IN SEARCH OF: MISSING IN AMERICA

What happens when a person vanishes? Out of the many families I have interviewed, a large majority of them tell me they don't understand the laws surrounding missing persons, law enforcement agents don't communicate well with them, or the police simply don't care enough. So, I decided that it was time to feature a podcast surrounding the various laws regarding missing people; more importantly, getting a perspective from law enforcement agents. I had the honor of interviewing two officers, one remained anonymous while the other was willing to share his first name. If you're trying to understand all of the details of what occurs during and after your case is filed, this is an important podcast to listen to. ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. Thank you to the following artists for their royalty free music and images which you can find on Pixabay.com: Alexis Ortiz Sofield Timmor Winking Fox Music JuliusH Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay and: Florian Seraul, Tiny Music ON PREMIUM BEAT www.insearchofmissinginamerica.org https://amberalert.ojp.gov/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Crime_Information_Center --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. Dylan Ehler was 3 years old when he suddenly vanished from his grandmother's home in Truro, Nova Scotia, a maritime province in Canada. Dylan's parents have tirelessly been searching for Dylan every weekend for the last year and in between doing fundraising, making flyers, and meeting with media to try to get his story out into the public. The Truro police department is holding onto the theory that Dylan was swept away in the water near his grandmother's home, but Dylan's parent's don't exclude the theory that he may have been kidnapped. WORKS CITED https://www.cdc.gov/safechild/child_injury_data.html https://missingpersonscenter.org/dylan-ehler https://atlantic.ctvnews.ca/just-completely-heartbroken-dylan-ehler-s-parents-remain-hopeful-boy-will-be-found-1.4939754 https://www.the-sun.com/news/818292/shoes-found-missing-three-year-old-boy/ https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/06/18/i-believe-he-was-kidnapped-but-we-dont-know-parents-of-missing-toddler-offer-10000-reward.html https://thesuitcasedetective.com/2020/12/20/missing-person-dylan-norman-john-ehler/ https://exploringyourmind.com/the-anger-stage-of-grief-whats-it-like/ Thank you to the following artists for their royalty free music and images which you can find on Pixabay.com: Alexis Ortiz Sofield Timmor Winking Fox Music JuliusH Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay and: Florian Seraul, Tiny Music ON PREMIUM BEAT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. Asia Wilbon was sixteen when she vanished from her home in Kent, Washington on February 13, 2020.  It has been over a year since she was last seen.  Various theories surround her disappearance, but one fact remains; Asia's biological mother had recently passed away and she was suffering greatly when she vanished.  Did Asia simply go for a walk to clear her head one evening or did something more sinister happen?  Whatever the case, her family wants her home and needs the public's help to find her and circulate her story. WORKS CITED Q13 Fox Seattle (Brandi Kruse) https://www.csus.edu/faculty/m/fred.molitor/docs/news-coverage-of-missing-children.pdf Thank you to the following artists for their royalty free music and images which you can find on Pixabay.com: Alexis Ortiz Sofield Timmor Winking Fox Music JuliusH Image by Free-Photos from Pixabay and: Florian Seraul, Tiny Music ON PREMIUM BEAT --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

57 year old Steven Chandler went missing from Yakima, Washington some time between 2019 and 2020.  After his daughter filed a missing persons report she found out that her dad hadn't accessed his bank accounts in almost a year. While Steven struggles with substance abuse, mental illness and at times homelessness, he was getting on the right track so he could sustain himself financially and then suddenly he vanished.  WORKS CITED https://usafacts.org/articles/police-departments-explained/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2017/08/07/how-much-do-u-s-cities-spend-every-year-on-policing-infographic/?sh=7baeb973e7b7 https://themissingny.nycitynewsservice.com/part-two/nypd-explainer/ ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Melinda Lopez went missing from Newport, Washington around November 2020.  Ominous theories surround her disappearance.  Melinda sadly found herself in a circle of drug addicted people; acquaintances who were addicted to methamphetamine where crime and mental illness was second nature.  Sources say she attempted to leave, but her efforts were thwarted.  Now, Melinda has been missing for approximately 3 months.   If you know anything about Melinda's case, please, reach out to the Pend Oreille county sheriff's office at 509.447.3151.  Someone's daughter, friend, cousin, and niece is missing.  Do the right thing.  Please bring Melinda home.  WORKS CITED https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/wa/newport/crime http://www.city-data.com/crime/crime-Newport-Washington.html http://www.city-data.com/city/Newport-Washington.html#b https://datausa.io/profile/geo/newport-wa/ https://www.drug-rehabs.org/Washington-Newport-drug-rehab-treatment.htm https://www.northpointwashington.com/blog/washington-state-city-city-breakdown-addiction-statistics-information/ https://www.publicschoolreview.com/newport-high-school-profile/99156 https://www.khq.com/helpmehayley/i-know-someone-hurt-her-family-of-missing-woman-last-seen-in-newport-suspects-foul/article_87665ec2-4965-11eb-849e-5b7049b06e5c.html ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

