Voices for Justice

You may know Terra's name from the podcast or Netflix series titled Dirty John. Basically, Terra's mom, Debra, began dating a man named John Meehan, who wasn't who he presented himself to be, and things got very dangerous very quickly. The result was Meehan attacking Debra's daughter, Terra, in the parking garage of her apartment complex, where he began stabbing her. But Terra was able to get the knife and ended up killing Meehan in self-defense. Terra's story has been told by so many different people over the years... But like so many of the survivors and family members we speak to on this show, Terra saw some major issues within the true crime entertainment industry and began telling her story in her own words as well as helping others do the same. I was actually on Terra's podcast, Time Out with Terra, years ago to talk about Alissa. But since then, she and friend of the show, Collier Landry, created The Survivor Squad podcast. I've known Terra for years, but as we discuss, conversations like these aren't exactly casual ones to have with friends over drinks, so this is the first time we've really sat down and talked about everything.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the night of Valentine’s Day 2015, 27-year-old Erica Alonso went out to an Orange County, California nightclub with her ex-boyfriend, Larry. She told her sister she’d be back that night, but never returned home.By the morning of February 15th, Erica’s sister still hadn’t heard from her, so she called Larry to ask if he’d seen or heard from Erica. He said that yes, he was with Erica, but they got into a fight, and at around 4 am, she stormed out of his apartment. She drove away, and he hadn’t heard from her since. More than two months later, on April 27, Erica’s body was discovered in a remote area of Orange County. She was found wrapped in plastic bags and duct tape. Despite this, authorities concluded that foul play was not involved. Her case remains unsolved.Anyone with information is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 714-647-7055. Please take a moment to follow the fight on social media:https://www.facebook.com/WeLoveEricaAlonsohttps://www.instagram.com/withericainourhearts_1987_2015/Thank you to our sponsor, Betterhelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/Justice to get 10% off your first month.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I am joined by Julie Murray, sister of missing Maura Murray. We will discuss Maura, her case, and how it can feel that she has been lost in her own story. This episode originally aired on November 4, 2021, and is being re-released to commemorate Maura's 41st birthday.For more information about Maura Murray and to get updates on her case and how you can help, please visit https://www.mauramurraymissing.org/For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Anaiah Walker entered the Arizona foster care system at age 13. Before her 14th birthday, she was trafficked by adults posing as teenagers online. By age 15, she ran away from several group homes and was officially listed as a missing child with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Just after her 16th birthday, she was supposed to testify against her abusers in court, but on May 22, 2020, Anaiah was found dead in a ditch on Interstate 10 near Watson Road. Her cause of death was high-velocity impact. She has never received justice.The Buckeye Police Department is searching for a 2016 to 2018 Honda Civic EX or LX in the color Midnight Burgundy Pearl. They say the owner may have replaced the driver’s side door mirror cover, the front bumper, and the left front fog light cover after Anaiah’s death.Anyone with information about Anaiah’s death or whereabouts before her death is asked to call Silent Witness at 480-948-6377. You can also submit tips online at silentwitness.org.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26-year-old Madeline “Maddi” Kingsbury went missing from her home in Winona, Minnesota, on March 31st, 2023. That morning, she, and the father of her two children, Adam Fravel, dropped the kids off at daycare and returned home just after 8 am. A few hours later, Adam left the home, taking Maddi’s 2014 dark blue, Chrysler Town and Country Minivan with him. He says that when he returned, Maddi was gone. Her friends and family have not heard from her since. The Winona Police Department has classified Maddi as an endangered missing person, and they do not consider her disappearance to be voluntary.Maddi’s family has been working tirelessly to bring her home. Please share.To follow the case and support Maddi's family, see the links below.Megan's TikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@megsmpls?GoFundMe- https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-search-for-maddiFinding Madeline Kingsbury Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091790613142Winona Police Department Facebook Page- https://www.facebook.com/winonamnpolicedeptMadeline “Maddi” Kingsbury is white, 26 years old, 