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Last year, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children logged more than a half million reports of online enticement, manipulation and sextortion of children. This school year, districts are helping students spot this dangerous trend. We hear from a survivor of online grooming and those working to prevent it.

Episode 190: The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay (Part 2)When DNA tests confirmed that not-so-Nicholas was, in fact, not Nicholas at all, they also confirmed his identity- Frederic Bourdin; a 23 year old French conman. Frederic, also known as The Chameleon, was a serial impostor who created more than 500 identities before he made his way to Texas to live as 16 year old Nicholas. With Frederic's cover blown, the question remained- what happened to Nicholas Barclay? While there is lots of speculation as to possible players in his disappearance, Nicholas' disappearance remains unsolved to this day. With Any Information, Please Contact the San Antonio PD: 1-210-207-7273, or the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, with reference to Nicky's case ID: NCIC# M103375092Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.comFollow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.podLinktreeDon't forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend!Sources

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Hey writers! Sarina here! I have never been quiet about how much I enjoy Karin Slaughter's work. So when the opportunity arose for me to read her brand new book, We Are All Guilty Here, and then interview her about it, I raised my hand faster than an extra in a deodorant ad. The new book is a series starter with a kickass female heroine, and I could not have loved it more! Join as as I quiz Karin on: * How to write a sweeping series starter* Small towns as a setting. How small is too small?* The difference between a procedural and psychological suspense* Character development and much more! Karin is incredibly smart and such an important voice in suspense. You won't want to miss this one!Other favorite's of Karin's that we discussed include:Pieces of Her The Grant County seriesHey, Jess here to talk to you about a series I have created just for supporters of the #AmWriting Podcast.I met an aspiring author and speaker who has an idea for a book that just knocked me over. I said, please, please write that book. This is someone who had an idea that has a place in the market. It's timely. She's the perfect person to write it, and I asked her, I begged her, if I could please mentor her through this process publicly on the podcast.So while we're not giving her full name and we're not giving the actual title of the book, because we don't want to hand those things away, I am coaching her through the entire process, from preparing her book proposal to querying an agent. I'm going through the whole thing with her. She knows nothing about the publishing industry, she knows very little about how one goes about writing a book—so essentially, this is as I mentioned before, from soup to nuts, From Authority to Author, and hopefully we'll get her there.But really, whether or not this book ends up selling, whether after this book she ends up having a speaking career, this is about the process of preparing to do that. I hope you'll join us.This series is for supporters only, so if you are a free subscriber right now, consider upgrading. Remember, if you upgrade, you'll also get the ability to submit for our First Pages Booklab, and lots of other fun stuff that we put out just for supporters—So come join us. It's a lot of fun.Transcript below!EPISODE 461 - TRANSCRIPTJess LaheyHey, Jess here to talk to you about a new series I have created just for supporters of the Hashtag AmWriting Podcast. I met an aspiring author and speaker who has an idea for a book that just knocked me over. I said, please, please write that book. This is someone who had an idea that—it has a place in the market, it's timely, she's the perfect person to write it—and I asked her, I begged her, if I could please mentor her through this process publicly on the podcast. So while we're not giving her full name and we're not giving the actual title of the book, because we don't want to hand those things away, I am coaching her through the entire process, from preparing her book proposal to querying an agent. I'm going through the whole thing with her. She knows nothing about the publishing industry. She knows very little about how, you know, one goes about writing a book. And so she—essentially, this is, as I mentioned before, From Soup to Nuts, From Authority to Author, and hopefully we'll get her there. But really, whether or not this book ends up selling, whether this book—she ends up having a speaking career—this is about the process of preparing to do that. How do you write a book? How do you prepare to become a speaker on the back of that book? So I hope you join us. This is a series for supporters only, so if you are a free supporter—or if you're a free subscriber right now—consider upgrading. Remember, if you upgrade, you'll also get access to the ability to submit for our First Pages Booklab and lots of other fun stuff that we put out just for supporters. So come join us. It's a lot of fun.Multiple SpeakersIs it recording? Now it's recording, yay. Go ahead. This is the part where I stare blankly at the microphone. I don't remember what I'm supposed to be doing. All right, let's start over. Awkward pause. I'm going to rustle some papers. Okay, now one, two, three.Sarina BowenHello, my name is Sarina Bowen, and you're listening to the AmWriting Podcast. This is the podcast about writing all the things—short things, long things, fictional things, non-fictional things, pitches and proposals—in short, this is the podcast about sitting down and getting the work done. I am alone today with an interview that I could not be more excited about. I don't know how I drew the long straw here, but today I have the pleasure of interviewing Karin Slaughter. She is the author of more than 20 instant New York Times best-selling novels, including the Edgar-nominated Cop Town and standalone novels The Good Daughter, Pretty Girls, and Girl Forgotten. That's actually an amazing one, by the way—go read it. She's published in 120 countries, with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. She also has a number one Netflix series and another long-running series. She has hit all the bells and checked all the boxes in thriller land, and she is also just one of my favorite writers. So happy to be here. Welcome, Karin Slaughter.Karin SlaughterIt's my pleasure. Thank you.Sarina BowenWe're here to talk about your August release, which is called We Are All Guilty Here. I received this ARC a few months ago—actually read it immediately—because I love your suspense, and I also was really excited to see that it was clear as day on the release. So you owe me now that it's a series starter.Karin SlaughterIt is, yeah. It was a lot of fun planning it out.Sarina BowenOh, good, yeah. And I want to hear a little bit about that, but I'm just going to read the very short flap copy for We Are All Guilty Here so we all know what we're talking about.[Reads flap copy]The first thrilling mystery in the new North Falls series from Karin Slaughter. Welcome to North Falls—a small town where everyone knows everyone. Or so they think. Until the night of the fireworks, when two teenage girls vanish and the town ignites. For Officer Emmy Clifton, it's personal. She turned away when her best friend's daughter needed help—and now she must bring her home. But as Emmy combs through the puzzle the girls left behind, she realizes she never really knew them. Nobody did. Every teenage girl has secrets. But who would kill for them? And what else is the town hiding?So, flap copy very much pitched as a thriller. Here is the problem here—you know, we're wanting the solution, but I would argue that your novels are always, always about bigger than the problem and its solution. So how did you conceive of this town, and what does North Falls mean to you as you were getting into it?Karin SlaughterWell, I mean, North Falls is a very small town inside of a larger county. So it's rural, but it's not tiny like my Grant County Series. And I think that I learned some lessons in Grant County—mainly, make it a larger town so there's more people you can kill, because at a certain point, why would anyone live in this tiny town? But also, I knew going into it that it was going to be a series. And so, you know, unlike Grant County and Will Trent—which I was hoping would be series, but I wasn't sure, and I was at a different point in my writing life—you know, I'm pretty sure, 25 books in, that they're going to publish at least two or three more of my books. So I thought, let me set this up as a series, and let me do this world building that can carry on into several books, and let's make this town. You know, North Falls is the seat of the county, but it's also in a county called Clifton County. And the main narrator you meet is called Emmy Clifton, and she's a sheriff's deputy. Her father, Gerald Clifton, is the sheriff of this county. There are Cliftons everywhere—there are rich Cliftons and poor Cliftons—and so you have this family saga potential. But also, it gave me the opportunity to plant a lot of different seeds that will later grow into novels. So I was really happy about that, but I definitely structured the county in a way where there's plenty of space to tell stories.Sarina BowenRight. So I noticed, and when I read a book like this, I am reading it as a reader, but also as a writer.Karin SlaughterYes.Sarina BowenAnd so I really noticed how long the character count in this book is—by which I mean how many characters there really are, how many named characters. There's so many of them, and that felt really fearless to me, you know, like you weren't sitting there at your keyboard wondering if you were going to ask your reader to remember this other family member, but you just went for it. And is that something that you ever try to balance? Like, you're not taking it easy on us here, and ultimately, I loved every word of it. But do you ever worry about that? Like, do you let that voice from other books past into your brain to say, like, well, that one time…Karin SlaughterNot really. You know, I think a writer's job is to trust the reader, and it's certainly my job to tell a story that is gripping and that makes sense and that pulls them into the world. And so what I was thinking about as I was writing this was, I need to write these characters in such a way that you care about them; otherwise, you won't care what happens. And, you know, Emmy is in a pretty universal position for a lot of millennial women. She's in a marriage that's not a great marriage. She's trying to raise her son. Her parents are starting to get older—you know, they're failing a little bit—so she's noticing that. And in the middle of this, she has this horrific crime happen where these two girls are abducted. And because they are in this small town, she knows one of these girls, who's actually a stepdaughter of her best friend—her best friend since kindergarten—and so just that one thing happening blows her world apart. To me, that's what the hook is. You know, there's this greater mystery of what happened to these girls, what's going to happen, who took them—all those things—but there's also something that I rely on a lot in my books, which is the mystery of character, and people wanting to know more about how does Emmy navigate this. What happens to her brother and her sister-in-law, and this handsome guy who is the school resource officer? You know, how does this all play out? And that, to me, is the job of the writer—to make these characters interesting and make the plot and the balance of the character stories fit together in a way that, you know, when there's not a car chase or a gunfight or whatever, you still want to keep reading because you're involved in the mystery of the character.Sarina BowenYeah, and we sure are. And Emmy is just the beating heart of this book, but she is not your only point of view character. And how—is that something you really have to fiddle with as you go, like, do you try on other point of view characters and then pick the winners as you go?Karin SlaughterYeah... I never have, you know, I think that I'm a very opinionated writer. I have a very firm sense of point of view. And so I knew that Emmy was going to get the bulk of the first part of the story. And then I knew that Jude was going to come in when she came in, and that I would have to build out, like, just drop the reader in this unfamiliar, new world, right in San Francisco, with like, a completely different character, and you don't know what's going on, and you make assumptions about her based on what she does for a living and all this other stuff. And you know, I knew that was coming all along and that the book would be told from these two women's points of view. I never felt—other than the early part with Madison, one of the girls who is abducted—I never really felt like anyone else could tell these stories.Sarina BowenOkay! And you mentioned that you learned some things from writing your Grant County Series that informed your choice of the size and milieu of what you chose for North Falls and for Clifton County. What do you think? How did it feel to start a series in 2025 versus starting one, you know, a decade ago? Like, is there anything about the world that made your choices different, or is it all, um, you know, coming from what you've learned as an author?Karin SlaughterYeah, I think it's cumulative. I mean, the point of being an author with a 25-year career is to learn from each book, and I never want to feel like when I finish a book, oh, that's perfect. I can't do better than that. I always, you know, want to learn something, and then the next book I want to try something new. I mean, I could have just kept writing Will Trent novels and occasionally standalones for the rest of my life. I mean, and I am going to write more Will Trent novels interspersed with North Falls. It's really important to me to—I love that character, I love Sara Linton, and I want to keep telling those stories. And I actually have another idea for a standalone I want to do. But, you know, the point of being a writer is to get better at it. I think anybody who loves writing and the challenge of writing, and feels a calling, wants to be better with each story—to hone certain skills, to do novel things (to use a pun there) in their writing that challenge them and make the work more interesting—and that's what I try to do with every book. So starting North Falls this far into my career was a leap, but I think, hopefully, it's one that has paid off for me as a writer, just to have the ability to tell new stories and kind of prove that I've got more stories in me.Sarina BowenYeah, I confess that I regularly have moments where I stop myself and ask, have I said this before this way? Have I done this little thing before? And what would you tell me about that—like, to just, like, get over myself? Or, you know, what happens when you come to a moment like that in your own story craft?Karin SlaughterWell, I mean, in polite terms, you could think of it as an homage to yourself. I mean, honestly, I'm writing about murder. I'm writing about violence against women. I mean, I do write about men dying, but no one seems to care—so sorry, guys. You know, I had one book where I killed, like, six men, and then the next one I killed one woman, and they were like, wow, this return to violence. I'm like, come on, guys. But yeah, you know? So I think how you do it is you have to think of it through the lens of the character, and that's a choice I made in Grant County and Will Trent—was that they were going to be affected by what happened in the previous book, right? So, you know, you don't have a situation—you know, I love series novels, but there are some where… and Jack Reacher is an exception because I love Jack Reacher, and every Reacher book is: he gets to a new town, people are doing bad s**t, and he shoots a lot of people, and he makes it right, you know. And I love Jack Reacher. But, you know, some writers do write the same thing over and over again—they have the same concept or the same gimmick—and that's never been a career that I'm interested in. For me, I want to tell new stories and do new things. And, you know, after a while you run out of crimes that are new crimes. You know, I've written about abduction before, I've written about abuse before, but it's the character—the way the character sees a story, and the connection, the emotional connection the character has—that makes a difference. And, you know, in many ways, it's harder to write a novel in North Falls, where Emmy has a personal connection to the crimes that are occurring, as opposed to writing a Will Trent novel set in Atlanta, where, you know, it's a stranger to them. And so I have to...Sarina BowenIf Will Trent knew—yeah, if Will Trent knew every dead person, that would just seem weird.Karin