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    Navigating Advocacy

    Navigating Advocacy is a true crime podcast that seeks to use the power of storytelling to raise awareness about unsolved crimes and bring justice to victims and their families through action-oriented advocacy. Hosted by Melissa and Whitney, who themselves started as true crime enthusiasts and have since become passionate advocates, their podcast aims to inspire action and promote positive change in the criminal justice system.

    Our mission is to provide a platform for victims and their families to share their stories and be heard while offering practical guidance on how listeners can make a difference in their communities. In each episode, we will explore a different unsolved case in depth, highlighting key details and potential leads in an effort to spark new interest and help advance the investigation.Through our work, we hope to create a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the fight for justice.

    Whether you are a seasoned true crime fan or a newcomer to the genre, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and advocacy.

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    Montana : Ashley Loring Heavy Runner Mar 27, 2023
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    “Speak the truth even if it makes your voice crack” - Kimberly Heavy Runner
    In June of 2017, 20 year old Ashley Loring Heavy Runner attended a party on the Blackfeet Reservation. After a 6 days, a friend was taking Ashley home when she asked for him to pull over on the side of the road to be picked up. Several searches ensued but the lack of law enforcement help left family finding potential evidence. It would be nine months before the FBI would join the investigation, but they also have not contributed to any answers for the family. \
    What happened to Ashley Loring Heavy Runner?
    There is currently a reward available for information regarding the disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavy Runner. Payne Lindsey’s podcast Up and Vanished did a deep dive in Season 3 and pledged $50,000 to be added to the $15,000 already raised.
    If you have any information regarding Ashley’s disappearance, please contact the Bureau of Indian Affairs at 833.778.4758.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064588456823
    GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ashley-loring-heavyrunner-seach-fund
    Sources listed on website
    #montana #mmiw #mmiwg #browningmontana #ashleyloringheavyrunner #ashleyheavyrunner #indigenouspeople #blackfeetnation #blackfeetconfederacy #unsolved #murder #unsolvedmurder #unsolvedmystery #cultscrimesandcabernet #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #advocacy #newepisodemonday #missingperson #actionorientedadvocacy


    Bonus : Leah Rothman Mar 22, 2023
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    Host of The Real Killer podcast Leah Rothman chats with Melissa and Whitney about her current season.
    On November 16, 2023, Keith LaMar is scheduled to be executed by the State of Ohio. He has been on Death Row for almost 28 years, convicted of leading a so-called death squad and murdering five men during the 1993 prison uprising at the Southern Ohio Correctional Facility. The 11-day revolt is still one of the longest and bloodiest in U.S. history. But Keith claims he’s not the real killer; he says he’s innocent.
    https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-real-killer-season-2-ep-1-the-uprising/id1596167670?i=1000599902303
    https://twitter.com/leah_rothman?lang=enhttps://www.instagram.com/leah_rothman/?hl=en


    Missouri : Cheryl, Tyler, & Jennifer Fenney Mar 20, 2023
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    On February 27th, 1995 the bodies of Cheryl Feeney, and her two young children Tyler, age six, and Jennifer, one and a half would be found. They were brutally murdered in their home while Jon Feeney, Cheryl's husband was 90 miles away at a work conference. With a staged crime scene that made it look like a gang-related home invasion, Jon's lack of an alibi, and the extramarital affairs Jon had, he would be the only person to ever be named a suspect. This case took so many turns but is still unsolved.
    If you have any information on this triple homicide please contact Greene County Sheriff's office at (417) 868-4040
    Sources-
    https://apnews.com/article/5128910c872d3a814098cacb77281e0d
    https://fox4kc.com/news/missouri-news/murders-of-missouris-feeney-family-remain-unsolved-over-20-years-later/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire:_The_Masquerade
    https://www.reddit.com/r/coldcases/comments/zn90s2/a_family_massacre_did_a_father_and_science/
    https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/crime/2022/11/28/ozarks-true-crime-podcast-explores-feeney-family-murders-in-season-2/69656792007/
    https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/hepatitis-b#:~:text=HBV%20spreads%20through%20blood%2C%20saliva,hepatitis%20B%3A%20acute%20and%20chronic.
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/208170643/?terms=feeney&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/208167539/?terms=feeney&match=1
    Ozark True Crime Podcast has an in-depth multi-episode podcast on this case.


    Mississippi : Jarrod Johnston Mar 13, 2023
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    Jarrod Johnston was an 18-year-old young man spending his summer vacation before his senior year in Yazoo City Mississippi. He was incredibly smart, talented, and spontaneous with dreams of becoming a musician. While Jarrod was in Mississippi he had told his parents he made plans to stay with a friend. When the friend’s parents determined he had overstayed his welcome a few days later, they took him to his grandmother’s house where Jarrod was not allowed to stay. A heated argument between Jarrod and his grandmother ensued and Jarrod stormed off. Having a history of needing some space to cool off, Jarrod’s parents didn’t worry too much at first and thought he was staying at his girlfriend's. Jarrod walking off that day with his guitar case, a black duffle bag, a backpack and $20 in his pocket was the last time his family laid eyes on him.
    What happened to Jarrod Johnston?
    If you have any information about the disappearance of Jarrod Johnston please contact the Yazoo County Sheriff’s office at 662.741.5611.
    Sources:
    https://uncovered.com/cases/jarrod-johnston-yazoo-ms#sources
    https://www.vizaca.com/jarrod-johnston-missing/
    https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/5502?nav
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2789694/
    https://411gina.org/cases/johnstonjarrodduke.html
    https://ncmissingpersons.org/jarrod-johnston/
    https://fashionuer.com/jarrod-johnston-missing/
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/219210850/?terms=%22jarrod%20johnston%22%20missing&match=1
    https://elkrivertreatment.com/blog/teen-addiction-coricidin-triple-c
    https://www.missingsippi.org/jarrod-johnston
    https://thecinemaholic.com/has-jarrod-johnston-been-found-is-he-dead-or-alive/
    https://disappearedblog.com/jarrod-johnston/
    https://coreysobell.medium.com/kicked-out-the-disappearance-of-jarrod-johnston-acfa3abdf014#:~:text=His%20parents%20split%20when%20he,was%20intelligent%20for%20his%20age.
    https://snbc13.com/jarrod-duke-johnston-missing-update-help-find-yazoo-co-man-last-seen-in-kentucky/
    https://disappearedblog.com/jarrod-johnston/
    #jarrodjohnston #yazoocity #yazoocitymississippi #mississippi #unsolved #murder #unsolvedmurder #unsolvedmystery #cultscrimesandcabernet #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #advocacy #newepisodemonday #missingperson #actionorientedadvocacy


    Minnesota : Synika James Mar 06, 2023
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    Synika James had just celebrated his 37th birthday when he was shot in the chest while attending a vigil for a childhood friend murdered three years earlier. The east side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, has been plagued by gang activity for years. Retaliation between rival gangs in the area has resulted in many deaths to members and innocent bystanders like Synika. He was hailed a hero after pushing children out of the way when the gunfire started. It has been almost eight years since Synika James was shot in an alley, and there has been zero suspects or person of interest named in his murder. Who Killed Synika James in Saint Paul, Minnesota?
    Call to Action-
    If you know anything about Synika’s unsolved murder, please call Crime Stoppers of Minnesota HOTLINE: 800-222-8477 or go to Crimestoppersms.org and leave an anonymous tip. There is a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible for killing Synika.
    Sources-
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/571081238/?terms=%20Synika%20James&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/250748191/?terms=%20Synika%20James&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/250746292/?terms=synika%20James&match=1
    https://www.britannica.com/science/Arctic-air-mass
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saint_Paul,_Minnesota
    https://www.neighborhoodscout.com/mn/st-paul/crime
    https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/4098143/Synika-James
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/250971719/?terms=naressa%20turner&match=1
    https://www.daytonsbluff.org/our-community/page/61/?no_redirect=true
    https://www.stpaul.gov/news/mayor-carter-announces-new-efforts-support-safer-outcomes-neighborhoods-across-saint-paul


    Michigan : Renee Welka Feb 27, 2023
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    July 29, 1994, was a typical Friday night for 22-year-old Eastern Michigan University senior Renee Welka. She worked her shift at Mountain Jack's and went home for a few hours before going out with a girlfriend that evening. When she returned to her apartment complex before she could even park her car she was shot with a small caliber handgun.
    Who killed Renee Welka?
    Law enforcement is asking for any information you may have be sent to the Pittsfield Township Police Department at 734.944.4911.
    Sources:
    https://uncovered.com/cases/renee-welka#sources
    https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/renee-welka-22-superior-twp-pittsfield-twp-29-july-1994.488187/
    https://www.annarbor.com/news/15-years-later-emu-students-killing-remains-unsolved/
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/211638278/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/455057475/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/480593766/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/455059509/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/455171952/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/97829529/?terms=%22Renee%20Welka%22&match=1
    https://the-penny-dreadfuls.tumblr.com/post/187666506422/nancy-welka-lived-in-a-house-of-chaos-although/amp
    https://www.filmboards.com/board/p/601910/
    https://i.reddit.com/r/coldcases/comments/qqef6y/renee_welka_ypsilanti_mi_27_years_unsolved/
    https://www.flickr.com/photos/annarborcom/3769440481
    https://aadl.org/taxonomy/term/27242
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ann_Arbor,_Michigan
    https://aadl.org/taxonomy/term/27242
    https://veritycreates.medium.com/a-face-in-the-crowd-who-killed-renee-welka-81a050968bec
    #unsolved #murder #unsolvedmurder #unsolvedmystery #michigan #annarbor #annarbormichigan #reneewelka #cultscrimesandcabernet #truecrime #truecrimepodcast #advocacy #newepisodemonday #missingperson #actionorientedadvocacy


