Voices for Justice

On March 31, 2008, 21-year-old college junior Skye Budnick asked her mother to make her cupcakes like she used to when she was younger. The next day, she was gone. After accessing Skye’s email account, her family discovered she’d booked a one-way ticket to Japan but told no one. Skye Budnick was last seen in Japan on April 7, 2008. She is white with brown hair and blue eyes. When she went missing, she was about 5’5” and weighed approximately 180lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Southington Police Department at 860-378-1600.Listen to Surviving Skye- SurvivingSkye.comFollow Skye's sister, Megan, on Tiktok- tiktok.com/@meganlebronFor 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, 2007, the seemingly ordinary day of 22-year-old UMass Dartmouth Senior Charlie Allen Jr. took a chilling turn. After playing tennis and grabbing food with a friend, Charlie told his sister that they were both in danger and that very important people were after him. He went missing shortly after.Charlie Allen Jr., also known as Neo Babson Maximus, was 22 years old when he was last seen on the UMass Dartmouth campus in Massachusetts on the evening of Thursday, October 11, 2007. He is white, about 6 feet tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. He weighed approximately 175-190 lbs at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen wearing glasses, sneakers, and black sweatpants with a red stripe. He was also seen carrying a white long-sleeved shirt with the words 2007 US Open on the front.Anyone with information is asked to contact the Massachusetts State Police at 855-627-6583.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

Karlie Lain Gusé was 16 years old when she was last seen in the Chalfant Valley area of Mono County, California, on the morning of October 13, 2018. She is white with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5’7” and weighed approximately 110lbs. Karlie’s left nostril is pierced.The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Karlie. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Mono County Sheriff's Office by emailing them at karliegusetips@monosheriff.org or calling them at 760-932-5678. You may also contact the Sacramento Office of the FBI by calling 916-746-7000. or you can submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. All tips can remain anonymous.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 July 4, 2007, 14-year-old Ashley Summers went missing from Cleveland, Ohio, after leaving a family party. She is white with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5’5” and weighed approximately 130 lbs. She has a tattoo of the name “Gene” in black over a red heart on her upper right arm. If you have any information about Ashley Summers, please contact FBI Cleveland at 216-522-1400 or you can submit a tip online anonymously at Tips.FBI.Gov Crime Stoppers is also offering reward money in the case. You can submit tips there by calling 216-25-CRIME. Unleashed Animal Rescue: https://unleashanimalrescue.org/ Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland by Amanda Berry & Gina DeJesus: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hope-amanda-berry/1120876088?ean=9780143108207 Finding Me: A Decade of Darkness, a Life Reclaimed: A Memoir of the Cleveland Kidnappings by Lily Rose Lee: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/finding-me-michelle-knight/1117891304?ean=9781602862791 Life after Darkness: Finding Healing and Happiness after the Cleveland Kidnappings by Lily Rose Lee: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/life-after-darkness-michelle-knight/1127621504?ean=9781602865648&aug=1For 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 July 24th, 1997, 24-year-old Olympic hopeful Amy Wroe Bechtel left her home to run some errands and to work on mapping out a new 10k run she was planning in Lander, Wyoming. When she failed to return home that night, her husband reported her missing. The search effort for Amy was massive, and her case blew up in the media, leading to thousands of calls and tips, but after many conflicting witness statements, mishandling of a potential crime scene, and a lot of finger-pointing by law enforcement, she remains missing. Amy is 5’6” tall, white, with blonde hair and blue eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she weighed approximately 115 lbs. She was last seen wearing black running shorts, a yellow shirt, and running shoes. Anyone with information is asked to call the Fremont County Sheriff’s Office at 307-332-5611.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: @SarahTurneyThank you to our sponsors!Grow your business with Shopify! Visit Shopify.com/justice to get started.Pack your bags with high-quality essentials from Quince! Go to Quince.com/Justice for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Get 20% off your order at CBDistillery.com/JUSTICE.Try Chewy, the pet supplies subscription service our emotional support puppies love at Chewy.com/justice.The 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 this episode, Sarah discusses updates in Alissa's case and her plans to finish telling her story.Alissa Turney went missing on May 17, 2001, from Phoenix, Arizona. Anyone with information is asked to call the Phoenix Police Department at 602-534-2121.Stay up to date on Alissa’s new season by following Media Pressure in your favorite podcast player.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

In 2000, 4-year-old Rilya Wilson was living with her sister and foster parents, Pamela Graham and Geralyn Graham, in the Miami, Florida area. During this time, Rilya was still under the care of The Florida Department of Children and Families.In April 2002, a new caseworker was assigned to oversee her care, but when they visited the home, her foster parents claimed that DCF had removed Rilya from their custody nearly two years prior. Unable to locate any record of this, Rilya was reported missing.However, it wasn’t long before the truth about the Grahams and DCF came to light, exposing the many failures in Rilya’s case.If you have any information about Rilya Wilson, contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement at (850) 410-8161.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: @SarahTurneyThank you to our sponsor, Lumen.If you want to take the next step in improving your health, visit LUMEN.me/justice for 15% off.The 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

Teekah Lewis was two years old when she was abducted from The New Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley in Tacoma, Washington, on January 23, 1999. Her disappearance sparked a wave of media attention that propelled her into the spotlight. It also sparked some compelling witness statements that may be connected to one man.After 25 years of doing media, holding vigils, and trying to make sense of this investigation, her family just wants her home.Anyone with information about Teekah is asked to call The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-The-Lost. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Pierce County at TPCrimeStoppers.com or 1-800-222-TIPS.Follow her family’s fight on Facebook.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

11-year-old Madalina Cojocari was reported missing by her mother, Diana Cojocari, and her stepfather, Cristopher Palmiter, after Madalina missed several weeks of school without explanation. They were arrested for failing to report her missing shortly after. While it was initially believed that Madalina was last seen on November 21, 2022, when video surveillance captured her leaving her school bus, police now believe she was last seen in December 2022, weeks after her parents claim to have last seen her. The Cornelius, North Carolina Police Department also named their first suspect in Madalina’s case in June 2024. Anyone with information about Madalina is asked to contact the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-7773.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: @SarahTurneyThank you to our sponsorsGo to HelloFresh.com/justiceapps for free appetizers for life! One appetizer item per box while the subscription is active.Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopitfy.com/justice.FÜM has served over 300,000 customers and you can be the next success story. Go to FUM.com and use code VFJ to get a free gift with your order.The 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 2005, 13-year-old Alex Anaya from Hammond, Indiana, lost her life in what the head of the FBI’s Chicago office calls one of the most heinous crimes involving a child that they’ve ever seen. They’ve put together a special task force and done multiple DNA testing rounds and while Alex’s remains were found extremely close to her mother’s ex-boyfriend, Rudolfo Heredia’s home, who was later arrested for stalking Alex, her case remains unsolved.There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or visit 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: @SarahTurneyThank you to our sponsorsGo to Zocdoc.com/Justice and download the Zocdoc app for free. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.Go to Quince.com/Justice for free shipping on your order and free 365-day returns.The 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