete sewage container at a church construction site in Stillwater—back in October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where was Darian going that day? Who left her belongings behind? And why, after all this time, has she never been found?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we piece together the timeline, sift through conflicting details, and shine a light on Darian Hudson’s story. Because she’s more than a missing person—she’s a daughter, a friend, and a life that matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Listen now to this episode of Lost Girls.&lt;/strong&gt; Her story deserves to be heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we dive into the haunting case of <strong>Darian Hudson</strong>—a bright, beautiful 23‑year‑old who vanished from Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2017.</p><p>On October 21st, Darian made plans with her mother to move back home to Wichita, Kansas. But just days later, she was gone. Conflicting records list her disappearance between <strong>October 22nd and October 26th</strong>, but for this episode, we’ve chosen to focus on <strong>October 26th</strong>—the day witnesses last saw her walking near Country Club Drive and McElroy.</p><p>Weeks later, a disturbing clue surfaced: a man caught trying to use Darian’s debit card in Oklahoma City. He claimed he’d found it in a purse left on a concrete sewage container at a church construction site in Stillwater—back in October.</p><p>Where was Darian going that day? Who left her belongings behind? And why, after all this time, has she never been found?</p><p>Join us as we piece together the timeline, sift through conflicting details, and shine a light on Darian Hudson’s story. Because she’s more than a missing person—she’s a daughter, a friend, and a life that matters.</p><p>👉 <strong>Listen now to this episode of Lost Girls.</strong> Her story deserves to be heard.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we dive into the haunting case of &lt;strong&gt;Darian Hudson&lt;/strong&gt;—a bright, beautiful 23‑year‑old who vanished from Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2017.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On October 21st, Darian made plans with her mother to move back home to Wichita, Kansas. But just days later, she was gone. Conflicting records list her disappearance between &lt;strong&gt;October 22nd and October 26th&lt;/strong&gt;, but for this episode, we’ve chosen to focus on &lt;strong&gt;October 26th&lt;/strong&gt;—the day witnesses last saw her walking near Country Club Drive and McElroy.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Weeks later, a disturbing clue surfaced: a man caught trying to use Darian’s debit card in Oklahoma City. He claimed he’d found it in a purse left on a concrete sewage container at a church construction site in Stillwater—back in October.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where was Darian going that day? Who left her belongings behind? And why, after all this time, has she never been found?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we piece together the timeline, sift through conflicting details, and shine a light on Darian Hudson’s story. Because she’s more than a missing person—she’s a daughter, a friend, and a life that matters.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👉 &lt;strong&gt;Listen now to this episode of Lost Girls.&lt;/strong&gt; Her story deserves to be heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sat, 19 Jul 2025 16:05:06 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>What happened to April Beth Pitzer?</itunes:title>
                <title>What happened to April Beth Pitzer?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She told her family she was coming home.&lt;br&gt;She packed her bags.&lt;br&gt;And then—&lt;strong&gt;April Beth Pitzer vanished&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors of drug activity.&lt;br&gt;A history of cooperation with law enforcement.&lt;br&gt;And a desert full of secrets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happened to April Beth Pitzer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>She told her family she was coming home.<br>She packed her bags.<br>And then—<strong>April Beth Pitzer vanished</strong>.</p><p>In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.</p><p>Rumors of drug activity.<br>A history of cooperation with law enforcement.<br>And a desert full of secrets.</p><p>Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.</p><p><strong>What happened to April Beth Pitzer?</strong></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She told her family she was coming home.&lt;br&gt;She packed her bags.&lt;br&gt;And then—&lt;strong&gt;April Beth Pitzer vanished&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors of drug activity.&lt;br&gt;A history of cooperation with law enforcement.&lt;br&gt;And a desert full of secrets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happened to April Beth Pitzer?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:56:12 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Christi Jo Nichols</itunes:title>
                <title>Christi Jo Nichols</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She had two young children. A life she was preparing to reclaim. And a quiet strength that so many survivors carry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On December 10, 1987, Christi Jo Nichols vanished from her home in Gothenburg, Nebraska. She was just 22 years old. Christi had made plans. She was preparing to leave her husband and start fresh—with her children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But she never got the chance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next morning, her husband reported her missing. Blood was found in the home. Blood was found in the car. DNA confirmed it was Christi’s. Weeks earlier, she’d gone to the emergency room, her body covered in bruises. She had told people she was ready to leave. And then—she was gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Months later, her purse and suitcase were found abandoned at a rest stop, as if someone wanted it to appear like she ran away. But she didn’t. She was taken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s been evidence. There’s been silence. But there has never been justice. No one has ever been charged in connection to Christi’s disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her children grew up without their mother. Her family has waited in agony for nearly four decades. And still, they wait.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christi was more than the bruises. More than the headlines. She was a mother. A daughter. A woman who tried to survive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And she is one of All the Lost Girls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about what happened to Christi Jo Nichols, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4049. Case #5501-1287.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the full story now in our latest episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;: &lt;em&gt;Christi’s Last Chance.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Christi deserves more than memory—she deserves truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask ChatGPT&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>She had two young children. A life she was preparing to reclaim. And a quiet strength that so many survivors carry.</p><p>On December 10, 1987, Christi Jo Nichols vanished from her home in Gothenburg, Nebraska. She was just 22 years old. Christi had made plans. She was preparing to leave her husband and start fresh—with her children.</p><p>But she never got the chance.</p><p>The next morning, her husband reported her missing. Blood was found in the home. Blood was found in the car. DNA confirmed it was Christi’s. Weeks earlier, she’d gone to the emergency room, her body covered in bruises. She had told people she was ready to leave. And then—she was gone.</p><p>Months later, her purse and suitcase were found abandoned at a rest stop, as if someone wanted it to appear like she ran away. But she didn’t. She was taken.</p><p>There’s been evidence. There’s been silence. But there has never been justice. No one has ever been charged in connection to Christi’s disappearance.</p><p>Her children grew up without their mother. Her family has waited in agony for nearly four decades. And still, they wait.</p><p>Christi was more than the bruises. More than the headlines. She was a mother. A daughter. A woman who tried to survive.</p><p>And she is one of All the Lost Girls.</p><p>If you know anything about what happened to Christi Jo Nichols, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4049. Case #5501-1287.</p><p>Listen to the full story now in our latest episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>: <em>Christi’s Last Chance.</em></p><p>Because Christi deserves more than memory—she deserves truth.</p><p>Ask ChatGPT</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She had two young children. A life she was preparing to reclaim. And a quiet strength that so many survivors carry.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On December 10, 1987, Christi Jo Nichols vanished from her home in Gothenburg, Nebraska. She was just 22 years old. Christi had made plans. She was preparing to leave her husband and start fresh—with her children.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But she never got the chance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next morning, her husband reported her missing. Blood was found in the home. Blood was found in the car. DNA confirmed it was Christi’s. Weeks earlier, she’d gone to the emergency room, her body covered in bruises. She had told people she was ready to leave. And then—she was gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Months later, her purse and suitcase were found abandoned at a rest stop, as if someone wanted it to appear like she ran away. But she didn’t. She was taken.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There’s been evidence. There’s been silence. But there has never been justice. No one has ever been charged in connection to Christi’s disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her children grew up without their mother. Her family has waited in agony for nearly four decades. And still, they wait.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christi was more than the bruises. More than the headlines. She was a mother. A daughter. A woman who tried to survive.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And she is one of All the Lost Girls.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about what happened to Christi Jo Nichols, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4049. Case #5501-1287.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen to the full story now in our latest episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;: &lt;em&gt;Christi’s Last Chance.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because Christi deserves more than memory—she deserves truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Ask ChatGPT&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jul 2025 22:02:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Brandi Jo Malonson: She Survived Columbine but Vanished Without a Trace</itunes:title>
                <title>Brandi Jo Malonson: She Survived Columbine but Vanished Without a Trace</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today on &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we’re telling the story of &lt;strong&gt;Brandi Jo Malonson&lt;/strong&gt;, a young woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting but later disappeared from Littleton, Colorado, in 2006.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brandi faced unimaginable trauma—losing friends to violence and suicide—yet she still tried to build a better life. But the pain eventually led her down a difficult path, and one day after Christmas, she vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors, dead ends, and silence have surrounded this case for nearly two decades. But Brandi’s story—and her fight to survive—deserves to be heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now as we share her life, her struggles, and the unanswered questions that remain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today on <em>The Lost Girls Podcast</em>, we’re telling the story of <strong>Brandi Jo Malonson</strong>, a young woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting but later disappeared from Littleton, Colorado, in 2006.</p><p>Brandi faced unimaginable trauma—losing friends to violence and suicide—yet she still tried to build a better life. But the pain eventually led her down a difficult path, and one day after Christmas, she vanished without a trace.</p><p>Rumors, dead ends, and silence have surrounded this case for nearly two decades. But Brandi’s story—and her fight to survive—deserves to be heard.</p><p>Listen now as we share her life, her struggles, and the unanswered questions that remain.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today on &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, we’re telling the story of &lt;strong&gt;Brandi Jo Malonson&lt;/strong&gt;, a young woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting but later disappeared from Littleton, Colorado, in 2006.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brandi faced unimaginable trauma—losing friends to violence and suicide—yet she still tried to build a better life. But the pain eventually led her down a difficult path, and one day after Christmas, she vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rumors, dead ends, and silence have surrounded this case for nearly two decades. But Brandi’s story—and her fight to survive—deserves to be heard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Listen now as we share her life, her struggles, and the unanswered questions that remain.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 14:25:09 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Silence That Protected Them: The Disappearance of Brittney Nicole Wood</itunes:title>
                <title>The Silence That Protected Them: The Disappearance of Brittney Nicole Wood</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Brittney Nicole Wood was only 19 when she vanished from Tillman’s Corner, Alabama, in 2012. What started as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into something far more horrifying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brittney wasn’t just missing—she was the key witness in a multi-generational family sex trafficking ring. A ring where eight of her own relatives were eventually arrested. This wasn’t rumor. This wasn’t speculation. These were proven crimes—acts of unspeakable abuse against children, some trafficked by the very people who should have protected them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And then, just days after Brittney disappeared, her uncle—the last person she was known to visit—was found dead, a gunshot wound authorities ruled a suicide. A gun registered to Brittney herself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith expose the dark secrets that surrounded Brittney’s life, her disappearance, and the system that failed to protect her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because her story isn’t just rare—it’s tragically common.&lt;br&gt;And every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Brittney Nicole Wood was only 19 when she vanished from Tillman’s Corner, Alabama, in 2012. What started as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into something far more horrifying.</p><p>Brittney wasn’t just missing—she was the key witness in a multi-generational family sex trafficking ring. A ring where eight of her own relatives were eventually arrested. This wasn’t rumor. This wasn’t speculation. These were proven crimes—acts of unspeakable abuse against children, some trafficked by the very people who should have protected them.</p><p>And then, just days after Brittney disappeared, her uncle—the last person she was known to visit—was found dead, a gunshot wound authorities ruled a suicide. A gun registered to Brittney herself.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Lost Girls Podcast</em>, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith expose the dark secrets that surrounded Brittney’s life, her disappearance, and the system that failed to protect her.</p><p>Because her story isn’t just rare—it’s tragically common.<br>And every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Brittney Nicole Wood was only 19 when she vanished from Tillman’s Corner, Alabama, in 2012. What started as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into something far more horrifying.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Brittney wasn’t just missing—she was the key witness in a multi-generational family sex trafficking ring. A ring where eight of her own relatives were eventually arrested. This wasn’t rumor. This wasn’t speculation. These were proven crimes—acts of unspeakable abuse against children, some trafficked by the very people who should have protected them.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And then, just days after Brittney disappeared, her uncle—the last person she was known to visit—was found dead, a gunshot wound authorities ruled a suicide. A gun registered to Brittney herself.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith expose the dark secrets that surrounded Brittney’s life, her disappearance, and the system that failed to protect her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because her story isn’t just rare—it’s tragically common.&lt;br&gt;And every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:27:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Christina Carter?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Christina Carter?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Some stories fade with time. But others—stories like Christina Lynn Carter’s—become heavier with every passing year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back more than fifty years, to one of the most heartbreaking and haunting cases you’ve probably never heard of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christina—known lovingly as “Christy”—was a bright, blue-eyed little girl who vanished without a trace on September 17, 1973. She was just three years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There was no witness to her disappearance. No blurry photograph of her last steps. No desperate final phone call.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But three weeks later, in the stillness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hikers made a horrifying discovery. A discarded duffel bag... and inside it, the nude, bound body of Christy’s mother, Janet Carter—murdered by suffocation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It took weeks for authorities to identify Janet. But when they did, the horror only deepened. Because Janet hadn’t been traveling alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her little girl, Christina, was missing. And no one had even reported it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By the time law enforcement realized what they were dealing with, the trail was cold, and the questions were endless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where was Christy?&lt;br&gt;Who murdered her mother?&lt;br&gt;And why had this young family seemingly vanished without a trace, unnoticed by the world?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join LaDonna and Amy as they unravel the tragic and forgotten story of Christina Lynn Carter—a child whose life was stolen, and whose case still cries out for answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because silence is not justice. And every girl deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Some stories fade with time. But others—stories like Christina Lynn Carter’s—become heavier with every passing year.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Lost Girls Podcast</em>, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back more than fifty years, to one of the most heartbreaking and haunting cases you’ve probably never heard of.</p><p>Christina—known lovingly as “Christy”—was a bright, blue-eyed little girl who vanished without a trace on September 17, 1973. She was just three years old.</p><p>There was no witness to her disappearance. No blurry photograph of her last steps. No desperate final phone call.</p><p>But three weeks later, in the stillness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hikers made a horrifying discovery. A discarded duffel bag... and inside it, the nude, bound body of Christy’s mother, Janet Carter—murdered by suffocation.</p><p>It took weeks for authorities to identify Janet. But when they did, the horror only deepened. Because Janet hadn’t been traveling alone.</p><p>Her little girl, Christina, was missing. And no one had even reported it.</p><p>By the time law enforcement realized what they were dealing with, the trail was cold, and the questions were endless.</p><p>Where was Christy?<br>Who murdered her mother?<br>And why had this young family seemingly vanished without a trace, unnoticed by the world?</p><p>Join LaDonna and Amy as they unravel the tragic and forgotten story of Christina Lynn Carter—a child whose life was stolen, and whose case still cries out for answers.</p><p>Because silence is not justice. And every girl deserves to be found.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Some stories fade with time. But others—stories like Christina Lynn Carter’s—become heavier with every passing year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back more than fifty years, to one of the most heartbreaking and haunting cases you’ve probably never heard of.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Christina—known lovingly as “Christy”—was a bright, blue-eyed little girl who vanished without a trace on September 17, 1973. She was just three years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There was no witness to her disappearance. No blurry photograph of her last steps. No desperate final phone call.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But three weeks later, in the stillness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hikers made a horrifying discovery. A discarded duffel bag... and inside it, the nude, bound body of Christy’s mother, Janet Carter—murdered by suffocation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It took weeks for authorities to identify Janet. But when they did, the horror only deepened. Because Janet hadn’t been traveling alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her little girl, Christina, was missing. And no one had even reported it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;By the time law enforcement realized what they were dealing with, the trail was cold, and the questions were endless.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Where was Christy?&lt;br&gt;Who murdered her mother?&lt;br&gt;And why had this young family seemingly vanished without a trace, unnoticed by the world?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join LaDonna and Amy as they unravel the tragic and forgotten story of Christina Lynn Carter—a child whose life was stolen, and whose case still cries out for answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because silence is not justice. And every girl deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 16:24:28 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Last Bike Ride</itunes:title>
                <title>The Last Bike Ride</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Debbie&amp;#39;s story begins on a quiet spring day in 1977—May 3rd, to be exact. She left behind a simple note for her parents, letting them know she was headed to her grandparents&amp;#39; nearby campsite by bicycle and that she&amp;#39;d be back later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She never came home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A friend walked part of the way with Debbie but turned back before Debbie continued west on Turnpike Road alone. The last known sighting of her was near a hill along that road. Her bike vanished with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As police dug into her disappearance, they discovered an unsent letter in Debbie’s school locker—addressed to a friend. It revealed she was upset and wanted to talk. Scribbled on the same paper were directions to her grandparents’ home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What began as an ordinary ride ended in a decades-long mystery. This is the story of Debbie—one of the lost girls we will never forget.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Debbie&amp;#39;s story begins on a quiet spring day in 1977—May 3rd, to be exact. She left behind a simple note for her parents, letting them know she was headed to her grandparents&amp;#39; nearby campsite by bicycle and that she&amp;#39;d be back later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She never came home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A friend walked part of the way with Debbie but turned back before Debbie continued west on Turnpike Road alone. The last known sighting of her was near a hill along that road. Her bike vanished with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;As police dug into her disappearance, they discovered an unsent letter in Debbie’s school locker—addressed to a friend. It revealed she was upset and wanted to talk. Scribbled on the same paper were directions to her grandparents’ home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What began as an ordinary ride ended in a decades-long mystery. This is the story of Debbie—one of the lost girls we will never forget.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 21:37:46 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Wedding Dress Trap</itunes:title>
                <title>The Wedding Dress Trap</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In every town, there are stories whispered across decades—stories that leave behind more than just grief. They leave behind fear, anger, and unanswered questions that echo through generations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is one of those stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1981, a newlywed named Denise Palmer placed a simple ad in the newspaper to sell her wedding dress. It was a quiet, everyday act—something any young woman might do while starting fresh. But the man who answered that ad didn’t come to buy a dress. He came to take a life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Denise was just 19. A wife. A daughter. A woman with her entire future in front of her. And in the span of a few short hours, that future was ripped away—in broad daylight, inside the safety of her mother’s home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happened next would haunt Tulsa for decades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite witness accounts, a suspect description, and even collected evidence, Denise’s case—like so many others involving young women—slipped through the cracks of time and flawed systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Denise deserves to be remembered. Her story deserves to be told.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that’s exactly what we’re doing today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;The Wedding Dress Trap&lt;/em&gt;—the tragic, still-unsolved murder of Patricia Denise Palmer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In every town, there are stories whispered across decades—stories that leave behind more than just grief. They leave behind fear, anger, and unanswered questions that echo through generations.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is one of those stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1981, a newlywed named Denise Palmer placed a simple ad in the newspaper to sell her wedding dress. It was a quiet, everyday act—something any young woman might do while starting fresh. But the man who answered that ad didn’t come to buy a dress. He came to take a life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Denise was just 19. A wife. A daughter. A woman with her entire future in front of her. And in the span of a few short hours, that future was ripped away—in broad daylight, inside the safety of her mother’s home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What happened next would haunt Tulsa for decades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite witness accounts, a suspect description, and even collected evidence, Denise’s case—like so many others involving young women—slipped through the cracks of time and flawed systems.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Denise deserves to be remembered. Her story deserves to be told.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And that’s exactly what we’re doing today.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;The Wedding Dress Trap&lt;/em&gt;—the tragic, still-unsolved murder of Patricia Denise Palmer.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 23 Jun 2025 19:39:58 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Disappearance of Madelin Tomlin</itunes:title>
                <title>The Disappearance of Madelin Tomlin</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;quot;She stepped into a truck and vanished into thin air. No trail. No answers. Just silence.&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On May 20, 2015, 25-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Madelin Renee Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt; was last seen in Hope, Arkansas—getting into a tan or gold Chevrolet pickup truck. That ordinary moment became her last known sighting. Since then, nearly a decade has passed. No confirmed sightings. No verified leads. And most heartbreakingly—no word from Madelin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was a devoted mother of two. A daughter. A friend. And according to those who knew her best, it was completely unlike her to disappear without a trace. Especially without reaching out to the children she loved deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we revisit the streets of Hope. We dig into the details of Madelin’s disappearance, the mystery surrounding that truck, and the haunting silence that followed. We’ll hear from people who knew her, explore theories, and ask the hard questions—why hasn’t her case received the attention it deserves? And who benefits from her being forgotten?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than a missing person story. This is a story about a woman who mattered—a woman who should have been found. This is for &lt;strong&gt;Madelin Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Because no one simply disappears.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;And none of the lost girls should be left behind.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p></p><p><em>&#34;She stepped into a truck and vanished into thin air. No trail. No answers. Just silence.&#34;</em></p><p>On May 20, 2015, 25-year-old <strong>Madelin Renee Tomlin</strong> was last seen in Hope, Arkansas—getting into a tan or gold Chevrolet pickup truck. That ordinary moment became her last known sighting. Since then, nearly a decade has passed. No confirmed sightings. No verified leads. And most heartbreakingly—no word from Madelin.</p><p>She was a devoted mother of two. A daughter. A friend. And according to those who knew her best, it was completely unlike her to disappear without a trace. Especially without reaching out to the children she loved deeply.</p><p>In this episode, we revisit the streets of Hope. We dig into the details of Madelin’s disappearance, the mystery surrounding that truck, and the haunting silence that followed. We’ll hear from people who knew her, explore theories, and ask the hard questions—why hasn’t her case received the attention it deserves? And who benefits from her being forgotten?</p><p>This is more than a missing person story. This is a story about a woman who mattered—a woman who should have been found. This is for <strong>Madelin Tomlin</strong>.</p><p><em>Because no one simply disappears.</em><br><em>And none of the lost girls should be left behind.</em></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;&amp;#34;She stepped into a truck and vanished into thin air. No trail. No answers. Just silence.&amp;#34;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On May 20, 2015, 25-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Madelin Renee Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt; was last seen in Hope, Arkansas—getting into a tan or gold Chevrolet pickup truck. That ordinary moment became her last known sighting. Since then, nearly a decade has passed. No confirmed sightings. No verified leads. And most heartbreakingly—no word from Madelin.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was a devoted mother of two. A daughter. A friend. And according to those who knew her best, it was completely unlike her to disappear without a trace. Especially without reaching out to the children she loved deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we revisit the streets of Hope. We dig into the details of Madelin’s disappearance, the mystery surrounding that truck, and the haunting silence that followed. We’ll hear from people who knew her, explore theories, and ask the hard questions—why hasn’t her case received the attention it deserves? And who benefits from her being forgotten?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is more than a missing person story. This is a story about a woman who mattered—a woman who should have been found. This is for &lt;strong&gt;Madelin Tomlin&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Because no one simply disappears.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;And none of the lost girls should be left behind.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jun 2025 15:22:08 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>No More Silence: The MMIWR Crisis in America</itunes:title>
                <title>No More Silence: The MMIWR Crisis in America</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl — &lt;strong&gt;every girl&lt;/strong&gt; — deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this special episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.</p><p>It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.</p><p>Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.</p><p>Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.</p><p>This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.</p><p>Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.</p><p>Because every girl — <strong>every girl</strong> — deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this special episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl — &lt;strong&gt;every girl&lt;/strong&gt; — deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:31:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Brutal Murder of Angela Desiree Kelly</itunes:title>
                <title>The Brutal Murder of Angela Desiree Kelly</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;More than four decades have passed since the brutal murder of Angela Desiree Kelly, and yet—her case remains unsolved. Her story, like too many others, has faded from headlines. But for her family and community, the pain has never disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the morning of March 28, 1979, Angela’s body was discovered along the southbound lanes of Red Bluff Road in Pasadena, Texas. Her hands were bound behind her back. She had been strangled. A calculated, cold act of violence. She was just 19 years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela&amp;#39;s death was ruled a homicide by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. But even with interviews, tips, and time, the truth has never fully come to light. No one has been held responsible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And yet, someone out there knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela was not just another name in a cold case file. She was a daughter, a friend—a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Today, we remember her not for how she was found, but for the justice that has yet to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is her story. And we won’t stop telling it until someone finally does the right thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela Desiree Kelly deserves justice.&lt;br&gt;Every girl does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>More than four decades have passed since the brutal murder of Angela Desiree Kelly, and yet—her case remains unsolved. Her story, like too many others, has faded from headlines. But for her family and community, the pain has never disappeared.</p><p>On the morning of March 28, 1979, Angela’s body was discovered along the southbound lanes of Red Bluff Road in Pasadena, Texas. Her hands were bound behind her back. She had been strangled. A calculated, cold act of violence. She was just 19 years old.</p><p>Angela&#39;s death was ruled a homicide by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. But even with interviews, tips, and time, the truth has never fully come to light. No one has been held responsible.</p><p>And yet, someone out there knows something.</p><p>Angela was not just another name in a cold case file. She was a daughter, a friend—a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Today, we remember her not for how she was found, but for the justice that has yet to come.</p><p>This is her story. And we won’t stop telling it until someone finally does the right thing.</p><p>Angela Desiree Kelly deserves justice.<br>Every girl does.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;More than four decades have passed since the brutal murder of Angela Desiree Kelly, and yet—her case remains unsolved. Her story, like too many others, has faded from headlines. But for her family and community, the pain has never disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the morning of March 28, 1979, Angela’s body was discovered along the southbound lanes of Red Bluff Road in Pasadena, Texas. Her hands were bound behind her back. She had been strangled. A calculated, cold act of violence. She was just 19 years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela&amp;#39;s death was ruled a homicide by the Harris County Medical Examiner’s Office. But even with interviews, tips, and time, the truth has never fully come to light. No one has been held responsible.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And yet, someone out there knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela was not just another name in a cold case file. She was a daughter, a friend—a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. Today, we remember her not for how she was found, but for the justice that has yet to come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is her story. And we won’t stop telling it until someone finally does the right thing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Angela Desiree Kelly deserves justice.&lt;br&gt;Every girl does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 23:01:39 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Shari Dee Sampson Elwell: One of Too Many Indigenous Women Taken</itunes:title>
                <title>Shari Dee Sampson Elwell: One of Too Many Indigenous Women Taken</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re bringing you the story of Shari Dee Sampson Elwell, a 30-year-old Indigenous woman whose life was stolen far too soon—and whose case remains a powerful reflection of a much larger crisis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shari went missing in 1987. For weeks, her loved ones searched, waited, and hoped—until her body was discovered by hunters in a remote, restricted part of the Yakama Reservation near Simcoe Creek in Washington. She had been strangled. Her death became the 13th violent loss of an Indigenous woman on that reservation in just ten years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Shari was more than a statistic. She was a mother. A woman who had struggles, yes—but struggles that did not define her worth. Like so many others, she deserved protection. She deserved urgency. She deserved justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the heartbreak didn’t end with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just a few years after Shari’s murder, her father, Donnie Sampson, vanished during a hunting trip. Donnie was a respected community leader—a man serving on the Yakama Tribal Council’s Code of Ethics Committee and reportedly looking into misconduct among tribal leadership. Authorities said he likely got lost in the woods. But his family, especially his son Bruce Sampson, believe something far more sinister happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two devastating tragedies. One family. Still no justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re sharing their story—the pain, the questions, and the resilience that has carried the Sampson family through decades of grief and silence. Because remembering Shari and Donnie isn’t just about looking back. It’s about demanding better now—for them, for their family, and for every Indigenous person whose life has been stolen or silenced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Say her name. Shari Dee Sampson Elwell.&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we’re bringing you the story of Shari Dee Sampson Elwell, a 30-year-old Indigenous woman whose life was stolen far too soon—and whose case remains a powerful reflection of a much larger crisis.</p><p>Shari went missing in 1987. For weeks, her loved ones searched, waited, and hoped—until her body was discovered by hunters in a remote, restricted part of the Yakama Reservation near Simcoe Creek in Washington. She had been strangled. Her death became the 13th violent loss of an Indigenous woman on that reservation in just ten years.</p><p>But Shari was more than a statistic. She was a mother. A woman who had struggles, yes—but struggles that did not define her worth. Like so many others, she deserved protection. She deserved urgency. She deserved justice.</p><p>And the heartbreak didn’t end with her.</p><p>Just a few years after Shari’s murder, her father, Donnie Sampson, vanished during a hunting trip. Donnie was a respected community leader—a man serving on the Yakama Tribal Council’s Code of Ethics Committee and reportedly looking into misconduct among tribal leadership. Authorities said he likely got lost in the woods. But his family, especially his son Bruce Sampson, believe something far more sinister happened.</p><p>Two devastating tragedies. One family. Still no justice.</p><p>In this episode, we’re sharing their story—the pain, the questions, and the resilience that has carried the Sampson family through decades of grief and silence. Because remembering Shari and Donnie isn’t just about looking back. It’s about demanding better now—for them, for their family, and for every Indigenous person whose life has been stolen or silenced.</p><p>Say her name. Shari Dee Sampson Elwell.<br>Because every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re bringing you the story of Shari Dee Sampson Elwell, a 30-year-old Indigenous woman whose life was stolen far too soon—and whose case remains a powerful reflection of a much larger crisis.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Shari went missing in 1987. For weeks, her loved ones searched, waited, and hoped—until her body was discovered by hunters in a remote, restricted part of the Yakama Reservation near Simcoe Creek in Washington. She had been strangled. Her death became the 13th violent loss of an Indigenous woman on that reservation in just ten years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Shari was more than a statistic. She was a mother. A woman who had struggles, yes—but struggles that did not define her worth. Like so many others, she deserved protection. She deserved urgency. She deserved justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the heartbreak didn’t end with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Just a few years after Shari’s murder, her father, Donnie Sampson, vanished during a hunting trip. Donnie was a respected community leader—a man serving on the Yakama Tribal Council’s Code of Ethics Committee and reportedly looking into misconduct among tribal leadership. Authorities said he likely got lost in the woods. But his family, especially his son Bruce Sampson, believe something far more sinister happened.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Two devastating tragedies. One family. Still no justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we’re sharing their story—the pain, the questions, and the resilience that has carried the Sampson family through decades of grief and silence. Because remembering Shari and Donnie isn’t just about looking back. It’s about demanding better now—for them, for their family, and for every Indigenous person whose life has been stolen or silenced.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Say her name. Shari Dee Sampson Elwell.&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 14:18:43 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Justice for Carol Hill</itunes:title>
                <title>Justice for Carol Hill</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re remembering &lt;strong&gt;Carol Hill&lt;/strong&gt;, a vibrant 20-year-old from Philadelphia who was brutally murdered in Wildwood, New Jersey, in June 1970.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carol had traveled to the shore for a summer getaway—but instead, her body was found beneath a roller coaster, strangled and left in the sand. Over fifty years later, her killer has never been identified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was last seen at the Bolero Bar, speaking with an unknown man. Though there have been leads—none have brought justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carol wasn’t just a victim. She was a daughter, a friend, a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. And she deserves answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Say her name. &lt;strong&gt;Carol Hill.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we’re remembering <strong>Carol Hill</strong>, a vibrant 20-year-old from Philadelphia who was brutally murdered in Wildwood, New Jersey, in June 1970.</p><p>Carol had traveled to the shore for a summer getaway—but instead, her body was found beneath a roller coaster, strangled and left in the sand. Over fifty years later, her killer has never been identified.</p><p>She was last seen at the Bolero Bar, speaking with an unknown man. Though there have been leads—none have brought justice.</p><p>Carol wasn’t just a victim. She was a daughter, a friend, a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. And she deserves answers.</p><p>Say her name. <strong>Carol Hill.</strong><br>Because every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we’re remembering &lt;strong&gt;Carol Hill&lt;/strong&gt;, a vibrant 20-year-old from Philadelphia who was brutally murdered in Wildwood, New Jersey, in June 1970.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carol had traveled to the shore for a summer getaway—but instead, her body was found beneath a roller coaster, strangled and left in the sand. Over fifty years later, her killer has never been identified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was last seen at the Bolero Bar, speaking with an unknown man. Though there have been leads—none have brought justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Carol wasn’t just a victim. She was a daughter, a friend, a young woman with her whole life ahead of her. And she deserves answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Say her name. &lt;strong&gt;Carol Hill.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:39:26 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Marion’s Ride: The Girl Who Never Came Home</itunes:title>
                <title>Marion’s Ride: The Girl Who Never Came Home</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She was only twelve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a warm Monday—August 27, 1962—when Marion Brubaker got on her bike and rode into the woods of Coventry Township, Ohio. A place she likely thought was safe. Familiar. Close to home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Marion never made it back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later that day, a 15-year-old boy stumbled upon something that would change the quiet town forever: Marion’s body. She had been strangled—her life stolen in the most brutal, senseless way imaginable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sixty years have passed since that devastating discovery, but Marion’s name is still whispered in the corners of Summit County. A young girl, full of life and promise, silenced far too soon—and for what?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not just a cold case. It’s a wound that never healed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we revisit Marion’s story. Not just the crime, but the community, the investigation, and the enduring impact of her death. We ask the questions that still hang in the air: Who did this? Why? And why, after all these years, has no one been held accountable?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marion Brubaker was more than a headline. She was a daughter. A classmate. A little girl with dreams—and someone took all of that away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s time to remember her. To say her name out loud. To refuse to let her case fade into history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;&amp;quot;Marion’s Ride: The Girl Who Never Came Home.&amp;quot;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>She was only twelve.</p><p>It was a warm Monday—August 27, 1962—when Marion Brubaker got on her bike and rode into the woods of Coventry Township, Ohio. A place she likely thought was safe. Familiar. Close to home.</p><p>But Marion never made it back.</p><p>Later that day, a 15-year-old boy stumbled upon something that would change the quiet town forever: Marion’s body. She had been strangled—her life stolen in the most brutal, senseless way imaginable.</p><p>Sixty years have passed since that devastating discovery, but Marion’s name is still whispered in the corners of Summit County. A young girl, full of life and promise, silenced far too soon—and for what?</p><p>This is not just a cold case. It’s a wound that never healed.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we revisit Marion’s story. Not just the crime, but the community, the investigation, and the enduring impact of her death. We ask the questions that still hang in the air: Who did this? Why? And why, after all these years, has no one been held accountable?</p><p>Marion Brubaker was more than a headline. She was a daughter. A classmate. A little girl with dreams—and someone took all of that away.</p><p>It’s time to remember her. To say her name out loud. To refuse to let her case fade into history.</p><p>This is <em>&#34;Marion’s Ride: The Girl Who Never Came Home.&#34;</em></p><p>Welcome to <em>Lost Girls.</em></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She was only twelve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a warm Monday—August 27, 1962—when Marion Brubaker got on her bike and rode into the woods of Coventry Township, Ohio. A place she likely thought was safe. Familiar. Close to home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Marion never made it back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Later that day, a 15-year-old boy stumbled upon something that would change the quiet town forever: Marion’s body. She had been strangled—her life stolen in the most brutal, senseless way imaginable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sixty years have passed since that devastating discovery, but Marion’s name is still whispered in the corners of Summit County. A young girl, full of life and promise, silenced far too soon—and for what?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is not just a cold case. It’s a wound that never healed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we revisit Marion’s story. Not just the crime, but the community, the investigation, and the enduring impact of her death. We ask the questions that still hang in the air: Who did this? Why? And why, after all these years, has no one been held accountable?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Marion Brubaker was more than a headline. She was a daughter. A classmate. A little girl with dreams—and someone took all of that away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s time to remember her. To say her name out loud. To refuse to let her case fade into history.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;&amp;#34;Marion’s Ride: The Girl Who Never Came Home.&amp;#34;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Welcome to &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jun 2025 16:54:30 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Tracy Byrd Disappearance</itunes:title>
                <title>Tracy Byrd Disappearance</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She was just 13 years old when she vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Tracy Byrd—a bright, young girl who disappeared from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 1983. What began as a missing child investigation quickly grew colder over the years, with early speculation clouding the urgency of her case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Tracy didn’t simply run away. And four decades later, her disappearance still haunts her community—and demands answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the story of a girl lost too soon, and the silence that followed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>She was just 13 years old when she vanished without a trace.</p><p>In this episode of <em>The Lost Girls</em>, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Tracy Byrd—a bright, young girl who disappeared from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 1983. What began as a missing child investigation quickly grew colder over the years, with early speculation clouding the urgency of her case.</p><p>But Tracy didn’t simply run away. And four decades later, her disappearance still haunts her community—and demands answers.</p><p>This is the story of a girl lost too soon, and the silence that followed.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She was just 13 years old when she vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we revisit the heartbreaking case of Tracy Byrd—a bright, young girl who disappeared from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on March 7, 1983. What began as a missing child investigation quickly grew colder over the years, with early speculation clouding the urgency of her case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Tracy didn’t simply run away. And four decades later, her disappearance still haunts her community—and demands answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is the story of a girl lost too soon, and the silence that followed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 30 May 2025 16:59:10 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Belinda Snowden&#39;s Murder</itunes:title>
                <title>Belinda Snowden&#39;s Murder</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith explore the heartbreaking and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Belinda Snowden. On July 26, 1986, Belinda&amp;#39;s body was discovered in Jefferson County, Florida, just hours after she was last seen at a small Jr. Food Store in nearby Wakulla County. It’s been 38 years—and in all that time, there have been no arrests, no convictions, and no accountability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Belinda’s parents died without ever knowing what happened to their daughter, and her case has largely faded from the public’s memory. But on &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, her story is brought back into the light. LaDonna and Amy unpack the details of the investigation, the timeline of Belinda’s disappearance, and the devastating emotional toll on the community she left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a call for renewed attention, for anyone who may remember something—even the smallest detail—to come forward. Because Belinda mattered. And she still deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith explore the heartbreaking and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Belinda Snowden. On July 26, 1986, Belinda&#39;s body was discovered in Jefferson County, Florida, just hours after she was last seen at a small Jr. Food Store in nearby Wakulla County. It’s been 38 years—and in all that time, there have been no arrests, no convictions, and no accountability.</p><p>Belinda’s parents died without ever knowing what happened to their daughter, and her case has largely faded from the public’s memory. But on <em>Lost Girls</em>, her story is brought back into the light. LaDonna and Amy unpack the details of the investigation, the timeline of Belinda’s disappearance, and the devastating emotional toll on the community she left behind.</p><p>This episode is a call for renewed attention, for anyone who may remember something—even the smallest detail—to come forward. Because Belinda mattered. And she still deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith explore the heartbreaking and still-unsolved murder of 15-year-old Belinda Snowden. On July 26, 1986, Belinda&amp;#39;s body was discovered in Jefferson County, Florida, just hours after she was last seen at a small Jr. Food Store in nearby Wakulla County. It’s been 38 years—and in all that time, there have been no arrests, no convictions, and no accountability.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Belinda’s parents died without ever knowing what happened to their daughter, and her case has largely faded from the public’s memory. But on &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, her story is brought back into the light. LaDonna and Amy unpack the details of the investigation, the timeline of Belinda’s disappearance, and the devastating emotional toll on the community she left behind.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is a call for renewed attention, for anyone who may remember something—even the smallest detail—to come forward. Because Belinda mattered. And she still deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 May 2025 22:19:46 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>A Deeper Look into the Murder of Taylor Barksdale</itunes:title>
                <title>A Deeper Look into the Murder of Taylor Barksdale</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale&amp;#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we take a deeper look—into the timeline, the silence, the unanswered questions, and the systemic gaps that have left Taylor’s family without justice for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a story of loss.&lt;br&gt;It’s a story of neglect.&lt;br&gt;Of who gets justice—and who gets forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Taylor Barksdale&#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.</p><p>Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.</p><p>In this episode, we take a deeper look—into the timeline, the silence, the unanswered questions, and the systemic gaps that have left Taylor’s family without justice for far too long.</p><p>This isn’t just a story of loss.<br>It’s a story of neglect.<br>Of who gets justice—and who gets forgotten.</p><p>This is <strong>The Lost Girls</strong>.<br>And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale&amp;#39;s life was stolen in Madison County.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we take a deeper look—into the timeline, the silence, the unanswered questions, and the systemic gaps that have left Taylor’s family without justice for far too long.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t just a story of loss.&lt;br&gt;It’s a story of neglect.&lt;br&gt;Of who gets justice—and who gets forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;strong&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2025 12:04:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Who Murdered Kimberly Simon?</itunes:title>
                <title>Who Murdered Kimberly Simon?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;It was a warm September afternoon in 1985 when 16-year-old Kimberly “Kim” Simon left her home in Marcy, New York. She was headed out for a walk—planning to meet a friend at Whitesboro Junior High School. It was supposed to be a simple, familiar route along Mohawk Street.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Kim never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next day, her body was discovered in a wooded area less than a mile from her home. She had been murdered. And in an instant, a quiet community was forever changed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the decades since, Kim’s case has been marked by confusion, controversy, and painful missteps. Investigators chased countless tips, wild theories—even rumors of cult activity. A man was ultimately arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 25 years to life for her murder. But nearly two decades later, that conviction was overturned—thanks to DNA evidence and the work of the Innocence Project.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For 20 years, Kim’s family believed justice had been served. Then, it was ripped away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, as the 30-year anniversary of Kim’s death approaches, her loved ones are still searching for answers. And they’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Investigators are once again asking the public for help. Maybe you heard something. Maybe you know something. Maybe, after all this time, you’re finally ready to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kim Simon deserves the truth. And her family deserves peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Kim’s murder—even something that seems small—please contact the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office at (315) 798-5575 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 313-8477.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;—and this is the story of Kimberly Simon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>It was a warm September afternoon in 1985 when 16-year-old Kimberly “Kim” Simon left her home in Marcy, New York. She was headed out for a walk—planning to meet a friend at Whitesboro Junior High School. It was supposed to be a simple, familiar route along Mohawk Street.</p><p>But Kim never made it.</p><p>The next day, her body was discovered in a wooded area less than a mile from her home. She had been murdered. And in an instant, a quiet community was forever changed.</p><p>In the decades since, Kim’s case has been marked by confusion, controversy, and painful missteps. Investigators chased countless tips, wild theories—even rumors of cult activity. A man was ultimately arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 25 years to life for her murder. But nearly two decades later, that conviction was overturned—thanks to DNA evidence and the work of the Innocence Project.</p><p>For 20 years, Kim’s family believed justice had been served. Then, it was ripped away.</p><p>Now, as the 30-year anniversary of Kim’s death approaches, her loved ones are still searching for answers. And they’re not alone.</p><p>Investigators are once again asking the public for help. Maybe you heard something. Maybe you know something. Maybe, after all this time, you’re finally ready to speak.</p><p>Kim Simon deserves the truth. And her family deserves peace.</p><p>If you have any information about Kim’s murder—even something that seems small—please contact the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office at (315) 798-5575 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 313-8477.</p><p>This is <em>The Lost Girls</em>—and this is the story of Kimberly Simon.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;It was a warm September afternoon in 1985 when 16-year-old Kimberly “Kim” Simon left her home in Marcy, New York. She was headed out for a walk—planning to meet a friend at Whitesboro Junior High School. It was supposed to be a simple, familiar route along Mohawk Street.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Kim never made it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The next day, her body was discovered in a wooded area less than a mile from her home. She had been murdered. And in an instant, a quiet community was forever changed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the decades since, Kim’s case has been marked by confusion, controversy, and painful missteps. Investigators chased countless tips, wild theories—even rumors of cult activity. A man was ultimately arrested, convicted, and sentenced to 25 years to life for her murder. But nearly two decades later, that conviction was overturned—thanks to DNA evidence and the work of the Innocence Project.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For 20 years, Kim’s family believed justice had been served. Then, it was ripped away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now, as the 30-year anniversary of Kim’s death approaches, her loved ones are still searching for answers. And they’re not alone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Investigators are once again asking the public for help. Maybe you heard something. Maybe you know something. Maybe, after all this time, you’re finally ready to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kim Simon deserves the truth. And her family deserves peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Kim’s murder—even something that seems small—please contact the Oneida County District Attorney’s Office at (315) 798-5575 or Crime Stoppers at (866) 313-8477.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;The Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;—and this is the story of Kimberly Simon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 14:42:21 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Tori Milsak?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Tori Milsak?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On June 6, 2024, a woman named Tori Ellen Milsak vanished from Edgewood Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was just 34 years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tori is described as 5’6”, 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes—a familiar face in a tight-knit community. But after that early June day, she was simply… gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed was an all-too-common silence. A brief alert. A few scattered headlines. And then, like so many women before her—Tori slipped through the cracks. Her case got buried beneath bigger news, louder stories, and the casual cruelty of indifference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Authorities noted that Tori may have been experiencing mental health challenges, a detail that should have prompted urgency—but instead, may have contributed to her case being quietly dismissed in the court of public opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tori Ellen Milsak mattered. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about her disappearance, please contact the Hot Springs Police Department at (501) 321-6789.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On June 6, 2024, a woman named Tori Ellen Milsak vanished from Edgewood Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was just 34 years old.</p><p>Tori is described as 5’6”, 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes—a familiar face in a tight-knit community. But after that early June day, she was simply… gone.</p><p>What followed was an all-too-common silence. A brief alert. A few scattered headlines. And then, like so many women before her—Tori slipped through the cracks. Her case got buried beneath bigger news, louder stories, and the casual cruelty of indifference.</p><p>Authorities noted that Tori may have been experiencing mental health challenges, a detail that should have prompted urgency—but instead, may have contributed to her case being quietly dismissed in the court of public opinion.</p><p>Tori Ellen Milsak mattered. </p><p>If you know anything about her disappearance, please contact the Hot Springs Police Department at (501) 321-6789.</p><p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On June 6, 2024, a woman named Tori Ellen Milsak vanished from Edgewood Street in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was just 34 years old.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tori is described as 5’6”, 125 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes—a familiar face in a tight-knit community. But after that early June day, she was simply… gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What followed was an all-too-common silence. A brief alert. A few scattered headlines. And then, like so many women before her—Tori slipped through the cracks. Her case got buried beneath bigger news, louder stories, and the casual cruelty of indifference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Authorities noted that Tori may have been experiencing mental health challenges, a detail that should have prompted urgency—but instead, may have contributed to her case being quietly dismissed in the court of public opinion.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tori Ellen Milsak mattered. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about her disappearance, please contact the Hot Springs Police Department at (501) 321-6789.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 14:24:08 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is April Andrews?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is April Andrews?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;She was just fifteen years old when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the afternoon of &lt;strong&gt;November 18, 2006&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;April Andrews&lt;/strong&gt; walked out the door of her apartment in &lt;strong&gt;Pea Ridge, Arkansas&lt;/strong&gt; with a simple plan. She told her mom she was headed to the &lt;strong&gt;Pea Ridge Church of the Nazarene&lt;/strong&gt;, just down the street, to look through some clothes the church was giving away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a short walk. A familiar street. A place where she should have been safe. But April never made it home. She was never seen again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The last known sighting came from a child who said they saw April talking to someone in an older model brown pickup truck. But contrary to some reports, no one knows for certain if she ever got into the vehicle. What is certain is this: by that evening, April’s mother knew something was wrong — and reported her missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the early days, her case was labeled as a runaway. That label stuck for far too long. But the more investigators looked, the more concerned they became. April hadn’t taken anything with her. She hadn’t made plans. And despite scattered, unconfirmed sightings in northwest Arkansas, there has never been any verified trace of her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the time of her disappearance, April was navigating more than most fifteen-year-olds should have to. She had few close friends. She was being bullied at school. And she was grieving the loss of her father — all while quietly worrying that she was a burden to the family that loved her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly two decades have passed, and April Andrews’ case remains unsolved. Her mother is still waiting for answers. Her name rarely makes headlines. But she was a daughter, a student, a young girl with dreams that should have stretched far beyond that church parking lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is her story.&lt;br&gt;Because April still matters.&lt;br&gt;Because silence should never have the final word.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;em&gt;every girl&lt;/em&gt; deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>She was just fifteen years old when she vanished.</p><p>On the afternoon of <strong>November 18, 2006</strong>, <strong>April Andrews</strong> walked out the door of her apartment in <strong>Pea Ridge, Arkansas</strong> with a simple plan. She told her mom she was headed to the <strong>Pea Ridge Church of the Nazarene</strong>, just down the street, to look through some clothes the church was giving away.</p><p>It was a short walk. A familiar street. A place where she should have been safe. But April never made it home. She was never seen again.</p><p>The last known sighting came from a child who said they saw April talking to someone in an older model brown pickup truck. But contrary to some reports, no one knows for certain if she ever got into the vehicle. What is certain is this: by that evening, April’s mother knew something was wrong — and reported her missing.</p><p>In the early days, her case was labeled as a runaway. That label stuck for far too long. But the more investigators looked, the more concerned they became. April hadn’t taken anything with her. She hadn’t made plans. And despite scattered, unconfirmed sightings in northwest Arkansas, there has never been any verified trace of her.</p><p>At the time of her disappearance, April was navigating more than most fifteen-year-olds should have to. She had few close friends. She was being bullied at school. And she was grieving the loss of her father — all while quietly worrying that she was a burden to the family that loved her.</p><p>Nearly two decades have passed, and April Andrews’ case remains unsolved. Her mother is still waiting for answers. Her name rarely makes headlines. But she was a daughter, a student, a young girl with dreams that should have stretched far beyond that church parking lot.</p><p>This is her story.<br>Because April still matters.<br>Because silence should never have the final word.<br>Because <em>every girl</em> deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;She was just fifteen years old when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On the afternoon of &lt;strong&gt;November 18, 2006&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;strong&gt;April Andrews&lt;/strong&gt; walked out the door of her apartment in &lt;strong&gt;Pea Ridge, Arkansas&lt;/strong&gt; with a simple plan. She told her mom she was headed to the &lt;strong&gt;Pea Ridge Church of the Nazarene&lt;/strong&gt;, just down the street, to look through some clothes the church was giving away.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a short walk. A familiar street. A place where she should have been safe. But April never made it home. She was never seen again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The last known sighting came from a child who said they saw April talking to someone in an older model brown pickup truck. But contrary to some reports, no one knows for certain if she ever got into the vehicle. What is certain is this: by that evening, April’s mother knew something was wrong — and reported her missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In the early days, her case was labeled as a runaway. That label stuck for far too long. But the more investigators looked, the more concerned they became. April hadn’t taken anything with her. She hadn’t made plans. And despite scattered, unconfirmed sightings in northwest Arkansas, there has never been any verified trace of her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;At the time of her disappearance, April was navigating more than most fifteen-year-olds should have to. She had few close friends. She was being bullied at school. And she was grieving the loss of her father — all while quietly worrying that she was a burden to the family that loved her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Nearly two decades have passed, and April Andrews’ case remains unsolved. Her mother is still waiting for answers. Her name rarely makes headlines. But she was a daughter, a student, a young girl with dreams that should have stretched far beyond that church parking lot.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is her story.&lt;br&gt;Because April still matters.&lt;br&gt;Because silence should never have the final word.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;em&gt;every girl&lt;/em&gt; deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 19:15:11 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Jamie Brown is Missing!</itunes:title>
                <title>Jamie Brown is Missing!</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, Amy and LaDonna share the heartbreaking story of &lt;strong&gt;Jamie Denise Brown&lt;/strong&gt;, a 30-year-old mother of seven who vanished on &lt;strong&gt;March 16, 2016&lt;/strong&gt;, after being seen at the &lt;strong&gt;Dallas County Court in Fordyce, Arkansas&lt;/strong&gt;. Jamie, known for her vibrant red hair and distinctive tattoos, disappeared without a trace — and has never been seen or heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jamie struggled with addiction, a fact that sadly led to her case being overlooked and underreported. But behind the headlines was a woman: a mother, a daughter, a human being who mattered. Her story deserves more than silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we confront the harsh realities of stigma, addiction, and how the justice system often fails women like Jamie. LaDonna, a sober living director and advocate for women in recovery, speaks directly to the urgent need to protect, honor, and search for those who are so easily dismissed by society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jamie Brown is still missing. Her children are still waiting. And we are still fighting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about her disappearance, now is the time to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;addiction does not erase worth&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;Jamie deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, Amy and LaDonna share the heartbreaking story of <strong>Jamie Denise Brown</strong>, a 30-year-old mother of seven who vanished on <strong>March 16, 2016</strong>, after being seen at the <strong>Dallas County Court in Fordyce, Arkansas</strong>. Jamie, known for her vibrant red hair and distinctive tattoos, disappeared without a trace — and has never been seen or heard from again.</p><p>Jamie struggled with addiction, a fact that sadly led to her case being overlooked and underreported. But behind the headlines was a woman: a mother, a daughter, a human being who mattered. Her story deserves more than silence.</p><p>In this episode, we confront the harsh realities of stigma, addiction, and how the justice system often fails women like Jamie. LaDonna, a sober living director and advocate for women in recovery, speaks directly to the urgent need to protect, honor, and search for those who are so easily dismissed by society.</p><p><strong>Jamie Brown is still missing. Her children are still waiting. And we are still fighting.</strong></p><p>If you know anything about her disappearance, now is the time to speak.</p><p>Because <strong>addiction does not erase worth</strong>.<br>Because <strong>Jamie deserves justice</strong>.<br>Because <strong>every girl deserves justice</strong>.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, Amy and LaDonna share the heartbreaking story of &lt;strong&gt;Jamie Denise Brown&lt;/strong&gt;, a 30-year-old mother of seven who vanished on &lt;strong&gt;March 16, 2016&lt;/strong&gt;, after being seen at the &lt;strong&gt;Dallas County Court in Fordyce, Arkansas&lt;/strong&gt;. Jamie, known for her vibrant red hair and distinctive tattoos, disappeared without a trace — and has never been seen or heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jamie struggled with addiction, a fact that sadly led to her case being overlooked and underreported. But behind the headlines was a woman: a mother, a daughter, a human being who mattered. Her story deserves more than silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode, we confront the harsh realities of stigma, addiction, and how the justice system often fails women like Jamie. LaDonna, a sober living director and advocate for women in recovery, speaks directly to the urgent need to protect, honor, and search for those who are so easily dismissed by society.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jamie Brown is still missing. Her children are still waiting. And we are still fighting.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about her disappearance, now is the time to speak.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;addiction does not erase worth&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;Jamie deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 09 May 2025 14:29:12 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Susan Lynn Burns is Still Missing</itunes:title>