    Massachusetts : Molly Bish Feb 20, 2023
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    On June 27th, 2000, Molly Bish was just 16 years when she vanished from her lifeguarding job at a local pond. A few reports revealed that a suspicious man had been watching Molly. It would take three years before Molly's remains would be found just five miles from her family's home. Mr. and Mrs. Bish would become advocates not only for their daughter's unsolved murder but for many others in the area. They started the Molly Bish Foundation and The Molly Bish Center for the Protection of Children and the Elderly at Anna Maria College. This case has had quite a few persons of interest over the years and is getting closer to being solved every day.
    Call to Action-
    1. If you have any information about the Molly Bish Case, call Mass State Police at (508) 453-7575.
    2. Please consider calling your State Representatives about Bill S.1595 which will Act Permitting Familial Searching and Partial DNA Matches in Investigating Certain Unsolved Cases.
    3. Please go to mollybishfoundation.com to learn more, submit a tip, or donate to the organization that is doing amazing things.
    Sources-
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/533419391/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/428759880/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/545875457/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/533498268/?terms=molly%20bish&match=1
    https://www.telegram.com/story/news/local/east-valley/2011/01/16/in-bish-case-he-8217/50657452007/
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Molly_Bish
    https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/molly-bish-obituary?id=14997957#:~:text=Paul's%20Cemetery%2C%20Maple%20St.%2C,life%20will%20feature%20noted%20spiritual
    https://www.boston25news.com/news/molly-bish-rodney-stanger-may-have-crossed-paths-1/141310989/
    https://www.masslive.com/worcester/2021/09/who-killed-molly-bish-a-closer-look-at-three-men-investigators-have-looked-over-the-years.html#:~:text=Gerald%20Battistoni&text=Battistoni%20was%20eyed%20by%20an,her%20grandmother's%20Sturbridge%20summer%20home.
    https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/molly-bish
    https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S1595
    https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/sister-of-molly-bish-man-linked-to-piirainen-case-resembles-sketch/
    https://www.mollybishfoundation.com/
    https://medium.com/@lorilamothe29/molly-bish-case-a-key-alibi-falls-apart-8174bbba7ed2


    Maryland : Woodlawn Jane Doe Feb 13, 2023
    Show notes

    Woodlawn, Maryland became a well-known place in the true crime community when the podcast Serial hit the airwaves. Many years before the murder of Hae Min Lee, another young woman was brutally raped, murdered, and discarded in Lorraine cemetery. Who was she? Who did this to her? A decades-long investigation leaves many questions and very few answers.
    Who killed the Woodlawn Jane Doe?
    If you have any information about the rape and murder of Woodlawn Jane Doe, please contact Baltimore County Detectives at 410.307.2020.
    Sources:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Margaret_Fetterolf
    https://uncovered.com/cases/margaret-fetterolf-woodlawn-md#sources
    https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/vicap/homicides-and-sexual-assaults/margaret-fetterolf---baltimore-maryland
    https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/police/unsolved/homicides/fetterolf-margaret-1976
    https://www.wcvb.com/article/margaret-fetterolf-1976-woodlawn-jane-doe-alexandria-virginia-murder-mystery/37626067
    https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Margaret_Fetterolf
    https://lawandcrime.com/crime/after-more-than-four-decades-police-identify-16-year-old-girl-found-strangled-and-sexually-assaulted-in-maryland/
    https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202233646/jane-doe
    https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/woodlawn-jane-doe-identified-as-missing-teen-margaret-fetterolf
    https://www.facebook.com/DCHistoryAndCulture/photos/a.937344529630611/4637245636307130/?type=3&eid=ARACNs0lgF4FS-_XhsvbZlMs8sNCxKgR13W3oOK-GXd8Cc9c2_-ICsMM_zs-iviHnb1KUfVN7S5nc9Pw
    https://www.baltimorecountymd.gov/departments/police/news/2021/09/15/woodlawn-jane-doe-identified-after-45-years
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DHLHKHnW8o
    https://crimegrade.org/safest-places-in-woodlawn-md/
    https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/police-re-release-evidence-photos-in-woodlawn-jane-doe-case
    https://dnasolves.com/articles/woodlawn-jane-doe/
    https://www.newspapers.com/clip/5173271/woodlawn-jane-doe/
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/263867842/?terms=woodlawn%20jane%20doe&match=1
    https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/us/md/glen-burnie/KBWI/date/1976-9-12
    https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/09/15/woodlawn-jane-doe-margaret-fetterolf/
    https://www.wbaltv.com/article/margaret-fetterolf-identified-as-woodlawn-jane-doe/37612983
    https://cdn.knightlab.com/libs/timeline3/latest/embed/index.html?source=1FCoyfRzccuJH0_ee9cb2gG9kc1jbpJlugMdUj0dtwHk&font=Default&lang=en&initial_zoom=2&height=650
    https://web.archive.org/web/20160221092348/http://www.metro.us/boston/maryland-murder-cold-case-may-have-massachusetts-ties/zsJoeA---xzkNRp1IYKm5E/
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/775528716/?terms=margaret%20fetterolf
    #cultscrimesandcabernet #ccc #maryland #unsolvedmurder #unsolved #truecrime #truecrimecommunity #truecrimeaddict #truecrimejunkie #advocate #actionorientedadvocacy #margaretfetterolf #janedoe #woodlawnmaryland #woodlawnjanedoe #woodlawn


    Maine : Mary Catherine Olenchuk Feb 06, 2023
    Show notes

    Brigadier General Peter Olenchuk's military career came with controversy from the 1960s to the 1970s, which could have put his entire family at risk. In August of 1970, his youngest daughter Mary Catherine Olenchuk was just 13 years old when she was taken from Ogunquit, Maine. Less than two weeks later her body would be found just nine miles away from where she was last seen. Was this a crime of retaliation against her high-ranking military official or was this horrible murder a crime of opportunity, or could it even be the work of a serial killer? Those questions have plagued this small town for decades. Who killed Mary Catherine Olenchuk?
    If you have any information about Mary Olenchuk’s murder, please call Maine State Police at 1-800-228-0857
    https://www.newspapers.com/image/850215881/?terms=%22mary%20catherine%20Olenchuk%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/850215881/?terms=%22mary%20catherine%20Olenchuk%22&match=1https://www.newspapers.com/image/435545838/?terms=Green%20Berets%20Join%20Hunt%20for%20Girl.%22%20The%20Boston%20Globe.&match=1https://www.zippia.com/answers/how-hard-is-it-to-become-a-general/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_George_Olenchukhttps://www.newspapers.com/clip/71682834/body-of-missing-girl-found-dead-in/https://downeast.com/features/unsolved-crimes-closure/https://truecrimediva.com/mary-olenchuk/https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/27foaq/maines_oldest_cold_case_the_murder_of_13_year_old/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XLnpzC40fYhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/663840475/?terms=Mary%20Catherine%20Olenchuk&match=1https://www.portlandmonthly.com/portmag/2021/06/51-years-cold/https://www.darkdowneast.com/episodes/maryolenchuk


    Louisiana : Sterling Blackmon, Brandon Adams & Christine Marcelin Jan 30, 2023
    Show notes

    In a city rich with history, good music, and even better food, it is consistently plagued with crime. Their crime rate is almost double the national average and the list of unsolved homicides confirms it. Over 2,000 cold cases are being investigated by New Orleans Police Department. Including the tragic murders of Sterling Blackmon, Brandon Adams, and Christine Marcelin. All three had been gun down in different areas of the city in well-populated areas yet no one has come forward with any information. Who murdered these three?
    If you have any information in the deaths of Sterling Blackmon, Brandon Adams, or Christine Marcelin please contact the New Orleans Police Department at 504.821.2222.
    Sources: https://www.npr.org/2022/09/26/1125055305/new-orleans-police-civilianshttps://www.wdsu.com/article/mother-grieves-son-s-death-on-mother-s-day/3356964https://www.fox8live.com/story/18155577/b/https://www.crimestoppersgno.org/cases/open-cases/brandon-adams-and-christinehttps://www.fox8live.com/story/18170113/murder-victims-mom-calls-for-change/https://themerrowreport.com/tag/christine-marcelin/https://globalgrind.com/1829097/new-orleans-15-year-old-teen-couple-gunned-down-days-apart-details/https://www.nola.com/news/crime_police/article_999580f3-a99d-5d18-9fc2-2bc4943c2c3d.htmlhttps://www.davismortuaryservice.com/obituaries/5967407https://uncovered.com/cases/christine-marcelin-new-orleans-la-2012#timeline


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