SlaughterYeah, exactly, yeah. And so I have to find a way into the story, and with Will and Sara, for instance, it's a little more difficult than something where, okay, there's this immediate emotional connection, because I'm writing in North Falls more psychological thrillers, as opposed to Will Trent, which is more procedural.Sarina BowenOkay, can I poke you about that a little bit? Because, um, these words are used a lot. Procedural, to me, I've always understood to be a professional character. So Emmy Clifton is a law enforcement officer—she's a pro—so in strictly, strict definition, this is a procedural novel. But how do you feel the difference between psychological versus procedural functions in those two series?Karin SlaughterWell, you know, I think absolutely, if you want to be strictly by definition, it would be procedural. But, you know, the thing about thrillers is they're all things now, right? I mean, you could call it domestic—a domestic thriller, or domestic mystery, or whatever—you could call it, you know, a family story. And I think of it more as a saga, because it is about a family spanning generations, and this town spanning generations. But, you know, yeah, there's a procedural element. There's also—like, it's very emotionally tied into the character. There's a darkness to it, so it's psychologically, you know, you're very close to the bone on it. And I think that's why I would call it more of a psychological thriller, as opposed to Will Trent where, you know, it's very led by the investigatory steps, right? Like, you know, if Will Trent is going to be there, they're going to talk to witnesses, they're going to talk to suspects, they're going to, you know, have to fill in with their boss. There are just different parts of that that, in one way, the structure makes it easier to write than something like We Are All Guilty Here. But, you know, with this in particular, where you have it talking about not just the crime, but how f*****g hard it is to grow yourself into a woman, as Emmy says, and friendships and relationships and family and dealing with aging parents and, you know, siblings and that sort of stuff—that, to me, is what makes it more in the realm of psychological.Sarina BowenOkay. I've actually really admired the way that you sometimes walk the line on this. For example, I really enjoyed Girl Forgotten, which is the character that is first introduced in Pieces of Her, where she is not a professional. And then in Girl Forgotten, she has joined a law enforcement agency, but it's still her first day on the job—which is just such a wonderfully fun way to throw things at that character—because then it becomes both a procedural and not. Like, she is technically a professional, but she doesn't know what the heck she's doing, and not everybody there is willing to help her. So to me, that was a fantastically fun way of making both things true at once. And when I was reading that book, and of course then this one, I wonder—how you get the legal—the law enforcement stuff? So, like, how did…I know that by now, at this point in your career, you must have many people you can talk to about this, but how did you start that? Like, how did you inform yourself of what you didn't know so that you could fix it and not get those things wrong?Karin SlaughterYeah, you know, when I wrote my second book, I had met a guy who's a doctor, and he is married to a pediatrician, and his brother works on a body farm in Texas. So this is, like, the perfect family for me for what I'm doing to make Sara the smartest doctor on the entire planet. Because, you know, it might take my friend David, who advises me, four days to come up with a solution, but Sara has to do it in half a paragraph. So she's definitely the doctor you want if anything very unusual happens. I mean, her career would be the subject of scholarly articles forever.Sarina BowenZebra is not horses for her.Karin SlaughterExactly, yeah. And so I am…I have them—I have a lot of police officers I speak to, a lot of retired GBI officers. One of them was very helpful in this novel because, you know, the GBI—it escalates, you know, crimes in the state of Georgia escalate completely when there's a child involved, just because, you know, somebody who's in Fulton County can't jump to Acworth, for instance, as far as policing, but the GBI is in charge of the entire state—Georgia Bureau of Investigation—so they handle a lot of kidnappings and abductions. And most of the time, you know, it's statistically…there's a 1% chance it's going to be a stranger. Usually it's a parent or “Uncle Bob,” or, you know, the youth pastor, or someone like that who has access to a child. And so she hooked me into the Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which is a remarkable resource. And, I mean, I think they're just amazing in what they do. But, you know, the thing is, as much as I know about this stuff, I always check my work because I'm not a professional. And, you know, it's very rare these days, I think, for people to say, hey, I'm not an expert in this, let me talk to someone who is and has spent 20 years becoming an expert. But it's really important to me to get those details as correct as I can. Now, they're not always going to be 100% accurate because I'm telling a story, you know? If putting in a chest tube takes 20 different steps…Sara's going to do it, you know, in like a sentence.Sarina BowenRight.Karin SlaughterSo I have to—but I feel like I need to know the rules and I need to know the facts before I fudge them so that I can still give them a sense of believability. I'm writing…not writing textbooks, I'm writing fiction, but I want to be as accurate as possible, and I think that's really important, you know? And I know that a lot of my readers are very immersed in true crime and podcasts and all these sorts of things. And sometimes you can get the accurate information from those. A lot of times you don't. And I want them to say, wait a minute, you know, on “Murder Death Podcast”, they said this would never happen, and if they look it up, or they talk to an expert, they'll be like, ha, “Murder Death Podcast” was wrong. You know, maybe I shouldn't trust this guy or gal who's doing a podcast out of the backseat of her car for my forensic knowledge. So that's my job as a writer—to get it as factually accurate as I can.Sarina BowenYeah, and there are areas, um, where readers care more. Like, when I ask readers, um, what do you—what drives you nuts in research? It's the nurses are really, like, um, triggered by bad medicine. But…Karin SlaughterYeah.Sarina BowenBut there are some areas, you know, like technology, and there are some places where, you know, less accuracy—or more creative accuracy—is more excusable than if you do the nurse thing wrong, because they will come for you.Karin SlaughterYeah, yeah, they will. Or guns…Sarina BowenRight.Karin SlaughterYou know? And it's really because the armorer for the GBI—I actually confirmed some details with him in a book—and, like, some guy in, I don't know, Idaho sent me this angry email saying I got it wrong. And I'm like, talk to the armorer, right? I mean, people…people just want to fight sometimes. But yeah, nurses can be brutal when they come for you. It's like, come on, man. It's funny that you mentioned doctors, actually; doctors are like, you know, people get it wrong, but nurses are like, no, you got this wrong, you need to apologize.Sarina BowenIt's funny that you mentioned the guns, because I heard last year Gregg Hurwitz speak, and he said, “Don't get the guns wrong. The gun people will come for you. And don't hurt the cat, because the cat people will come for you.”Karin SlaughterTrue. It's true. I would say the cat people are more brutal than the gun people.Sarina BowenYeah.Karin SlaughterAs it should be. You should never hurt an animal in a book.Sarina BowenRight. So back to the idea of a series again. I was so excited to see that this will be a series, and I—the expansiveness of the first book makes a lot of sense series-wise. What do you think is actually harder about writing a series versus a standalone, or the reverse?Karin SlaughterWell, you know, in a standalone, the stakes can be much higher because you're not going—you can damage these characters. I mean, you can kill the characters. You can kill them all by the end of the book, you know? So the sense of jeopardy is always heightened in a standalone, at least in my standalones, because I'm not precious with people, even if they're narrators. But, you know, I think it's really important to—no matter what you're writing—just keep in mind that there's someone out there who has experienced the crimes you're writing about. And, you know, a case of gender violence is happening right now, and right now, right now, and right now, right? So it's like every second of the day in the world, it's happening somewhere. And I keep that in mind when I'm writing, and I want to make it matter. I don't want to use it for effect—it's not titillating or sexualized, or any of those things. So, you know, when I'm writing—whether it's a standalone or a series—I want to set up that world where the lives of these people matter, and you understand that the loss of life is felt in the community, and by the family, and the characters, and the investigators, and everyone there. And so, you know, the challenge with the standalone is finding that world, building that world, and then leaving that world, right? It's a lot of work, as opposed to in a series where you know you're going to carry it on. So you have to be a little careful about how you structure things, and you don't want to leave your character in a place where the next book you don't know how they're going to go on, also. And so you have to have some sense of hope, or some sense of closing that one chapter and moving on to the other. I mean, I use a lot of humor in my books. I get a lot of questions about the violence, but I never get questions about the humor. I think it's really important to have that lightness among the darkness. I mean, my grandmother used to say, “You can't fall off the floor,” and I'm a big proponent of that. I think at some point, you know, you have to have some relief from it. And in a standalone, you know, you have a very short runway to do that, but in a series, you have a longer…you know, you can trust the reader, as they get to know these characters, that they have a little more empathy and sympathy with what they're going through.Sarina BowenYeah, so you mentioned darkness, and I've been thinking a lot about this. And your books have some very dark topics and themes, as they must, because you are carrying storylines that are, um, can be very dramatic and have very high stakes. One thing I've noticed about your books, and why I like them so much, is that even in the year of our Lord 2025, when I pick up a Karin Slaughter book, it could be dark as anything, but I know from at least chapter one and a half who I am rooting for and who I care about. So Emmy is a wonderful example of this. Ten minutes into my journey with her, I know that she's my girl. You know, I'm very invested in her, even though that does not mean she has to be perfect, that she isn't flawed, or that she even knows what's going on—but I know, because of the cues that you've given me, that I'm supposed to care about her, and I do instantly. So when I began reading lots and lots of suspense three or four years ago, as I was writing my own, I very quickly sorted all of the suspense in the world that's selling right now into two pots, without trying to—which is the books where I know who I'm supposed to root for immediately, and the books where you don't. And I noticed that that second category is awfully popular now, and maybe is sort of on an upswing, like where the mystery, the story, might be very beautifully rendered, but I don't necessarily care about any of the people, or I'm not sure who to pull for. And that's not because these books aren't well written, but because that's a mood, and I wonder if you've noticed that, and, um, and how you feel about it, just from a writerly perspective. Like, what is going on there? Like, why is there so much darkness in the reader's perspective, and, you know, not just in the themes right now?Karin SlaughterWell, I mean, I think it's where we are, just in the world, right? You had a lot of that before 9/11, and then there was a need after—I mean that, and I speak to 9/11 because that's…my first book was published a few days after 9/11, so…Sarina BowenOh, wow.Karin SlaughterAnd there was this idea, like, you saw it in the TV show 24, where there's good and bad, and there's, you know, black and white. It's very—and then we've moved definitively toward grays. But, you know, I like books where you know where you stand. And I have written books with unreliable narrators at times, and, you know, Gillian Flynn did it best and kicked that off. But, you know the thing about an unreliable narrator or an antagonist being your narrator is, I prefer a Tom Ripley, right? I mean, Tom Ripley, Patricia Highsmith's character, is decidedly a bad guy. He murders and steals and, you know, but you're rooting for him, even not to get caught, you know. And a lot of the tension comes from him making really stupid mistakes, and you're cringing as a reader and thinking, God, how's he going to get out of this? And I don't want him to get arrested, even though he's this bad guy. And I love books that play against that. I think sometimes we have books where people—I mean, what you're saying about not knowing who to root for—I mean, if they're a good antagonist or they're a good foil, like a Moriarty…I mean, a lot of times you're not rooting for Sherlock, you're rooting for Moriarty. It just depends on how it's drawn. But for me, I just felt like, you know, this is sort of a return to Grant County, which is…I started writing Grant County, and, you know, you believe that Jeffrey and Sara and Lena, for the most part, were always trying to do the right thing. And I think we've lost the benefit of the doubt for a lot of people—particularly police officers have lost the benefit of the doubt—which is very troubling, because they police with our consent. And we need to understand who we're giving consent to. And we need to understand—you know, “defund the police” has been, like, a buzz…buzzword, phrase, whatever, for a while now, but rural areas, particularly in smaller states, have been defunding the police for years. And it's not a movement or anything; it's just not paying people enough money to live off of, right? So we've got police officers who have two or three jobs, rather than professionals who have one job, and that pays their bills, and they can take care of their responsibilities with that. So we've been defunding them. We don't give them enough training, and we're just seeing an erosion of that. And so it's something that I'm going to talk about a little bit in this next novel—is that defunding of police and how it's been, like, a nationally…it's been a real issue. We're seeing a deterioration in police forces because of it, and particularly in retention. And so that's definitely something I want to talk about, but I think you have to put it in context and take the politics out of it, because it's not politics. It's just people not having money to pay, or choosing not to pay for services that they really need.Sarina BowenRight. Or it is politics. It's just not party politics. It's just…Karin SlaughterExactly, yeah, yeah.Sarina BowenIt's just bad politics.Karin SlaughterYeah, well, it's bad social engineering.Sarina BowenYes.Karin SlaughterBasically. So it's there…if you could look at it from a sociological standpoint, it's just a really bad idea. And, you know, you don't retain good officers. So what do you have when that's over? You know, and not to say, like, paint entire police forces as bad because they're just not making money—but, you know, it takes…all it takes is a few bad cops, and a police force is in jeopardy.Sarina BowenRight, like, would you rather live in a state where the cops and the teachers were paid well, or a state where they weren't and…?Karin SlaughterYeah, yeah.Sarina BowenWell, I really appreciate you taking the time to talk with us today about all of these story craft problems that were mired in all week along. If listeners want to find you, where is the best place for them to look, besides the bookstore, where this this book is coming?Karin SlaughterWell, I I'm all over social media. All you have to do is search for me. You see a little black cat with gorgeous green eyes. That's my baby boy, Dexter. So that gives you an indication of it. You're in the right place, or Facebook, obviously, but yeah, I'm all over the place.Sarina BowenWonderful! Thank you so much for being with us today, and listeners, until next week—keep your butts in the chair and your heads in the game.Jess LaheyThe Hashtag AmWriting Podcast is produced by Andrew Perilla. Our intro music, aptly titled Unemployed Monday, was written and played by Max Cohen. Andrew and Max were paid for their time and their creative output, because everyone deserves to be paid for their work. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