5’4” tall, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She weighs approximately 135 lbs.The Winona police department is urging residents in Minnesota from Winona, Fillmore, and Houston counties to check any camera footage they may have from March 31st to April 1st, 2023, for Maddi’s dark blue minivan. Even if you see nothing on the footage, law enforcement wants to see it. They are also asking that you please check your property for any sign of Maddi Kingsbury.Maddi’s family is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.Anyone with information is being asked to call the Winona Police Department at (507) 457-6492 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers by calling (507) 457-6530 or emailing winonaareacrimestoppers.com.Thank you to our sponsors, Hello Fresh and Native.Give your skin the protection it deserves with Native's mineral sunscreens. Go to Native.com/JUSTICE or use promo code JUSTICE at checkout for 20% off your first order.Try Hello Fresh, America's #1 meal kit, today. Get 60% off plus free shipping by visiting HelloFresh.com/JUSTICE60, and make sure you use code JUSTICE60 at checkout.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13-year-old Tabitha Tuders went missing on April 29, 2003, while walking a short distance to her bus stop. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Tabitha has never been found, and her disappearance remains a mystery. There have been many leads and potential suspects over the years, but none have led to finding Tabitha.Tabitha has sandy blonde hair and blue eyes. She has a birthmark on her stomach and a scar on her finger. Both of her ears are pierced. When she went missing, she was 5’1” and weighed approximately 100 lbs. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to the recovery of Tabitha and the prosecution of those responsible for her disappearance. If you have any information about Tabitha Tuders, contact your local FBI office, or you can submit a tip online at Tips.FBI.Gov.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I am discussing one of the most infamous and puzzling missing child cases from Alabama. 12-year-old Sherry Lynn Marler. Just after the start of summer break in 1984, one morning, Sherry tags along with her stepfather Ray to run some errands. He needs to fix a combine and check on some crops before making the about 30-minute drive into the town center of Greenville to go to the bank. While I know I would have certainly skipped this trip in favor of sleeping in, Sherry was excited to come along. She LOVES farming. And she looked forward to summer break for days just like this, days where she could be out in the fields checking on the crops, seeing what was new in the feed shop on main street, and I’m sure a million other tasks farmers have to complete to keep their farms up and running. All of this to say, Sherry was excited to be hanging out with Ray, continuing to learn what it takes to run farms like he does. After fixing the combine and checking on some crops, they make the drive into town. There, Ray parks his truck behind a furniture store, leaves a dollar for Sherry to grab a coke from the vending machine across the street and walks into the bank. 15 minutes later, Ray walks back to the truck, and Sherry is gone.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com Don't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurney Voices for Justice is a podcast that uses adult language and discusses sensitive andpotentially triggering topics including violence, abuse, and murder. Thispodcast may not be appropriate for younger audiences. All parties are innocentuntil proven guilty in a court of law. Some names have been changed or omittedper their request or for safety purposes. Listener discretion is advised. The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Before Oakley Carlson turned one, she was taken out of the care of her biological parents Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson, and placed with foster parents, Jamie Jo and Erik Hiles. They instantly fell in love with her, and over the next two years or so, they are overjoyed to care for her and watch her grow. They see her first steps, hear her first words, and watch her develop into a happy, confident, well-adjusted toddler.The plan for Oakley from The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families, or DCYF, was adoption, presumably with Jamie Jo and Erik. But their dreams of legally becoming a family with Oakley were crushed when they were notified that the plan changed again, and Oakley would be returning to her biological parents at the end of 2019.After she was returned, there were several calls made to social services about Oakley, including a call from Andrew Carlson’s own mother. But Oakley remained in her biological parent’s care.Eventually, around the end of 2021, people noticed that Oakley wasn’t with the rest of her family. Due to some quick thinking by Oakley’s sister’s school principal, she ultimately led authorities to uncover that there had been no verified sightings of Oakley for almost a year.When authorities questioned Jordan Bowers and Andrew Carlson, they shut down and became uncooperative. When they search the family home that had recently been on fire for several hours, they find blood but no Oakley. She remains missing to this day.Anyone with information about Oakley is urged to contact the Grays Harbor Sheriff’s Office at 360-533-8765 or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST.Thank you to our sponsors Bub's Naturals and BetterHelp!Go to Bubsnaturals.com and enter code JUSTICE at checkout for 20% off your first order.Visit BetterHelp.com/Justice to get 10% off your first month.