Voices for Justice

In October 1989, ten-year-old Amy Mihaljevic disappeared after receiving eerie phone calls from a man posing as her mother's associate. The podcast delves into the timeline of her abduction and the extensive investigation that ensued, highlighting collaboration between local law enforcement and the FBI. New evidence emerging in 2024 reignites hope for resolution. Additionally, the emotional impact on her family and community is explored, alongside themes of justice and closure in other true crime cases.

The mysterious disappearance of Brandon Swanson unfolds as he vanishes after a car crash, leaving his family in turmoil and law enforcement facing challenges. The search for him reveals contrasting responses and emotional struggles. Insights into the theories surrounding his case are explored, alongside the advocacy efforts by his parents for improved missing persons legislation. The podcast also touches on recent successes in other missing persons cases, blending hope with the ongoing search for answers.

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 brown eyes. She was 5’5” tall and she weighed 100-110lbs. She had a small tattoo of a tribal sun on her neck, a four-inch scar on her back, and a lip piercing with a clear stone. The FBI is offering a $20k reward for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for Adrienne’s death. Anyone with information should contact the FBI at 1-800-Call-FBI, or you can submit a tip anonymously online at Tips.FBI.Gov or the Tempe PD at 480-350-8311.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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

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 Office at 973-383-1570.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThanks to Wild Natural Deodorant for sponsoring today's episode!Go Wild today with 20% off your first order! Click the link below!https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=JUSTICE20The 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

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 disappearance, he was 4’2” tall and weighed approximately 52 lbs. If you have any information about Timmothy or his disappearance, please call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Aurora Police Department (Illinois) at 1-630-256-5516.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThanks to Wild Natural Deodorant for sponsoring today's episode!Go Wild today with 20% off your first order! Click the link below!https://www.wearewild.com/us/?discount=JUSTICE20The 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

An update on the case of Alissa Turney.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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 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 information about Stephanie is encouraged to call the Custer County Sheriff’s Office at (208) 879-2232. You can also call the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-842-5678).For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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

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 from authorities stating they knew who did this, almost 20 years later, Leah’s loved ones are still waiting for justice. Leah Hickman was killed in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14, 2007. She was white with brown hair and blue eyes, was 5’2”, and weighed 125lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Huntington Police Department at 304-696-4420; you can also submit tips anonymously through their tip line at 304-696-4444.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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

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/sarahturneyFor more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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

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 enforcement, causing many to question what’s really going on in Linn County, Kansas.Alonzo Brooks was 23 years old when he was killed on the night of April 3, 2004, or early hours of April 4th in La Cygne, Kansas. Alonzo was black and Hispanic with black hair and brown eyes. He was 5’8” and weighed approximately 180 lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Kansas City office at 816-512-8200, the Tips Hotline at 816-474-TIPS, or submit a tip online at Tips.FBI.Gov.For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com.Follow us on social media:Twitter: @VFJPodInstagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcastTikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcastFacebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah TurneyTwitter: @SarahETurneyInstagram: @SarahETurneyTikTok: @SarahETurneyFacebook: @SarahETurneyYouTube: @SarahTurneyThe 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