                <title>Susan Lynn Burns is Still Missing</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;It was April 29th, 1989—a spring day in Arkansas, quiet and unassuming. Susan Lynn Burns, a 32-year-old mother, daughter, and wife, was dropped off at the Little Rock airport by her husband. According to him, she was heading somewhere. But no one knows where. And no one ever saw her again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Susan was born on June 23rd, 1956, and lived in Mena, a small town tucked in Polk County, Arkansas. She stood 5 foot 6, with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a few aliases—Susan Darst and Susan Brown—names that now echo like unanswered questions. At the time of her disappearance, she weighed about 135 pounds. But beyond those basic details, little else is known—not what she wore that day, not if she ever boarded a plane, and not what she may have taken with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What we do know is chilling: There’s no record of her ever arriving at her destination. No boarding pass. No confirmed flight. No phone calls. No activity. Nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her husband claimed he left her at the terminal. That was the last time anyone admits to seeing her. Since that moment, Susan Lynn Burns has vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are no dental records, no fingerprints on file, and to this day, no DNA has ever been submitted to any database. That alone makes her one of the most invisible missing persons in the system. And yet—someone, somewhere, knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did Susan ever plan to get on that flight? Or was she already in danger before she ever reached the airport?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over three decades have passed. No answers. No justice. No peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re listening and you know anything—if you remember something, overheard something, or you’ve carried a secret for years—it’s not too late to speak up. You can remain anonymous. You can make the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Susan Lynn Burns didn’t just disappear. People don’t just vanish. Someone out there holds the key to what really happened that day in 1989.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>It was April 29th, 1989—a spring day in Arkansas, quiet and unassuming. Susan Lynn Burns, a 32-year-old mother, daughter, and wife, was dropped off at the Little Rock airport by her husband. According to him, she was heading somewhere. But no one knows where. And no one ever saw her again.</p><p>Susan was born on June 23rd, 1956, and lived in Mena, a small town tucked in Polk County, Arkansas. She stood 5 foot 6, with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a few aliases—Susan Darst and Susan Brown—names that now echo like unanswered questions. At the time of her disappearance, she weighed about 135 pounds. But beyond those basic details, little else is known—not what she wore that day, not if she ever boarded a plane, and not what she may have taken with her.</p><p>What we do know is chilling: There’s no record of her ever arriving at her destination. No boarding pass. No confirmed flight. No phone calls. No activity. Nothing.</p><p>Her husband claimed he left her at the terminal. That was the last time anyone admits to seeing her. Since that moment, Susan Lynn Burns has vanished without a trace.</p><p>There are no dental records, no fingerprints on file, and to this day, no DNA has ever been submitted to any database. That alone makes her one of the most invisible missing persons in the system. And yet—someone, somewhere, knows something.</p><p>Did Susan ever plan to get on that flight? Or was she already in danger before she ever reached the airport?</p><p>Over three decades have passed. No answers. No justice. No peace.</p><p>If you&#39;re listening and you know anything—if you remember something, overheard something, or you’ve carried a secret for years—it’s not too late to speak up. You can remain anonymous. You can make the difference.</p><p>Susan Lynn Burns didn’t just disappear. People don’t just vanish. Someone out there holds the key to what really happened that day in 1989.</p><p><br></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;It was April 29th, 1989—a spring day in Arkansas, quiet and unassuming. Susan Lynn Burns, a 32-year-old mother, daughter, and wife, was dropped off at the Little Rock airport by her husband. According to him, she was heading somewhere. But no one knows where. And no one ever saw her again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Susan was born on June 23rd, 1956, and lived in Mena, a small town tucked in Polk County, Arkansas. She stood 5 foot 6, with brown hair, piercing blue eyes, and a few aliases—Susan Darst and Susan Brown—names that now echo like unanswered questions. At the time of her disappearance, she weighed about 135 pounds. But beyond those basic details, little else is known—not what she wore that day, not if she ever boarded a plane, and not what she may have taken with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What we do know is chilling: There’s no record of her ever arriving at her destination. No boarding pass. No confirmed flight. No phone calls. No activity. Nothing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her husband claimed he left her at the terminal. That was the last time anyone admits to seeing her. Since that moment, Susan Lynn Burns has vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;There are no dental records, no fingerprints on file, and to this day, no DNA has ever been submitted to any database. That alone makes her one of the most invisible missing persons in the system. And yet—someone, somewhere, knows something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did Susan ever plan to get on that flight? Or was she already in danger before she ever reached the airport?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over three decades have passed. No answers. No justice. No peace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you&amp;#39;re listening and you know anything—if you remember something, overheard something, or you’ve carried a secret for years—it’s not too late to speak up. You can remain anonymous. You can make the difference.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Susan Lynn Burns didn’t just disappear. People don’t just vanish. Someone out there holds the key to what really happened that day in 1989.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2025 17:49:20 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Disappearance of Mercedes &#34;Cede&#34; Toliver</itunes:title>
                <title>The Disappearance of Mercedes &#34;Cede&#34; Toliver</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On the night of December 17, 2016, 18-year-old Mercedes Toliver—affectionately known as “Cede”—walked away from her home in Prescott, Arkansas after a disagreement with her mother. She was expected to head to her aunt’s house just down the road. She never made it. And she’s never been seen or heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cede wasn’t the type to run away. She was quiet, bookish, and deeply driven. Fresh out of Prescott High School, she had just returned from Kansas, where she’d been studying for the ASVAB in hopes of joining the U.S. Air Force. She had plans. She had discipline. She had everything to live for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She left that night with only her phone and $20. Her phone went dead shortly after. Her social media—once active—has been silent ever since.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was last seen wearing a red hoodie over a yellow shirt, gray sweatpants, and a future full of possibility. She is described as a Black female, between 5&amp;#39;0&amp;quot; and 5&amp;#39;4&amp;quot;, weighing 115 to 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Years have passed, and the silence surrounding her case has only deepened. No updates. No clues. No justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone knows what happened to Mercedes Toliver. It’s time to speak up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Because lost girls don’t just vanish.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On the night of December 17, 2016, 18-year-old Mercedes Toliver—affectionately known as “Cede”—walked away from her home in Prescott, Arkansas after a disagreement with her mother. She was expected to head to her aunt’s house just down the road. She never made it. And she’s never been seen or heard from again.</p><p>Cede wasn’t the type to run away. She was quiet, bookish, and deeply driven. Fresh out of Prescott High School, she had just returned from Kansas, where she’d been studying for the ASVAB in hopes of joining the U.S. Air Force. She had plans. She had discipline. She had everything to live for.</p><p>She left that night with only her phone and $20. Her phone went dead shortly after. Her social media—once active—has been silent ever since.</p><p>She was last seen wearing a red hoodie over a yellow shirt, gray sweatpants, and a future full of possibility. She is described as a Black female, between 5&#39;0&#34; and 5&#39;4&#34;, weighing 115 to 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.</p><p>Years have passed, and the silence surrounding her case has only deepened. No updates. No clues. No justice.</p><p>Someone knows what happened to Mercedes Toliver. It’s time to speak up.</p><p><strong>Because lost girls don’t just vanish.</strong></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On the night of December 17, 2016, 18-year-old Mercedes Toliver—affectionately known as “Cede”—walked away from her home in Prescott, Arkansas after a disagreement with her mother. She was expected to head to her aunt’s house just down the road. She never made it. And she’s never been seen or heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Cede wasn’t the type to run away. She was quiet, bookish, and deeply driven. Fresh out of Prescott High School, she had just returned from Kansas, where she’d been studying for the ASVAB in hopes of joining the U.S. Air Force. She had plans. She had discipline. She had everything to live for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She left that night with only her phone and $20. Her phone went dead shortly after. Her social media—once active—has been silent ever since.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was last seen wearing a red hoodie over a yellow shirt, gray sweatpants, and a future full of possibility. She is described as a Black female, between 5&amp;#39;0&amp;#34; and 5&amp;#39;4&amp;#34;, weighing 115 to 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Years have passed, and the silence surrounding her case has only deepened. No updates. No clues. No justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Someone knows what happened to Mercedes Toliver. It’s time to speak up.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Because lost girls don’t just vanish.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 14:25:30 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Cassie Compton?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Cassie Compton?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Fifteen years old.&lt;br&gt;That’s how young &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt; was when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a quiet Sunday — September 14, 2014 — the day after Sydney attended the Arkansas County Demolition Derby with a friend in DeWitt, Arkansas. It should have been an ordinary weekend for a teenager — full of laughs, late-night snacks, and small-town memories. Instead, it became the last day anyone ever heard from her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No goodbye.&lt;br&gt;No explanation.&lt;br&gt;Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Fifteen years old.<br>That’s how young <strong>Cassie Compton</strong> was when she vanished.</p><p>It was a quiet Sunday — September 14, 2014 — the day after Sydney attended the Arkansas County Demolition Derby with a friend in DeWitt, Arkansas. It should have been an ordinary weekend for a teenager — full of laughs, late-night snacks, and small-town memories. Instead, it became the last day anyone ever heard from her.</p><p>No goodbye.<br>No explanation.<br>Just silence.</p><p><br></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Fifteen years old.&lt;br&gt;That’s how young &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt; was when she vanished.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a quiet Sunday — September 14, 2014 — the day after Sydney attended the Arkansas County Demolition Derby with a friend in DeWitt, Arkansas. It should have been an ordinary weekend for a teenager — full of laughs, late-night snacks, and small-town memories. Instead, it became the last day anyone ever heard from her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;No goodbye.&lt;br&gt;No explanation.&lt;br&gt;Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:28:16 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Montana Bone?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Montana Bone?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re once again sharing the story of a woman whose disappearance has left far more questions than answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Montana Bone was last seen in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 30, 2019. That day, she seemingly vanished — and from that moment on, she was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What makes her case even more heartbreaking is that, for reasons still unclear, she was not reported missing until May of 2024 — nearly five years after she disappeared. Five long years where her absence went unspoken, unreported, and unnoticed by the systems that are supposed to protect people like her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We know Montana had connections to Paragould, Arkansas, and Greene County, Arkansas — small threads of information that might one day help piece together what happened to her. But as of today, very few details have been released about her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her story matters. Her voice deserves to be heard, even if it’s through us now.&lt;br&gt;We won&amp;#39;t let her be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about what happened to Montana Bone, please come forward. Help us find the truth. Help bring her home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we’re once again sharing the story of a woman whose disappearance has left far more questions than answers.</p><p>Montana Bone was last seen in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 30, 2019. That day, she seemingly vanished — and from that moment on, she was never heard from again.</p><p>What makes her case even more heartbreaking is that, for reasons still unclear, she was not reported missing until May of 2024 — nearly five years after she disappeared. Five long years where her absence went unspoken, unreported, and unnoticed by the systems that are supposed to protect people like her.</p><p>We know Montana had connections to Paragould, Arkansas, and Greene County, Arkansas — small threads of information that might one day help piece together what happened to her. But as of today, very few details have been released about her disappearance.</p><p>Her story matters. Her voice deserves to be heard, even if it’s through us now.<br>We won&#39;t let her be forgotten.</p><p>If you know anything about what happened to Montana Bone, please come forward. Help us find the truth. Help bring her home.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re once again sharing the story of a woman whose disappearance has left far more questions than answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Montana Bone was last seen in Little Rock, Arkansas, on June 30, 2019. That day, she seemingly vanished — and from that moment on, she was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What makes her case even more heartbreaking is that, for reasons still unclear, she was not reported missing until May of 2024 — nearly five years after she disappeared. Five long years where her absence went unspoken, unreported, and unnoticed by the systems that are supposed to protect people like her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We know Montana had connections to Paragould, Arkansas, and Greene County, Arkansas — small threads of information that might one day help piece together what happened to her. But as of today, very few details have been released about her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her story matters. Her voice deserves to be heard, even if it’s through us now.&lt;br&gt;We won&amp;#39;t let her be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about what happened to Montana Bone, please come forward. Help us find the truth. Help bring her home.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 20:20:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Disappearance of Debara Jean Vaughan</itunes:title>
                <title>The Disappearance of Debara Jean Vaughan</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On a quiet summer day—July 24, 1993—in the small town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Debara Jean Vaughan vanished without a trace. She was 41 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighed about 110 pounds. With her brown hair, brown eyes, and gentle demeanor, Debara was more than a missing person statistic—she was a woman with a life, a family, and people who loved her deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And then, she was gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than three decades have passed since that day, and Debara&amp;#39;s disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Arkansas. The details surrounding her vanishing are disturbingly scarce. She was last seen on that July afternoon in Heber Springs—and then, nothing. No phone calls. No sightings. No physical evidence. Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Debara’s family, the absence of answers has been agonizing. The lack of closure has left them trapped in limbo—unable to grieve fully, unable to move forward, because the question of &lt;em&gt;what happened&lt;/em&gt; still lingers painfully in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In so many unsolved cases, we can trace patterns—familiar red flags, suspicious individuals, or timelines that help reconstruct the final moments. But in Debara’s case, those critical puzzle pieces seem to be missing. And yet, someone out there knows something. Because no one just disappears. Not without someone seeing, hearing, or knowing something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s been over thirty years. That’s thirty years of birthdays missed, holidays left empty, and time lost—time her loved ones can never get back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information—no matter how small—you may hold the key to unlocking the truth. You may be the missing piece that gives Debara&amp;#39;s family the answers they’ve been waiting for all these years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Debara Jean Vaughan deserves to be found. Her family deserves justice.&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice—and Debara is no exception.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On a quiet summer day—July 24, 1993—in the small town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Debara Jean Vaughan vanished without a trace. She was 41 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighed about 110 pounds. With her brown hair, brown eyes, and gentle demeanor, Debara was more than a missing person statistic—she was a woman with a life, a family, and people who loved her deeply.</p><p>And then, she was gone.</p><p>More than three decades have passed since that day, and Debara&#39;s disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Arkansas. The details surrounding her vanishing are disturbingly scarce. She was last seen on that July afternoon in Heber Springs—and then, nothing. No phone calls. No sightings. No physical evidence. Just silence.</p><p>For Debara’s family, the absence of answers has been agonizing. The lack of closure has left them trapped in limbo—unable to grieve fully, unable to move forward, because the question of <em>what happened</em> still lingers painfully in the air.</p><p>In so many unsolved cases, we can trace patterns—familiar red flags, suspicious individuals, or timelines that help reconstruct the final moments. But in Debara’s case, those critical puzzle pieces seem to be missing. And yet, someone out there knows something. Because no one just disappears. Not without someone seeing, hearing, or knowing something.</p><p>It’s been over thirty years. That’s thirty years of birthdays missed, holidays left empty, and time lost—time her loved ones can never get back.</p><p>If you have any information—no matter how small—you may hold the key to unlocking the truth. You may be the missing piece that gives Debara&#39;s family the answers they’ve been waiting for all these years.</p><p>Debara Jean Vaughan deserves to be found. Her family deserves justice.<br>Because every girl deserves justice—and Debara is no exception.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On a quiet summer day—July 24, 1993—in the small town of Heber Springs, Arkansas, Debara Jean Vaughan vanished without a trace. She was 41 years old, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall, and weighed about 110 pounds. With her brown hair, brown eyes, and gentle demeanor, Debara was more than a missing person statistic—she was a woman with a life, a family, and people who loved her deeply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And then, she was gone.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;More than three decades have passed since that day, and Debara&amp;#39;s disappearance remains one of the most haunting unsolved cases in Arkansas. The details surrounding her vanishing are disturbingly scarce. She was last seen on that July afternoon in Heber Springs—and then, nothing. No phone calls. No sightings. No physical evidence. Just silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Debara’s family, the absence of answers has been agonizing. The lack of closure has left them trapped in limbo—unable to grieve fully, unable to move forward, because the question of &lt;em&gt;what happened&lt;/em&gt; still lingers painfully in the air.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In so many unsolved cases, we can trace patterns—familiar red flags, suspicious individuals, or timelines that help reconstruct the final moments. But in Debara’s case, those critical puzzle pieces seem to be missing. And yet, someone out there knows something. Because no one just disappears. Not without someone seeing, hearing, or knowing something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s been over thirty years. That’s thirty years of birthdays missed, holidays left empty, and time lost—time her loved ones can never get back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information—no matter how small—you may hold the key to unlocking the truth. You may be the missing piece that gives Debara&amp;#39;s family the answers they’ve been waiting for all these years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Debara Jean Vaughan deserves to be found. Her family deserves justice.&lt;br&gt;Because every girl deserves justice—and Debara is no exception.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 21 Apr 2025 16:50:18 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Cheyenne?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Cheyenne?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.</p><p>This is <em>Lost Girls</em>. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:57:44 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Vanishing of Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar</itunes:title>
                <title>The Vanishing of Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In the early hours of September 2, 1995, Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar was seen for the last time at the corner of Parker Street and South 6th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas — just steps away from the Continental Motel. She had been released from the Sebastian County Jail earlier that day following a DUI-related car accident involving her and her boyfriend. He remained in custody, and Lori had reportedly been given $50 to bail him out. But Lori never made it back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She vanished without a trace. She never picked up her final paycheck from the Oaks Lodge Nursing Home, and most haunting of all, she never contacted her baby daughter, who was being raised by Lori’s mother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lori’s case remains unsolved, tangled in rumors, silence, and alleged corruption. In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the life and disappearance of Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar — a mother, a daughter, and a woman whose story demands answers, even after nearly three decades of uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about Lori’s disappearance, please come forward. It’s time for the truth to finally surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In the early hours of September 2, 1995, Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar was seen for the last time at the corner of Parker Street and South 6th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas — just steps away from the Continental Motel. She had been released from the Sebastian County Jail earlier that day following a DUI-related car accident involving her and her boyfriend. He remained in custody, and Lori had reportedly been given $50 to bail him out. But Lori never made it back.</p><p>She vanished without a trace. She never picked up her final paycheck from the Oaks Lodge Nursing Home, and most haunting of all, she never contacted her baby daughter, who was being raised by Lori’s mother.</p><p>Lori’s case remains unsolved, tangled in rumors, silence, and alleged corruption. In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we explore the life and disappearance of Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar — a mother, a daughter, and a woman whose story demands answers, even after nearly three decades of uncertainty.</p><p>If you know anything about Lori’s disappearance, please come forward. It’s time for the truth to finally surface.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In the early hours of September 2, 1995, Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar was seen for the last time at the corner of Parker Street and South 6th Street in Fort Smith, Arkansas — just steps away from the Continental Motel. She had been released from the Sebastian County Jail earlier that day following a DUI-related car accident involving her and her boyfriend. He remained in custody, and Lori had reportedly been given $50 to bail him out. But Lori never made it back.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She vanished without a trace. She never picked up her final paycheck from the Oaks Lodge Nursing Home, and most haunting of all, she never contacted her baby daughter, who was being raised by Lori’s mother.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Lori’s case remains unsolved, tangled in rumors, silence, and alleged corruption. In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the life and disappearance of Lori Ann Murchison-Dunbar — a mother, a daughter, and a woman whose story demands answers, even after nearly three decades of uncertainty.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you know anything about Lori’s disappearance, please come forward. It’s time for the truth to finally surface.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 15:28:07 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Murder of Jackie Hibbs</itunes:title>
                <title>The Murder of Jackie Hibbs</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;A horrifying discovery was made deep in the Ouachita National Forest: skeletal remains. The mystery of the unknown woman’s identity gripped the region until DNA testing confirmed the remains belonged to Jackie Hibbs, a woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who had been missing for over a year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jackie was last seen alive in April 2001. She left her home in Tulsa, telling her daughter she was going to the grocery store — but she never came back. Her family knew immediately that something was wrong. Weeks turned into months, and then over a year later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in the rugged, isolated woods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her death was ruled a homicide, but investigators have never publicly revealed exactly how Jackie died. What we do know is chilling: her body had been intentionally hidden in a remote part of the forest, making it clear that someone went to great lengths to cover up her murder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite years of searching for answers, Jackie’s case remains unsolved. The trail has gone cold, but her family has not given up hope. They still believe that someone, somewhere, knows the truth about what happened to Jackie Hibbs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And we believe that too. Jackie deserves justice. Her story deserves to be told. And someone out there holds the key to finally bringing her case to a close.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>A horrifying discovery was made deep in the Ouachita National Forest: skeletal remains. The mystery of the unknown woman’s identity gripped the region until DNA testing confirmed the remains belonged to Jackie Hibbs, a woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who had been missing for over a year.</p><p>Jackie was last seen alive in April 2001. She left her home in Tulsa, telling her daughter she was going to the grocery store — but she never came back. Her family knew immediately that something was wrong. Weeks turned into months, and then over a year later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in the rugged, isolated woods.</p><p>Her death was ruled a homicide, but investigators have never publicly revealed exactly how Jackie died. What we do know is chilling: her body had been intentionally hidden in a remote part of the forest, making it clear that someone went to great lengths to cover up her murder.</p><p>Despite years of searching for answers, Jackie’s case remains unsolved. The trail has gone cold, but her family has not given up hope. They still believe that someone, somewhere, knows the truth about what happened to Jackie Hibbs.</p><p>And we believe that too. Jackie deserves justice. Her story deserves to be told. And someone out there holds the key to finally bringing her case to a close.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;A horrifying discovery was made deep in the Ouachita National Forest: skeletal remains. The mystery of the unknown woman’s identity gripped the region until DNA testing confirmed the remains belonged to Jackie Hibbs, a woman from Tulsa, Oklahoma, who had been missing for over a year.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Jackie was last seen alive in April 2001. She left her home in Tulsa, telling her daughter she was going to the grocery store — but she never came back. Her family knew immediately that something was wrong. Weeks turned into months, and then over a year later, her body was found hundreds of miles away in the rugged, isolated woods.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her death was ruled a homicide, but investigators have never publicly revealed exactly how Jackie died. What we do know is chilling: her body had been intentionally hidden in a remote part of the forest, making it clear that someone went to great lengths to cover up her murder.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite years of searching for answers, Jackie’s case remains unsolved. The trail has gone cold, but her family has not given up hope. They still believe that someone, somewhere, knows the truth about what happened to Jackie Hibbs.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And we believe that too. Jackie deserves justice. Her story deserves to be told. And someone out there holds the key to finally bringing her case to a close.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 11 Apr 2025 18:23:37 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Montana Bone?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Montana Bone?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Montana Marlene Bone, a 32-year-old woman last seen on June 30, 2019, in Paragould, Arkansas. Despite more than six years passing, there are still no major leads or clear explanations for her disappearance. Montana, described as 5&amp;#39;3&amp;quot; tall, about 155 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair, left behind family and friends who continue to search for answers. The hosts emphasize the heartbreak of the case, reminding listeners that people don’t just vanish — someone, somewhere, knows something crucial that could help solve the mystery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Please note that we made an error in the podcast by stating that Montana has been missing for four years. It has, in fact, been six years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>The podcast episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Montana Marlene Bone, a 32-year-old woman last seen on June 30, 2019, in Paragould, Arkansas. Despite more than six years passing, there are still no major leads or clear explanations for her disappearance. Montana, described as 5&#39;3&#34; tall, about 155 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair, left behind family and friends who continue to search for answers. The hosts emphasize the heartbreak of the case, reminding listeners that people don’t just vanish — someone, somewhere, knows something crucial that could help solve the mystery.</p><p>*Please note that we made an error in the podcast by stating that Montana has been missing for four years. It has, in fact, been six years.</p><p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The podcast episode discusses the mysterious disappearance of Montana Marlene Bone, a 32-year-old woman last seen on June 30, 2019, in Paragould, Arkansas. Despite more than six years passing, there are still no major leads or clear explanations for her disappearance. Montana, described as 5&amp;#39;3&amp;#34; tall, about 155 pounds, with hazel eyes and brown hair, left behind family and friends who continue to search for answers. The hosts emphasize the heartbreak of the case, reminding listeners that people don’t just vanish — someone, somewhere, knows something crucial that could help solve the mystery.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;*Please note that we made an error in the podcast by stating that Montana has been missing for four years. It has, in fact, been six years.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:51:54 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>What Happened to Cheyenne Stannard?</itunes:title>
                <title>What Happened to Cheyenne Stannard?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p><br></p><p>On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.</p><p>This is <em>Lost Girls</em>. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.</p><p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne&amp;#39;s sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 20:33:53 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>15 and Gone: What Happened to Cassie Compton?</itunes:title>
                <title>15 and Gone: What Happened to Cassie Compton?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt;, who vanished from her home in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on &lt;strong&gt;September 14, 2014&lt;/strong&gt;. After attending a demolition derby with a friend, Cassie returned home—then seemingly vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite extensive media coverage, search efforts, and ongoing investigation, no arrests have ever been made, and her whereabouts remain unknown nearly a decade later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We take a closer look at the timeline of her disappearance, the people involved, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt those who loved her. Someone knows what happened to Cassie—and it&amp;#39;s time to break the silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Cassie Compton’s disappearance, please contact the Stuttgart Police Department or the Arkansas State Police.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old &lt;strong&gt;Cassie Compton&lt;/strong&gt;, who vanished from her home in Stuttgart, Arkansas, on &lt;strong&gt;September 14, 2014&lt;/strong&gt;. After attending a demolition derby with a friend, Cassie returned home—then seemingly vanished without a trace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite extensive media coverage, search efforts, and ongoing investigation, no arrests have ever been made, and her whereabouts remain unknown nearly a decade later.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We take a closer look at the timeline of her disappearance, the people involved, and the lingering questions that continue to haunt those who loved her. Someone knows what happened to Cassie—and it&amp;#39;s time to break the silence.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Cassie Compton’s disappearance, please contact the Stuttgart Police Department or the Arkansas State Police.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 31 Mar 2025 13:44:41 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Young One: Remembering Tracy Ann Roberts</itunes:title>
                <title>The Young One: Remembering Tracy Ann Roberts</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith turn their focus to a young woman whose life was taken far too soon—&lt;strong&gt;Tracy Ann Roberts&lt;/strong&gt;. Known by those around her as “the young one” and “the pretty one,” Tracy was a mother, a daughter, and a friend. Her journey was marked by hardship, but also by resilience and hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tracy’s story intersects with a chilling scene in Atlantic City in 2006, where four women were found murdered, their bodies placed with eerie precision. Nearly two decades later, her killer—and the killers of the other women—remain unidentified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we remember Tracy’s life, examine the circumstances surrounding her death, and ask the questions that still need answers. Because &lt;em&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith turn their focus to a young woman whose life was taken far too soon—<strong>Tracy Ann Roberts</strong>. Known by those around her as “the young one” and “the pretty one,” Tracy was a mother, a daughter, and a friend. Her journey was marked by hardship, but also by resilience and hope.</p><p>Tracy’s story intersects with a chilling scene in Atlantic City in 2006, where four women were found murdered, their bodies placed with eerie precision. Nearly two decades later, her killer—and the killers of the other women—remain unidentified.</p><p>Join us as we remember Tracy’s life, examine the circumstances surrounding her death, and ask the questions that still need answers. Because <em>every girl deserves justice</em>.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith turn their focus to a young woman whose life was taken far too soon—&lt;strong&gt;Tracy Ann Roberts&lt;/strong&gt;. Known by those around her as “the young one” and “the pretty one,” Tracy was a mother, a daughter, and a friend. Her journey was marked by hardship, but also by resilience and hope.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tracy’s story intersects with a chilling scene in Atlantic City in 2006, where four women were found murdered, their bodies placed with eerie precision. Nearly two decades later, her killer—and the killers of the other women—remain unidentified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we remember Tracy’s life, examine the circumstances surrounding her death, and ask the questions that still need answers. Because &lt;em&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 27 Mar 2025 22:32:34 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Woman Behind the Smile: Barbara Breidor</itunes:title>
                <title>The Woman Behind the Smile: Barbara Breidor</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was known for her laugh, her love of history, and the way her smile could light up a room.&lt;br /&gt;But in November 2006, &lt;strong&gt;Barbara Breidor’s&lt;/strong&gt; life ended in a drainage ditch outside Atlantic City—one of four women found discarded, all facing east, all silenced by a predator still unknown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Barbara was more than the addiction she battled or the stigma she faced. She was a &lt;strong&gt;mother&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;daughter&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;woman who mattered&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith uncover the life behind the headlines—and the haunting mystery that remains.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who killed Barbara Breidor?&lt;/strong&gt; And why, nearly two decades later, is justice still out of reach?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br /&gt;And &lt;strong&gt;every woman deserves to be remembered&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>She was known for her laugh, her love of history, and the way her smile could light up a room.<br/>But in November 2006, <strong>Barbara Breidor’s</strong> life ended in a drainage ditch outside Atlantic City—one of four women found discarded, all facing east, all silenced by a predator still unknown.</p><p>Barbara was more than the addiction she battled or the stigma she faced. She was a <strong>mother</strong>, a <strong>daughter</strong>, a <strong>woman who mattered</strong>.</p><p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith uncover the life behind the headlines—and the haunting mystery that remains.<br/><strong>Who killed Barbara Breidor?</strong> And why, nearly two decades later, is justice still out of reach?</p><p>Because <strong>every girl deserves justice</strong>.<br/>And <strong>every woman deserves to be remembered</strong>.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She was known for her laugh, her love of history, and the way her smile could light up a room.&lt;br/&gt;But in November 2006, &lt;strong&gt;Barbara Breidor’s&lt;/strong&gt; life ended in a drainage ditch outside Atlantic City—one of four women found discarded, all facing east, all silenced by a predator still unknown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Barbara was more than the addiction she battled or the stigma she faced. She was a &lt;strong&gt;mother&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;daughter&lt;/strong&gt;, a &lt;strong&gt;woman who mattered&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith uncover the life behind the headlines—and the haunting mystery that remains.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Who killed Barbara Breidor?&lt;/strong&gt; And why, nearly two decades later, is justice still out of reach?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because &lt;strong&gt;every girl deserves justice&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br/&gt;And &lt;strong&gt;every woman deserves to be remembered&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Sun, 23 Mar 2025 21:04:44 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Murder of Molly Jean Dilts</itunes:title>
                <title>The Murder of Molly Jean Dilts</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re shining a light on the tragic case of &lt;strong&gt;Molly Jean Dilts&lt;/strong&gt;—a 20-year-old woman from Black Lick, Pennsylvania, whose life was stolen far too soon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Molly was a daughter, a mother, and a young woman facing hard circumstances. She loved her child but turned to family for help when life became too heavy. In Atlantic City, people knew her by names like Amber or Princess, and while there’s no record of arrest, some say she worked the streets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She cried often, spoke of despair—and yet, she didn’t deserve to die. No one does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In November 2006, Molly was found in a drainage ditch alongside three other women. Investigators believe she’d been there the longest. There were no drugs in her system—just heartbreak, struggle, and a life cut short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her father called her a good woman. A good mother. And we believe him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So we ask—who did this? And why, after all these years, don’t we have answers?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Molly deserved more than what the world gave her. And we won’t stop until we find the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Today, we’re shining a light on the tragic case of <strong>Molly Jean Dilts</strong>—a 20-year-old woman from Black Lick, Pennsylvania, whose life was stolen far too soon.</p><p>Molly was a daughter, a mother, and a young woman facing hard circumstances. She loved her child but turned to family for help when life became too heavy. In Atlantic City, people knew her by names like Amber or Princess, and while there’s no record of arrest, some say she worked the streets.</p><p>She cried often, spoke of despair—and yet, she didn’t deserve to die. No one does.</p><p>In November 2006, Molly was found in a drainage ditch alongside three other women. Investigators believe she’d been there the longest. There were no drugs in her system—just heartbreak, struggle, and a life cut short.</p><p>Her father called her a good woman. A good mother. And we believe him.</p><p>So we ask—who did this? And why, after all these years, don’t we have answers?</p><p>Molly deserved more than what the world gave her. And we won’t stop until we find the truth.</p><p>Because every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Today, we’re shining a light on the tragic case of &lt;strong&gt;Molly Jean Dilts&lt;/strong&gt;—a 20-year-old woman from Black Lick, Pennsylvania, whose life was stolen far too soon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Molly was a daughter, a mother, and a young woman facing hard circumstances. She loved her child but turned to family for help when life became too heavy. In Atlantic City, people knew her by names like Amber or Princess, and while there’s no record of arrest, some say she worked the streets.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;She cried often, spoke of despair—and yet, she didn’t deserve to die. No one does.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In November 2006, Molly was found in a drainage ditch alongside three other women. Investigators believe she’d been there the longest. There were no drugs in her system—just heartbreak, struggle, and a life cut short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her father called her a good woman. A good mother. And we believe him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So we ask—who did this? And why, after all these years, don’t we have answers?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Molly deserved more than what the world gave her. And we won’t stop until we find the truth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 21 Mar 2025 11:57:55 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Murder of Kim Raffo</itunes:title>
                <title>Murder of Kim Raffo</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The early morning air was crisp on November 20, 2006, as the first rays of daylight crept over the desolate outskirts of Atlantic City. It was here, along a drainage ditch, that a scene of horror unfolded—four women, their bodies carefully arranged, their lives stolen by a predator who remained in the shadows. Among them was Kim Raffo, a 35-year-old mother, sister, and friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kim’s life, like so many others, was complicated. She had known love, family, and laughter, but she had also faced struggles that pushed her into the margins of society. Yet no hardship could define her, and no circumstance could justify the cruel fate she met.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The eerie precision of the crime scene—a silent, chilling message—pointed to the work of a serial killer. But nearly two decades later, the case remains unsolved. Who took Kim’s life? Why has justice remained so elusive?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Speculation has swirled, especially with the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Long Island Serial Killer case. Could there be a connection? Or does Atlantic City’s own unknown predator still walk free?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are the questions we refuse to let go unanswered. Because every victim—every woman, every lost girl—deserves justice. And until the truth is uncovered, we will keep searching, keep speaking, and keep fighting to make sure the world remembers Kim Raffo’s name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The early morning air was crisp on November 20, 2006, as the first rays of daylight crept over the desolate outskirts of Atlantic City. It was here, along a drainage ditch, that a scene of horror unfolded—four women, their bodies carefully arranged, their lives stolen by a predator who remained in the shadows. Among them was Kim Raffo, a 35-year-old mother, sister, and friend.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kim’s life, like so many others, was complicated. She had known love, family, and laughter, but she had also faced struggles that pushed her into the margins of society. Yet no hardship could define her, and no circumstance could justify the cruel fate she met.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The eerie precision of the crime scene—a silent, chilling message—pointed to the work of a serial killer. But nearly two decades later, the case remains unsolved. Who took Kim’s life? Why has justice remained so elusive?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Speculation has swirled, especially with the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Long Island Serial Killer case. Could there be a connection? Or does Atlantic City’s own unknown predator still walk free?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are the questions we refuse to let go unanswered. Because every victim—every woman, every lost girl—deserves justice. And until the truth is uncovered, we will keep searching, keep speaking, and keep fighting to make sure the world remembers Kim Raffo’s name.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Mar 2025 23:03:17 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Taylor Barksdale</itunes:title>
                <title>Taylor Barksdale</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Sharing the Taylor Barksdale episode one last time to keep the word spreading that her murder remains unsolved!&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Sharing the Taylor Barksdale episode one last time to keep the word spreading that her murder remains unsolved!&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 01:15:53 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Taylor Barksdale Murder</itunes:title>
                <title>Taylor Barksdale Murder</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;We are re-releasing this episode on Taylor Barksdale because her case is urgent, and we need your help. Listen, share, and demand justice!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>We are re-releasing this episode on Taylor Barksdale because her case is urgent, and we need your help. Listen, share, and demand justice!</p><p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;We are re-releasing this episode on Taylor Barksdale because her case is urgent, and we need your help. Listen, share, and demand justice!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Mar 2025 15:41:58 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Vanished in the Night: The Disappearance of Sarah Burton</itunes:title>
                <title>Vanished in the Night: The Disappearance of Sarah Burton</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Sarah Elizabeth Burton, a young mother from Joplin, Missouri, who vanished in 2018 under suspicious circumstances. Despite her struggles with addiction and legal troubles, Sarah was actively working to rebuild her life. She was last seen on the night of July 16, when a friend dropped her off in an alley near 10th Street and Rex Avenue. She was supposed to walk home—a short journey she never completed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Days later, the same friend returned Sarah’s purse and a single shoe to her parents, raising alarming questions. Multiple searches and investigations followed, with reports placing Sarah at different locations, but no solid answers have emerged. Her parents firmly believe she did not run away, and with the father of her children in jail at the time, suspicion lingers around those last seen with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did Sarah’s disappearance stem from her ties to the drug world? Was she harmed by someone she trusted? As of today, her case remains unsolved, and the FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Her family continues to seek justice, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward. Every lost girl deserves to be found—and Sarah’s story is one that must not be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Sarah Elizabeth Burton, a young mother from Joplin, Missouri, who vanished in 2018 under suspicious circumstances. Despite her struggles with addiction and legal troubles, Sarah was actively working to rebuild her life. She was last seen on the night of July 16, when a friend dropped her off in an alley near 10th Street and Rex Avenue. She was supposed to walk home—a short journey she never completed.</p><p>Days later, the same friend returned Sarah’s purse and a single shoe to her parents, raising alarming questions. Multiple searches and investigations followed, with reports placing Sarah at different locations, but no solid answers have emerged. Her parents firmly believe she did not run away, and with the father of her children in jail at the time, suspicion lingers around those last seen with her.</p><p>Did Sarah’s disappearance stem from her ties to the drug world? Was she harmed by someone she trusted? As of today, her case remains unsolved, and the FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Her family continues to seek justice, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward. Every lost girl deserves to be found—and Sarah’s story is one that must not be forgotten.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;On this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey shed light on the mysterious disappearance of Sarah Elizabeth Burton, a young mother from Joplin, Missouri, who vanished in 2018 under suspicious circumstances. Despite her struggles with addiction and legal troubles, Sarah was actively working to rebuild her life. She was last seen on the night of July 16, when a friend dropped her off in an alley near 10th Street and Rex Avenue. She was supposed to walk home—a short journey she never completed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Days later, the same friend returned Sarah’s purse and a single shoe to her parents, raising alarming questions. Multiple searches and investigations followed, with reports placing Sarah at different locations, but no solid answers have emerged. Her parents firmly believe she did not run away, and with the father of her children in jail at the time, suspicion lingers around those last seen with her.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Did Sarah’s disappearance stem from her ties to the drug world? Was she harmed by someone she trusted? As of today, her case remains unsolved, and the FBI is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Her family continues to seek justice, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward. Every lost girl deserves to be found—and Sarah’s story is one that must not be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2025 15:32:10 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Debra&#39;s Disappearance</itunes:title>
                <title>Debra&#39;s Disappearance</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In April 1989, 22-year-old Debra Ann Meehan vanished from Boise, Idaho, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Last seen near her home, conflicting accounts emerged that fateful night—some witnesses recalled her entering a car with an unknown man, while others believed she had left on her own accord. Known for her kindness, independence, and vibrant energy, Debra was the cherished daughter of a loving family, and her disappearance left a community in shock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Initial investigations considered the possibility that Debra had left town voluntarily, but as months turned into years with no sign of her, suspicions shifted toward foul play. Despite questioning several persons of interest, the lack of physical evidence and the relentless march of time have only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In April 1989, 22-year-old Debra Ann Meehan vanished from Boise, Idaho, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Last seen near her home, conflicting accounts emerged that fateful night—some witnesses recalled her entering a car with an unknown man, while others believed she had left on her own accord. Known for her kindness, independence, and vibrant energy, Debra was the cherished daughter of a loving family, and her disappearance left a community in shock.</p><p>Initial investigations considered the possibility that Debra had left town voluntarily, but as months turned into years with no sign of her, suspicions shifted toward foul play. Despite questioning several persons of interest, the lack of physical evidence and the relentless march of time have only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance.</p><p><br></p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In April 1989, 22-year-old Debra Ann Meehan vanished from Boise, Idaho, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. Last seen near her home, conflicting accounts emerged that fateful night—some witnesses recalled her entering a car with an unknown man, while others believed she had left on her own accord. Known for her kindness, independence, and vibrant energy, Debra was the cherished daughter of a loving family, and her disappearance left a community in shock.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Initial investigations considered the possibility that Debra had left town voluntarily, but as months turned into years with no sign of her, suspicions shifted toward foul play. Despite questioning several persons of interest, the lack of physical evidence and the relentless march of time have only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:03:02 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Who Murdered Susan Galvin?</itunes:title>
                <title>Who Murdered Susan Galvin?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the unsolved murder of Susan Galvin, a 20-year-old records clerk for the Seattle Police Department. In July 1967, Susan was last seen leaving work but never made it home. Days later, her body was discovered in a parking garage near the Seattle Center, with evidence of strangulation and sexual assault. Despite extensive investigations, her killer remained unidentified for decades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the advancement of forensic technology, investigators finally linked a suspect to the crime in 2019—an entertainer active in the 1960s—though he had died in 1987, leaving no possibility for prosecution. While this revelation provided some answers, Susan&amp;#39;s case remains a tragic reminder of justice delayed. The hosts emphasize the importance of continued efforts in solving cold cases and encourage anyone with information to come forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of <em>Lost Girls</em>, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the unsolved murder of Susan Galvin, a 20-year-old records clerk for the Seattle Police Department. In July 1967, Susan was last seen leaving work but never made it home. Days later, her body was discovered in a parking garage near the Seattle Center, with evidence of strangulation and sexual assault. Despite extensive investigations, her killer remained unidentified for decades.</p><p>With the advancement of forensic technology, investigators finally linked a suspect to the crime in 2019—an entertainer active in the 1960s—though he had died in 1987, leaving no possibility for prosecution. While this revelation provided some answers, Susan&#39;s case remains a tragic reminder of justice delayed. The hosts emphasize the importance of continued efforts in solving cold cases and encourage anyone with information to come forward.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the unsolved murder of Susan Galvin, a 20-year-old records clerk for the Seattle Police Department. In July 1967, Susan was last seen leaving work but never made it home. Days later, her body was discovered in a parking garage near the Seattle Center, with evidence of strangulation and sexual assault. Despite extensive investigations, her killer remained unidentified for decades.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With the advancement of forensic technology, investigators finally linked a suspect to the crime in 2019—an entertainer active in the 1960s—though he had died in 1987, leaving no possibility for prosecution. While this revelation provided some answers, Susan&amp;#39;s case remains a tragic reminder of justice delayed. The hosts emphasize the importance of continued efforts in solving cold cases and encourage anyone with information to come forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:19:10 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Haunting Case of Patricia Kubik</itunes:title>
                <title>The Haunting Case of Patricia Kubik</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The case of Patricia Kubik is one that has haunted Sacramento for decades—a young woman with a bright future, brutally murdered, and still, after all these years, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1977, Patricia was just 21 years old, living in Sacramento, California. She was kind, ambitious, and full of life. She had dreams for her future and was well-loved by those who knew her. But those dreams were stolen from her on October 1st, 1977.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That morning, Patricia left her home, just as she always did, heading to work. But she never arrived. As the day passed and she failed to return home, concern turned to dread. Then, the unthinkable happened—her body was found in a field near Watt Avenue and Auburn Boulevard. She had been strangled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her discovery painted a grim picture. Patricia’s body was partially clothed, raising suspicions of a possible sexual assault, though the evidence was inconclusive. What was clear was that she had been murdered, and her belongings, including her purse, were missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Investigators worked tirelessly, questioning acquaintances, coworkers, and anyone who may have seen Patricia the morning she disappeared. But despite their efforts, no strong leads emerged. No suspect was ever identified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the years, law enforcement has revisited Patricia’s case, hoping that advances in forensic technology might reveal something that had previously been missed. But so far, no breakthroughs have come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Patricia’s family, the pain never faded. They have never stopped seeking answers, never stopped hoping that someone, somewhere, might come forward with the missing piece of the puzzle. They believe someone knows what happened to Patricia, and they are still waiting for justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder remains a tragic example of how many cases go unsolved, leaving families with endless questions and unbearable grief. But Patricia’s story, like so many others, deserves to be told. Because these women matter. Because their lives mattered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the murder of Patricia Kubik, please contact the Sacramento Police Department. Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until then, we will continue to share these stories. Because every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>The case of Patricia Kubik is one that has haunted Sacramento for decades—a young woman with a bright future, brutally murdered, and still, after all these years, no answers.</p><p>In 1977, Patricia was just 21 years old, living in Sacramento, California. She was kind, ambitious, and full of life. She had dreams for her future and was well-loved by those who knew her. But those dreams were stolen from her on October 1st, 1977.</p><p>That morning, Patricia left her home, just as she always did, heading to work. But she never arrived. As the day passed and she failed to return home, concern turned to dread. Then, the unthinkable happened—her body was found in a field near Watt Avenue and Auburn Boulevard. She had been strangled.</p><p>Her discovery painted a grim picture. Patricia’s body was partially clothed, raising suspicions of a possible sexual assault, though the evidence was inconclusive. What was clear was that she had been murdered, and her belongings, including her purse, were missing.</p><p>Investigators worked tirelessly, questioning acquaintances, coworkers, and anyone who may have seen Patricia the morning she disappeared. But despite their efforts, no strong leads emerged. No suspect was ever identified.</p><p>Over the years, law enforcement has revisited Patricia’s case, hoping that advances in forensic technology might reveal something that had previously been missed. But so far, no breakthroughs have come.</p><p>For Patricia’s family, the pain never faded. They have never stopped seeking answers, never stopped hoping that someone, somewhere, might come forward with the missing piece of the puzzle. They believe someone knows what happened to Patricia, and they are still waiting for justice.</p><p>Her murder remains a tragic example of how many cases go unsolved, leaving families with endless questions and unbearable grief. But Patricia’s story, like so many others, deserves to be told. Because these women matter. Because their lives mattered.</p><p>If you have any information about the murder of Patricia Kubik, please contact the Sacramento Police Department. Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.</p><p>Until then, we will continue to share these stories. Because every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The case of Patricia Kubik is one that has haunted Sacramento for decades—a young woman with a bright future, brutally murdered, and still, after all these years, no answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 1977, Patricia was just 21 years old, living in Sacramento, California. She was kind, ambitious, and full of life. She had dreams for her future and was well-loved by those who knew her. But those dreams were stolen from her on October 1st, 1977.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That morning, Patricia left her home, just as she always did, heading to work. But she never arrived. As the day passed and she failed to return home, concern turned to dread. Then, the unthinkable happened—her body was found in a field near Watt Avenue and Auburn Boulevard. She had been strangled.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her discovery painted a grim picture. Patricia’s body was partially clothed, raising suspicions of a possible sexual assault, though the evidence was inconclusive. What was clear was that she had been murdered, and her belongings, including her purse, were missing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Investigators worked tirelessly, questioning acquaintances, coworkers, and anyone who may have seen Patricia the morning she disappeared. But despite their efforts, no strong leads emerged. No suspect was ever identified.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Over the years, law enforcement has revisited Patricia’s case, hoping that advances in forensic technology might reveal something that had previously been missed. But so far, no breakthroughs have come.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For Patricia’s family, the pain never faded. They have never stopped seeking answers, never stopped hoping that someone, somewhere, might come forward with the missing piece of the puzzle. They believe someone knows what happened to Patricia, and they are still waiting for justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Her murder remains a tragic example of how many cases go unsolved, leaving families with endless questions and unbearable grief. But Patricia’s story, like so many others, deserves to be told. Because these women matter. Because their lives mattered.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about the murder of Patricia Kubik, please contact the Sacramento Police Department. Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Until then, we will continue to share these stories. Because every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 13:34:03 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Unsolved Murder of Kimberly Rena Jones</itunes:title>
                <title>The Unsolved Murder of Kimberly Rena Jones</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of&lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey delve into the heartbreaking and unsolved case of Kimberly Rena Jones, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kimberly was a vibrant 25-year-old living in Birmingham, Alabama, described by those who knew her as kindhearted, hardworking, and full of life. But on the night of September 19, 1999, Kimberly vanished after leaving work, only to be found murdered the next morning in an alleyway less than a mile from her home. With little forensic evidence and no clear leads, her case quickly went cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite decades passing, Kimberly’s family continues to seek justice. Investigators remain hopeful that advancements in forensic technology—such as DNA testing and genealogy tracing—could finally bring them the answers they desperately need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we shine a light on Kimberly’s case, explore the circumstances surrounding her murder, and discuss how you can help bring justice to a life taken too soon. If you have any information about Kimberly Rena Jones, please contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>In this episode of<em>Lost Girls</em>, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey delve into the heartbreaking and unsolved case of Kimberly Rena Jones, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short.</p><p>Kimberly was a vibrant 25-year-old living in Birmingham, Alabama, described by those who knew her as kindhearted, hardworking, and full of life. But on the night of September 19, 1999, Kimberly vanished after leaving work, only to be found murdered the next morning in an alleyway less than a mile from her home. With little forensic evidence and no clear leads, her case quickly went cold.</p><p>Despite decades passing, Kimberly’s family continues to seek justice. Investigators remain hopeful that advancements in forensic technology—such as DNA testing and genealogy tracing—could finally bring them the answers they desperately need.</p><p>Join us as we shine a light on Kimberly’s case, explore the circumstances surrounding her murder, and discuss how you can help bring justice to a life taken too soon. If you have any information about Kimberly Rena Jones, please contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.</p><p>Every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.</p><p></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this episode of&lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt;, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey delve into the heartbreaking and unsolved case of Kimberly Rena Jones, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Kimberly was a vibrant 25-year-old living in Birmingham, Alabama, described by those who knew her as kindhearted, hardworking, and full of life. But on the night of September 19, 1999, Kimberly vanished after leaving work, only to be found murdered the next morning in an alleyway less than a mile from her home. With little forensic evidence and no clear leads, her case quickly went cold.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Despite decades passing, Kimberly’s family continues to seek justice. Investigators remain hopeful that advancements in forensic technology—such as DNA testing and genealogy tracing—could finally bring them the answers they desperately need.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join us as we shine a light on Kimberly’s case, explore the circumstances surrounding her murder, and discuss how you can help bring justice to a life taken too soon. If you have any information about Kimberly Rena Jones, please contact the Birmingham Police Department or Crime Stoppers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every lost girl deserves to be found. Every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 15:29:56 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth</itunes:title>
                <title>The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
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&lt;strong&gt;The Lost Trail: The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The trail to Sawyer Pond was one of Shari Lynn Roth’s favorite escapes—a place of peace and solitude, nestled within the White Mountain National Forest. The 22-year-old had always felt a deep connection to nature, balancing her love for the outdoors with a compassionate career dedicated to helping others. As a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, she had settled into the scenic town of North Conway, New Hampshire, where she worked tirelessly as a counselor and advocate for her community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But on August 21, 1977, that same beloved trail became the scene of a chilling tragedy. Shari set off alone for an afternoon hike, just as she had done many times before. When she failed to return that evening, her friends’ concern quickly turned into panic. They reported her missing, igniting a massive search effort across the rugged terrain.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Three days later, on August 24, searchers made a heartbreaking discovery. Shari’s body was found off the Sawyer Pond Trail, stripped of clothing, her life stolen in a brutal act of violence. The autopsy confirmed what investigators feared—she had been strangled to death, likely on the very day she disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The investigation began with urgency, with authorities pleading for information from the public. Witnesses recalled seeing a red Volkswagen Beetle with New Hampshire plates near the trail around 5 p.m. on the day of Shari’s disappearance. The occupants of the vehicle were never identified, and as the years passed, leads dwindled.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Over four decades later, Shari’s murder remains unsolved. The weight of unanswered questions still lingers for her family and friends, who continue to seek justice. Someone, somewhere, may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of her death.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The White Mountains still whisper with the stories of those who have walked their paths. Among them is Shari’s—a life dedicated to helping others, tragically cut short. And though time has passed, her case is not forgotten. Justice is still within reach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have any information regarding the murder of Shari Lynn Roth, please contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663, email &lt;a rel=&#34;ugc noopener noreferrer&#34; target=&#34;_blank&#34;&gt;coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov&lt;/a&gt;, or submit a tip through the Cold Case Unit Tip form.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;
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<strong>The Lost Trail: The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth</strong></p>
<p>The trail to Sawyer Pond was one of Shari Lynn Roth’s favorite escapes—a place of peace and solitude, nestled within the White Mountain National Forest. The 22-year-old had always felt a deep connection to nature, balancing her love for the outdoors with a compassionate career dedicated to helping others. As a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, she had settled into the scenic town of North Conway, New Hampshire, where she worked tirelessly as a counselor and advocate for her community.</p>
<p>But on August 21, 1977, that same beloved trail became the scene of a chilling tragedy. Shari set off alone for an afternoon hike, just as she had done many times before. When she failed to return that evening, her friends’ concern quickly turned into panic. They reported her missing, igniting a massive search effort across the rugged terrain.</p>
<p>Three days later, on August 24, searchers made a heartbreaking discovery. Shari’s body was found off the Sawyer Pond Trail, stripped of clothing, her life stolen in a brutal act of violence. The autopsy confirmed what investigators feared—she had been strangled to death, likely on the very day she disappeared.</p>
<p>The investigation began with urgency, with authorities pleading for information from the public. Witnesses recalled seeing a red Volkswagen Beetle with New Hampshire plates near the trail around 5 p.m. on the day of Shari’s disappearance. The occupants of the vehicle were never identified, and as the years passed, leads dwindled.</p>
<p>Over four decades later, Shari’s murder remains unsolved. The weight of unanswered questions still lingers for her family and friends, who continue to seek justice. Someone, somewhere, may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of her death.</p>
<p>The White Mountains still whisper with the stories of those who have walked their paths. Among them is Shari’s—a life dedicated to helping others, tragically cut short. And though time has passed, her case is not forgotten. Justice is still within reach.</p>
<p>If you have any information regarding the murder of Shari Lynn Roth, please contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663, email coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov, or submit a tip through the Cold Case Unit Tip form.</p>
<p>Because every girl deserves justice.</p>
<p>