This is Episode 3 of a 3 part series talking about Human Trafficking and Exploited Children.  Joining us this series is U.S. Missionary with Anti-Trafficking Christian Stanley.  Christian and his family serve local churches and communities by fighting against trafficking, rescuing children, and raising awareness through training.In this episode we are addressing Pornography Addiction and Device Safety and answering the question: "What is the reality of porn addiction in the church today?"Connect with Christian here:E-Mail: Christianstnl@gmail.comWebsite: https://thestanleys.coInterested in the software EverAccountable? Here is the discount link!

On this date two years ago, I released an episode about the disappearance of Kristopher Bryan Lewis. Kris was just 13 years old when he seemingly vanished after school one day. In February of 2025, marking the 11-year anniversary of his disappearance, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children created a new age progression photo and missing poster depicting what he might look like now at 24 years old. If you have any information about the disappearance of Kristopher Bryan Lewis, please contact the Boston Police Department at 617-343-4687.View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/episodes/remembering-kristopherbryanlewis Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit  darkdowneast.com/submit-case

In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode from NRB 2025, co-hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Lynne Barletta, founder of Florida Faith Alliance. Lynne shares her eye-opening journey into the world of anti-child trafficking advocacy, revealing how p*rn*graphy is at the root of exploitation — and what the Church can do to fight back.

This is Episode 2 of a 3 part series talking about Human Trafficking and Exploited Children.  Joining us this series is U.S. Missionary with Anti-Trafficking Christian Stanley.  Christian and his family serve local churches and communities by fighting against trafficking, rescuing children, and raising awareness through training.In this episode we are addressing Grooming and navigating the thought: "People hear all the time that thousands of teenagers are caught up in trafficking. How does that happen?"Connect with Christian here:E-Mail: Christianstnl@gmail.comWebsite: https://thestanleys.co

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On the night of December 15, 1996, 12-year-old Celina Mays went to bed in her family home in Willingboro, New Jersey.  By morning, she was gone. As police began investigating, they learned that when she disappeared, Celina was nine months pregnant and just days away from giving birth. They also learned that her family belonged to a controversial religious group led by her aunt—one that former members have described as a cult. This dynamic, along with reports that the aunt's son had molested underage girls in the church, complicated the case. Twenty-nine years later, Celina has never been found, and detectives are still working to untangle what happened inside the church and to Celina and her unborn baby. And despite everything, they haven't given up hope that she may still be alive. Celina Mays was last seen sometime overnight between December 15 and 16, 1996, at her home on Crestview Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey. She was 12 years old and nine months pregnant at the time. She was around 5 feet tall, weighing 120 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair.  Anyone with information is asked to call the Willingboro Police Department at (609) 877-3001 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at (800) 843-5678. SOCIAL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detperspective/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/detperspective FIND DERRICK HERE Twitter: https://twitter.com/DerrickL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DerrickLevasseur Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DerrickVLevasseur CRIME WEEKLY AND COFFEE Criminal Coffee Company: https://www.CriminalCoffeeCo.com Crime Weekly:  https://crimeweeklypodcast.com/shop ADS: 1. https://www.TryFUM.com - Use code DETECTIVE for a FREE gift with your Journey Pack! 2. https://qcodemedia.com/Crime-Salad - If you're a fan of true crime that's both compelling and respectfully told, you need to check out Crime Salad wherever you get your podcasts!

