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Navigating Advocacy

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  • Summary

  • Navigating Advocacy, formerly known as Cults, Crimes, & Cabernet, is a true crime podcast that seeks to use the power of storytelling to raise awareness about unsolved crimes and bring justice to victims and their families through action-oriented advocacy. Hosted by Melissa and Whitney, who themselves started as true crime enthusiasts and have since become passionate advocates, their podcast aims to inspire action and promote positive change in the criminal justice system.

    Our mission is to provide a platform for victims and their families to share their stories and be heard while offering practical guidance on how listeners can make a difference in their communities. In each episode, we will explore a different unsolved case in depth, highlighting key details and potential leads in an effort to spark new interest and help advance the investigation.Through our work, we hope to create a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the fight for justice.

    Whether you are a seasoned true crime fan or a newcomer to the genre, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and advocacy.
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Episodes
  • Ohio : Ashley Summers
    Jun 24 2024
    In 2007, 14-year-old Ashley Summers disappeared, last seen walking to her aunt’s house. She called her mom once, but her whereabouts remain unknown. Police initially labeled her a runaway. The FBI found no connection to other local missing women cases. Ashley remains missing, and the family continues to search for her.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact the Cleveland Division of the FBI at 216 522 1400. The FBI's Violent Crimes Task Force and Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team at 1 800 CALL FBI. , the Cleveland Division of the Police at 216 623 5000 or the Bureau of Criminal Investigation at 855 224 6446 are all working to find Ashley.
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    27 mins
  • North Dakota : Olivia Long Bear
    Jun 17 2024
    Olivia Keri Lone Bear, also known as “Cedar Woman,” was born on October 11, 1985, to Iris Sherman-Four Bear and Harley Texx, Lone Bear, and was a beloved member of the Dripping Dirt clan. Despite her adventurous spirit and deep love for her five children, Olivia's life was tragically cut short in 2017 when she went missing from New Town, North Dakota. After an exhaustive search led by her determined family, Olivia's body was discovered in July 2018, buckled into the passenger seat of a submerged truck in Lake Sakakawea. The investigation into her mysterious death continues, with law enforcement yet to determine the cause or identify those responsible. The FBI is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of her case, urging anyone with knowledge to come forward.
    Anyone with information is urged to call 800-CALLFBI (800-225-5324) or file tips at https://tips.fbi.gov.
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    33 mins
  • North Carolina : Sara Graham
    Jun 10 2024
    In this episode of "Navigating Advocacy," hosts Melissa and Whitney discuss the disappearance of Sara Nicole Graham, a 19-year-old Indigenous woman who went missing in Fairmont, North Carolina, in February 2015. Sara moved from Texas to live with her father, a sheriff's sergeant, and her stepmother, also a deputy. She disappeared on her way to work, and her van was found abandoned in a field. Despite extensive searches and investigations involving multiple agencies, including the FBI, no significant leads or evidence have been found. Sara's family remains hopeful, with her father emphasizing their need for closure. The episode highlights the ongoing search and encourages anyone with information to contact authorities.
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    19 mins

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