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&lt;strong&gt;The Lost Trail: The Murder of Shari Lynn Roth&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The trail to Sawyer Pond was one of Shari Lynn Roth’s favorite escapes—a place of peace and solitude, nestled within the White Mountain National Forest. The 22-year-old had always felt a deep connection to nature, balancing her love for the outdoors with a compassionate career dedicated to helping others. As a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, she had settled into the scenic town of North Conway, New Hampshire, where she worked tirelessly as a counselor and advocate for her community.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But on August 21, 1977, that same beloved trail became the scene of a chilling tragedy. Shari set off alone for an afternoon hike, just as she had done many times before. When she failed to return that evening, her friends’ concern quickly turned into panic. They reported her missing, igniting a massive search effort across the rugged terrain.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Three days later, on August 24, searchers made a heartbreaking discovery. Shari’s body was found off the Sawyer Pond Trail, stripped of clothing, her life stolen in a brutal act of violence. The autopsy confirmed what investigators feared—she had been strangled to death, likely on the very day she disappeared.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The investigation began with urgency, with authorities pleading for information from the public. Witnesses recalled seeing a red Volkswagen Beetle with New Hampshire plates near the trail around 5 p.m. on the day of Shari’s disappearance. The occupants of the vehicle were never identified, and as the years passed, leads dwindled.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Over four decades later, Shari’s murder remains unsolved. The weight of unanswered questions still lingers for her family and friends, who continue to seek justice. Someone, somewhere, may hold the key to unlocking the mystery of her death.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The White Mountains still whisper with the stories of those who have walked their paths. Among them is Shari’s—a life dedicated to helping others, tragically cut short. And though time has passed, her case is not forgotten. Justice is still within reach.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have any information regarding the murder of Shari Lynn Roth, please contact the New Hampshire Cold Case Unit at (603) 271-2663, email coldcaseunit@dos.nh.gov, or submit a tip through the Cold Case Unit Tip form.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because every girl deserves justice.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Demanding Justice for Taylor Barksdale!</itunes:title>
                <title>Demanding Justice for Taylor Barksdale!</title>