This is Episode 1 of a 3 part series talking about Human Trafficking and Exploited Children.  Joining us this series is U.S. Missionary with Anti-Trafficking Christian Stanley.  Christian and his family serve local churches and communities by fighting against trafficking, rescuing children, and raising awareness through training.In this episode we are addressing Predator Behavior and answering the question: "What does it look like when a predator is targeting a child?"Connect with Christian here:E-Mail: Christianstnl@gmail.comWebsite: https://thestanleys.co

On March 2, 1998, 19-year-old college student Suzanne Lyall vanished just steps from her dorm at SUNY Albany. Despite a seemingly normal night and a confirmed sighting as she stepped off a city bus, Suzanne was never seen again. Today, I walk you through one of New York's most haunting missing persons cases.I'll retrace her final known movements, go over the limited amount of suspects, and explain just how her parents' fight for justice changed state law. What happened to Suzanne Lyall — and why has no one been held accountable?If you have any information about Suzanne's case, contact the New York State Police or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Connect with us on Social Media!You can find us at:Instagram: @bookofthedeadpodX: @bkofthedeadpodFacebook: The Book of the Dead PodcastTikTok: BookofthedeadpodOr visit our website at www.botdpod.comFeaturing a promo for Rainbow Crimes:Beyond the Rainbow Podcast a.k.a. Rainbow Crimes is a show about crimes committed by and against the LGBTQ plus community. Join host C.J. for an array of true crime stories from all over the world, especially lesser-known cases. Remember, it's not a crime to be gay...unless you're a murderer...Listen hereAbout us - the Center for Hope. (n.d.). https://www.hope4themissing.org/page.php?4Armas, G. (1998, March 16). Search for missing student draws few clues. The Post-Star, B10.Associated Press. (1998a, March 16). Search for missing student draws few clues. Staten Island Advance, A12.Associated Press. (1998b, March 18). Few leads in disappearance of student. Daily Sentinel, 10.Associated Press. (1998c, May 20). Police find ID card of missing student. The Republican, A7.Campus Maps and Directions | University at Albany. (n.d.). https://www.albany.edu/campus-maps-and-directionsFritze, J. (1999, March 10). Proposed bill targets campus predators. The Ithaca Journal, 2B.Jennifer. (2024, November 13). The disappearance of Suzanne ‘Suzy' Lyall - Jennifer - medium. Medium. https://medium.com/@wherearetheypodcast/the-disappearance-of-suzanne-suzy-lyall-9f3af7072992Larkin Announces Passage Of &qout;suzanne's Law. (2015, October 5). NY State Senate. https://web.archive.org/web/20180223171654/https://www.nysenate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/william-j-larkin-jr/larkin-announces-passage-suzannes-lawMcCloy, A. (2022, March 3). Suzanne Lyall, 24 years later: Mom still hoping and fighting for answers. WRGB. https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/suzanne-lyall-cold-case-missing-woman-unsolved-24-years-later-university-at-albany-student-new-york-capital-regionMissing: Suzanne G. Lyall. (n.d.). New York State Police. https://troopers.ny.gov/missing-suzanne-g-lyallOmr. (2021, February 5). The Missing Persons case of Suzanne Lyall. https://sites.psu.edu/onyxpassion/2021/02/05/hello-world/O'Neil, A. (2000, May 29). For Suzanne. People.com. https://people.com/archive/for-suzanne-vol-53-no-21/Roberts, C. (1998, November 24). Cal Poly has unhappy distinction. Telegram-Tribune, A1–A5.Shapiro, E. (2023, July 21). Where is Suzanne Lyall? 25 years after college student vanished, her mom isn't giving up. ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/US/suzanne-lyall-25-years-after-college-student-vanished/story?id=96922994Short, M. (2024, July 8). Suzanne “Suzy” Lyall: Vanished From a Bus Stop. HubPages. https://discover.hubpages.com/politics/suzanne-suzy-lyall-vanished-from-a-bus-stopStaff, W. (2018, January 9). State Police: Cold case Tuesday- Suzanne Lyall. WRGB. https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/state-police-cold-case-tuesday-suzanne-lyallSuzanne Lyall. (2021, November 13). L.R. Gordan's Crime Writing. https://lrgordan.com/2021/11/13/suzanne-lyall/

In this episode, Payton explores the baffling disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor who vanished without a trace just outside her apartment. Links: NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themwmh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: Fox9 KMSP - https://www.fox9.com/news/jodi-huisentruit-winsted-search-no-remains https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58m9bdDlc6Y Find Jodi - https://findjodi.com/the-team/ https://findjodi.com/jodis-early-beginnings-in-broadcasting/ News Nation - https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/jodi-huisentruit-suspect-list-four-people-private-investigator/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/jodi-huisentruit-search/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4ia-90Ehg Star Tribune - https://www.startribune.com/iowa-officials-search-winsted-property-in-connection-with-disappearance-of-jodi-huisentruit/601181505 Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jodi-huisentruit-missing-new-search-b2650602.html KTTC - https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/10/investigators-revisit-previously-dismissed-lead-jodi-huisentruit-case/ https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/27/private-investigator-shares-passing-figure-once-linked-with-jodi-huisentruit-investigation/ Dakota News Now - https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/12/08/nonprofit-struggles-fund-search-missing-mason-city-news-anchor/?outputType=amp Mason City, Iowa - https://www.masoncity.net/pview.aspx?id=17966&catid=481 Iowa Department of Public Safety - https://dps.iowa.gov/contact-dps Biggest US Cities - https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/mason-city-iowa Arizona's Family 3 - https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/28/answers-may-still-lie-arizona-case-iowa-news-anchor-who-went-missing-1995/ KCCI 8 Des Moines - https://www.kcci.com/article/jodi-huisentruit-missing-person-case-investigation-update-christopher-revak/63160204 WSAW TV - https://www.wsaw.com/2024/12/06/forgotten-wisconsin-cold-cases-christopher-revak-deadly-connections/ https://www.wsaw.com/video/2024/12/06/mason-city-pd-investigating-chris-revak/ Radio Iowa - https://www.radioiowa.com/2024/12/12/podcast-sparks-new-lead-in-case-of-long-missing-mason-city-woman/ Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults - https://www.missingpersons.doj.wi.gov/sites/default/files/unsolved-cases/harm-deidre.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sarah and Jacob Hoggle disappeared in early September 2014 from Montgomery County, Maryland. They were last seen in the care of their mother, Catherine Hoggle, who gave conflicting accounts of their whereabouts before ultimately refusing to disclose where they were. She was later arrested. Catherine, who has been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia, was deemed mentally incompetent to stand trial and has remained in a psychiatric facility ever since. The children's fate remains unknown to this day. Their father, Troy Turner, continues to seek justice and answers. Their case remains one of Maryland's most heartbreaking and high-profile missing children cases. If you have any information about Sarah and Jacob Hoggle, please contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5688 or Montgomery County Police at 301-279-8000. Tips can also be submitted online through the Montgomery County Police Department's Crime Solvers website. Click here to join our Patreon.  Click here to get your own Inhuman merch.  Connect with us on Instagram and join our Facebook group.  To submit listener stories or case suggestions, and to see all sources for this episode: https://www.inhumanpodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology is a double-edged sword. It can empower us, connect us, and solve problems, but it can also be used to exploit, manipulate, and harm. When it comes to protecting children online, that line gets especially thin. Digital forensics, AI-powered image classification, and global law enforcement collaboration are now essential tools for keeping families safe in a world that moves faster than most of us can keep up. Debbie Garner knows this world intimately. She's a retired Special Agent in charge with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and former commander of the state's Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. For years she led efforts to track down online predators and bring justice to survivors. These days she's working in the private sector, serving on the boards of Raven and Revere Technologies, pushing for smarter tech solutions and stronger training to support those still on the front lines. In this episode we talk about the growing problem of online child exploitation, the reality of underfunded cybercrime units and the ways technology is being used to fight back. Whether you're a parent, an educator or just someone who cares about kids online, you need to hear this. Show Notes: [00:58] Debbie shares her law enforcement background over 30 years. She even worked undercover buying crack! [02:19] She spent the last 8 years of her career as the Supervisor Special Agent in charge of GBI's Child Exploitation and Computer Crimes Unit. [02:45] Now that she's retired from law enforcement, she works in the private sector with technology companies. [05:36] It's become her passion, even in retirement, to help those who are victims of exploitation. [07:09] Most children are victimized by someone they know. There's also plenty of predators online. [08:55] There are multiple organizations that work on child exploitation investigations. [10:53] People in law enforcement do tend to prioritize these types of crimes. [12:12] We talk about how the investigations begin. [13:53] Cases have increased from 2400 tips a year to over 30,000. [15:17] There's never enough technology to keep up with the increase. [16:41] RAVEN is a lobbying group to request additional funding from Congress. [18:33] With over 30,000 tips last year Georgia made over 450 arrests. [22:13] There's now technology that will help find CSAM on phones. There are also some amazing investigations on the dark web. [25:15] OSINT is helping investigate and it's a collaborative community.  [27:55] Channels to report exploitation. Start with the platform, then National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, and law enforcement. [31:34] Don't put images on the internet. Websites like Take It Down can help with images of underage people and Take It Down can help adults.  [33:43] Always mention if the person is underage when you make a report. [34:10] Talk to your kids and start early with age appropriate conversations about CSAM. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Debbie Garner - LinkedIn Debbie@Hexordia.com The Innocent Justice Foundation Child Exploitation And Computer Crimes Unit National Center for Missing and Exploited Children StopNCII.org Take It Down

In this episode, Kristin uncovers the mission behind National Missing Children's Day and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The infamous cases of the abductions of Adam Walsh and Etan Patz are also explored.Get more info about NCMEC here.Buy some merch: https://holidaysafterdark-shop.fourthwall.com/and https://www.etsy.com/shop/HolidaysAfterDarkEmail your holiday stories to kristin@holidaysafterdark.com. Follow on Twitter and Instagram: @holidayspodcast Like on Facebook: Holidays After Dark Buy a Simulockrum Lock Picking Game here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TemporalTravels?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=1520054429&from_page=listingThis episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/holidaysafterdark.   Special thanks to Night Owl Productions for producing and editing the podcast!Thank you to Pete Byrnes for composing the theme song!