It has been 11 years since 21 year old Alyssa McLemore went missing in Kent, Washington on April 9, 2009. Many theories surround her disappearance from human trafficking, to kidnapping and murder. Alyssa's disappearance is now a cold case, but her aunt Tina has continued to fight for justice and search for her beloved niece. If you have any information about Alyssa's case, please contact the Kent police department at 253.856.5200. ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Mary Johnson (Davis) went missing in Marysville, Washington between September and December of 2020. Mary is a Native American woman from the Tulalip tribe. She was married to a man for four years and received a large settlement two years later. During the last two years of her life, Mary battled with maintaining her sobriety, grappled with an abusive relationship and consequently went missing at the end of 2020. Her last known whereabouts was when her phone pinged in Oso, Washington. Many theories and speculations abound with this case. Mary's husband reported her missing 74 days after he texted Mary's sister saying she was missing and days later moved to California. Mary was also seen leaving home with a known drug dealer and pimp and was involved with four other men, all alleged to be drug dealers and people she would exchange sex for drugs with. Did Mary go missing on her own accord or was there something more sinister involved? WORKS CITED Rosalie Fish, Ted Talk www.ted.com/tedx https://youtu.be/X8bFL7WC4iE https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/nationwide-epidemic-of-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-women-and-girls https://www.strongheartshelpline.org/mmiw-red-symbolizes-a-call-for-attention/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/20/us/selena-not-afraid-missing-montana.html https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/mmiw/ ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

In 1997 Lisa Sledge went missing from the Marysville area. There is was little media attention and articles regarding her case are sparse. Lisa has been missing for 24 years. Her family would like closure and to bring Lisa home to a final resting place. ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Joshua Simiskey went missing in Port Angeles October 6, 2019. Did he simply vanish on his own accord or did something sinister surround his disappearance? ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Joshua Simiskey went missing in Port Angeles, Washington. He has been missing for over a year now. The story behind his disappearance is sinister at best...stay tuned for more. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

A part 2 interview with Laynee's brother, Richie Kaiser. ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

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36 year old Cody Graham went missing on April 27, 2020. He has not been seen or hers from since. Did drug addiction play a part in his disappearance or did mental illness cause him to just simply vanish? ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Patty Krieger was 65 years old when she disappeared on Sauk Mountain in Skagit County Washington. She hiked the mountain with friends and disappeared down a trail never to be heard from again. Did Patty deliberately go missing, did she take a wrong turn in the woods and become lost, or was there foul play? ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

Jesse Grace Moore went missing June 20, 2016 in Wenatchee, Washington. She has not been heard from since. Multiple theories circulate and detectives continue to work on her case. Her mother is her biggest advocate along with her sister Brittany. Works cited Q13 news. Brittany Jewell, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBNnBpMr7eITlfTKebcWiLg ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

59 year old Walter Mead and 42 year old Sean Pickering went out on October 9th a short distance to pull crab pots from the waters in Washington State. They were never seen or heard from again. ©copyright 2020-2021 This podcast and it’s content is copyrighted by In Search of; Missing in America, host Christine Childs. All rights reserved. Any redistribution or reproduction of part or all of the contents in any form is prohibited other than the following: please acknowledge In Search of; Missing in America Podcast as the source of the material. You may not, except with our express written permission, distribute or commercially take advantage of this content. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support

On the evening of September 10, 2020 Laynee Westbrook went missing with her dog Precious. Sinister theories surround this case. Can detectives unravel this case? Will her family find justice they deserve for Laynee? Works cited:. King 5 News. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/helpfindthemissing/support