Voices for Justice Podcast

03/01/2025

New Episode: 2024 Updates

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In this episode, I’ll be discussing 2024 updates in the cases of Asha Degree, Ayla Reynolds, Margarita Sandoval, Harmony Montgomery, Jesse Wilson, Abby Williams and Libby German, Maddi Kingsbury, Morgan Nick, Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, and Mercedes Vega.

20/12/2024

New Episode: Rachel Hansen

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-hansen/id1469338483?i=1000681054752

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AiQx5dejLBQRKrEgbM8F7

At about 7 am on Saturday, June 4th, 2022, Todd Hansen answered his front door to just about the worst situation any parent can experience. It was the Gilbert Police Department, and they told him that his 19-year-old daughter Rachel had been shot in her apartment. Despite doctors working on her for hours, she was gone.

Rachel Hansen was killed in her apartment in Gilbert, Arizona, on June 4, 2022. If you have any information about her case, please call Silent Witness at 480-Witness. You can remain anonymous. The reward for information leading to an arrest is up to $15,000.

13/12/2024

New episode of Voices for Justice: Joseph Augustus Zarelli

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/voices-for-justice/id1469338483?i=1000680217878

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/244hNQGWz12jQXeSXQdzdq

When Joseph Augustus Zarelli’s remains were discovered in 1957, the city of Philadelphia was horrified. He was only four years old, and his identity was unknown then. Hundreds of thousands of flyers with his photo were distributed across the country, and his case became one of if not the most notorious in the city’s history. It took over 60 years and new technology to finally identify him, and now that investigators have his name, and are still working hard to find his killer.

Joseph Augustus Zarelli was white, with blue eyes and brown hair. When he was killed, he was 3’6” and weighed approximately 30lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-8686.

22/11/2024

New Episode: Danielle Bell

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After 14-year-old Danielle goes missing from a party in September 2001, investigators treat her case as just a runaway, but as more information comes to light, they begin to unravel an intricate web of lies and abuse.

Danielle Bell was last seen in Cantonment, Florida, on September 28, 2001. She is white with light brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5’4 and weighed approximately 120lbs. Danielle does have a scar on her right forearm. She may go by her nickname, Dani. Her ears are pierced, and her navel may be pierced. She has a small, homemade tattoo of a purple Pl***oy bunny on her pelvic region.

She was last seen wearing a sky-blue halter top with glitter in the fabric, a blue Tommy Hilfiger jacket, black pants, black dress shoes with a medium heel, a dolphin-shaped ring, a heart-shaped ring, a silver neck chain, diamond earrings, a gold ring set with an emerald and two diamonds, and a gold ring set with a ruby and a garnet. She was carrying a Tommy Hilfiger purse.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office at 850-436-9620.

18/11/2024

An arrest has been made in the Mercedes Vega case!

15/11/2024

New Episode: Amy Mihaljevic

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In October 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic from Bay Village, Ohio, began receiving phone calls from a man who claimed to work with her mom. This man told Amy that her mom had received a promotion at work, and he needed Amy's help picking out a gift. They arranged to meet up and Amy was never seen alive again. Despite an extensive investigation with tens of thousands of hours spent on leads and potential suspects, her case remains unsolved to this day. However, in the fall of 2024, investigators say they have brand new evidence that they hope will finally lead to answers.

Anyone with information about Amy Mihaljevic’s death is asked to call investigators at 1-877-FBI-OHIO or the Bay Village Police Department at 440-871-1234.

08/11/2024

New Episode: Brandon Swanson

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After 19-year-old Brandon Swanson crashed his car while driving home from a party, he thought he knew where he was. He called his parents, who jumped in their truck to get him. However, before they can get there, he was already gone.

Brandon Swanson was 19 years old when he went missing from Marshall, Minnesota, on May 14, 2008. He is white with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5’6” and weighed 120lbs. He was last seen wearing baggy blue jeans, a blue striped polo shirt, a black hooded zip-front sweatshirt with an emblem on the back, and a white Minnesota Twins Baseball cap. He was also wearing glasses and a sterling silver chain. Both of his ears are pierced. His keys, clothing, cell phone, and eyeglasses have yet to be recovered.

Anyone with information about Brandon’s case is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department at 507-694-1664.

01/11/2024

New Episode of Voices for Justice: Adrienne Salinas

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In 2013, 19-year-old Adrienne Salinas from Tempe, Arizona, was working hard to become independent and achieve her goals. She had just moved out of her father’s house and into her own apartment, and she was on track to becoming a journalist, but one bad night changed everything.

19-year-old Adrienne Salinas went missing from Tempe, Arizona, on June 15, 2013, and her remains were found in Apache Junction, Arizona, on August 6th, 2013. Adrienne was described as Hispanic, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was 5’5” tall and she weighed 100-110lbs. She had a small tattoo of a tribal sun on her neck, a four-inch scar on her back, and a lip piercing with a clear stone.

The FBI is offering a $20k reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Adrienne’s death.

Anyone with information should contact the FBI at 1-800-Call-FBI, or you can submit a tip anonymously online at Tips.FBI.Gov or the Tempe PD at 480-350-8311.

25/10/2024

New episode: Lisa McBride

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When Lisa McBride from Vernon, New Jersey, didn’t show up for work on Saturday, June 23, 1990, her family and friends immediately knew something was very wrong. When her family and authorities searched Lisa’s home, they found that the screen on her window had been cut and her bed had been stripped. Despite a wealth of resources, countless hours of investigation, and a $100,000 reward, Lisa’s case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sussex County Prosecutor's Office at 973-383-1570.

22/10/2024

11/10/2024

New episode: Timmothy Pitzen

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Timmothy Pitzen went missing from Aurora, Illinois, on May 11, 2011. He was last seen leaving a water park in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 13, 2011. He is white with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was 4’2” tall and weighed approximately 52 lbs.

If you have any information about Timmothy or his disappearance, please call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Aurora Police Department (Illinois) at 1-630-256-5516.

04/10/2024

There’s a new update about Alissa in the feed. What a wild ride this has been. As always, I’d love to know what you think. 💜

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27/09/2024

New Episode: Stephanie Crane

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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1mFxpdNCIUdFPVWkfIn9y1

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).

20/09/2024

New episode: Leah Hickman

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When 21-year-old Leah Hickman went missing from Huntington, West Virginia, in December 2007, the entire community rallied together to find her. Within days, her family spoke to national news outlets, digital billboards displayed Leah’s picture and information, and her employer offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.

But just a week after Leah was reported missing, the hope of finding Leah alive turned to absolute horror when she was found, and despite statements from authorities stating they knew who did this, almost 20 years later, Leah’s loved ones are still waiting for justice.

Leah Hickman was killed in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14, 2007. She was white with brown hair and blue eyes, was 5’2”, and weighed 125lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Huntington Police Department at 304-696-4420; you can also submit tips anonymously through their tip line at 304-696-4444.

13/09/2024

Segment of Hope update 💜

13/09/2024

New Episode of Voices for Justice: Sebastian Rogers

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15-year-old Sebastian Rogers was reported missing from Hendersonville, Tennessee, on February 26, 2024. He is white, with sandy blond hair and brown or hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5’5” tall and weighed approximately 120lbs. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and glasses. He does have known medical conditions. Anyone with information should call the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

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06/09/2024

New Episode: Alonzo Brooks

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In April 2004, 23-year-old Alonzo Brooks made a decision that he could have never anticipated would result in his murder. He just wanted to go to a party with some of his friends. But when he didn’t return home the next morning, the rumors were already swirling about what may have happened to Alonzo in the small town of La Cygne, Kansas, that night.

Over 20 years later, Alonzo’s case has been riddled with misinformation, conflicting stories about what happened that night, and missteps by law enforcement, causing many to question what’s really going on in Linn County, Kansas.

Alonzo Brooks was 23 years old when he was killed on the night of April 3, 2004, or early hours of April 4th in La Cygne, Kansas. Alonzo was black and Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. He was 5’8” and weighed approximately 180 lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Kansas City office at 816-512-8200, the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, or submit a tip online at Tips.FBI.Gov.

30/08/2024

New Episode: Skye Budnick

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On March 31, 2008, 21-year-old college junior Skye Budnick asked her mother to make her cupcakes like she used to when she was younger. The next day, she was gone. After accessing Skye’s email account, her family discovered she’d booked a one-way ticket to Japan but told no one.

Skye Budnick was last seen in Japan on April 7, 2008. She is white with brown hair and blue eyes. When she went missing, she was about 5’5” and weighed approximately 180lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Southington Police Department at 860-378-1600.

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