Steve Carter, born Marx Panama Moriarty Barnes on December 21, 1976, was reported missing at six months old in Hawaii. His mother, Charlotte Moriarty, took him from their home in Hau'ula, Hawaii, and left him in state custody under a false name after being admitted to a psychiatric hospital. She disappeared shortly afterward, and Carter was placed in an orphanage. At age four, he was adopted by Steve and Pat Carter and raised in New Jersey. In 2011, Carter, then 35 and living in Philadelphia, discovered his true identity while browsing the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's website. He recognized an age-progression image of himself as a young adult. A DNA test confirmed that he was indeed Marx Panama Barnes. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245 Amazon List: https://www.amazon.com/shop/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecaseySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Amber Hagerman is a 9-year-old little girl whose legacy has helped change the lives of thousands of people in the last three decades. Unfortunately, Amber Hagerman's story has a tragic ending, but out of the tragedy a new system was born that would ultimately help save the lives of thousands of children all over the world. Every January 13 is AMBER Alert Awareness Day where the nation remembers the little girl who was abducted and murdered in in January of 1996. Her story inspired the creation of the nation-wide system, known as the Amber Alert, that allows law enforcement to quickly alert the public to child abductions.   Though Amber's case remains unsolved and her killer has never seen justice, we can hold onto the hope that through scientific advancements in DNA research we may one day find the person responsible for taking her life.    Chapters: 00:00 Welcome to the Dark Oak 01:10 Amber Hagerman 45:20 The Brand of Hope - JED Foundation     Sources:  Frequently asked Questions | AMBER Alert. (n.d.). AMBER Alert. https://amberalert.ojp.gov/about/faqs#faq3 Staff, U. (2024, April 15). 5 stories of kidnapped children who were rescued. Upworthy. https://www.upworthy.com/5-incredible-stories-of-missing-kids-that-were-rescued-in-nick-of-time-rp3 Still searching for Amber's killer. (n.d.). National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2021/still-searching-for-ambers-killer Amber Alert | Highland Beach, FL. (n.d.). https://highlandbeach.us/230/Amber-Alert DeLong, W. (2023, May 25). Amber Hagerman, the 9-Year-Old whose murder inspired AMBER alerts. All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/amber-hagerman   Join The Dark Oak Discussion: Patreon The Dark Oak Podcast Website Facebook Instagram Twitter TikTok Youtube This episode of The Dark Oak was created, researched, written, recorded, hosted, edited, published, and marketed by Cynthia and Stefanie of Just Us Gals Productions with artwork by Justyse Himes and Music by Ryan Creep

The murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 didn't just devastate a family—it fundamentally transformed how America protects its children and hunts its criminals. What began as a routine shopping trip to a Florida Sears department store ended in unimaginable tragedy when Adam disappeared while playing at a video game display, only to be found murdered weeks later.This horrific event catalyzed a revolution in American justice. Before Adam's case, there was no national database for missing children, no standardized protocols for immediate action, and no systematic way to mobilize the public in searches. His father John Walsh, previously a successful hotel developer, channeled his grief into creating these essential systems—founding the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, pioneering missing children images on milk cartons, and establishing "Code Adam" protocols now used in thousands of retail stores nationwide.But Walsh's most visible legacy came through television. By creating and hosting "America's Most Wanted," he transformed crime-fighting from a passive spectator sport into an interactive nationwide manhunt where everyday citizens became crucial partners in bringing fugitives to justice. The show's success was staggering: over 1,600 fugitives captured, including serial killers, child predators, and terrorists. More importantly, it helped recover over 60 abducted children alive—saving countless families from experiencing the same devastation the Walshes endured.The impact extends far beyond television. The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 created comprehensive national standards for sex offender registration, while the Walsh family's advocacy directly influenced how law enforcement, businesses, and communities respond when children go missing. Through unimaginable pain, they forged systems that now protect millions.Listen as we explore this pivotal moment in American justice and how one family's tragedy became the catalyst for a safer nation. Their story reminds us that sometimes the most powerful social change emerges from our darkest moments.Send us a message!Support the showDeath in Entertainment is hosted by Kyle Ploof, Alejandro Dowling and Ben Kissel.New episodes every week!https://linktr.ee/deathinentertainment

Is 50 years too long for justice? Not when you're a family waiting for answers. Today we look into a cold case of a teenager who went missing, and why locals still wonder if her disappearance is connected to an unsolved murder in the same area.Do you have any comments, or a case you'd like to suggest? You'll find a comment form and case submission link at LordanArts.com.Thank you CBS News, ABC News, The Boston Herald, The Boston Globe, Willimington Star News, The Lowell Sun, The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The Doe Network, The Charley Project, Medium.com, Websleuths, Reddit, Joeturnerbooks.com, Seacoastonline.com, The Townsend Police Department and Wikipedia for information contributing to today's story.This episode written by The Certified Roarikle and John Lordan, produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.LordanArts 2025

Sextortion is a steadily rising form of online blackmail, primarily targeting teenaged boys. The warning signs are easy to spot if you are aware of what they look like; we are aiming to increase awareness and create the opportunity for more discussions about this dangerous scam. Please be advised, this episode discusses suicide and several cases of children who completed suicide resulting from sextortion.  For more information, visit the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's webpage on Sextortion at: https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/sextortion

The rage and hysteria are escalating. They're openly calling for Trump's assassination.They're marching, they're protesting, they're screaming into the void for what, they don't know. Something has been taken from them, something they desperately want back. It's been ten long years of fighting, but nothing has worked. There is no way out for them. They're trapped.If you talk to one of them, they will tell you they believe things that aren't true. Trump is taking away Social Security and Medicaid. They've eliminated the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. They've eliminated the Department of Education. They're “disappearing” people from the streets and sending them to concentration camps.The truth doesn't seem to matter and hasn't for a long time now. Hyperbole is all because they have nothing left to sell, no vision for America's future. Who would they be if they weren't the people hunting Donald Trump? They do not know. They've destroyed themselves trying to destroy him.The headlines fed to them supercharge their rage. These are mostly educated white women in real life, but in their fantastical imaginings of their cosplay resistance, they are warrior protectors of every oppressed group. It's all coming true. Doomsday is here.They don't like the word “hysteria” because it hearkens back to the dark ages when women's mental health issues were mislabeled that way. It's the word. It's always the word. They felt like no one could hear them scream. Out of that eternal frustration came the feminist movement, a movement now dead in its tracks.It's the word “hysteria,” like the word “woke,” like the word “illegal,” like the word woman like the word “homeless,” like the word “fat.” Change the word, change reality.These white women can't be feminists anymore because that makes them “white feminists” or “Karens.” They hate those words too. They must always defer, apologize, step back, de-center themselves, and elevate women of color who matter more. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sashastone.substack.com/subscribe

Enci Wu, who goes by Aubrey, is a 14-year-old girl who went missing in January 2025 from her Palmer Township, PA home. Her family is desperately trying to find her. Authorities have classified her as a runaway, but her parents do not believe she left willingly. They fear that she may be the victim of human trafficking.We're calling on YOU for help.Call in tips:Palmer Township Police Northampton County non-emergency dispatch line:610-759-2200 or 911 (Case # 25-00323)Submit a tip anonymously:Submit a TipPrint the family's flier:Aubrey's FlierAubrey, if you're listening, there are a lot of people that are concerned and just want you to be safe. Please call 911 or call Palmer PD at (610) 759-2200.But if you can't or don't want to, you have options: Call a member of your familyCall National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-RUNAWAY (1-800-786-2929) Call National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) Text Crisis Line: Text HELLO to 741741 Reach out to another trusted adult. Your dance teacher, your FBLA teacher ***Method & Madness is researched, written, hosted, & produced by Dawn CateMusic by Tymur Khakimov from Pixabay***Get in Touch!: methodandmadnesspod@gmail.comCONNECT:InstagramTikTokDIVE INTO MORE: MethodandMadnessPodcast.com***All sources are listed on the website, under each episode description.MethodandMadnessPodcast.comThank you for listening!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/method-madness--6241524/support.

In this episode, we share the story of Quana Big Spring, a 17-year-old from Kansas City, who remains missing. She was last seen on October 30, 2023, when she went out for a walk around 7 p.m. and never returned home. Quana, who is 5'4” and 125 pounds, has gone missing twice before—each time facing dangers that highlight the systemic failures in protecting Indigenous youth.Her case ties into the national crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous People (MMIP), where nearly 3,000 Native American children were reported missing to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children between 2012 and 2021. Alarmingly, 90% were labeled as “endangered runaways.” This classification often leads to a lack of urgency in their cases, leaving families to search for answers on their own.Sources:https://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/quanas-story-national-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-peoples-crisis-unfolding-in-kansas-cityhttps://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/investigations/family-belton-police-need-help-finding-missing-teenager-quana-big-springSupport the show

The Grass Valley Police department announced the arrest on their social media account. The investigation and arrest are related to tips received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children regarding the possession of child pornography by several local individuals.  

Ian Vance was just a kid when he lost his mother, Valerie Carr. Her death was ruled an accident, but now as an adult, he questions everything. Details unearthed from decades of court records reveal the circumstances of Valerie's life leading up to her death…Circumstances he feels should've been scrutinized more closely before closing his mother's case.If you are experiencing domestic violence, free, confidential support is available. Visit thehotline.org or call 1-(800)-799-SAFE.The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children operates the CyberTipLine. To report suspected child sexual exploitation, including online enticement of children for sexual acts, extra-familial child sexual molestation, child pornography, child sex tourism, child sex trafficking, unsolicited obscene materials sent to children, misleading domain names, and misleading words or digital images on the internet, go to report.cybertip.org.View source material and photos for this episode at: darkdowneast.com/valeriecarr Dark Downeast is an audiochuck and Kylie Media production hosted by Kylie Low.Follow @darkdowneast on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTokTo suggest a case visit darkdowneast.com/submit-case

It's our 200th episode (part 2) , so today we will be covering our number one most requested case, The Disappearance of Mark Himebaugh. On November 25th 1991, Mark disappeared from the Sunray Beach neighborhood in Del Haven NJ. The only evidence search teams ever found was his left sneaker. He has been missing ever since. Anyone with Information regarding the disappearance of Mark Himebaugh is urged to contact the Middle Township Police Department at 609-465-8700, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678, the Cape May County Crime Stoppers at 609-463-2800 or the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office at 609-465-1135. You can also leave an anonymous tip by text 888777 and put “tips mtpdtips” in the text field. "In chaos theory, the butterfly effect is the sensitive dependence on initial conditions in which a small change in one state of a deterministic nonlinear system can result in large differences in a later state." In other words, one little thing can change everything.     Click To Learn More https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/convicted-sex-offender-person-of-interest-mark-himebaugh-thomas-butcavage-video-sex-abuse/60570/ https://people.com/people-magazine-investigates-where-is-mark-himebaugh-7563991 https://www.max.com/shows/people-magazine-investigates-2016/87d7ccf9-ab08-4d22-b216-4ea000fa2eb4 Many of sources used this week are located behind archival news outlet paywalls. We will happily share them upon request.    WWBD Merch Buy your WWBD swag here!  Join the Conversation       

Callahan Walsh is an advocate for the cause of Missing and Exploited Children and is the leading voice in the fight to protect children and support families. He’s also the Executive Director of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In 1981, Callahan’s brother Adam was kidnapped in South Florida and his remains were found two weeks after his abduction. “It's a sad story, but Adam's disappearance changed the way we look for missing kids in America. I've come to realize over time that, unfortunately, it oftentimes does take a tragedy to bring about meaningful change.” Callahan’s parents realized there was no support system or organization that aided help in distributing missing children’s posters or even searches other than local law enforcement. “They didn't know how. You know, they didn't have the training and the protocol around missing children's cases like we do now. A lot has changed since 1981.” Adam’s case captured nationwide attention, and his parents realized something needed to be done so this won’t happen to other families. They created the Adam Walsh Resource Center in Florida shortly after Adam’s death. “It started off with just a card table and a landline telephone, which has grown to become the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, an organization that's helped recover over 460 ,000 missing kids since its inception.” Listen to the podcast to hear how the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children works to prevent child exploitation, how families can protect their kids online, and what to do if the child goes missing.Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're like us, you might have thought that The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children solely focused on helping locate missing children; however, the word "Exploited" actually covers a lot of the situations we as school counselors deal with on a daily basis.In this episode Alejandra from The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children shares how this organization can support educators and the work we do daily.⁠Join our Behavior Detour Conference!⁠

In this episode, Payton explores the baffling disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit, a news anchor who vanished without a trace just outside her apartment. Links: NEW MERCH LINK: https://mwmhshop.com Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/themwmh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intothedarkpod/ Discount Codes: https://mailchi.mp/c6f48670aeac/oh-no-media-discount-codes Watch on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUbh-B5Or9CT8Hutw1wfYqQ Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/into-the-dark/id1662304327 Listen on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/36SDVKB2MEWpFGVs9kRgQ7 Case Sources: Fox9 KMSP - https://www.fox9.com/news/jodi-huisentruit-winsted-search-no-remains  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58m9bdDlc6Y  Find Jodi - https://findjodi.com/the-team/ https://findjodi.com/jodis-early-beginnings-in-broadcasting/  News Nation - https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/jodi-huisentruit-suspect-list-four-people-private-investigator/ https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/jodi-huisentruit-search/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QW4ia-90Ehg  Star Tribune - https://www.startribune.com/iowa-officials-search-winsted-property-in-connection-with-disappearance-of-jodi-huisentruit/601181505 Independent - https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/jodi-huisentruit-missing-new-search-b2650602.html KTTC - https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/10/investigators-revisit-previously-dismissed-lead-jodi-huisentruit-case/ https://www.kttc.com/2024/12/27/private-investigator-shares-passing-figure-once-linked-with-jodi-huisentruit-investigation/  Dakota News Now - https://www.dakotanewsnow.com/2024/12/08/nonprofit-struggles-fund-search-missing-mason-city-news-anchor/?outputType=amp Mason City, Iowa - https://www.masoncity.net/pview.aspx?id=17966&catid=481 Iowa Department of Public Safety - https://dps.iowa.gov/contact-dps Biggest US Cities - https://www.biggestuscities.com/city/mason-city-iowa Arizona's Family 3 - https://www.azfamily.com/2024/06/28/answers-may-still-lie-arizona-case-iowa-news-anchor-who-went-missing-1995/ KCCI 8 Des Moines - https://www.kcci.com/article/jodi-huisentruit-missing-person-case-investigation-update-christopher-revak/63160204 WSAW TV - https://www.wsaw.com/2024/12/06/forgotten-wisconsin-cold-cases-christopher-revak-deadly-connections/ https://www.wsaw.com/video/2024/12/06/mason-city-pd-investigating-chris-revak/  Radio Iowa - https://www.radioiowa.com/2024/12/12/podcast-sparks-new-lead-in-case-of-long-missing-mason-city-woman/  Wisconsin Clearinghouse for Missing & Exploited Children & Adults - https://www.missingpersons.doj.wi.gov/sites/default/files/unsolved-cases/harm-deidre.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

La crónica de Adam walsh es una de las más dificiles... a sus escasos 6 años fue secuestrado el 27 de julio de 1981 en un centro comercial en Hollywood, Florida. Su desaparición desencadenó una intensa búsqueda que terminó en tragedia. Este trágico caso impactó profundamente a Estados Unidos, llevando a sus padres, John y Revé Walsh, a convertirse en defensores de los derechos de las víctimas. Su historia inspiró cambios significativos en las leyes sobre niños desaparecidos, incluyendo la creación del National Center for Missing & Exploited Children y la implementación de sistemas de alerta AMBER. #truecrimepodcast #truecrimestories #truecrimeyoutubers #truecrimestory #cronicasdecrimen #podcast #crimen #johnwalsh #americasmostwanted

Episode 235 :         Welcome to the next episode of Pi Perspectives. Today we welcome back Christina Duran as we bring the spot light to Missing and exploited children and sex trafficking investigations. Christina has had an amazing career and has a passion for helping sex trafficking victims. The discussion is geared towards how you can get involved in this type of work. Please welcome Christina Duran and your host, NY private investigator, Matt Spaier  Links:      Matt's email: MatthewS@Satellitepi.com   Linkedin: Matthew Spaier       www.investigators-toolbox.com   Chirstina on Linkedin: Christina L. Duran, LPI, CPCI Email: Christina@amatrixinvestigations.com 
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Amber Alert ////// Part 1Episode: 813 Amber Alert: The Unsolved Case of Amber HagermanPart 1 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 13, 1996 - 9 year old Amber Hagerman was taken off of her pink bicycle and we are still looking for her killer. A still unidentified man snatched Amber off of her bike in broad daylight in a public area. Sadly her body was found 4 days later in a location nearby. Today we have the Amber Alert, an emergency broadcast alert system aimed at saving lives and bringing children home. If you have any information about Amber's case please contact the Arlington Police Department Detectives at 1-817-274-4444 or remain anonymous and contact crime stoppers of Tarrant County at 1-817-469-TIPS (8477). If you would like to help to bring more kids home - consider donating to the True Crime Garage / National Center for Missing and Exploited Children campaign by typing True Crime Garage NCMEC into your search engine browser. Beer of the Week - Angel's Perch Amber by Sockeye Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle capswww.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Amber Alert ////// Part 2Episode: 814 Amber Alert: The Unsolved Case of Amber HagermanPart 2 of 2www.TrueCrimeGarage.com January 13, 1996 - 9 year old Amber Hagerman was taken off of her pink bicycle and we are still looking for her killer. A still unidentified man snatched Amber off of her bike in broad daylight in a public area. Sadly her body was found 4 days later in a location nearby. Today we have the Amber Alert, an emergency broadcast alert system aimed at saving lives and bringing children home. If you have any information about Amber's case please contact the Arlington Police Department Detectives at 1-817-274-4444 or remain anonymous and contact crime stoppers of Tarrant County at 1-817-469-TIPS (8477). If you would like to help to bring more kids home - consider donating to the True Crime Garage / National Center for Missing and Exploited Children campaign by typing True Crime Garage NCMEC into your search engine browser. Beer of the Week - Angel's Perch Amber by Sockeye Brewing Garage Grade - 3 and 3 quarter bottle capswww.TrueCrimeGarage.com

