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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In March 2019, 30-year-old Najah Ferrell disappeared from Avon, Indiana, after failing to show up for work. Eleven days later, her car was found abandoned in Indianapolis, but Najah was nowhere to be found. Weeks later, part of her remains was discovered in a pond more than 100 miles away. Police suspected foul play, but they couldn't determine how she died or explain how her remains ended up there. More than seven years later, the circumstances surrounding Najah's death remain unresolved, and her family is still waiting for answers. If you have any information that could help the investigation, contact Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-8477. This is the story of Najah Ferrell. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2004, 22-year-old Sonya Lawona Tukes vanished from her sister's home in Tennille, Georgia. Hours earlier, she had answered a mysterious phone call. Investigators traced it to a pay phone outside of town, but they couldn't determine who was on the other end. Nearly two decades later, authorities formed a task force and conducted a new search, but Sonya remained missing. More than 22 years after her disappearance, the identity of the caller is still unknown, and her family continues to wait for answers. If you have any information about Sonya's disappearance, contact the Georgia Bureau of Investigation's Eastman Regional Office at 478-374-6988. This is the story of Sonya Tukes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In January 2006, 41-year-old Patricia Denise Knight disappeared from Perry, Florida. Five years later, her disappearance was reclassified as a homicide. At the center of the eventual murder trial was a woman's account of witnessing an attack and blood evidence recovered from a bedroom. In 2013, a jury convicted a man of Patricia's murder, and he was sentenced to life in prison. But despite the guilty verdict, Patricia's remains had not been recovered, leaving one question unanswered: Where was Patricia? If you have information about Patricia Denise Knight's case, contact the Taylor County Sheriff's Office at 850-584-2429. This is the story of Patricia Denise Knight.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 2018, 26-year-old Shantieya Smith left her home in Chicago to run a quick errand and never returned. Nearly two weeks later, her body was discovered inside a garage just blocks from home. Her death was ruled a homicide, and police identified a person of interest. But as her mother pushed for answers, conflicting information about DNA evidence raised new questions about the investigation. As of November 2023, no one had been charged with Shantieya's murder, and her family was still searching for answers. If you have any information that could help investigators, please contact the Chicago Police Department at 312-746-6000. You can also submit an anonymous tip at https://www.cpdtip.com. This is the story of Shantieya Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In August 1991, 17-year-old Melissa Collins and her seven-month-old daughter, Jasmine, disappeared from Akron, Ohio. They were reportedly headed to a grocery store just four blocks away, but neither returned. Inside the apartment, Melissa's mother found belongings that raised questions about whether they had planned to leave. The man who provided the account of their last known movements would later be identified as a suspect, but he died before police could interview him about the case. More than 35 years later, Melissa and Jasmine are still missing. If you have any information about their disappearance, contact the Akron Police Department at 330-375-2530. This is the story of Melissa and Jasmine Collins See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2023, 37-year-old Shakeira Rucker disappeared after leaving her home in Winter Springs, Florida, with her estranged husband. The next morning, her daughter received a text from Shakeira's phone saying she was on her way home, but she never arrived. As her family searched for answers, her husband was arrested in connection with a separate shooting involving another woman and her family. Then, one week after Shakeira vanished, investigators made a devastating discovery inside a storage unit rented by her husband. This is the story of Shakeira Rucker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why do we sometimes question ourselves before questioning the situation we're in? Fear, hope, and past experiences can influence how we interpret concerning behavior and what we decide to do about it.In this continuation of Before the Harm, licensed clinical social worker and therapist Adelia Johnson joins us to discuss self-doubt, unhealthy relationship dynamics, and the emotions that can make difficult situations even harder to navigate.We also talk about how to support someone without judgment and how we can begin rebuilding trust in our own judgment. Catch up on Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgiW4C1NCjo  Additional Resources & SupportThese resources offer information and support related to unhealthy relationships, boundaries, emotional well-being, and personal safety. Some specifically address domestic violence and intimate partner abuse. National Domestic Violence HotlineFree, confidential support available 24/7Call: 800-799-7233Text: START to 88788https://www.thehotline.org  Love Is RespectConfidential dating and relationship support for young people, available 24/7Call: 866-331-9474Text: LOVEIS to 22522https://www.loveisrespect.org  WomensLaw.orgLegal information and safety resources related to domestic violence and abuse.https://www.womenslaw.org  988 Suicide & Crisis LifelineFree, confidential crisis and emotional support available 24/7Call or text: 988https://988lifeline.org  Personal Safety Planning ToolAn online tool for creating a personalized safety plan.https://safety-plan.loveisrespect.org  For more information and resources, visit https://hunting4answers.com.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In September 1994, 42-year-old Deborah Taylor traveled from Virginia Beach to Northern Virginia with her longtime boyfriend. After checking into a hotel, Deborah called her mother. It would be the last known communication from her. Her boyfriend later said Deborah had taken a taxi and left him. And six days later, he was dead. When authorities returned to the hotel room where the couple had stayed, they found blood on the mattress and walls, but Deborah was never found. More than three decades later, her disappearance remains unsolved. If you have any information that could help investigators find Deborah, contact the Virginia Beach Police Department Cold Case Squad at **757-385-4241** or email **[email protected]**. This is the story of Deborah Taylor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In November 2023, the remains of an unidentified woman were discovered in a wooded area in Cincinnati. For months, investigators tried to find out who she was. Then, a social media post reached the right person, ultimately leading investigators to 25-year-old Makaila Luckey. But identifying Makaila only answered one of the questions surrounding her case. As of this recording, her homicide remains unsolved, and police are still looking for information about her final days, including where she was and who she may have been with. If you have any information that could help the investigation, call the Cincinnati Police Department Homicide Unit at 513-352-3542 or Crime Stoppers at 513-352-3040. This is the story of Makaila Luckey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In May 1976, 20-year-old Jennifer Joyce Barton was last seen getting into a brown or tan van with two men in Austin, Texas. The van had California license plates, and a friend later saw it circle the block. But when she looked inside, she couldn't see Jennifer. In the months before Jennifer vanished, she was reportedly afraid for her safety, and someone had broken into and vandalized her apartment. Jennifer was also one of four young Black women who disappeared from the Austin area that year. Investigators looked at whether some of the cases could be connected, but no connection has ever been publicly established. More than 50 years later, Jennifer has never been found. If you have any information that could help the investigation, call the Austin Police Department at 512-974-5250. This is the story of Jennifer Joyce Barton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In August 2026, 29-year-old Tasia Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind a vacant home in Jackson, Mississippi. More than a month later, her death was ruled a homicide, and investigators revealed that they believe Tasia had already been killed before her body was hanged from the tree. Three men have since been charged with murder, but major questions remain, including exactly how Tasia died and why her body was hanged after her death. The investigation remains ongoing, and all three defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. If you have any information that could help the investigation, call the Jackson Police Department at 601-960-1800 or Crime Stoppers at 601-355-TIPS (8477). This is the story of Tasia Fortune. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In February 2018, 23-year-old Shanequa Sullivan finished her shift at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and headed toward MARTA to go home. But after her Breeze Card failed, surveillance video showed her walking back toward the airport. Nearly a month later, Shanequa was found deceased in the Yellow River, about 40 miles away. What happened after she was last seen at the airport remains unclear. More than eight years later, investigators are still trying to determine how Shanequa got to Newton County and who killed her. If you have any information that could help the investigation, call Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS (8477). This is the story of Shanequa Sullivan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In September 1981, 21-year-old Janice Beidleman left a relative’s home in Columbus, Ohio, with her 18-month-old son, Brandon. She planned to stop for groceries before heading home, but they never made it there. The next afternoon, Janice’s car was found beneath a bridge, and she and Brandon were discovered nearby in Alum Creek. What happened between Janice driving away that night and the discovery the following day has never been publicly explained. No suspect has been identified, and 45 years later, their murders remain unsolved.  If you have any information about the murders of Janice and Brandon Beidleman, call Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).  This is the story of Janice Beidleman and Brandon Beidleman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In August 1984, 39-year-old Barbara Jean Dreher disappeared after dropping off two of her children in Washington, D.C. About two weeks later, her son spotted her car with another man behind the wheel. A ski mask, rope and gloves were later found inside, but there was still no sign of Barbara. More than two decades later, a detective took another look at her disappearance and discovered something else was missing: Barbara’s original case file and evidence collected during the investigation could no longer be located. More than 40 years later, Barbara has never been found. If you have any information about the disappearance of Barbara Jean Dreher, contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-5037. Case Number: 84-411927. This is the story of Barbara Jean Dreher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.