In October 1989, 10-year-old Amy Mihaljevic 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...

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 is 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...

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...

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...

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, Wisconsin, on Friday, May 13, 2011. He is white with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his...

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 YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds...

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...

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...

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: https://givebutter.com/SOJDOG24/voices-for-justice-media/sarahturney For more information about the...

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...

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...

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 seen on the UMass Dartmouth campus in Massachusetts on the evening of Thursday, October 11, 2007....

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.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mono County Sheriff's Office by emailing them at...

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 Cleveland at 216-522-1400 or you can submit a tip online anonymously at Tips.FBI.Gov   Crime Stoppers...

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 witness statements, mishandling of a potential crime scene, and a lot of finger-pointing by law...

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 VoicesforJusticePodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram:...

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 their custody nearly two years prior. Unable to locate any record of this, Rilya was reported...

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...

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, police now believe she was last seen in December 2022, weeks after her parents claim to have...

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 for stalking Alex, her case remains unsolved. There is a $20,000 reward for information leading...

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 daughter.   Anyone with information is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police...

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 rainbow-colored highlights. She was last seen wearing a green jacket vest and purple moccasins....

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: https://www.facebook.com/samantha.jones.sperry Follow us on social media: Twitter:...

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 media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok:...