Kathryn Turman served as the Assistant Director over the FBI Victim Services Division from 2002 – 2020. Former FBI Director Robert Mueller brought her to the FBI several months after the September 11th attacks with the mission to establish a robust, professional victim services program. In 2005, Ms. Turman established a terrorism and mass casualty Victim Services Response Team that has become an international model. Prior to joining the FBI, Ms. Turman served in the Department of Justice as Director of the Missing and Exploited Children's Program, Chief of the Victim Witness Assistance Unit in the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia, and Principal Deputy Director and Director of the Office for Victims of Crime. Kathryn is arguably the Bureau's most consistently called-upon contributor. She presided over the FBI's victim-centered responses to every major case since 9/11, including the Boston Marathon bombings, multiple mass-casualty shootings, international kidnappings and murders, and scores of federal crimes. She retired from federal service in June 2020. Reality Life with Kate Casey What to Watch List: https://katecasey.substack.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/katecasey Like it to Know It: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/katecasey Twitter: https://twitter.com/katecasey Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/katecaseyca Tik Tok: http://www.tiktok.com/itskatecasey Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/113157919338245See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jeff tells Sean about his journey from schoolteacher to United States Secret Service agent. They discuss Jeff’s time at the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, the reality of human trafficking, and Jeff shares tips on how to keep your children safe. Jeff James is a retired US Secret Service agent who protected multiple US Presidents and served as the liaison to the National center for missing and exploited Children. Buckle up Follow Sean on Instagram - @officialseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Get your Battleground apparel at www.officialseanparnell.comSupport the show: https://officialseanparnell.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a thought-provoking episode of the Behind The Mike Podcast with Mike Stone as he sits down with author and speaker John DiGirolamo.In this episode, they jump into the powerful themes of John's new book, "It's Not About the Devil," focusing on the unsettling topic of "The Culture of Death" in our society. Discover the profound insights from a doctor who experienced both sides of abortion and how her journey led her to recognize the sanctity of life. John sheds light on the often-unspoken emotional, physical, and spiritual scars that linger long after the decision is made.This episode goes beyond the politics of abortion, focusing on the emotional, spiritual, and physical impacts it has on women, men, and families. John shares insights into the importance of forgiveness, healing, and resources for those affected by abortion. If you're seeking hope and understanding in the midst of tough decisions, this episode offers a message of redemption, grace, and support.Tune in for a conversation that challenges perceptions and encourages deeper understanding.___________________________________________

In this case, Payton delves into the disappearance of Rosa Chacon, a woman who vanished after getting into a rideshare. As her family searches for answers, they are met with a devastating and shocking discovery that changes everything. Links: linktr.ee/intothedarkpod Case Sources: CBS News - https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/vigil-balloon-release-rosa-chacon/ ABC 7 Chicago - https://abc7chicago.com/rosa-chacon-chicago-missing-body-found-little-village/12968837/ https://abc7chicago.com/little-village-chicago-missing-women-azreya-lomeli/12992526/  Chicago Tribune - https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/03/19/rosa-chacon-open-homicide-case/ https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/03/18/family-community-gather-for-what-would-have-been-22nd-birthday-of-missing-little-village-young-woman-found-dead-in-west-side-alley/  https://www.chicagotribune.com/2023/03/05/a-migrants-dream-cut-short-womans-killing-in-chicago-prompts-guatemalan-community-to-band-together-speak-out-on-dangers-of-migrating-north/  CWB Chicago - https://cwbchicago.com/2023/05/medical-examiner-undetermined-ruling-rosa-chacon-death-chicago.html WGN TV - https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/vigil-to-mark-anniversary-of-little-village-woman-found-dead-in-laundry-cart/ https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/woman-21-missing-from-little-village-since-january-family-says/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD1p2wNpSAs&t=259s  People - https://people.com/crime/15-year-old-goes-missing-in-chicago-after-2-women-found-dead-in-same-area/ Block Club Chicago - https://blockclubchicago.org/2023/03/23/after-young-women-murdered-and-girl-goes-missing-on-southwest-side-neighbors-beg-police-for-answers/ The Independent - https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/rosa-chacon-missing-chicago-woman-body-found-b2304142.html Law & Crime - https://lawandcrime.com/crime/body-of-missing-illinois-woman-found-tied-up-wrapped-in-sheet-and-discarded-in-shopping-cart-in-chicago-alley/ New York Post - https://nypost.com/2023/03/20/missing-chicago-woman-rosa-chacon-found-dead-in-shopping-cart/ National Center for Missing & Exploited Children - https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/quickreport?missingName=Azreya%20Lomeli&img=https%3A%2F%2Fapi.missingkids.org%2Fphotographs%2FNCMC2022440c1.jpg&posterUrl=%2Fposter%2FNCMC%2F2022440%2F1  Family of Rosa Chacon - https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-memory-of-rosa-chacon  Investigation Discovery - https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/chicago-woman-who-went-missing-after-taking-uber-ride-has-been-found-dead McInerney Central Chapel - https://memorials.chapelc.com/rosa-chacon/5160953/ Compact Mag - https://www.compactmag.com/article/chicago-s-rebuke-to-defund/  WTTW News - https://news.wttw.com/2023/03/25/little-village-residents-demand-answers-police-cases-missing-and-murdered-young-women  ABC News - https://abcnews.go.com/US/chicago-2-women-dead-teen-missing/story?id=98083888  Little Village Community Council - https://www.facebook.com/lvcommunitycouncil/posts/unfortunately-another-young-lady-is-reported-missing-in-little-village-this-will/601495268687350/  Aurora Illinois Police Department - https://www.facebook.com/AuroraILPolice/posts/update-101220-304-pm-azreya-has-been-located-and-is-safe-thank-you-for-sharing-a/3383818555017201/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On October 11, 1993, nine-year-old Stephanie Crane disappeared after leaving her local bowling alley in Challis, Idaho. Her sudden absence left her family and the community in shock. As search parties combed the surrounding area and the days turned into weeks, residents in Challis became increasingly concerned that their small town wasn't nearly as safe as they thought it was. Despite many concerning incidents and persons of interest in Stephanie's case, it remains unsolved.   Anyone with any information about Stephanie is encouraged to call the Custer County Sheriff's Office at (208) 879-2232. You can also call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-842-5678). For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Keith Guinta joins the program to discuss his latest article at Stream.org, "Developments at the UN: America Leads the Way in Weakening Protections for Exploited Children."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 15-year-old girl had an argument with her father about her grades. It's a scene parents all over the world are likely familiar with, and one that is usually forgotten in a day or two. But when Katya Lyne had this argument with her father, Pat, on March 21, 1997, it ended in tragedy. Within days, Katya was missing, and her father was dead. The Lyne family's world was completely turned upside down. Though police believed Katya was a runaway, they couldn't be sure that she hadn't met with foul play. Nearly 30 years later, Katya's sister, Tracy, believes her sister is still out there and still wants her to come home. Anyone with information regarding Katya Lyne's disappearance can call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children's 24-hour hotline at 800-843-5678, or the Federal Way Police Department at 253-835-6700.Buy the ebook! - And Then They Were Gone: True Stories of Those Who Went Missing and Never Came HomeSubmit a caseFind us everywhereGet episodes early and ad-free on PatreonMerch storeFor a full list of our sources, please visit our blogBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/and-then-they-were-gone--5360779/support.

*Content Warning: digital violence, non-consensual distribution of intimate images, doxxing, cyberstalking, cyberbullying, grooming, exploitation, child sexual abuse material, internalized misogyny, hate crimes, racism, transphobia, and homophobia.Resources:Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3): https://www.ic3.gov/National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/Take It Down: https://takeitdown.ncmec.org/THORN: https://info.thorn.org/Sources:Artificial Intelligence 2023 Legislation. (2023). The National Conference of State Legislatures. https://www.ncsl.org/technology-and-communication/artificial-intelligence-2023-legislationBernard Marr. May 8, 2024. The Important Difference Between Generative AI And AGI. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2024/05/08/the-important-difference-between-generative-ai-and-agi/Deeptrace Labs. (2019). The State of Deepfakes: Landscape, Threats, & impact. https://regmedia.co.uk/2019/10/08/deepfake_report.pdfEuropean Commission. (n.d.). The EU's Digital Services Act. https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/europe-fit-digital-age/digital-services-act_enFACT SHEET: Presidential Memorandum Establishing the White House Task Force to address online harassment and abuse. (2022). https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/06/16/fact-sheet-presidential-memorandum-establishing-the-white-house-task-force-to-address-online-harassment-and-abuse/#:~:text=The%20Department%20of%20Justice%20(DOJ)%20will%20implement%20new%20statutory%20provisions,at%20the%20intersection%20with%20domesticJanine M. Zweig, Ph.D., Meredith Dank, Ph.D., Pamela Lachman, Jennifer Yahner. Technology, Teen Dating Violence and Abuse, and Bullying. U.S. Department of Justice. 2013. https://www.ojp.gov/pdffiles1/nij/grants/243296.pdfNational Center for Missing & Exploited Children. (n.d.). CyberTipline 2023 Report. https://www.missingkids.org/gethelpnow/cybertipline/cybertiplinedataPew Research Center. (2021, January 13). The State of Online Harassment. Pew Research. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/01/13/the-state-of-online-harassment/Pew Research Center. (2022, December 15). Teens And Cyberbullying. Pew Research. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2022/12/15/teens-and-cyberbullying-2022/Right To Be. (n.d.). Self-Care When Experiencing Online Harassment. Right to Be. https://righttobe.org/guides/self-care-when-experiencing-online-harassment/Rosenblatt, K. (2021, November 16). Drag queens are being swatted while streaming on Twitch. They want it to stop. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/drag-queens-are-swatted-streaming-twitch-want-stop-rcna5631Rosenblatt, K. (2019, November 11). Family of Wichita man killed by police in swatting incident seeking $25 million from city. NBC News.https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-wichita-man-killed-police-swatting-incident-seeking-25-million-n1079836THORN. (2023, April 11). Online Grooming: What it is, how it happens, and how to defend children. https://www.thorn.org/blog/online-grooming-what-it-is-how-it-happens-and-how-to-defend-children/Walker, Paige, Adam Jazairi, and Chelcie Rowell, eds. Digital Literacy Against Digital Violence: A Handbook for Library Workers. 2022. https://nfpcsa.pubpub.org/handbook.Dr. Aiden Hirshfield:Dr. Hirshfield's website: https://www.aidenhirshfield.com/Media Psyched Podcast: https://www.aidenhirshfield.com/podcastDr. Hirshfield's Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/dr.aidenhirshfieldSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ella Saylor had run away before, and last time the teenager wound up with two adult men who were providing her with drugs and alcohol.  Can we bring her back home to her family before something truly terrible occurs?If you have information about the disappearance of Ella Saylor, please contact the Muncie Police Department at 765-747-4838, or report tips to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at missingkids.org.If you are a runaway or thinking about becoming one, you can call or text the National Runaway Safeline at 1-800-RUNAWAY (800-786-2929). The Runaway Safeline provides free and confidential support. They can assist you in finding safe housing, medical and mental health care, and are a judgment-free space to discuss your situation.  You can learn more by visiting https://www.1800runaway.orgThis episode was written by Mel Stephan and John Lordan, edited by John Lordan and is produced by LordanArts.This is not intended to act as a means of proving or disproving anything related to the investigation or potential charges associated to the investigation.  It is a conversation about the current known facts and theories being discussed.  Please do not contact people you are suspicious of or attempt to harass, threaten or intimidate them in any way. Do not release information that can be used to do the same, or join in attacks being conducted by others.Everyone directly or indirectly referred to is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Emily looks back at her conversation with Retired Supervisory Special Agent with the United States Secret Service and President of Capitol Security Consultants Jeff James to discuss ways in which we can protect ourselves from becoming victims of crime. In 1996, Jeff James was sworn in as a United States Secret Service Special Agent, beginning his 22-year-long career within the federal government. During his time in the Secret Service, he was promoted to Assistant Special Agent in Charge and also served as the Liaison to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Now, he works as the President of Capitol Security Consultants, as well as the Chief of Police at Robert Morris University. Follow Emily on Instagram: @realemilycompagno If you have a story or topic we should feature on the FOX True Crime Podcast, send us an email at: truecrimepodcast@fox.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy and Sheryl open today's CRU by discussing the arrest of a 34-year-old Guatemalan national who abducted a 12-year-old girl.  The victim was kidnapped, held hostage, and subjected to repeated abuse before her eventual rescue. Nancy and Sheryl discuss the details of the case, emphasizing the dangers of online predators, the psychological impacts on victims, and the legal complexities surrounding the extradition and prosecution of the predator.  The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to help find missing children, reduce child sexual exploitation, and prevent child victimization. NCMEC works with families, victims, private industry, law enforcement, and the public to assist with preventing child abductions, recovering missing children, and providing services to deter and combat child sexual exploitation. NCMEC offers online safety education programs and resources for parents and children.  Show Notes: (0:00) Welcome! Nancy and Sheryl introduce this week's crime roundup    (0:30) The arrest of a child predator has been made   (3:00) “There ain't no such thing as a part-time pedophile.”   (3:15) Discussion on the predator's psychological profiling  (3:45) Predator's online tactics  (7:00) Legal complexities and charges  (12:30) Legal jurisdiction and extradition issues  (16:30) Psychological impact on victims of child molestation (19:30) Discussion on the importance of parental awareness (22:00) The case of Melissa Wolfenbarger   --- Nancy Grace is an outspoken, tireless advocate for victims' rights and one of television's most respected legal analysts. Nancy Grace had a perfect conviction record during her decade as a prosecutor. She is the founder and publisher of CrimeOnline.com, a crime-fighting digital platform that investigates breaking crime news, spreads awareness of missing people, and shines a light on cold cases.  In addition, Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, a daily show hosted by Grace, airs on SIRIUS XM's Triumph Channel 111 and is downloadable as a podcast on all audio platforms - https://www.crimeonline.com/ Connect with Nancy:  X: @nancygrace Instagram: @thenancygrace Facebook: @nancygrace Sheryl “Mac” McCollum is an Emmy Award winning CSI, a writer for CrimeOnLine, Forensic and Crime Scene Expert for Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, and a CSI for a metro Atlanta Police Department. She is the co-author of the textbook., Cold Case: Pathways to Justice.  Connect with Sheryl: Email: coldcase2004@gmail.com X: @ColdCaseTips Facebook: @sheryl.mccollumSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Subscribe to the Mike Drop Patreon Page to see Ad-Free Episodes Early + Bonus Content at https://www.patreon.com/mikedrop As our cultural landscape changes, so do our leaders. Few know that better than Ken Valentine, of course; a retired Secret Service agent, Ken served under three Presidents - Clinton, Bush, and Barack Obama - as each wrestled with their own challenges of office, in their own time and in their own ways. For Ken, keeping up with the President wasn't just a challenge - it was a career, full of travel, intel, and unique situations that demanded not just his utmost attention, but his life and the lives of his fellow agents if necessary. But 24 years at the Agency doesn't capture all of Ken's work - since his tenure, he's joined the Board of The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, penned a memoir about his work called 'Cheating Death: Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Lives To Tell You How,' and even spent time in the fields of science and technology, joining the Board of Advisors at a new breakthrough in the field of quantum physics called 'Base Molecular Resonance Technology.' But how does somebody get into the Secret Service? What qualifications does one need to attain the position of Presidential Protection Detail for not just one, but three different sitting Presidents? And most importantly - how exactly does somebody go about cheating death? Let's ask Ken.  ---------- Support Ken Valentine -  Get Your Copy of 'Cheating Death: Three-Time Presidential Secret Service Agent Lives To Tell You How' at https://www.kennethvalentine.com/order Support the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/home Support the WellHouse Home: https://www.the-wellhouse.org Website: https://www.kennethvalentine.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorkennethvalentine ---------- Sponsors:  Beam Take advantage of Beam's biggest sale of the year and get up to 40% off for a limited time when you go to https://www.shopbeam.com/MIKEDROP and use promo code MIKEDROP at checkout! ---------- True Classic Tees Upgrade your wardrobe and get up to 25% OFF @trueclassic at https://www.trueclassic.com/MIKEDROP! #trueclassicpod #sponsored ---------- Fueled by TeamDog | www.mikeritlandco.com | @Teamdog.pet ALL THINGS MIKE RITLAND: SHOP for Fueled By Team Dog Performance Dog Food, Treats, Apparel, Accessories, and Protection dogs - MikeRitlandCo.com - https://www.MikeRitlandCo.com Team Dog Online dog training - TeamDog.pet - https://www.TeamDog.pet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Teekah Lewis was two years old when she was abducted from The New Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley in Tacoma, Washington, on January 23, 1999. Her disappearance sparked a wave of media attention that propelled her into the spotlight. It also sparked some compelling witness statements that may be connected to one man. After 25 years of doing media, holding vigils, and trying to make sense of this investigation, her family just wants her home. Anyone with information about Teekah is asked to call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-The-Lost. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Pierce County at TPCrimeStoppers.com or 1-800-222-TIPS. Follow her family's fight on Facebook. For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May is Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Awareness Month, and we want to highlight some of the many cases involving members of Native American communities that so often go underreported and underserved, and thus unsolved. Today, we're bringing you five stories that can be solved… if the right people come forward.If you have any information about:Terri McCauley: You can submit a tip to the Sioux City Crime Stoppers at 712-258-8477, or online at www.siouxcitypolice.com/crimestoppers. Alyssa McLemore: Please contact Kent police at 253-856-5808, or email them at kpdtipline@kentwa.gov.Kendra Nicole Battelo or Colby Sheppard: Please call the Enid police department at 580-242-7000.Kit Mora: Please contact the Omak Police Department at 509-826-0383. You can also contact the Washington State Patrol's Missing Persons Unit at 1-800-543-5678, or the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678.Abigail Andrews: Please reach out to the Fort St. John RCMP Serious Crime Unit at 1-778-290-3900, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477Head over to our blog post for this episode for a list of incredible resources regarding Missing and Murdered Ingenious People. If you're a law enforcement agency or family member of one of the people we mentioned in this episode, or if you're looking for more coverage on an MMIP case, please reach out! We'd love to speak with you and see how we can support. You can email us at CrimeJunkie@audiochuck.com. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/wanted-justice-for-mmip  Did you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkie.app/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Don't miss out on all things Crime Junkie!Instagram: @crimejunkiepodcast | @audiochuckTwitter: @CrimeJunkiePod | @audiochuckTikTok: @crimejunkiepodcastFacebook: /CrimeJunkiePodcast | /audiochuckllc Crime Junkie is hosted by Ashley Flowers and Brit Prawat. Instagram: @ashleyflowers | @britprawatTwitter: @Ash_Flowers | @britprawatTikTok: @ashleyflowerscrimejunkieFacebook: /AshleyFlowers.AF Text Ashley at 317-733-7485 to talk all things true crime, get behind the scenes updates, and more!

On Monday, April 26, 2010, 16-year-old Ali Lowitzer went missing after she got off her school bus stop close to home in Spring, Texas. She planned to walk to her part-time job at a burger joint located a quarter of a mile away, but she never made it. Her case remains unsolved. If you have any information about Ali Lowitzer, please call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1800-The-Lost. Website and Recovery Fund: https://alexandrialowitzer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HopeForAli/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jlowitzer71 Thank you to our Sponsor, Füm! Start the year off right with The Good Habit by going to TryFum.com/VFJ and getting the Journey pack today. Füm is giving listeners of the show 10% off when they use my code VFJ to help make starting The Good Habit that much easier Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast   Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney    The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices