Voices for Justice

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...

In May 2011, 6-year-old Timmothy PItzen’s case dominated the news cycle. He’d been secretly pulled out of school by his mother, Amy Fry-Pitzen, who was later found deceased. She left a note stating that Timmothy was safe in the care of someone but would never be found.   Timmothy Pitzen went missing from Aurora, Illinois, on May 11, 2011. He was last seen leaving a water park in Wisconsin Dells, W...

An update on the case of Alissa Turney. 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...

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 concern...

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, th...

Sebastian Rogers was 15 years old when he was last seen on February 25, 2024, in Hendersonville, TN. At that time, he was 5’5” tall with sandy blond hair and weighed approximately 120 lbs. 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. Season of Justice Fundraiser: http...

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 ridd...

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 missin...

On October 11, 2007, the seemingly ordinary day of 22-year-old UMass Dartmouth Senior Charlie Allen Jr. took a chilling turn. After playing tennis and grabbing food with a friend, Charlie told his sister that they were both in danger and that very important people were after him. He went missing shortly after. Charlie Allen Jr., also known as Neo Babson Maximus, was 22 years old when he was last s...

Karlie Lain Gusé was 16 years old when she was last seen in the Chalfant Valley area of Mono County, California, on the morning of October 13, 2018. She is white with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5’7” and weighed approximately 110lbs. Karlie’s left nostril is pierced. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Karlie.   Anyo...

On July 4, 2007, 14-year-old Ashley Summers went missing from Cleveland, Ohio, after leaving a family party.   She is white with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5’5” and weighed approximately 130 lbs. She has a tattoo of the name “Gene” in black over a red heart on her upper right arm.   If you have any information about Ashley Summers, please contact FBI Clevel...

On July 24th, 1997, 24-year-old Olympic hopeful Amy Wroe Bechtel left her home to run some errands and to work on mapping out a new 10k run she was planning in Lander, Wyoming. When she failed to return home that night, her husband reported her missing. The search effort for Amy was massive, and her case blew up in the media, leading to thousands of calls and tips, but after many conflicting witne...

In this episode, Sarah discusses updates in Alissa's case and her plans to finish telling her story. Alissa Turney went missing on May 17, 2001, from Phoenix, Arizona. Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-534-2121. Stay up to date on Alissa’s new season by following Media Pressure in your favorite podcast player. For more information about the show, visit V...

In 2000, 4-year-old Rilya Wilson was living with her sister and foster parents, Pamela Graham and Geralyn Graham, in the Miami, Florida area. During this time, Rilya was still under the care of The Florida Department of Children and Families. In April 2002, a new caseworker was assigned to oversee her care, but when they visited the home, her foster parents claimed that DCF had removed Rilya from...

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 inves...

11-year-old Madalina Cojocari was reported missing by her mother, Diana Cojocari, and her stepfather, Cristopher Palmiter, after Madalina missed several weeks of school without explanation. They were arrested for failing to report her missing shortly after. While it was initially believed that Madalina was last seen on November 21, 2022, when video surveillance captured her leaving her school bus,...

In 2005, 13-year-old Alex Anaya from Hammond, Indiana, lost her life in what the head of the FBI’s Chicago office calls one of the most heinous crimes involving a child that they’ve ever seen. They’ve put together a special task force and done multiple DNA testing rounds and while Alex’s remains were found extremely close to her mother’s ex-boyfriend, Rudolfo Heredia’s home, who was later arrested...

The 1988 murder of Julie Ward and her family’s journey to get her justice is inspiring and tragic. Many people have been charged with her murder, but none have been convicted. Julie’s father, John Ward, spent 35 years and millions of dollars fighting for justice and was able to elicit investigations that proved both the Kenyan and British governments took action to cover up the murder of his daugh...

When 39-year-old Ericka Hogg went missing, she was living an alternative lifestyle with a group many have likened to a cult, and the last person to see her has given conflicting stories about the day she went missing.    Ericka Hogg was last seen on May 17, 2018, in the 7800 block of Deer Creek Road in Selma, Oregon. Ericka is white, 5’6”, 100-130 pounds, with hazel eyes and light brown hair with...

On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, 25-year-old Samantha Sperry went missing in Graves County in Kentucky, where she spent that day with her boyfriend, Rhen, and his father, Dusty. She went missing after riding a four-wheeler with Dusty into the nearby woods. Her case remains unsolved. Anyone with any information on the case should call the Graves County Sheriff's Office at (270) 247-4501.  Facebook: http...

In 2015, 26-year-old Elizabeth Salgado moved from Mexico to one of the safest cities in the United States, Provo, Utah, to further her education. Just three weeks later, on April 16, 2015, she went missing. Her remains were later recovered, and her death is believed to be a homicide. Anyone with information is asked to call the Utah County Sheriff’s Office at 801-851-4000. Follow us on social medi...

Suzanne Morphew was reported missing from Maysville, Colorado, on May 10, 2020, Mother’s Day. Her bicycle was found at the bottom of a ravine that evening.   As friends came forward and investigators learned more about Suzanne, the investigation pointed in one direction— to Suzanne’s husband, Barry Morphew, who claims the two had a “perfect” marriage. Meanwhile, Suzanne was secretly documenting ab...

When Patrice Endres goes missing in just a 13-minute window from her salon in 2004, the community rushes to help with the search. As details continue to develop in her case, it leaves the public wondering if what happened to her could be at the hands of a serial killer or someone closer to home. Anyone with information is asked to call the GBI Tip Line at 1-800-597-8477. You can also visit the GBI...

Jaliek Rainwalker was only 12 years old when he went missing from Greenwich, New York in 2007. His adoptive parents told police that they believed Jaliek ran away to join a gang. But not long into the investigation, Jaliek’s adoptive father, Stephen Kerr, would be named a person of interest and almost every item he said Jaliek took with him when he left was later found in the family’s homes. Jalie...

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...