                
                
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Justice Denied – The Tragic Case of Taylor Barksdale&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the quiet town of Huntsville, Arkansas, a devastating story unfolded—one of neglect, systemic failure, and a tragic loss that should have never happened.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale was a vibrant 30-year-old woman with dreams, loved ones, and a future ahead of her. But in the summer of 2024, she vanished. Her family desperately searched for answers, but instead of support from the very institutions meant to protect her, they were met with silence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite being reported missing, Taylor’s name was never entered into a national database. There was no public appeal for help, no Amber Alert—no widespread effort to bring her home. It was as if, to the system, she had never existed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then came a moment that should have changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On August 5, 2024, a desperate 911 call was placed from Kingston, Arkansas. A local resident, disturbed by the chilling sound of a woman’s screams—screams that could only be described as torture—reached out for help. The call was their plea for intervention, their attempt to prevent an unspeakable crime.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But no help came.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Deputy Hassell, assigned to respond, never did. No officers arrived. No one checked. Taylor’s fate was sealed by inaction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More than a month later, on September 9, Taylor’s remains were discovered. By then, any chance of rescue had long passed. Evidence that could have led to justice was lost to time and the elements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sheriff’s department admitted failure. Staffing shortages were cited, an apology was issued, and the deputy resigned. But a resignation does not equate to justice. Taylor’s life was stolen, and the very system meant to protect her let her slip through the cracks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The question now is—will Taylor’s case finally receive the attention it was denied from the beginning? Will those responsible be held accountable? And how many more lives must be lost before change is demanded?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale was more than a name in a case file. She was a daughter, a friend, and a woman who deserved better.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Taylor’s disappearance or murder, please come forward. Her story deserves to be heard, and she deserves more than to be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Justice must not be denied any longer.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><strong>Justice Denied – The Tragic Case of Taylor Barksdale</strong></p>
<p>In the quiet town of Huntsville, Arkansas, a devastating story unfolded—one of neglect, systemic failure, and a tragic loss that should have never happened.</p>
<p>Taylor Barksdale was a vibrant 30-year-old woman with dreams, loved ones, and a future ahead of her. But in the summer of 2024, she vanished. Her family desperately searched for answers, but instead of support from the very institutions meant to protect her, they were met with silence.</p>
<p>Despite being reported missing, Taylor’s name was never entered into a national database. There was no public appeal for help, no Amber Alert—no widespread effort to bring her home. It was as if, to the system, she had never existed.</p>
<p>Then came a moment that should have changed everything.</p>
<p>On August 5, 2024, a desperate 911 call was placed from Kingston, Arkansas. A local resident, disturbed by the chilling sound of a woman’s screams—screams that could only be described as torture—reached out for help. The call was their plea for intervention, their attempt to prevent an unspeakable crime.</p>
<p>But no help came.</p>
<p>Deputy Hassell, assigned to respond, never did. No officers arrived. No one checked. Taylor’s fate was sealed by inaction.</p>
<p>More than a month later, on September 9, Taylor’s remains were discovered. By then, any chance of rescue had long passed. Evidence that could have led to justice was lost to time and the elements.</p>
<p>The sheriff’s department admitted failure. Staffing shortages were cited, an apology was issued, and the deputy resigned. But a resignation does not equate to justice. Taylor’s life was stolen, and the very system meant to protect her let her slip through the cracks.</p>
<p>The question now is—will Taylor’s case finally receive the attention it was denied from the beginning? Will those responsible be held accountable? And how many more lives must be lost before change is demanded?</p>
<p>Taylor Barksdale was more than a name in a case file. She was a daughter, a friend, and a woman who deserved better.</p>
<p>If you have any information about Taylor’s disappearance or murder, please come forward. Her story deserves to be heard, and she deserves more than to be forgotten.</p>
<p>Justice must not be denied any longer.</p>
<p>

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&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Justice Denied – The Tragic Case of Taylor Barksdale&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In the quiet town of Huntsville, Arkansas, a devastating story unfolded—one of neglect, systemic failure, and a tragic loss that should have never happened.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale was a vibrant 30-year-old woman with dreams, loved ones, and a future ahead of her. But in the summer of 2024, she vanished. Her family desperately searched for answers, but instead of support from the very institutions meant to protect her, they were met with silence.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite being reported missing, Taylor’s name was never entered into a national database. There was no public appeal for help, no Amber Alert—no widespread effort to bring her home. It was as if, to the system, she had never existed.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Then came a moment that should have changed everything.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;On August 5, 2024, a desperate 911 call was placed from Kingston, Arkansas. A local resident, disturbed by the chilling sound of a woman’s screams—screams that could only be described as torture—reached out for help. The call was their plea for intervention, their attempt to prevent an unspeakable crime.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;But no help came.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Deputy Hassell, assigned to respond, never did. No officers arrived. No one checked. Taylor’s fate was sealed by inaction.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;More than a month later, on September 9, Taylor’s remains were discovered. By then, any chance of rescue had long passed. Evidence that could have led to justice was lost to time and the elements.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The sheriff’s department admitted failure. Staffing shortages were cited, an apology was issued, and the deputy resigned. But a resignation does not equate to justice. Taylor’s life was stolen, and the very system meant to protect her let her slip through the cracks.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The question now is—will Taylor’s case finally receive the attention it was denied from the beginning? Will those responsible be held accountable? And how many more lives must be lost before change is demanded?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Taylor Barksdale was more than a name in a case file. She was a daughter, a friend, and a woman who deserved better.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;If you have any information about Taylor’s disappearance or murder, please come forward. Her story deserves to be heard, and she deserves more than to be forgotten.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Justice must not be denied any longer.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 03 Feb 2025 12:51:18 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Where is Tiffany Daniels?</itunes:title>
                <title>Where is Tiffany Daniels?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
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&lt;p&gt;The latest episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; takes listeners into the mysterious disappearance of 25-year-old Tiffany Daniels, who vanished from Pensacola, Florida, on August 12, 2013. Tiffany, a talented artist and theatre technician at Pensacola State College, had requested a week off from work that afternoon. She clocked out at 4:43 p.m.—and was never seen again.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later that evening, Tiffany’s gray Toyota 4Runner was spotted crossing the bridge to Pensacola Beach, but authorities have never been able to confirm who was behind the wheel. Eight days later, a jogger discovered the abandoned vehicle at Park West, near Fort Pickens. Inside, investigators found her belongings, including her cell phone, wallet, clothing, and even a jar of peanut butter—yet no sign of Tiffany herself.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite extensive searches, no trace of her has ever been found. With no clear evidence of foul play, speculation about Tiffany’s fate has ranged from voluntary disappearance to human trafficking. Over the years, her family has received anonymous tips and possible sightings, fueling hope that she may still be alive. Meanwhile, her vehicle remains impounded by the Pensacola Police Department, held in the belief that advancing technology could one day unlock critical clues.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the unanswered questions surrounding Tiffany’s last known movements, the people in her life, and the heartbreaking uncertainty her loved ones continue to endure. If you have any information about Tiffany Daniels, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9630.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because every &lt;em&gt;Lost Girl&lt;/em&gt; deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;

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<p>The latest episode of <em>Lost Girls</em> takes listeners into the mysterious disappearance of 25-year-old Tiffany Daniels, who vanished from Pensacola, Florida, on August 12, 2013. Tiffany, a talented artist and theatre technician at Pensacola State College, had requested a week off from work that afternoon. She clocked out at 4:43 p.m.—and was never seen again.</p>
<p>Later that evening, Tiffany’s gray Toyota 4Runner was spotted crossing the bridge to Pensacola Beach, but authorities have never been able to confirm who was behind the wheel. Eight days later, a jogger discovered the abandoned vehicle at Park West, near Fort Pickens. Inside, investigators found her belongings, including her cell phone, wallet, clothing, and even a jar of peanut butter—yet no sign of Tiffany herself.</p>
<p>Despite extensive searches, no trace of her has ever been found. With no clear evidence of foul play, speculation about Tiffany’s fate has ranged from voluntary disappearance to human trafficking. Over the years, her family has received anonymous tips and possible sightings, fueling hope that she may still be alive. Meanwhile, her vehicle remains impounded by the Pensacola Police Department, held in the belief that advancing technology could one day unlock critical clues.</p>
<p>This episode explores the unanswered questions surrounding Tiffany’s last known movements, the people in her life, and the heartbreaking uncertainty her loved ones continue to endure. If you have any information about Tiffany Daniels, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9630.</p>
<p>Because every <em>Lost Girl</em> deserves to be found.</p>
<p>

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&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The latest episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls&lt;/em&gt; takes listeners into the mysterious disappearance of 25-year-old Tiffany Daniels, who vanished from Pensacola, Florida, on August 12, 2013. Tiffany, a talented artist and theatre technician at Pensacola State College, had requested a week off from work that afternoon. She clocked out at 4:43 p.m.—and was never seen again.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Later that evening, Tiffany’s gray Toyota 4Runner was spotted crossing the bridge to Pensacola Beach, but authorities have never been able to confirm who was behind the wheel. Eight days later, a jogger discovered the abandoned vehicle at Park West, near Fort Pickens. Inside, investigators found her belongings, including her cell phone, wallet, clothing, and even a jar of peanut butter—yet no sign of Tiffany herself.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite extensive searches, no trace of her has ever been found. With no clear evidence of foul play, speculation about Tiffany’s fate has ranged from voluntary disappearance to human trafficking. Over the years, her family has received anonymous tips and possible sightings, fueling hope that she may still be alive. Meanwhile, her vehicle remains impounded by the Pensacola Police Department, held in the belief that advancing technology could one day unlock critical clues.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the unanswered questions surrounding Tiffany’s last known movements, the people in her life, and the heartbreaking uncertainty her loved ones continue to endure. If you have any information about Tiffany Daniels, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9630.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because every &lt;em&gt;Lost Girl&lt;/em&gt; deserves to be found.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;

&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:39:13 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Justice for Brittany Tee and Emma Baum</itunes:title>
                <title>Justice for Brittany Tee and Emma Baum</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
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&lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls Podcast: The Cases of Brittany Ambrose Tee and Emma Baum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎙 &lt;strong&gt;Hosted by: Amy Smith &amp;amp; LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🔎 In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Amy and LaDonna highlight two haunting cases—&lt;strong&gt;Brittany Ambrose Tee&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Emma Baum&lt;/strong&gt;. Both women disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind devastated families searching for the truth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📍 &lt;strong&gt;Brookfield, Massachusetts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;📅 &lt;strong&gt;Missing Since: January 10, 2023&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Brittany Ambrose Tee, a 34-year-old woman with a bright future, was last seen leaving her home around 8:30 PM, reportedly heading to visit her mother. Just 30 minutes earlier, she had been on the phone with her mother, crying—her last known communication.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🛑 Key Facts:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Brittany&amp;#39;s &lt;strong&gt;Jeep remained parked at her boyfriend’s house&lt;/strong&gt; with her &lt;strong&gt;keys and purse inside&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;She took her &lt;strong&gt;iPad, wallet, and phone&lt;/strong&gt; before leaving on foot.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The boyfriend assumed she was with her mother, delaying the search.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Despite &lt;strong&gt;extensive searches&lt;/strong&gt;, no significant leads have surfaced.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;In 2024, her family enlisted &lt;strong&gt;Private Investigations for the Missing&lt;/strong&gt; for help.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📢 &lt;strong&gt;If you have any information about Brittany’s disappearance, please call the dedicated tip line: 508-453-7589.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📍 &lt;strong&gt;Portage, Indiana / Gary, Indiana&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;📅 &lt;strong&gt;Missing Since: October 10, 2024&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Emma Baum, a &lt;strong&gt;25-year-old mother of three&lt;/strong&gt;, was &lt;strong&gt;nine months pregnant&lt;/strong&gt; when she vanished. She was last seen being dropped off at her boyfriend &lt;strong&gt;Antwon Butler’s&lt;/strong&gt; home in Gary, Indiana. Emma&amp;#39;s phone wasn’t working, and she planned to reactivate it that day, but she was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🛑 Key Facts:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Emma’s mother reported her missing on &lt;strong&gt;October 28, 2024&lt;/strong&gt; after weeks of silence.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Her family has voiced concerns about &lt;strong&gt;Butler’s involvement&lt;/strong&gt;, but he has not been charged.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Authorities &lt;strong&gt;searched multiple locations&lt;/strong&gt; with K-9 units, but no leads emerged.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Emma is described as &lt;strong&gt;5&amp;#39;3&amp;quot;, 136 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, with several scars and tattoos&lt;/strong&gt;. She often wore &lt;strong&gt;colorful wigs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Her family continues to fight for answers, pleading for &lt;strong&gt;anyone with information to come forward&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📢 &lt;strong&gt;If you have information about Emma Baum’s disappearance, please contact the Gary Police Department at 219-881-1209.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;💔 &lt;em&gt;These two cases serve as a painful reminder that too many women vanish without answers. Their families deserve justice, and their stories deserve to be heard.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🙏 &lt;strong&gt;Please share this episode and help spread awareness. Every lost girl deserves justice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📌 &lt;strong&gt;Follow us on social media&lt;/strong&gt; for updates and case discussions.&lt;br&gt;📧 Have a case suggestion? &lt;strong&gt;Email us at [podcast email]&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;✔ &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe &amp;amp; leave a review&lt;/strong&gt; to support our mission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#BrittanyTee #EmmaBaum #MissingPersons #ColdCases #TrueCrime #LostGirlsPodcast&lt;/p&gt;
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<strong>Lost Girls Podcast: The Cases of Brittany Ambrose Tee and Emma Baum</strong></p>
<p>🎙 <strong>Hosted by: Amy Smith &amp; LaDonna Humphrey</strong></p>
<p>🔎 In this episode of <em>Lost Girls Podcast</em>, Amy and LaDonna highlight two haunting cases—<strong>Brittany Ambrose Tee</strong> and <strong>Emma Baum</strong>. Both women disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind devastated families searching for the truth.</p>
<p>📍 <strong>Brookfield, Massachusetts</strong><br>📅 <strong>Missing Since: January 10, 2023</strong></p>
<p>Brittany Ambrose Tee, a 34-year-old woman with a bright future, was last seen leaving her home around 8:30 PM, reportedly heading to visit her mother. Just 30 minutes earlier, she had been on the phone with her mother, crying—her last known communication.</p>
<p>🛑 Key Facts:</p>
<ul>
 <li>Brittany&#39;s <strong>Jeep remained parked at her boyfriend’s house</strong> with her <strong>keys and purse inside</strong>.</li>
 <li>She took her <strong>iPad, wallet, and phone</strong> before leaving on foot.</li>
  <li>The boyfriend assumed she was with her mother, delaying the search.</li>
  <li>Despite <strong>extensive searches</strong>, no significant leads have surfaced.</li>
  <li>In 2024, her family enlisted <strong>Private Investigations for the Missing</strong> for help.</li>
</ul>
<p>📢 <strong>If you have any information about Brittany’s disappearance, please call the dedicated tip line: 508-453-7589.</strong></p>
<p>📍 <strong>Portage, Indiana / Gary, Indiana</strong><br>📅 <strong>Missing Since: October 10, 2024</strong></p>
<p>Emma Baum, a <strong>25-year-old mother of three</strong>, was <strong>nine months pregnant</strong> when she vanished. She was last seen being dropped off at her boyfriend <strong>Antwon Butler’s</strong> home in Gary, Indiana. Emma&#39;s phone wasn’t working, and she planned to reactivate it that day, but she was never heard from again.</p>
<p>🛑 Key Facts:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Emma’s mother reported her missing on <strong>October 28, 2024</strong> after weeks of silence.</li>
  <li>Her family has voiced concerns about <strong>Butler’s involvement</strong>, but he has not been charged.</li>
  <li>Authorities <strong>searched multiple locations</strong> with K-9 units, but no leads emerged.</li>
  <li>Emma is described as <strong>5&#39;3&#34;, 136 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, with several scars and tattoos</strong>. She often wore <strong>colorful wigs</strong>.</li>
  <li>Her family continues to fight for answers, pleading for <strong>anyone with information to come forward</strong>.</li>
</ul>
<p>📢 <strong>If you have information about Emma Baum’s disappearance, please contact the Gary Police Department at 219-881-1209.</strong></p>
<p>💔 <em>These two cases serve as a painful reminder that too many women vanish without answers. Their families deserve justice, and their stories deserve to be heard.</em></p>
<p>🙏 <strong>Please share this episode and help spread awareness. Every lost girl deserves justice.</strong></p>
<p>📌 <strong>Follow us on social media</strong> for updates and case discussions.<br>📧 Have a case suggestion? <strong>Email us at [podcast email]</strong>.<br>✔ <strong>Subscribe &amp; leave a review</strong> to support our mission.</p>
<p>🎧 <strong>Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.</strong></p>
<p>#BrittanyTee #EmmaBaum #MissingPersons #ColdCases #TrueCrime #LostGirlsPodcast</p>
<p>

