Lost Hills: Dark Canyon 4. Hopscotch
Jun 17, 2024
The podcast delves into Mitrice's disappearance, sightings in a rural community, challenges in search efforts, racial discrimination in investigations, and mysterious disturbances in Montanito. It explores the involvement of retired sergeant Wright, the community's determination in search operations, and dark possibilities hinted at by cryptic clues.
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Last Confirmed Sighting At Smith House
- Karen Smith found Mitrice sitting on her back steps around 6:30 a.m. and spoke to her briefly before she vanished.
- Karen later regretted not doing more because Mitrice disappeared soon after and never returned.
Policy Limits Delayed Search Effort
- LAPD Missing Persons required a compelling reason to mount a search, treating missing adults with limited intrusion.
- That policy delayed an immediate, extensive search for Mitrice until advocacy convinced detectives to act.
Family-Led Search And Racial Taunt
- Dr. Rhonda Hampton and Mitrice's family shut down their practices and spent days passing out flyers and searching Malibu neighborhoods.
- They canvassed Ralphs, a nearby homeless encampment, and encountered racial hostility from a bystander.