Hear Their Voice: Stories of Missing and Murdered Black Americans

Missing: Relisha Rudd

When 8 year old Relisha Rudd vanished, questions quickly sparked about her whereabouts! Khalil Tatum was the last person to see Relisha, and he is no longer here to tell us where she is! 10 years have gone by and no one has yet to have laid eyes on her again. Where could she possibly be? July 11th is Remember Relisha Day in Washington D.C. where posters go up, still looking for the missing girl.  Sources:  * Remembering Relisha Rudd: 10 Years Missing [https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2024/remembering-relisha-rudd-10-years-missing] * Washington Post: Relisha Rudd [https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/03/03/relisha-rudd-missing-decade-dc-homeless/] * Uncovered: Relisha Rudd [https://uncovered.com/cases/relisha-rudd#sources] * National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at 1-800-THE-LOST * Washington Metropolitan Police Department at 1-202-265-9100 or their command info center at 1-202-727-9099.   * View her missing poster https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229904/1 [https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1229904/1] Catch up with us on social media: Instagram: @heartheirvoicepod [https://www.instagram.com/heartheirvoicepod]

The Boy in the Woods: William DeShawn Hamilton

A 23 year old cold case has finally been solved and brought to justice. Due to today's technology and forensic science, a 6 year old John Doe was finally identified as William DeShawn Hamilton. He was found in a wooded area in a small church cemetery February 26, 1999 in Dekalb County, GA. His mother was found not guilty on all counts expect for one January 12, 2024.  Show Notes: * Cold case solved after 23 years  [https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2022/this-is-william-cold-case-solved-after-23-years] * 11 Alive article [https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/teresa-black-trial-william-dashawn-hamilton-death/85-70ce4972-5c3f-443e-a63f-3e2bd9c2bcbd] * National Center for Missing and Exploited Children [https://www.missingkids.org/home] Social Media:  * Instagram: @heartherivoicepod [https://www.instagram.com/heartheirvoicepod] follow for photos of Willam Hamilton. Created and Hosted by Brittany Ariel.

Missing: Lori Paige/ Samalea Daniels

Lori Paige just vanished  in Tallahassee, FL exactly one year ago. She has yet to be found, and the community of Tallahassee are looking for her everyday. She was a 12 year old bright student, who was always eager to learn. The FBI, along with the Tallahassee Police Department. Samalea Daniels, was reported a missing endangered child July 2023. Luckily Samalea had safe return home. If you have any information on the whereabouts or want to request more information on Lori Paige contact Tallahassee Police Department, Special Victims Unit or the FBI. If you would like to see photos of both girls be sure to check out our Instagram profile, linked below. Sources: * Year update on Lori Paige [https://www.wtxl.com/northwest-tallahassee/lori-paige-has-been-missing-for-one-year-how-tallahassee-neighbors-continue-the-search]  * Black and Missing Inc [https://blackandmissinginc.com/statistics/] * Our Black Girls [https://ourblackgirls.com/2024/02/22/lori-paige-missing-florida/] * Samara Daniels story [https://www.qcnews.com/news/u-s/north-carolina/mecklenburg-county/3-year-old-girl-missing-since-july-found-safe-mother-arrested-in-mecklenburg-county/] * Tallahassee Police Department: (850) 891-4200 * FBI ViCAP: (800) 634-4097, vicap@fbi.gov Keep up with Hear Their Voice via social media: * Instagram: @heartheirvoicepod  [https://www.instagram.com/heartheirvoicepod] * Email stories you'd like to hear- heartheirvoicepod@gmail.com Hear Their Voice is hosted by Brittany Ariel * Instagram: @brittanyarielll [https://www.instagram.com/brittanyarielll]

Mysterious Death of Jelani Day

Jelani Day was an Illinois State University graduate student, who vanished off of campus August 24, 2021. He was seen on camera's leading up to his disappearance and untimely death. Day's body was found on September 4, 2021 in the Illinois river, miles away from his abandoned car. As of 2024, there is still no updates on what exactly happened to Jelani, and why he left campus abruptly. Jelani had a full life ahead of him studying Speech Pathology eager to help those with speech impediments. If you have any information on the untimely death of Jelani Day, you can reach out to the Peru Police Department. You can also learn more about the Jelani Day Foundation in the link below.  Sources: * Youtube: What Happened to Jelani Day? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SJ4fc5xjqs] * Two year update: New Development Two Years Later [https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/jelani-days-mother-shares-new-developments-two-years-later/] * The Jelani Day Foundation [https://www.thejelanidayfoundation.org/] Keep up with Hear Their Voice via social media: * Instagram (haven't created yet) * TikTok (haven't created yet) * Threads (haven't created yet) Hear Their Voice is hosted by Brittany Ariel  * Instagram: @brittanyarielll [https://www.instagram.com/brittanyarielll]