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&lt;strong&gt;Lost Girls Podcast: The Cases of Brittany Ambrose Tee and Emma Baum&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎙 &lt;strong&gt;Hosted by: Amy Smith &amp;amp; LaDonna Humphrey&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🔎 In this episode of &lt;em&gt;Lost Girls Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, Amy and LaDonna highlight two haunting cases—&lt;strong&gt;Brittany Ambrose Tee&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Emma Baum&lt;/strong&gt;. Both women disappeared under mysterious circumstances, leaving behind devastated families searching for the truth.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📍 &lt;strong&gt;Brookfield, Massachusetts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;📅 &lt;strong&gt;Missing Since: January 10, 2023&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Brittany Ambrose Tee, a 34-year-old woman with a bright future, was last seen leaving her home around 8:30 PM, reportedly heading to visit her mother. Just 30 minutes earlier, she had been on the phone with her mother, crying—her last known communication.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🛑 Key Facts:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;Brittany&amp;#39;s &lt;strong&gt;Jeep remained parked at her boyfriend’s house&lt;/strong&gt; with her &lt;strong&gt;keys and purse inside&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
 &lt;li&gt;She took her &lt;strong&gt;iPad, wallet, and phone&lt;/strong&gt; before leaving on foot.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;The boyfriend assumed she was with her mother, delaying the search.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Despite &lt;strong&gt;extensive searches&lt;/strong&gt;, no significant leads have surfaced.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;In 2024, her family enlisted &lt;strong&gt;Private Investigations for the Missing&lt;/strong&gt; for help.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📢 &lt;strong&gt;If you have any information about Brittany’s disappearance, please call the dedicated tip line: 508-453-7589.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📍 &lt;strong&gt;Portage, Indiana / Gary, Indiana&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;📅 &lt;strong&gt;Missing Since: October 10, 2024&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Emma Baum, a &lt;strong&gt;25-year-old mother of three&lt;/strong&gt;, was &lt;strong&gt;nine months pregnant&lt;/strong&gt; when she vanished. She was last seen being dropped off at her boyfriend &lt;strong&gt;Antwon Butler’s&lt;/strong&gt; home in Gary, Indiana. Emma&amp;#39;s phone wasn’t working, and she planned to reactivate it that day, but she was never heard from again.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🛑 Key Facts:&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Emma’s mother reported her missing on &lt;strong&gt;October 28, 2024&lt;/strong&gt; after weeks of silence.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Her family has voiced concerns about &lt;strong&gt;Butler’s involvement&lt;/strong&gt;, but he has not been charged.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Authorities &lt;strong&gt;searched multiple locations&lt;/strong&gt; with K-9 units, but no leads emerged.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Emma is described as &lt;strong&gt;5&amp;#39;3&amp;#34;, 136 lbs, brown hair, brown eyes, with several scars and tattoos&lt;/strong&gt;. She often wore &lt;strong&gt;colorful wigs&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
  &lt;li&gt;Her family continues to fight for answers, pleading for &lt;strong&gt;anyone with information to come forward&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📢 &lt;strong&gt;If you have information about Emma Baum’s disappearance, please contact the Gary Police Department at 219-881-1209.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;💔 &lt;em&gt;These two cases serve as a painful reminder that too many women vanish without answers. Their families deserve justice, and their stories deserve to be heard.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🙏 &lt;strong&gt;Please share this episode and help spread awareness. Every lost girl deserves justice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;📌 &lt;strong&gt;Follow us on social media&lt;/strong&gt; for updates and case discussions.&lt;br&gt;📧 Have a case suggestion? &lt;strong&gt;Email us at [podcast email]&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;br&gt;✔ &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe &amp;amp; leave a review&lt;/strong&gt; to support our mission.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Listen now on your favorite podcast platform.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;#BrittanyTee #EmmaBaum #MissingPersons #ColdCases #TrueCrime #LostGirlsPodcast&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;

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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The episode, hosted by Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, addresses the critical issue of domestic violence in the United States, highlighting its devastating impact on women. They reveal alarming statistics: nearly 20 people per minute experience physical abuse from intimate partners, amounting to over 10 million annually. One in four women faces severe intimate partner violence, with more than three women killed daily by their partners. The discussion extends beyond physical abuse to include emotional, psychological, and sexual abuse, often escalating over time. Warning signs like extreme jealousy and isolation tactics are explored, emphasizing the need for awareness and prevention strategies.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;High-profile cases such as Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder and Gabby Petito’s case underscore the severity of domestic violence and systemic failures to protect victims. The conversation stresses the importance of improved law enforcement training and stronger support systems for victims. Many cases remain underreported due to fear, distrust, and shame, underscoring the necessity for a supportive environment that empowers victims to seek help.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>High-profile cases such as Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder and Gabby Petito’s case underscore the severity of domestic violence and systemic failures to protect victims. The conversation stresses the importance of improved law enforcement training and stronger support systems for victims. Many cases remain underreported due to fear, distrust, and shame, underscoring the necessity for a supportive environment that empowers victims to seek help.</p>
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&lt;p&gt;High-profile cases such as Nicole Brown Simpson’s murder and Gabby Petito’s case underscore the severity of domestic violence and systemic failures to protect victims. The conversation stresses the importance of improved law enforcement training and stronger support systems for victims. Many cases remain underreported due to fear, distrust, and shame, underscoring the necessity for a supportive environment that empowers victims to seek help.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>A Cry for Help: Domestic Violence and Social Media’s Role</title>

                
                
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The episode delves into the tragic case of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old aspiring travel influencer who went missing in September 2021 during a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Despite evident tension in their relationship, including a police intervention for a domestic dispute in August, no significant action was taken. Gabby’s last known contact with her family was on August 24, and Brian returned home alone on September 1, leading to Gabby’s parents reporting her missing on September 11. The case attracted national attention, fueled by social media sleuthing.

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The episode delves into the tragic case of Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old aspiring travel influencer who went missing in September 2021 during a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Despite evident tension in their relationship, including a police intervention for a domestic dispute in August, no significant action was taken. Gabby’s last known contact with her family was on August 24, and Brian returned home alone on September 1, leading to Gabby’s parents reporting her missing on September 11. The case attracted national attention, fueled by social media sleuthing.

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                <title>Season Three: When Domestic Violence Turns to Murder</title>

                
                
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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets focuses on domestic violence that turns to murder. The hosts discuss the alarming frequency of these tragic stories and the urgent need for awareness and intervention. They highlight the statistics of women dying at the hands of their intimate partners and emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence. The episode previews the upcoming season, which will explore high-profile cases, the warning signs of domestic violence, the psychological impact on survivors, the experiences of families and friends who have lost loved ones, and prevention and support strategies.

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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets focuses on domestic violence that turns to murder. The hosts discuss the alarming frequency of these tragic stories and the urgent need for awareness and intervention. They highlight the statistics of women dying at the hands of their intimate partners and emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence. The episode previews the upcoming season, which will explore high-profile cases, the warning signs of domestic violence, the psychological impact on survivors, the experiences of families and friends who have lost loved ones, and prevention and support strategies.

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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets focuses on domestic violence that turns to murder. The hosts discuss the alarming frequency of these tragic stories and the urgent need for awareness and intervention. They highlight the statistics of women dying at the hands of their intimate partners and emphasize the importance of recognizing the signs of domestic violence. The episode previews the upcoming season, which will explore high-profile cases, the warning signs of domestic violence, the psychological impact on survivors, the experiences of families and friends who have lost loved ones, and prevention and support strategies.

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                <itunes:title>Human Trafficking and Arkansas</itunes:title>
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Human trafficking is a severe and pervasive issue in Arkansas due to its geographic and socioeconomic landscape. The state&amp;#39;s strategic location and diverse landscape make it an attractive arena for trafficking. Human trafficking in Arkansas takes two primary forms: labor trafficking and sex trafficking. The hidden nature of the crime, coupled with the use of digital platforms, complicates law enforcement efforts. Efforts to combat human trafficking in Arkansas have increased over the years, with multiple stakeholders stepping up. Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in providing support and rehabilitation services to survivors. Continued awareness, increased resources, and strengthened legislation are critical to dismantling trafficking networks in Arkansas.

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Human trafficking is a severe and pervasive issue in Arkansas due to its geographic and socioeconomic landscape. The state&amp;#39;s strategic location and diverse landscape make it an attractive arena for trafficking. Human trafficking in Arkansas takes two primary forms: labor trafficking and sex trafficking. The hidden nature of the crime, coupled with the use of digital platforms, complicates law enforcement efforts. Efforts to combat human trafficking in Arkansas have increased over the years, with multiple stakeholders stepping up. Nonprofit organizations play a crucial role in providing support and rehabilitation services to survivors. Continued awareness, increased resources, and strengthened legislation are critical to dismantling trafficking networks in Arkansas.

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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Who is behind the mysterious Fetish Master persona online? &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why did Alecia Lockhart leave the Deep Dark Secrets Podcast?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tune in as Amy Smith, LaDonna Humphrey and David McClam delve into the controversy behind this bizarre online screen name and follow along as we set the record straight &lt;strong&gt;once&lt;/strong&gt; and for all.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And if the real Fetish Master is out there and listening.... we ask that you please stand up!



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<p>Why did Alecia Lockhart leave the Deep Dark Secrets Podcast?</p>
<p>Tune in as Amy Smith, LaDonna Humphrey and David McClam delve into the controversy behind this bizarre online screen name and follow along as we set the record straight <strong>once</strong> and for all.</p>
<p>And if the real Fetish Master is out there and listening.... we ask that you please stand up!



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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Who is behind the mysterious Fetish Master persona online? &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Why did Alecia Lockhart leave the Deep Dark Secrets Podcast?&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Tune in as Amy Smith, LaDonna Humphrey and David McClam delve into the controversy behind this bizarre online screen name and follow along as we set the record straight &lt;strong&gt;once&lt;/strong&gt; and for all.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;And if the real Fetish Master is out there and listening.... we ask that you please stand up!



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                <title>“Shadows of Fame: Unmasking Celebrity Crimes” – A Deep Dive into the Underworld of Human Trafficking</title>

                
                
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&lt;p&gt;Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey delve into the grim world of human trafficking on their podcast “Deep Dark Secrets,” spotlighting the involvement of celebrities in such heinous crimes. They discuss R Kelly’s convictions for sex trafficking, illustrating how his celebrity status was leveraged to exploit women and children, accompanied by a victim’s harrowing account of manipulation and abuse. The hosts critique Kelly’s evasive answers in an interview about dating young girls, underscoring his inappropriate relationships due to his age.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation shifts to the unsealed court documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s case, exposing sex trafficking and pedophilia allegations against high-profile figures including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and others. Although some names might not be directly linked to the criminal activities, the document suggests many indeed are, with ongoing revelations expected. Additionally, Sean Diddy Combs is briefly mentioned, facing accusations from a former girlfriend who filed a lawsuit alleging his involvement in a sex trafficking ring.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, the text touches upon other celebrities like Allison Mack, sentenced for her role in a cult-like group, and Andrew Tate, arrested in Romania for human trafficking charges. These cases underline that human trafficking can often be hidden, targeting vulnerable individuals such as refugees and runaways. The podcast emphasizes the critical need for awareness and education on human trafficking to aid in combating this global issue.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>The conversation shifts to the unsealed court documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s case, exposing sex trafficking and pedophilia allegations against high-profile figures including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and others. Although some names might not be directly linked to the criminal activities, the document suggests many indeed are, with ongoing revelations expected. Additionally, Sean Diddy Combs is briefly mentioned, facing accusations from a former girlfriend who filed a lawsuit alleging his involvement in a sex trafficking ring.</p>
<p>Furthermore, the text touches upon other celebrities like Allison Mack, sentenced for her role in a cult-like group, and Andrew Tate, arrested in Romania for human trafficking charges. These cases underline that human trafficking can often be hidden, targeting vulnerable individuals such as refugees and runaways. The podcast emphasizes the critical need for awareness and education on human trafficking to aid in combating this global issue.</p>
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&lt;p&gt;The conversation shifts to the unsealed court documents from Jeffrey Epstein’s case, exposing sex trafficking and pedophilia allegations against high-profile figures including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, Prince Andrew, and others. Although some names might not be directly linked to the criminal activities, the document suggests many indeed are, with ongoing revelations expected. Additionally, Sean Diddy Combs is briefly mentioned, facing accusations from a former girlfriend who filed a lawsuit alleging his involvement in a sex trafficking ring.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Furthermore, the text touches upon other celebrities like Allison Mack, sentenced for her role in a cult-like group, and Andrew Tate, arrested in Romania for human trafficking charges. These cases underline that human trafficking can often be hidden, targeting vulnerable individuals such as refugees and runaways. The podcast emphasizes the critical need for awareness and education on human trafficking to aid in combating this global issue.&lt;/p&gt;
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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets explores the legal and ethical concerns surrounding videos that depict real murders. The hosts discuss the need for a federal statute to address the criminalization of recording, distributing, and possessing these videos. They also delve into the world of shock sites and gore sites, which contain offensive and disturbing content. The conversation highlights the desensitization and potential harm caused by these sites, as well as the lack of legislation in the United States to outlaw the possession or viewing of such videos. The hosts emphasize the importance of considering the boundaries of freedom of expression and the impact of harmful content on society.&lt;br&gt;

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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets explores the legal and ethical concerns surrounding videos that depict real murders. The hosts discuss the need for a federal statute to address the criminalization of recording, distributing, and possessing these videos. They also delve into the world of shock sites and gore sites, which contain offensive and disturbing content. The conversation highlights the desensitization and potential harm caused by these sites, as well as the lack of legislation in the United States to outlaw the possession or viewing of such videos. The hosts emphasize the importance of considering the boundaries of freedom of expression and the impact of harmful content on society.<br>

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This episode of Deep Dark Secrets explores the legal and ethical concerns surrounding videos that depict real murders. The hosts discuss the need for a federal statute to address the criminalization of recording, distributing, and possessing these videos. They also delve into the world of shock sites and gore sites, which contain offensive and disturbing content. The conversation highlights the desensitization and potential harm caused by these sites, as well as the lack of legislation in the United States to outlaw the possession or viewing of such videos. The hosts emphasize the importance of considering the boundaries of freedom of expression and the impact of harmful content on society.&lt;br&gt;

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Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, hosts of “Deep Dark Secrets,” delve into the overlooked issue of runaway youth and their vulnerability to sex trafficking. They reveal how predators exploit these young individuals through promises of love, protection, and financial stability, often using online platforms to groom and manipulate them into exploitative situations. Highlighting the silent suffering of victims due to stigma, the hosts underscore the necessity of raising awareness, educating the youth, and providing support services like safe housing and trauma-informed care to break the cycle of exploitation. They conclude by urging their audience to spread awareness, support survivors, and illuminate the harsh realities faced by runaway youth ensnared in sex trafficking, emphasizing vigilance and caution in online social interactions.

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Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, hosts of “Deep Dark Secrets,” delve into the overlooked issue of runaway youth and their vulnerability to sex trafficking. They reveal how predators exploit these young individuals through promises of love, protection, and financial stability, often using online platforms to groom and manipulate them into exploitative situations. Highlighting the silent suffering of victims due to stigma, the hosts underscore the necessity of raising awareness, educating the youth, and providing support services like safe housing and trauma-informed care to break the cycle of exploitation. They conclude by urging their audience to spread awareness, support survivors, and illuminate the harsh realities faced by runaway youth ensnared in sex trafficking, emphasizing vigilance and caution in online social interactions.

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Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, hosts of “Deep Dark Secrets,” delve into the overlooked issue of runaway youth and their vulnerability to sex trafficking. They reveal how predators exploit these young individuals through promises of love, protection, and financial stability, often using online platforms to groom and manipulate them into exploitative situations. Highlighting the silent suffering of victims due to stigma, the hosts underscore the necessity of raising awareness, educating the youth, and providing support services like safe housing and trauma-informed care to break the cycle of exploitation. They conclude by urging their audience to spread awareness, support survivors, and illuminate the harsh realities faced by runaway youth ensnared in sex trafficking, emphasizing vigilance and caution in online social interactions.

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Federal agents have conducted raids on Sean Diddy Combs’ mansions in a sex trafficking investigation, seizing documents and gathering evidence across his properties, including one in Miami. This inquiry, led by Homeland Security Investigations with the southern district of New York prosecutors, has placed Combs under significant scrutiny amidst serious allegations against him. These allegations, made by multiple women, include rape, physical assault, sex trafficking, and drugging, casting a dark shadow over Combs’ reputation in the music industry and his various business ventures. While Combs and his associates have denied all accusations, emphasizing the principle of innocence until proven guilty, the situation has shocked both the music industry and the public. 
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Federal agents have conducted raids on Sean Diddy Combs’ mansions in a sex trafficking investigation, seizing documents and gathering evidence across his properties, including one in Miami. This inquiry, led by Homeland Security Investigations with the southern district of New York prosecutors, has placed Combs under significant scrutiny amidst serious allegations against him. These allegations, made by multiple women, include rape, physical assault, sex trafficking, and drugging, casting a dark shadow over Combs’ reputation in the music industry and his various business ventures. While Combs and his associates have denied all accusations, emphasizing the principle of innocence until proven guilty, the situation has shocked both the music industry and the public. 
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Federal agents have conducted raids on Sean Diddy Combs’ mansions in a sex trafficking investigation, seizing documents and gathering evidence across his properties, including one in Miami. This inquiry, led by Homeland Security Investigations with the southern district of New York prosecutors, has placed Combs under significant scrutiny amidst serious allegations against him. These allegations, made by multiple women, include rape, physical assault, sex trafficking, and drugging, casting a dark shadow over Combs’ reputation in the music industry and his various business ventures. While Combs and his associates have denied all accusations, emphasizing the principle of innocence until proven guilty, the situation has shocked both the music industry and the public. 
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The podcast episode explores the tragic death of Sharon Lopatka, who delved into the perilous world of the death fetish community and engaged in extreme online interactions with an individual known as Slow Hand, later identified as Robert Frederick Glass. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite understanding the risks, Sharon met with Glass, leading to her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body in a shallow grave near his trailer, which was filled with disturbing items including drugs, bondage gear, and child pornography. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Before leaving to meet Glass, Sharon left a note for her husband, indicating her awareness of the potential outcome. The investigation revealed a complex web of consensual yet dangerous activities between Sharon and Glass, with their communications suggesting a blend of voluntary participation and premeditation on Glass’s part. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Charged initially with first-degree murder, Glass’s charges were eventually reduced to voluntary manslaughter, raising significant legal and moral questions about consent, criminal responsibility, and the blurred lines between consensual activities and homicide. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The case, which garnered extensive media attention and sparked debates over online censorship and the legality of consenting to one’s death, ultimately ended with Glass dying from a heart attack in jail before he could be released. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The story of Sharon Lopatka underscores the unpredictable and often tragic outcomes of engaging with the dark corners of online communities, highlighting the broader concerns about the death fetish industry and the dangers of internet-facilitated encounters.

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The podcast episode explores the tragic death of Sharon Lopatka, who delved into the perilous world of the death fetish community and engaged in extreme online interactions with an individual known as Slow Hand, later identified as Robert Frederick Glass. </p>
<p>Despite understanding the risks, Sharon met with Glass, leading to her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body in a shallow grave near his trailer, which was filled with disturbing items including drugs, bondage gear, and child pornography. </p>
<p>Before leaving to meet Glass, Sharon left a note for her husband, indicating her awareness of the potential outcome. The investigation revealed a complex web of consensual yet dangerous activities between Sharon and Glass, with their communications suggesting a blend of voluntary participation and premeditation on Glass’s part. </p>
<p>Charged initially with first-degree murder, Glass’s charges were eventually reduced to voluntary manslaughter, raising significant legal and moral questions about consent, criminal responsibility, and the blurred lines between consensual activities and homicide. </p>
<p>The case, which garnered extensive media attention and sparked debates over online censorship and the legality of consenting to one’s death, ultimately ended with Glass dying from a heart attack in jail before he could be released. </p>
<p>The story of Sharon Lopatka underscores the unpredictable and often tragic outcomes of engaging with the dark corners of online communities, highlighting the broader concerns about the death fetish industry and the dangers of internet-facilitated encounters.

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The podcast episode explores the tragic death of Sharon Lopatka, who delved into the perilous world of the death fetish community and engaged in extreme online interactions with an individual known as Slow Hand, later identified as Robert Frederick Glass. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Despite understanding the risks, Sharon met with Glass, leading to her disappearance and the subsequent discovery of her body in a shallow grave near his trailer, which was filled with disturbing items including drugs, bondage gear, and child pornography. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Before leaving to meet Glass, Sharon left a note for her husband, indicating her awareness of the potential outcome. The investigation revealed a complex web of consensual yet dangerous activities between Sharon and Glass, with their communications suggesting a blend of voluntary participation and premeditation on Glass’s part. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Charged initially with first-degree murder, Glass’s charges were eventually reduced to voluntary manslaughter, raising significant legal and moral questions about consent, criminal responsibility, and the blurred lines between consensual activities and homicide. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The case, which garnered extensive media attention and sparked debates over online censorship and the legality of consenting to one’s death, ultimately ended with Glass dying from a heart attack in jail before he could be released. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The story of Sharon Lopatka underscores the unpredictable and often tragic outcomes of engaging with the dark corners of online communities, highlighting the broader concerns about the death fetish industry and the dangers of internet-facilitated encounters.