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.comDon't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurneyThe introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tuesday, May 27, 1994, is just two days after Jenny Lin’s 14th birthday. She comes home from school to an empty house in Castro Valley, California. Like a lot of kids, both of her parents work, and Jenny is expected to get her chores and homework done before they get home. But also, like a lot of kids, especially a lot of teenagers, Jenny decides that before she gets to work on those tasks, she will talk to some friends on the phone. Jenny’s last call ends just after 5 pm. About 30 minutes later, her father, John Lin, calls home to check on her, but there’s no answer. He doesn’t immediately panic; Jenny is a very responsible kid, and she’s used to this routine. She’s probably just doing something and didn’t hear the phone. Around 7 pm, John walks into a quiet house. He doesn’t see Jenny anywhere. But it’s clear that Jenny had been there. The back door is unlocked, the TV is on, and Jenny’s microwave dinner is sitting on the kitchen counter. After John doesn’t see Jenny on the first floor of the house, he then walks upstairs and notices that the bathroom door in his room is closed. When he opens the door, the scene John walks into is inconceivable. Jenny is lying face down, covered in blood. Nearly 30 years later, the case is still unsolved, and the Lin family and investigators struggle to make sense of why Jenny was targeted. If you have any information about her case, please contact the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office at 510-667-3636.For more information about the Jenny Lin foundation, visit https://jennylinfoundation.org/Thank you to our sponsor ZocDoc.Go to Zocdoc.com/Justice and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com Don't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurney Join the Patreon family to get instant access to a library of extra content, supportthe show, and support these cases https://www.patreon.com/VoicesforJustice Voices for Justice is a podcast that uses adult language and discusses sensitive andpotentially triggering topics including violence, abuse, and murder. Thispodcast may not be appropriate for younger audiences. All parties are innocentuntil proven guilty in a court of law. Some names have been changed or omittedper their request or for safety purposes. Listener discretion is advised. The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21-year-old Tammy Zywicki was an ambitious, upbeat, creative young woman who was about to start her senior year of college. She dreamed of being a professional sports photographer, or a Spanish teacher — she wasn't sure yet. But in August 1992, Tammy was driving back to college after summer break when she had car trouble on the highway. The next day, her vehicle was found abandoned on I-80 outside Utica, Illinois. A week after that, she was found dead, 500 miles away. Although it’s been over 30 years since Tammy’s murder, investigators believe that with new technology, her case can be solved.If you have any information about Tammy Zywicki’s murder, please call the Illinois State Police at 815-726-6477.Thank you to our sponsors!Go to Bubsnaturals.com and enter code JUSTICE at checkout for 20% off your first order.Download June's Journey today on IOS or Android, also available through Facebook Games.For more information about the podcast and the cases discussed, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com Don't forget to follow me on social media under Voices for Justice Podcast & SarahETurney Join the Patreon family to get instant access to a library of extra content, supportthe show, and support these cases https://www.patreon.com/VoicesforJustice Voices for Justice is a podcast that uses adult language and discusses sensitive andpotentially triggering topics including violence, abuse, and murder. Thispodcast may not be appropriate for younger audiences. All parties are innocentuntil proven guilty in a court of law. Some names have been changed or omittedper their request or for safety purposes. Listener discretion is advised. The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue DotSessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track usedfor ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices