Navigating Advocacy

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

A passionate educator with a penchant for literature and human rights, Susan Ledyard met a tragic end on July 23rd, 2019. Found lifeless in the Brandywine River just a mile from her home, Susan's mysterious last night raises troubling questions. As her Fitbit recorded activity until 7 am, authorities seek answers to the gaps in her whereabouts between 3 am and 7 am. Susan's husband, Ben Ledyard, p...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Leah Baskins Ulrich was a dedicated mother from Hartford, Connecticut. In 1995, she was murdered in a horrifying incident. Despite investigations, the case remains unsolved. . Over the years, many witnesses came forward and potential suspects emerged, including a man with a criminal history of assaults on women. Despite renewed interest in 2019, technological advancements yielded no breakthroughs....

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Each day throughout December, Melissa and Whitney will highlight one missing person's case. They know the holidays are about family and want to support those who might have more questions than answers regarding their missing loved one. As you come together with your family, let’s amplify their loved one’s story and hopefully bring some answers. 🙏 Your support means the world to us and those searc...

Join Melissa and Whitney as they discuss the mystery surrounding the tragic murder of Candace Hiltz in the heart of Fremont County, Colorado. Candace, a promising 17-year-old with dreams of becoming a Supreme Court justice. Her life, however, takes a tragic turn on August 15, 2006, when she is brutally murdered in her home. The investigation unveils unsettling details, from a contentious encounter...

In this episode, we delve into the haunting mysteries surrounding Humboldt County, known for its picturesque landscapes and, unfortunately, a dark underbelly linked to illegal marijuana cultivation. Melissa and Whitney explore the stories of the Humboldt County 5, focusing on the lives of Danielle Bertolini, Sheila Franks, Jennifer "Jade" Wilmer, Karen Mitchell, and Christine Walters. Each woman's...

This week Melissa and Whitney discuss the focus shifts from the picturesque town of Monticello, Arkansas, with its rich history and outdoor allure, to a chilling and unresolved case involving the disappearance and tragic death of Marquis Martin. Marquis went missing in February 2020, leading to a ransom text demanding money for his return. A month later Marquis was found dead with a gunshot wound...

Melissa & Whitney are joined by podcast host and author Laurah Norton as they discuss her new book Lay Them To Rest. Order your copy today!

In this week's episode of Navigating Advocacy, we journey to Yuma, Arizona, a city drenched in sunshine and history. But beneath the picturesque facade lies a chilling mystery that still haunts this community. Our story revolves around the life of 10-year-old Amberly Ann Mendoza, a bright and adventurous young girl. One fateful night in 1996, during a family gathering, something unimaginable happe...

Introducing: Unsafe Spaces is a serialized podcast that explores crimes that corrupt and exploit the places we’re meant to feel the safest; be it our churches, the gay community, or even our own homes. The first season: Tampa’s Missing Men, focuses on a series of disappearances and murders within Tampa’s gay community, and possibly beyond; and the two gay men who were committing some of Florida’s...

This week Melissa and Whitney discuss a tragic case in Alaska where three individuals lost their lives under mysterious circumstances, leading to three families suffering and no arrests made. The victims, Donna Marie Campos (also known as Marie Anderson), Michael Attwood, and Alyssa Jimenez, were found murdered, but there are few details available about the case. It appears that the police have id...

Whitney and Melissa begin their season by delving into advocacy in Northport, Alabama, a small, charming community with a population of around 31,000 people. The town is known for its artistic flair and love for football, given its proximity to the University of Alabama. The episode shifts its focus to the tragic disappearance of Heaven LaShae Ross, known as Shae, a vibrant 11-year-old girl with a...

This week Whitney, Melissa, and Eric discuss their time in New Mexico and the Honk and Wave event they put on in Albuquerque to raise awareness for many unsolved murders in this city. They chat about Angels' Voices Silenced No More, the non-profit Eric Carter-Landin founded. The group also makes the announcement of an upcoming conference they co-founded named Advocacy Conference.