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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.

Copyright: © Copyright 2020-2022. Nerdly Ninja LLC, Cults, Crimes & Cabernet

Latest Episodes:

Tami Kowalchuk Dec 27, 2022

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Tami Kowalchuk was a teenager that liked to push the limits. Her behavioral issues got her in trouble with the law on more than one occassion. After a brief inpatient stay at a treatment center, Tami called her mom wanting to go on a long haul trip with a truck driver she met. That phone call would be the last time her mother would hear from Tami.
What happened to Tami Kowalchuk?
#bringthemhomefortheholidays #tamikowalchuk #missing #missingperson #missingchild #unsolved #unsolvedmystery

Illinois : Jaclyn Dowaliby Dec 26, 2022

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Jaclyn Marie Dowaliby was only seven years old when she vanished from her bedroom in the middle of the night. Jaclyn's body was found four days later in a nearby town. Police arrested Jaclyn's parents six weeks later. An eyewitness came forward, putting Jaclyn's father at the dump site. How did this eyewitness see a person in a vehicle from over 75 yards away in the dead of night? A judge dismissed Jaclyn's mom's charges but convicted her father of first-degree murder in court. How is this case still unsolved, and who killed Jaclyn Dowaliby?

Leonard Taku Dec 26, 2022

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Leonard Taku was a traveling teacher from New Zealand that was last seen renting a vehicle at the Tampa airport on Christmas day 2007. Leonard's credit card would be used to make a few purchases over the following weeks; it has never been determined if this was Leonard or someone else. The rental vehicle would be found in Ocala National Forest, where a controlled burn occurred. This is where Leonards's disappearance went cold.
What happened to Leonard Taku?

Jeremy Howard Dec 25, 2022

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Jeremy Howard had spent 3 months visiting the San Diego area. The 19 year old spent time with his sister and her husband, exploring the city and enjoying the holidays. The day Jeremy was scheduled to fly home to the Seattle area, the three made one last tourist stop at La Jolla Cove to take in the waves and wildlife. Jeremy seemingly disappeared into thin air off the pier. Several dives and searches were completed and investigations would lead to a potential person of interest but they never found Jeremy.
What happened to Jeremy Howard?
#california #bringthemhomefortheholidays #jeremyhoward #missing #unsolved #unsolvedmystery

ShawnDarius Tyus Dec 24, 2022

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ShawnDarius Tyus disappeared on December 23rd, 2020 in Selma, Alabama. He was just 24 years old but had a rocky past with multiple arrests. ShawnDarius has been missing for two years and his case deserves attention despite his criminal record. There is no perfect victim.
Where is ShawnDarius?

Jennifer Nicole Blackmon Dec 23, 2022

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Jennifer Nicole Blackmon was an entrepreneur and mother to 4 beautiful kids. Being the go getter that she was, she ran her own mobile notary business. Jennifer had recently left her husband and filed for divorce, moving her children into an apartment not far from her now estranged husband’s home. One evening, Jennifer left the apartment for an appointment with a client never to be seen again.
What happened to Jennifer Blackmon?
#bringthemhomefortheholidays #jenniferblackmon #missing #domesticviolence #unsolved #unsolvedmystery

Danica Childs Dec 22, 2022

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Danica Childs disappeared on December 21st, 2007 and in the days that followed her disappearance her family would learn about many secrets Danica was keeping. After meeting a guy on a bus Danica’s behavior changed drastically and starts in the sex work industry at just 17 years old. Her family believes she was human trafficked and that she is still out there somewhere.
Where is Danica Childs?

Brian Carrick Dec 21, 2022

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Brian Carrick was a kind, driven and hardworking young man. The 17 year old high school junior was the 11th of 14 kinds to a large irish catholic family. He enjoyed his job at the local grocery store of his small town and took pride in his work. When he went missing on one of his days off, the town became concerned. An investigation, conviction and exoneration leaves Brian’s family still wondering.
What happened to Brian Carrick?
#bringthemhomefortheholidays #briancarrick #missing #murdered #unsolved #unsolvedmystery

Katherine Bodden Gelaro Dec 20, 2022

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Katherine Gelaro, who also went by the name Melissa Bodden, was last seen by her family at her Hilliard, Florida home on December 19th, 2019. Her boyfriend would be arrested on the 24th of December for various drug related charged. There has been no sign or contact with Katherine in three years.
Where is Katherine Gelaro?

Idaho : Stephanie Crane Dec 19, 2022

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Stephanie Crane was a responsible, fun loving 9 year old girl that lived in Challis Idaho. She was having her typical Monday. She went to school, then to the Monday night bowling league, then was supposed to walk the 500 yards home. Just as she had done many times. Challis was a small town of less than 1000 people, safe and this was in the 90s when kids were encouraged to go out and explore but be home before dark! When she didn’t make it home by 5 pm her parents began to worry. They looked for her themselves but when they didn’t immediately find her they called in authorities. It has been almost 30 years since Stephanie was seen.
What happened to Stephanie Crane?
If you have any information on Stephanie Lyn Crane’s disappearance please contact the Custer County Sheriffs office at 208.879.2232. She was last seen on Highway 93 walking towards Challis High school. She has a cowlick on the right side of her hairline and a scar near her right eye. She also has very thick dark brown naturally curly hair and blue eyes.
Sources:https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/local/29-years-since-disappearance-of-challis-girl-stephanie-crane/277-a930a0ea-e18c-46b8-93d3-7f8cca14fba5 https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/10/for-28-years-stephanie-cranes-disappearance-remains-a-mystery/https://localnews8.com/news/top-stories/2022/10/11/29-years-since-stephanie-cranes-disappearance/https://idahonews.com/news/local/its-been-28-years-since-stephanie-crane-of-challis-went-missing https://www.facebook.com/EastIdahoColdCases/posts/some-background-on-the-stephanie-crane-case-missing-9-year-old-girl-from-challis/415717028634421/https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-haunting-disappearance-of-stephanie-crane-63c545d013ed https://lmtribune.com/missing-idaho-girl-turns-up-in-utah/article_2e4a37b7-7639-56ef-908b-48a956a682d9.html https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/28-years-later-idaho-girls-disappearance-remains-mystery/article_cefc38ed-1e6a-5f6d-8804-ca63d70dc377.html https://www.postregister.com/news/crime_courts/28-years-later-no-one-knows-what-happened-to-stephanie-crane/article_429e0abe-70a2-5f25-9713-fce40309e1df.html https://thecinemaholic.com/stephanie-crane-found-or-missing-is-she-dead-or-alive/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2eE-R2U5cY https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8350730/

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