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                <itunes:title>Deep Dark Secrets: Confronting Domestic Violence and Murder in Season Three</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Unlock the silenced stories behind the headlines as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, unveil the chilling realities of domestic violence escalating to murder in our groundbreaking third season of Deep Dark Secrets. Get ready to be part of a momentous shift that&amp;#39;s not just about listening, but about sparking action against this widespread societal scourge. Our visual makeover is just the beginning, reflecting our renewed commitment to bring issues out of the shadows and into the public eye with our most impactful season to date.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#39;re not shying away from the tough conversations, looking at infamous cases like the OJ Simpson trial to dissect patterns, implications, and the critical need for changes within our legal system. Your voice is a powerful weapon in this crusade; share with us the stories that need to be heard as we join forces to kindle meaningful dialogue and prevent future tragedies. Our gratitude for your support is boundless, and we&amp;#39;re amped up to keep you engaged with exclusive content and fresh insights. Remember, awareness is your armor, and knowledge is the light that guides us through the darkness.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>We&#39;re not shying away from the tough conversations, looking at infamous cases like the OJ Simpson trial to dissect patterns, implications, and the critical need for changes within our legal system. Your voice is a powerful weapon in this crusade; share with us the stories that need to be heard as we join forces to kindle meaningful dialogue and prevent future tragedies. Our gratitude for your support is boundless, and we&#39;re amped up to keep you engaged with exclusive content and fresh insights. Remember, awareness is your armor, and knowledge is the light that guides us through the darkness.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Unlock the silenced stories behind the headlines as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, unveil the chilling realities of domestic violence escalating to murder in our groundbreaking third season of Deep Dark Secrets. Get ready to be part of a momentous shift that&amp;#39;s not just about listening, but about sparking action against this widespread societal scourge. Our visual makeover is just the beginning, reflecting our renewed commitment to bring issues out of the shadows and into the public eye with our most impactful season to date.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;We&amp;#39;re not shying away from the tough conversations, looking at infamous cases like the OJ Simpson trial to dissect patterns, implications, and the critical need for changes within our legal system. Your voice is a powerful weapon in this crusade; share with us the stories that need to be heard as we join forces to kindle meaningful dialogue and prevent future tragedies. Our gratitude for your support is boundless, and we&amp;#39;re amped up to keep you engaged with exclusive content and fresh insights. Remember, awareness is your armor, and knowledge is the light that guides us through the darkness.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Dutroux&#39;s Labyrinth of Terror and Treachery</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Peel back the darkness as Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, guide you through the twisted corridors of Marc Dutroux&amp;#39;s life—a journey intertwining the grotesque realms of serial killing and sex trafficking. Our latest episode doesn&amp;#39;t just recount the blood-curdling narrative of Sylvie&amp;#39;s abduction by a family friend turned accomplice; it lays bare the unsettling role of Dutroux&amp;#39;s wife in perpetuating his reign of terror. We confront the harsh truths behind his bewilderingly short stint in prison, the governmental blunders that provided him with sedatives for his victims, and the public fury that ensued.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us as we scrutinize the heart-wrenching saga of Mark&amp;#39;s arrest, following a spate of young girl disappearances that brought the specter of pedophile networks to the fore. With the investigation marred by inexplicable delays and crucial evidence cast aside, we probe the sinister underbelly of societal failings and the potential breadth of criminal conspiracies. From the haunting complicity of Mark&amp;#39;s wife to the trial that hinted at a far-reaching and malevolent conspiracy, this conversation is an indispensable look at the systemic failures that allowed such atrocities to unfold. With Amy and I at the helm, we promise a compelling account of these harrowing events, as we honor the memories of the victims and demand accountability for the miscarriages of justice that plague their stories.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>Join us as we scrutinize the heart-wrenching saga of Mark&#39;s arrest, following a spate of young girl disappearances that brought the specter of pedophile networks to the fore. With the investigation marred by inexplicable delays and crucial evidence cast aside, we probe the sinister underbelly of societal failings and the potential breadth of criminal conspiracies. From the haunting complicity of Mark&#39;s wife to the trial that hinted at a far-reaching and malevolent conspiracy, this conversation is an indispensable look at the systemic failures that allowed such atrocities to unfold. With Amy and I at the helm, we promise a compelling account of these harrowing events, as we honor the memories of the victims and demand accountability for the miscarriages of justice that plague their stories.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Peel back the darkness as Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, guide you through the twisted corridors of Marc Dutroux&amp;#39;s life—a journey intertwining the grotesque realms of serial killing and sex trafficking. Our latest episode doesn&amp;#39;t just recount the blood-curdling narrative of Sylvie&amp;#39;s abduction by a family friend turned accomplice; it lays bare the unsettling role of Dutroux&amp;#39;s wife in perpetuating his reign of terror. We confront the harsh truths behind his bewilderingly short stint in prison, the governmental blunders that provided him with sedatives for his victims, and the public fury that ensued.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us as we scrutinize the heart-wrenching saga of Mark&amp;#39;s arrest, following a spate of young girl disappearances that brought the specter of pedophile networks to the fore. With the investigation marred by inexplicable delays and crucial evidence cast aside, we probe the sinister underbelly of societal failings and the potential breadth of criminal conspiracies. From the haunting complicity of Mark&amp;#39;s wife to the trial that hinted at a far-reaching and malevolent conspiracy, this conversation is an indispensable look at the systemic failures that allowed such atrocities to unfold. With Amy and I at the helm, we promise a compelling account of these harrowing events, as we honor the memories of the victims and demand accountability for the miscarriages of justice that plague their stories.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;As the sun sets over the bustling streets of California, it&amp;#39;s easy to overlook the shadows where a more sinister trade thrives. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey don&amp;#39;t turn away from these shadows; instead, they cast a spotlight on the harrowing world of human trafficking in the Golden State. With California leading the nation in this modern-day slavery, our hosts unpack the complexities of forced labor and sexual exploitation without pulling any punches. They dissect the state&amp;#39;s aggressive measures, such as the groundbreaking SB 14 bill, which amplifies penalties for trafficking minors and links with the state&amp;#39;s stringent three strikes law for hardened criminals. Our conversation doesn&amp;#39;t just skim the surface; it plunges into the depths of operations like Reclaim and Rebuild, which saw over 500 arrests and 65 lives pulled back from the brink, including a poignant rescue of a 14-year-old girl.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The heart of our discussion beats with the urgency of a crisis that sees 76.3% female victims, of which nearly 27% are minors. Amy and LaDonna weave the chilling statistics with the personal saga of Gabrielle Joseph Gonzalez&amp;#39;s conviction for trafficking a 15-year-old, underscoring a very clear message to traffickers: justice is on your tail. This episode is a wake-up call to the realities of human trafficking, grounded not in abstract numbers but in the raw, human stories that echo behind each statistic. By sharing this narrative, we hope to stir a collective consciousness and rally support to end the exploitation ensnaring lives in California and beyond. Listen closely, for this is a conversation demanding attention, action, and a refusal to let these victims remain unseen.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>The heart of our discussion beats with the urgency of a crisis that sees 76.3% female victims, of which nearly 27% are minors. Amy and LaDonna weave the chilling statistics with the personal saga of Gabrielle Joseph Gonzalez&#39;s conviction for trafficking a 15-year-old, underscoring a very clear message to traffickers: justice is on your tail. This episode is a wake-up call to the realities of human trafficking, grounded not in abstract numbers but in the raw, human stories that echo behind each statistic. By sharing this narrative, we hope to stir a collective consciousness and rally support to end the exploitation ensnaring lives in California and beyond. Listen closely, for this is a conversation demanding attention, action, and a refusal to let these victims remain unseen.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;As the sun sets over the bustling streets of California, it&amp;#39;s easy to overlook the shadows where a more sinister trade thrives. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey don&amp;#39;t turn away from these shadows; instead, they cast a spotlight on the harrowing world of human trafficking in the Golden State. With California leading the nation in this modern-day slavery, our hosts unpack the complexities of forced labor and sexual exploitation without pulling any punches. They dissect the state&amp;#39;s aggressive measures, such as the groundbreaking SB 14 bill, which amplifies penalties for trafficking minors and links with the state&amp;#39;s stringent three strikes law for hardened criminals. Our conversation doesn&amp;#39;t just skim the surface; it plunges into the depths of operations like Reclaim and Rebuild, which saw over 500 arrests and 65 lives pulled back from the brink, including a poignant rescue of a 14-year-old girl.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The heart of our discussion beats with the urgency of a crisis that sees 76.3% female victims, of which nearly 27% are minors. Amy and LaDonna weave the chilling statistics with the personal saga of Gabrielle Joseph Gonzalez&amp;#39;s conviction for trafficking a 15-year-old, underscoring a very clear message to traffickers: justice is on your tail. This episode is a wake-up call to the realities of human trafficking, grounded not in abstract numbers but in the raw, human stories that echo behind each statistic. By sharing this narrative, we hope to stir a collective consciousness and rally support to end the exploitation ensnaring lives in California and beyond. Listen closely, for this is a conversation demanding attention, action, and a refusal to let these victims remain unseen.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;NAMBLA&amp;#39;s dangerous shadow looms larger than many dare to admit, and the reality of child sex trafficking is a truth too urgent to ignore. I&amp;#39;m your host Amy Smith, alongside LaDonna Humphrey, and we&amp;#39;re peeling back the curtain on the North American Man-Boy Love Association&amp;#39;s insidious survival. Our latest episode is a chilling journey into the heart of darkness, where the 2005 sting operation that led to the arrest of seven NAMBLA members is just the tip of the iceberg. These revelations, which include requests for boys as young as eight, are a stark reminder of the vigilant fight against sexual exploitation of minors.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we continue to track NAMBLA&amp;#39;s movements, we&amp;#39;ve unearthed alarming evidence that contradicts the belief in their dissolution. With documented updates to their website as recent as October 2023, we confront the stark reality that NAMBLA is far from inactive. LaDonna takes a bold step by directly engaging with NAMBLA to understand their recruitment tactics. This episode is a crucial call to awareness and action, spotlighting a group that remains a present and clear threat to the innocence of our children. Join us in this critical discourse and arm yourself with knowledge against an enemy still very much at large.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>As we continue to track NAMBLA&#39;s movements, we&#39;ve unearthed alarming evidence that contradicts the belief in their dissolution. With documented updates to their website as recent as October 2023, we confront the stark reality that NAMBLA is far from inactive. LaDonna takes a bold step by directly engaging with NAMBLA to understand their recruitment tactics. This episode is a crucial call to awareness and action, spotlighting a group that remains a present and clear threat to the innocence of our children. Join us in this critical discourse and arm yourself with knowledge against an enemy still very much at large.</p>
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&lt;p&gt;As we continue to track NAMBLA&amp;#39;s movements, we&amp;#39;ve unearthed alarming evidence that contradicts the belief in their dissolution. With documented updates to their website as recent as October 2023, we confront the stark reality that NAMBLA is far from inactive. LaDonna takes a bold step by directly engaging with NAMBLA to understand their recruitment tactics. This episode is a crucial call to awareness and action, spotlighting a group that remains a present and clear threat to the innocence of our children. Join us in this critical discourse and arm yourself with knowledge against an enemy still very much at large.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>Unveiling the Unthinkable: A Critical Examination of NAMBLA and Allen Ginsberg&#39;s Advocacy</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;NAMBLA isn&amp;#39;t just the fodder for dark comedy sketches—it&amp;#39;s a stark reality that we&amp;#39;re confronting head-on in our new podcast episode. Join us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, as we dissect Matt Thrift&amp;#39;s eye-opening article on the North American Man-Boy Love Association and its most infamous advocate, Allen Ginsberg. As we wade through the murky waters of Ginsberg&amp;#39;s justifications and NAMBLA&amp;#39;s objectives, we peel back the layers of a troubling narrative that has slipped into the crevices of society, advocating for the unthinkable under the guise of &amp;#39;free speech&amp;#39; and &amp;#39;youthful sexuality&amp;#39;.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This conversation is a deep probe into the shadows of an organization that persists despite its chilling mission, and the literary figure who once stood at its forefront. We give voice to the vehement opposition of feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, pulling no punches in our analysis of Ginsberg&amp;#39;s disturbing proclamations and the societal implications of his stance. Our examination is not merely topical—it&amp;#39;s a critical reflection on the imperative to shield the innocence of children and a call to maintain the battle lines against child exploitation. Join us for this imperative discourse; it&amp;#39;s not just an episode—it&amp;#39;s a mission statement.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>This conversation is a deep probe into the shadows of an organization that persists despite its chilling mission, and the literary figure who once stood at its forefront. We give voice to the vehement opposition of feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, pulling no punches in our analysis of Ginsberg&#39;s disturbing proclamations and the societal implications of his stance. Our examination is not merely topical—it&#39;s a critical reflection on the imperative to shield the innocence of children and a call to maintain the battle lines against child exploitation. Join us for this imperative discourse; it&#39;s not just an episode—it&#39;s a mission statement.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;NAMBLA isn&amp;#39;t just the fodder for dark comedy sketches—it&amp;#39;s a stark reality that we&amp;#39;re confronting head-on in our new podcast episode. Join us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, as we dissect Matt Thrift&amp;#39;s eye-opening article on the North American Man-Boy Love Association and its most infamous advocate, Allen Ginsberg. As we wade through the murky waters of Ginsberg&amp;#39;s justifications and NAMBLA&amp;#39;s objectives, we peel back the layers of a troubling narrative that has slipped into the crevices of society, advocating for the unthinkable under the guise of &amp;#39;free speech&amp;#39; and &amp;#39;youthful sexuality&amp;#39;.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;This conversation is a deep probe into the shadows of an organization that persists despite its chilling mission, and the literary figure who once stood at its forefront. We give voice to the vehement opposition of feminist writer Andrea Dworkin, pulling no punches in our analysis of Ginsberg&amp;#39;s disturbing proclamations and the societal implications of his stance. Our examination is not merely topical—it&amp;#39;s a critical reflection on the imperative to shield the innocence of children and a call to maintain the battle lines against child exploitation. Join us for this imperative discourse; it&amp;#39;s not just an episode—it&amp;#39;s a mission statement.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>Delving into the Abyss of a Predator&#39;s Crimes</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The shadows cast by Nathaniel Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s sinister legacy loom large as Amy Smith joins me, LaDonna Humphrey, for an unflinching examination of a predator&amp;#39;s path of destruction. We peer into the abyss of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s crimes, from the murder of young Zachary Ramsey to the stomach-churning evidence pointing to cannibalistic rituals. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our dialogue traverses the twisted timeline of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s devastating wake, linking him to unsolved disappearances like that of Arkansas&amp;#39;s own Morgan Nick. It&amp;#39;s a conversation laden with frustration over justice system failures and the sobering realization of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s premature release and its dire consequences. The unease deepens when contemplating the lost chance to interrogate him before his death—a missed strike at unraveling the full web of his dark deeds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Turning a corner, we confront a global menace that thrives in the shadows—human trafficking. With Amy by my side, we dissect this complex scourge, urging our listeners to stand with us in raising awareness and safeguarding the innocent. It&amp;#39;s a rallying cry for community vigilance, a heart-to-heart on how every one of us can anchor a line of defense around our youngest and most vulnerable. We&amp;#39;re not just sharing stories; we&amp;#39;re beckoning a call to action. So, let us collectively sharpen our resolve and champion a future where safety isn&amp;#39;t just hoped for—it&amp;#39;s actively forged. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us on this mission. Stay vigilant and empowered, until we meet again in our ongoing crusade for justice and protection.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p>Our dialogue traverses the twisted timeline of Bar-Jonah&#39;s devastating wake, linking him to unsolved disappearances like that of Arkansas&#39;s own Morgan Nick. It&#39;s a conversation laden with frustration over justice system failures and the sobering realization of Bar-Jonah&#39;s premature release and its dire consequences. The unease deepens when contemplating the lost chance to interrogate him before his death—a missed strike at unraveling the full web of his dark deeds.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Turning a corner, we confront a global menace that thrives in the shadows—human trafficking. With Amy by my side, we dissect this complex scourge, urging our listeners to stand with us in raising awareness and safeguarding the innocent. It&#39;s a rallying cry for community vigilance, a heart-to-heart on how every one of us can anchor a line of defense around our youngest and most vulnerable. We&#39;re not just sharing stories; we&#39;re beckoning a call to action. So, let us collectively sharpen our resolve and champion a future where safety isn&#39;t just hoped for—it&#39;s actively forged. </p>
<p>Join us on this mission. Stay vigilant and empowered, until we meet again in our ongoing crusade for justice and protection.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The shadows cast by Nathaniel Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s sinister legacy loom large as Amy Smith joins me, LaDonna Humphrey, for an unflinching examination of a predator&amp;#39;s path of destruction. We peer into the abyss of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s crimes, from the murder of young Zachary Ramsey to the stomach-churning evidence pointing to cannibalistic rituals. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our dialogue traverses the twisted timeline of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s devastating wake, linking him to unsolved disappearances like that of Arkansas&amp;#39;s own Morgan Nick. It&amp;#39;s a conversation laden with frustration over justice system failures and the sobering realization of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s premature release and its dire consequences. The unease deepens when contemplating the lost chance to interrogate him before his death—a missed strike at unraveling the full web of his dark deeds.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Turning a corner, we confront a global menace that thrives in the shadows—human trafficking. With Amy by my side, we dissect this complex scourge, urging our listeners to stand with us in raising awareness and safeguarding the innocent. It&amp;#39;s a rallying cry for community vigilance, a heart-to-heart on how every one of us can anchor a line of defense around our youngest and most vulnerable. We&amp;#39;re not just sharing stories; we&amp;#39;re beckoning a call to action. So, let us collectively sharpen our resolve and champion a future where safety isn&amp;#39;t just hoped for—it&amp;#39;s actively forged. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us on this mission. Stay vigilant and empowered, until we meet again in our ongoing crusade for justice and protection.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <title>An Urgent Plea to End the Global Trade of Young Lives</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Every time we hear a child&amp;#39;s laughter or see them play, we&amp;#39;re reminded of the innocence that should define childhood. But beyond the façade of normalcy, a dark underworld thrives, stripping away that very innocence. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey lead a harrowing discussion on child sex trafficking, guided by the stark revelations in a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As we wade through the nightmare of child sex tourism—an industry that disguises itself in the chaos of economic strife and civil unrest—we confront the agonizing reality that this isn&amp;#39;t a remote problem, it&amp;#39;s a global epidemic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our exploration takes us from the deceptive streets of Ghana, where girls are lured into prostitution with the false promise of domestic work, to the glaring underworld of Costa Rica, where the youth are marketed as commodities in sex tour packages. We recount the tragic plight of Cambodian minors, Italian children bartered to settle debts, and the burgeoning crisis in China—stories that should never belong to children. Amy and LaDonna unpack the heart-wrenching statistics and personal accounts, demonstrating the pressing need for awareness and intervention. This episode isn&amp;#39;t just about presenting the facts; it&amp;#39;s a call to action against the horrors faced by children worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Every time we hear a child&#39;s laughter or see them play, we&#39;re reminded of the innocence that should define childhood. But beyond the façade of normalcy, a dark underworld thrives, stripping away that very innocence. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey lead a harrowing discussion on child sex trafficking, guided by the stark revelations in a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As we wade through the nightmare of child sex tourism—an industry that disguises itself in the chaos of economic strife and civil unrest—we confront the agonizing reality that this isn&#39;t a remote problem, it&#39;s a global epidemic.</p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Our exploration takes us from the deceptive streets of Ghana, where girls are lured into prostitution with the false promise of domestic work, to the glaring underworld of Costa Rica, where the youth are marketed as commodities in sex tour packages. We recount the tragic plight of Cambodian minors, Italian children bartered to settle debts, and the burgeoning crisis in China—stories that should never belong to children. Amy and LaDonna unpack the heart-wrenching statistics and personal accounts, demonstrating the pressing need for awareness and intervention. This episode isn&#39;t just about presenting the facts; it&#39;s a call to action against the horrors faced by children worldwide.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Every time we hear a child&amp;#39;s laughter or see them play, we&amp;#39;re reminded of the innocence that should define childhood. But beyond the façade of normalcy, a dark underworld thrives, stripping away that very innocence. Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey lead a harrowing discussion on child sex trafficking, guided by the stark revelations in a report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. As we wade through the nightmare of child sex tourism—an industry that disguises itself in the chaos of economic strife and civil unrest—we confront the agonizing reality that this isn&amp;#39;t a remote problem, it&amp;#39;s a global epidemic.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our exploration takes us from the deceptive streets of Ghana, where girls are lured into prostitution with the false promise of domestic work, to the glaring underworld of Costa Rica, where the youth are marketed as commodities in sex tour packages. We recount the tragic plight of Cambodian minors, Italian children bartered to settle debts, and the burgeoning crisis in China—stories that should never belong to children. Amy and LaDonna unpack the heart-wrenching statistics and personal accounts, demonstrating the pressing need for awareness and intervention. This episode isn&amp;#39;t just about presenting the facts; it&amp;#39;s a call to action against the horrors faced by children worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2024 06:01:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Is NAMBLA a Gateway to Child Sex Trafficking?</itunes:title>
                <title>Is NAMBLA a Gateway to Child Sex Trafficking?</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The North American Man-Boy Love Association&amp;#39;s grotesque advocacy for child abuse masquerading as consensual relationships is a reality we must confront head-on. Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, take you through the disturbing truths and workings of NAMBLA, unearthing the content that they spread through their own website. Our conversation takes a critical look at how they spin narratives of man-boy relationships, challenging their unfounded claims with the actuality of their harm to children. We dissect their deplorable prisoner program, which supports incarcerated sexual predators, and we discuss the unsettling quotes from young boys used to manipulate public opinion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we progress through the podcast, the focus sharpens on the dangerous implications of NAMBLA’s civil rights facade and the real threats they pose to child welfare. It&amp;#39;s a chilling exploration into how entities like the FBI perceive and address the risk presented by NAMBLA&amp;#39;s ongoing activities. Moreover, we extend an invitation for listener engagement in the fight against child sex trafficking, directing you to our website for resources that foster awareness and action. Our commitment to shining a light in the darkness of these criminal acts is unwavering, and we encourage you to join us in safeguarding our communities from such exploitations.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>As we progress through the podcast, the focus sharpens on the dangerous implications of NAMBLA’s civil rights facade and the real threats they pose to child welfare. It&#39;s a chilling exploration into how entities like the FBI perceive and address the risk presented by NAMBLA&#39;s ongoing activities. Moreover, we extend an invitation for listener engagement in the fight against child sex trafficking, directing you to our website for resources that foster awareness and action. Our commitment to shining a light in the darkness of these criminal acts is unwavering, and we encourage you to join us in safeguarding our communities from such exploitations.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The North American Man-Boy Love Association&amp;#39;s grotesque advocacy for child abuse masquerading as consensual relationships is a reality we must confront head-on. Amy Smith and I, LaDonna Humphrey, take you through the disturbing truths and workings of NAMBLA, unearthing the content that they spread through their own website. Our conversation takes a critical look at how they spin narratives of man-boy relationships, challenging their unfounded claims with the actuality of their harm to children. We dissect their deplorable prisoner program, which supports incarcerated sexual predators, and we discuss the unsettling quotes from young boys used to manipulate public opinion.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we progress through the podcast, the focus sharpens on the dangerous implications of NAMBLA’s civil rights facade and the real threats they pose to child welfare. It&amp;#39;s a chilling exploration into how entities like the FBI perceive and address the risk presented by NAMBLA&amp;#39;s ongoing activities. Moreover, we extend an invitation for listener engagement in the fight against child sex trafficking, directing you to our website for resources that foster awareness and action. Our commitment to shining a light in the darkness of these criminal acts is unwavering, and we encourage you to join us in safeguarding our communities from such exploitations.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 26 Feb 2024 06:01:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Nathaniel Bar-Jonah</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Embark on a chilling exploration of the sinister past of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah with us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, on Deep Dark Secrets. We&amp;#39;ll expose the dark early beginnings of a man once known as David Paul Brown, whose life spiraled into a series of heinous acts against children, shrouded by his cunning impersonation of law enforcement. This narrative will lead you through the unsettling milestones of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s life, from his first known assault at the tender age of seven, to the shocking confessions made to a psychiatrist that were devastatingly overlooked by the justice system.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our in-depth analysis scrutinizes the perplexing decision for BarJonah&amp;#39;s release after psychological evaluations, a move that would haunt the communities he later inhabited. The episode unfurls the grim repercussions of these judicial failures, as we present the bone-chilling events that followed his unwarranted freedom. Each account amps up the urgency for a reevaluation of our criminal justice system, highlighting the dire need for more stringent measures to protect the most vulnerable. Join us in this episode, where the truth is as disturbing as it is necessary to confront.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>Our in-depth analysis scrutinizes the perplexing decision for BarJonah&#39;s release after psychological evaluations, a move that would haunt the communities he later inhabited. The episode unfurls the grim repercussions of these judicial failures, as we present the bone-chilling events that followed his unwarranted freedom. Each account amps up the urgency for a reevaluation of our criminal justice system, highlighting the dire need for more stringent measures to protect the most vulnerable. Join us in this episode, where the truth is as disturbing as it is necessary to confront.</p>
<p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Embark on a chilling exploration of the sinister past of Nathaniel Bar-Jonah with us, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, on Deep Dark Secrets. We&amp;#39;ll expose the dark early beginnings of a man once known as David Paul Brown, whose life spiraled into a series of heinous acts against children, shrouded by his cunning impersonation of law enforcement. This narrative will lead you through the unsettling milestones of Bar-Jonah&amp;#39;s life, from his first known assault at the tender age of seven, to the shocking confessions made to a psychiatrist that were devastatingly overlooked by the justice system.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our in-depth analysis scrutinizes the perplexing decision for BarJonah&amp;#39;s release after psychological evaluations, a move that would haunt the communities he later inhabited. The episode unfurls the grim repercussions of these judicial failures, as we present the bone-chilling events that followed his unwarranted freedom. Each account amps up the urgency for a reevaluation of our criminal justice system, highlighting the dire need for more stringent measures to protect the most vulnerable. Join us in this episode, where the truth is as disturbing as it is necessary to confront.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2024 12:43:41 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Unmasking the Shadows: The Boston Child Sex Trafficking Scandal of the 1970s</itunes:title>
                <title>Unmasking the Shadows: The Boston Child Sex Trafficking Scandal of the 1970s</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The underbelly of Boston&amp;#39;s history harbors a grim tale that we, Amy Smith and Ladonna Humphrey, bring to light: the exposure of a 1970s child sex trafficking ring, a saga of betrayal where community pillars became predators. With the innocence of local boys as their currency, 24 men—lawyers, pediatricians, and even a judge—shattered trust and exploited the vulnerable in unspeakable ways. Our latest episode pulls back the curtain on the disturbing evidence and systemic failure that allowed such travesties to be masked by the guise of civil rights.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we reveal the hard truths from court records and confront the false narratives spun by those in power, it&amp;#39;s more than just a history lesson—it&amp;#39;s a battle cry for vigilance and justice. These 64 boys, some as young as 8, were not participants in a misunderstood social movement; they were the victims of monstrous acts of pedophilia cloaked in deception. Join us in a sobering conversation that not only honors the truth but also ignites the imperative to protect the most defenseless among us from such predatory evils.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>As we reveal the hard truths from court records and confront the false narratives spun by those in power, it&#39;s more than just a history lesson—it&#39;s a battle cry for vigilance and justice. These 64 boys, some as young as 8, were not participants in a misunderstood social movement; they were the victims of monstrous acts of pedophilia cloaked in deception. Join us in a sobering conversation that not only honors the truth but also ignites the imperative to protect the most defenseless among us from such predatory evils.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;The underbelly of Boston&amp;#39;s history harbors a grim tale that we, Amy Smith and Ladonna Humphrey, bring to light: the exposure of a 1970s child sex trafficking ring, a saga of betrayal where community pillars became predators. With the innocence of local boys as their currency, 24 men—lawyers, pediatricians, and even a judge—shattered trust and exploited the vulnerable in unspeakable ways. Our latest episode pulls back the curtain on the disturbing evidence and systemic failure that allowed such travesties to be masked by the guise of civil rights.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we reveal the hard truths from court records and confront the false narratives spun by those in power, it&amp;#39;s more than just a history lesson—it&amp;#39;s a battle cry for vigilance and justice. These 64 boys, some as young as 8, were not participants in a misunderstood social movement; they were the victims of monstrous acts of pedophilia cloaked in deception. Join us in a sobering conversation that not only honors the truth but also ignites the imperative to protect the most defenseless among us from such predatory evils.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>The Haunting Disappearance of Andy Puglisi and the Dark Shadow of Wayne W. Chapman</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;As the sun cast its usual glow over Higgins Memorial Pool, no one could have anticipated the chilling events about to unfold—a day that would haunt Lawrence, Massachusetts for decades. Our hearts grapple with the story of Angelo &amp;quot;Andy&amp;quot; Puglisi, the ten-year-old boy whose laughter and footsteps vanished without a trace. The narrative takes a spine-tingling turn when we introduce Wayne W. Chapman, a name synonymous with the darkest aspects of humanity, and unearth his predatory tactics that targeted the most innocent among us. We weave through the somber details, guided by the voice of Melanie Perkins, Andy&amp;#39;s childhood friend turned filmmaker, who bravely revisits that fateful summer day in her documentary &amp;quot;Have You Seen Andy?&amp;quot; Melanie&amp;#39;s personal quest for answers paints a vivid picture of a community forever changed by a single, tragic disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we unravel the complexities of this case, the testimony of Ray Clark, a fellow victim, echoes the horror of that day, offering rare insight into the mind of a predator. We confront the sobering thought that this was more than an isolated incident; it was a glimpse into a horrifying web of child sex trafficking that ran through the heart of a seemingly safe haven. The era may have changed, but the threat remains, morphed into new forms within the digital world we navigate today. Our discussion transcends mere recounting; it becomes a catalyst for awareness, understanding the indelible impact of such tragedies on the collective memory and the unending quest for closure. Melanie&amp;#39;s presence in our episode not only bridges the years between then and now but also offers a deeply human element to a story that, without her, might have faded into the silent past.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>As we unravel the complexities of this case, the testimony of Ray Clark, a fellow victim, echoes the horror of that day, offering rare insight into the mind of a predator. We confront the sobering thought that this was more than an isolated incident; it was a glimpse into a horrifying web of child sex trafficking that ran through the heart of a seemingly safe haven. The era may have changed, but the threat remains, morphed into new forms within the digital world we navigate today. Our discussion transcends mere recounting; it becomes a catalyst for awareness, understanding the indelible impact of such tragedies on the collective memory and the unending quest for closure. Melanie&#39;s presence in our episode not only bridges the years between then and now but also offers a deeply human element to a story that, without her, might have faded into the silent past.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;As the sun cast its usual glow over Higgins Memorial Pool, no one could have anticipated the chilling events about to unfold—a day that would haunt Lawrence, Massachusetts for decades. Our hearts grapple with the story of Angelo &amp;#34;Andy&amp;#34; Puglisi, the ten-year-old boy whose laughter and footsteps vanished without a trace. The narrative takes a spine-tingling turn when we introduce Wayne W. Chapman, a name synonymous with the darkest aspects of humanity, and unearth his predatory tactics that targeted the most innocent among us. We weave through the somber details, guided by the voice of Melanie Perkins, Andy&amp;#39;s childhood friend turned filmmaker, who bravely revisits that fateful summer day in her documentary &amp;#34;Have You Seen Andy?&amp;#34; Melanie&amp;#39;s personal quest for answers paints a vivid picture of a community forever changed by a single, tragic disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we unravel the complexities of this case, the testimony of Ray Clark, a fellow victim, echoes the horror of that day, offering rare insight into the mind of a predator. We confront the sobering thought that this was more than an isolated incident; it was a glimpse into a horrifying web of child sex trafficking that ran through the heart of a seemingly safe haven. The era may have changed, but the threat remains, morphed into new forms within the digital world we navigate today. Our discussion transcends mere recounting; it becomes a catalyst for awareness, understanding the indelible impact of such tragedies on the collective memory and the unending quest for closure. Melanie&amp;#39;s presence in our episode not only bridges the years between then and now but also offers a deeply human element to a story that, without her, might have faded into the silent past.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Ripped from the Headlines: Stories of Human Trafficking</itunes:title>
                <title>Ripped from the Headlines: Stories of Human Trafficking</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;When the curtain is pulled back on the everyday facade of our communities, the monstrous reality of human trafficking comes into dreadful focus. My co-host LaDonna Humphrey and I, Amy Smith, are back to bring you another harrowing journey into the depths of this criminal underworld, uncovering stories that are as shocking as they are critical to be told. Through our podcast, we&amp;#39;re unveiling the gut-wrenching tale of a 17-year-old girl, trapped in the clutches of former corporate bigwig Dawson Caldwell, forced into sex with multiple men daily while on a cocktail of dangerous drugs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our recent episode traverses the grim paths of Operation Renewed Hope, resulting in 123 arrests, including those we often hold in high esteem like teachers and counselors, found complicit in the sex trafficking trade. We lay bare the disturbing operations of Jacques Anton Lanier, who exploited young girls for sex and drugs, and recount the rescue of a missing Colorado child caught up in a Virginia sex trafficking sting. Join us as we confront these chilling realities and give a voice to the voiceless, spotlighting the necessity for awareness and action in the face of such pervasive evil.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>Our recent episode traverses the grim paths of Operation Renewed Hope, resulting in 123 arrests, including those we often hold in high esteem like teachers and counselors, found complicit in the sex trafficking trade. We lay bare the disturbing operations of Jacques Anton Lanier, who exploited young girls for sex and drugs, and recount the rescue of a missing Colorado child caught up in a Virginia sex trafficking sting. Join us as we confront these chilling realities and give a voice to the voiceless, spotlighting the necessity for awareness and action in the face of such pervasive evil.</p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;When the curtain is pulled back on the everyday facade of our communities, the monstrous reality of human trafficking comes into dreadful focus. My co-host LaDonna Humphrey and I, Amy Smith, are back to bring you another harrowing journey into the depths of this criminal underworld, uncovering stories that are as shocking as they are critical to be told. Through our podcast, we&amp;#39;re unveiling the gut-wrenching tale of a 17-year-old girl, trapped in the clutches of former corporate bigwig Dawson Caldwell, forced into sex with multiple men daily while on a cocktail of dangerous drugs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our recent episode traverses the grim paths of Operation Renewed Hope, resulting in 123 arrests, including those we often hold in high esteem like teachers and counselors, found complicit in the sex trafficking trade. We lay bare the disturbing operations of Jacques Anton Lanier, who exploited young girls for sex and drugs, and recount the rescue of a missing Colorado child caught up in a Virginia sex trafficking sting. Join us as we confront these chilling realities and give a voice to the voiceless, spotlighting the necessity for awareness and action in the face of such pervasive evil.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Pornography is often portrayed as a harmless adult pleasure, but the stark truth we uncover is that it&amp;#39;s a world tainted by human trafficking. Together with Amy Smith, we navigate the unsettling realities of an industry that profits from exploitation, masked as entertainment. The fact that children as young as 13 are stumbling upon this content, with no grasp of its sinister implications, underscores the crisis we&amp;#39;re facing. Throughout our conversation, we pull at the threads of the dark tapestry woven by the adult film industry, revealing the stories of coercion and abuse that are far too common. Victims&amp;#39; voices, often silenced by the roar of the industry&amp;#39;s profits, are amplified as we discuss the chilling normalcy of their plight.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As we mark National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, our discussion turns to the disturbing trend of &amp;quot;youth&amp;quot; and &amp;quot;teen&amp;quot; themed adult content, and its implications for the exploitation of minors. Amy and I dissect the myths that shroud the industry in a false aura of liberation and empowerment, shining a light on the harsh truth that many participants in pornography are there under duress or deception. By sharing a particularly heart-wrenching case from 2020, we illustrate the intersection of amateur pornography and sex trafficking, driving home the critical need for a societal shift in how we perceive and consume adult content. This eye-opening conversation is an urgent call to action, advocating for the protection and dignity of individuals worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;As we mark National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, our discussion turns to the disturbing trend of &amp;#34;youth&amp;#34; and &amp;#34;teen&amp;#34; themed adult content, and its implications for the exploitation of minors. Amy and I dissect the myths that shroud the industry in a false aura of liberation and empowerment, shining a light on the harsh truth that many participants in pornography are there under duress or deception. By sharing a particularly heart-wrenching case from 2020, we illustrate the intersection of amateur pornography and sex trafficking, driving home the critical need for a societal shift in how we perceive and consume adult content. This eye-opening conversation is an urgent call to action, advocating for the protection and dignity of individuals worldwide.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>Exposing North Fox Island</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Unlock the harrowing truths behind North Fox Island&amp;#39;s sinister past and the heinous crimes of Francis D. Sheldon in our latest episode, where echoes of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal reverberate through history&amp;#39;s halls. Travel with us as we dissect the deceptive tranquility that masked a nexus of child abuse and trafficking, orchestrated by power and wealth. We shed light on the grim narrative that evolved under the guise of Brother Paul&amp;#39;s nature camp, revealing the roles of accomplices like Gerald Richards and the chilling parallels to other predatory networks. Our episode is a testament to the courage of survivors and a stark reminder of the imperative to protect the innocent.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 15 Jan 2024 14:31:15 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Unseen Horrors and the Quest for a Son&#39;s Return</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Every parent&amp;#39;s worst nightmare unfolded in the quiet corners of Des Moines, Iowa, as the morning paper brought more than just news; it heralded a chilling pattern of incidents involving the very carriers who delivered it. The dark underbelly of this Midwestern city came to light with the unsolved abductions of Johnny Gosch and Eugene Martin, casting long shadows over the community. We unravel the eerie sequence of events that terrorized newspaper carriers and examine the haunting legacy left behind—a possible human trafficking network with its sights set on innocent youth. With heavy hearts, we confront the perplexing response from local authorities and consider if these cases were truly given the attention they deserved.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The courage of a mother&amp;#39;s love stands at the heart of this episode, as Noreen Gosch&amp;#39;s relentless fight to find her son reveals a sinister web of child sexual abuse and trafficking. Her pioneering efforts to expose the connections between missing children and this dark trade are nothing short of heroic. In her journey, Noreen faced resistance and hostility, even at the cost of her own safety, yet her resolve only grew stronger. Join us as we pay tribute to her unyielding spirit and the ongoing battle for truth and justice that many families continue to fight. This episode is more than a story; it&amp;#39;s a sobering reminder of the unseen wars waged in the shadows of our society.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
<p>The courage of a mother&#39;s love stands at the heart of this episode, as Noreen Gosch&#39;s relentless fight to find her son reveals a sinister web of child sexual abuse and trafficking. Her pioneering efforts to expose the connections between missing children and this dark trade are nothing short of heroic. In her journey, Noreen faced resistance and hostility, even at the cost of her own safety, yet her resolve only grew stronger. Join us as we pay tribute to her unyielding spirit and the ongoing battle for truth and justice that many families continue to fight. This episode is more than a story; it&#39;s a sobering reminder of the unseen wars waged in the shadows of our society.</p>
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The courage of a mother&amp;#39;s love stands at the heart of this episode, as Noreen Gosch&amp;#39;s relentless fight to find her son reveals a sinister web of child sexual abuse and trafficking. Her pioneering efforts to expose the connections between missing children and this dark trade are nothing short of heroic. In her journey, Noreen faced resistance and hostility, even at the cost of her own safety, yet her resolve only grew stronger. Join us as we pay tribute to her unyielding spirit and the ongoing battle for truth and justice that many families continue to fight. This episode is more than a story; it&amp;#39;s a sobering reminder of the unseen wars waged in the shadows of our society.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:title>A Closer Look at the Complex Epstein Network</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Prepare to step into the shadowy corridors of the Jeffrey Epstein saga as we grapple with the haunting realities of human trafficking. This episode unearths the latest twists in a case that has shocked the world, from the expected release of pivotal court documents to the ramifications for Epstein&amp;#39;s victims and the accused elite. With Ghislaine Maxwell&amp;#39;s sentencing casting a long shadow, we probe the opaque details of her involvement and the enigma of Epstein&amp;#39;s death, which continues to provoke controversy and cries out for a dedicated discussion.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Prepare to step into the shadowy corridors of the Jeffrey Epstein saga as we grapple with the haunting realities of human trafficking. This episode unearths the latest twists in a case that has shocked the world, from the expected release of pivotal court documents to the ramifications for Epstein&amp;#39;s victims and the accused elite. With Ghislaine Maxwell&amp;#39;s sentencing casting a long shadow, we probe the opaque details of her involvement and the enigma of Epstein&amp;#39;s death, which continues to provoke controversy and cries out for a dedicated discussion.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jan 2024 14:52:50 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode, part of the 12 Days of Christmas podcast collaboration, steps away from our usual focus on human trafficking to bring you a true-crime account that shocked and saddened a community.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Ready for a chilling journey into the darkest corners of human depravity? Brace yourselves as we, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, peel back the layers of a gruesome connection between human trafficking and serial killers, exposing the terrifying ties between pedophile sex trafficker, John Norman, and the notorious John Wayne Gacy. This macabre tapestry weaves together the lives of these monstrous men, revealing their shared accomplice, Philip Pesky, and their disturbingly similar tendencies that open the frightening possibility of them operating in packs.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Our investigation doesn&amp;#39;t stop there. We&amp;#39;re delving deeper into this horrifying underworld, unveiling alarming links between serial killers Dean Corral and John Norman and their reprehensible involvement in a large-scale pedophile and child porn trafficking ring. Prepare to be shocked as we discuss the potential involvement of Norman in producing snuff films of young boys, and even speculate on his connection to the haunting Johnny Gosh case. As we courageously push forward to shed light on this terrifying world of sex trafficking, we are committed to revealing every brutal truth in our ongoing investigation. Stay tuned, as we expose the unimaginable crimes in this heart-wrenching fight for justice.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Our investigation doesn&amp;#39;t stop there. We&amp;#39;re delving deeper into this horrifying underworld, unveiling alarming links between serial killers Dean Corral and John Norman and their reprehensible involvement in a large-scale pedophile and child porn trafficking ring. Prepare to be shocked as we discuss the potential involvement of Norman in producing snuff films of young boys, and even speculate on his connection to the haunting Johnny Gosh case. As we courageously push forward to shed light on this terrifying world of sex trafficking, we are committed to revealing every brutal truth in our ongoing investigation. Stay tuned, as we expose the unimaginable crimes in this heart-wrenching fight for justice.&lt;/p&gt;
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Join us on a chilling journey through the vile underbelly of human trafficking, spotlighting on monstrous pedophile sex trafficker, John D Norman. Brace yourself as we unravel his heinous deeds through the Odyssey Foundation, a sex ring that exploited underage boys across the United States. This episode takes you deep into the heart of the darkness, pulling back the curtain on Norman&amp;#39;s violent, sexually dangerous tendencies and the scant four years he spent behind bars - all because a key witness was murdered.&lt;br&gt;We&amp;#39;re just getting started. Prepare to be appalled by the cover-up that followed Norman&amp;#39;s arrest, including the inexplicable decision to discard crucial evidence. Listen closely as we dish the dirt on the vanishing of 100,000 index cards, revealing the names of men involved in the ring and Norman&amp;#39;s cunning use of businesses and aliases to further his vile trade. Our mission is to shine the light on horrors like these, to foster an understanding of the depths of child trafficking, and emphasize the dire need for measures to protect our children. 

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Join us on a chilling journey through the vile underbelly of human trafficking, spotlighting on monstrous pedophile sex trafficker, John D Norman. Brace yourself as we unravel his heinous deeds through the Odyssey Foundation, a sex ring that exploited underage boys across the United States. This episode takes you deep into the heart of the darkness, pulling back the curtain on Norman&amp;#39;s violent, sexually dangerous tendencies and the scant four years he spent behind bars - all because a key witness was murdered.&lt;br&gt;We&amp;#39;re just getting started. Prepare to be appalled by the cover-up that followed Norman&amp;#39;s arrest, including the inexplicable decision to discard crucial evidence. Listen closely as we dish the dirt on the vanishing of 100,000 index cards, revealing the names of men involved in the ring and Norman&amp;#39;s cunning use of businesses and aliases to further his vile trade. Our mission is to shine the light on horrors like these, to foster an understanding of the depths of child trafficking, and emphasize the dire need for measures to protect our children. 

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Prepare yourself for a confronting and chilling exploration of the underbelly of human society as we expose the heinous deeds of sex traffickers. We unravel their wicked ploys that ensnared young, vulnerable women and girls, often from foster care systems, into a life of sexual servitude for decades. But this episode is not just to horrify you - it is a call to action, a wake-up call to the horrifying realities of human trafficking that exists in our own backyards.

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Join hosts, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith, as they share a new kind of episoded entitled &amp;quot;Ripped from the Headlines.&amp;quot; In this episode, LaDonna and Amy will share harrowing tales of human trafficking as reported from media outlets all over the wolrd, while also sharing important ways listeners can combat this heinous crime in order to protect those most vulnerable in our society.&lt;br&gt;

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In this gripping podcast episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take a deep dive into the perplexing case of Walter Collins&amp;#39; disappearance in 1928. As the investigation unfolds, disturbing suspicions of human trafficking emerge, further fueled by the tragic murder of a young girl in the same neighborhood. The hosts discuss the subsequent inquiries and the shocking turn of events that follow.

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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join hosts LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith as they dive deep into the disturbing topic of the National Man-Boy Love Association (NAMBLA) and its involvement in the sex trafficking of children.&lt;br&gt;Please note that the content discussed in this episode is extremely sensitive and disturbing. Listener discretion is advised.

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                <itunes:title>Behind the Lost Boy: The Heart-Wrenching Reality of Child Sex Trafficking</itunes:title>
                <title>Behind the Lost Boy: The Heart-Wrenching Reality of Child Sex Trafficking</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>Join us on this journey into the dark corners of human trafficking, as we discuss the chilling case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared from West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982. Listen in as we unravel the events leading up to his disappearance, the ineffective initial police response, and the heart-wrenching search led by the Gosch family. This tragic case not only haunted a family and a community, but also served as a wakeup call to the world, raising awareness of missing children trafficked for sex and shaping the way we respond to missing children today.

As we continue to explore this haunting mystery, we examine the evidence that has surfaced over the years, including reported sightings of Johnny, a signed dollar bill, a distressing letter, and chilling photographs. The discussion turns towards the unsettling connection between this case and a pedophile organization, NAMBLA, raising the possibility of Johnny being a victim of a child sex trafficking ring. 

Our journey doesn&#39;t stop there. We also cast a light on the disturbing role of NAMBLA in the child sex trafficking industry, discussing its impact and its attempts to normalize this horrific crime. The conversation turns to the collective action we can all take to prevent such atrocities. We wrap up by encouraging our listeners to visit our Patreon page for more exclusive content. The truth may be a hard pill to swallow, but it&#39;s necessary to bring about change. Don&#39;t miss out on this compelling and critical conversation.
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As we continue to explore this haunting mystery, we examine the evidence that has surfaced over the years, including reported sightings of Johnny, a signed dollar bill, a distressing letter, and chilling photographs. The discussion turns towards the unsettling connection between this case and a pedophile organization, NAMBLA, raising the possibility of Johnny being a victim of a child sex trafficking ring. 

Our journey doesn&#39;t stop there. We also cast a light on the disturbing role of NAMBLA in the child sex trafficking industry, discussing its impact and its attempts to normalize this horrific crime. The conversation turns to the collective action we can all take to prevent such atrocities. We wrap up by encouraging our listeners to visit our Patreon page for more exclusive content. The truth may be a hard pill to swallow, but it&#39;s necessary to bring about change. Don&#39;t miss out on this compelling and critical conversation.
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                <content:encoded>Join us on this journey into the dark corners of human trafficking, as we discuss the chilling case of Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy who disappeared from West Des Moines, Iowa, in 1982. Listen in as we unravel the events leading up to his disappearance, the ineffective initial police response, and the heart-wrenching search led by the Gosch family. This tragic case not only haunted a family and a community, but also served as a wakeup call to the world, raising awareness of missing children trafficked for sex and shaping the way we respond to missing children today.

As we continue to explore this haunting mystery, we examine the evidence that has surfaced over the years, including reported sightings of Johnny, a signed dollar bill, a distressing letter, and chilling photographs. The discussion turns towards the unsettling connection between this case and a pedophile organization, NAMBLA, raising the possibility of Johnny being a victim of a child sex trafficking ring. 

Our journey doesn&amp;#39;t stop there. We also cast a light on the disturbing role of NAMBLA in the child sex trafficking industry, discussing its impact and its attempts to normalize this horrific crime. The conversation turns to the collective action we can all take to prevent such atrocities. We wrap up by encouraging our listeners to visit our Patreon page for more exclusive content. The truth may be a hard pill to swallow, but it&amp;#39;s necessary to bring about change. Don&amp;#39;t miss out on this compelling and critical conversation.
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                <itunes:title>Spotlight on Injustice: The Unseen Failures in the Natalie Kramer Abduction</itunes:title>
                <title>Spotlight on Injustice: The Unseen Failures in the Natalie Kramer Abduction</title>

                
                
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Prepare yourselves for a hair-raising journey into the sinister world of human trafficking as we delve into the unsettling case of Natalie Kramer, a 15-year-old who was kidnapped and trafficked in 2022. It was a cold day at the Dallas Mavericks game when Natalie was lured away, marking the start of her horrific ordeal. The way the police handled the case left us dumbfounded. Not only did they shrug off Natalie&amp;#39;s panicked father, but they also mishandled essential clues from the surveillance footage that could have sped up the search. But thanks to a Houston-based human trafficking agency, Natalie was eventually tracked down.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;But our discussion does not end there. We delve into the grim reality of the grooming process that traffickers use to ensnare their victims. Through Natalie&amp;#39;s case, we paint a grim picture of the trust-building and isolation tactics employed by traffickers, and how they wickedly exploit the victims&amp;#39; vulnerabilities. We speak about the harrowing experience of a brave survivor of human trafficking, who shares her story to shed light on the gravity of the trauma inflicted on victims. Our exploration of this chilling world underscores the urgency for better measures to prevent human trafficking. Tune in, listen, and let us take action together.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;But our discussion does not end there. We delve into the grim reality of the grooming process that traffickers use to ensnare their victims. Through Natalie&amp;#39;s case, we paint a grim picture of the trust-building and isolation tactics employed by traffickers, and how they wickedly exploit the victims&amp;#39; vulnerabilities. We speak about the harrowing experience of a brave survivor of human trafficking, who shares her story to shed light on the gravity of the trauma inflicted on victims. Our exploration of this chilling world underscores the urgency for better measures to prevent human trafficking. Tune in, listen, and let us take action together.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Join us as we expose the horrific crimes of Jeffrey Epstein, the wealthy convicted sex offender, on Deep Dark Secrets. &lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Journey with us to Epstein&amp;#39;s private island, Little St. James, where unimaginable horrors took place. We discuss the chilling details, from the eerie temple to the &amp;#39;Lolita Express&amp;#39; private jets, providing a shocking insight into Epstein&amp;#39;s dark world. &lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Journey with us to Epstein&amp;#39;s private island, Little St. James, where unimaginable horrors took place. We discuss the chilling details, from the eerie temple to the &amp;#39;Lolita Express&amp;#39; private jets, providing a shocking insight into Epstein&amp;#39;s dark world. &lt;/p&gt;
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                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to another chilling episode of Deep Dark Secrets. Listen in as we explore the mystifying disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a young woman who went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 1998. We discuss the perplexing details of the case, including the ship crew&amp;#39;s delayed and questionable response to her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In our relentless pursuit of truth, we turn our attention to the numerous sightings of Amy post her disappearance. We discuss potential theories, including the unnerving possibility of Amy being sold into human trafficking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us as we navigate through this convoluted maze, seeking answers in a sea of questions.&lt;/p&gt;
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<p><br></p>
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to another chilling episode of Deep Dark Secrets. Listen in as we explore the mystifying disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a young woman who went missing from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 1998. We discuss the perplexing details of the case, including the ship crew&amp;#39;s delayed and questionable response to her disappearance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;In our relentless pursuit of truth, we turn our attention to the numerous sightings of Amy post her disappearance. We discuss potential theories, including the unnerving possibility of Amy being sold into human trafficking.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Join us as we navigate through this convoluted maze, seeking answers in a sea of questions.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:05:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>The Dangerous World of Human Trafficking</itunes:title>
                <title>The Dangerous World of Human Trafficking</title>

                
                
                <itunes:author>Lost Girls</itunes:author>
                <itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the chilling second season where LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith fearlessly confront the terrifying underbelly of human trafficking - a venomous beast that slithers silently in the shadows of society. Our journey begins with a stark glance at the sinister mechanics of these invisible chains, as we unravel the definition, legality, and the vulnerable populations that are ensnared in this abominable web. Grasp the horrifying reality of the psychological games played by the nightmarish puppeteers who use these tactics to maintain their monstrous control over their prey. Brace yourself as we expose the stomach-churning truth that sex trafficking is leading the race as the most rapidly expanding criminal enterprise on the planet.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to the chilling second season where LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith fearlessly confront the terrifying underbelly of human trafficking - a venomous beast that slithers silently in the shadows of society. Our journey begins with a stark glance at the sinister mechanics of these invisible chains, as we unravel the definition, legality, and the vulnerable populations that are ensnared in this abominable web. Grasp the horrifying reality of the psychological games played by the nightmarish puppeteers who use these tactics to maintain their monstrous control over their prey. Brace yourself as we expose the stomach-churning truth that sex trafficking is leading the race as the most rapidly expanding criminal enterprise on the planet.&lt;/p&gt;
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                <pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:22:25 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:duration>1034</itunes:duration>
                
                
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