Greenwich, New York: Jaliek was just 12 years old when he vanished in November 2002. His adopted father, Steven Kerr, said he woke up and Jaliek wasn't there. Searches turned up no signs of Jaliek. In 2008, a very (very) odd letter was sent anonymously to local news stations in upstate New York, claiming Jaliek is alive and well. Jaliek's story is important for so many reasons. First and foremost, a young boy went missing. Second, this case shines a light on the foster care system. Did the system fail Jaliek? ********************************************** Thank you for supporting our mission ..read more

Kaitlyn Ledbetter, according to her father, jumped out of her window in the early morning hours of May 2, 2021. She was in a heated argument with her father's live-in girlfriend, Crystal, and she spontaneously jumped out of her window and ran off into the woods. Kaitlyn was in her pajamas and took nothing with her. Searches turned up nothing, and in fact, law enforcement wasn't interested in searching for anyways. But her family is still looking for Kaitlyn, and looking for answers. Where is Kaitlyn Ledbetter? Help Find Kaitlyn Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1000772839 ..read more

Asha Degree was a smart and active 9-year-old girl. She loved basketball, excelled at school, and was very active at church. Asha's parents were strict and didn't allow Asha or her brother on the internet at all. They wanted to protect their children from the outside world, and really, in the year 2000, the internet was still pretty new to many people. On February 14, 2000, Asha's mom went to wake Asha up for school. But she wasn't in her bed. Asha was nowhere to be found. There were sightings of a young girl walking, in a thunderstorm, at 4:00 a.m. on a major highway. However, searchers were ..read more

We are still waiting for answers in the case of Oakley Carlson. Just like the case of Harmony Montgomery, Oakley is another child who had loving foster parents, was put back with her biological parents, and subsequently vanished.  Is this the year we will get answers on Oakley's whereabouts?? #missingchild #missing #oakleycarlson#JusticeForOakley Thank you to FETCH for being our episode partner! FREE GIFT CARDS just by scanning your receipts. Get BONUS points here (or use CODE REKUV) —————  https://fetchrewards.onelink.me/vvv3/referraltext?code=REKUV --- Send in a voice me ..read more

Montgomery County, Ohio: Julie Earley, at age 50 years old, was in a troubled marriage. Her two adult sons from a previous marriage were no longer living with her, and her new husband, Cregg Earley, seemed to have anger issues. On May 21, 2012, Cregg got into an argument with her son on the phone. He left the house at 3:30 p.m. to go to a roofing job, and when he returned home later that evening, Julie was not there. He didn't report her missing however, until May 30, 2012, believing that she just needed some time away. Julie Earley hasn't been seen or heard from since. Where is Julie Rand Ea ..read more

**This originally aired in January 2022. Some dates and information has changed, but the core of the story remains the same. Little Harmony Montgomery is still missing.** As her father stands trial for her murder this week, let's revisit Harmony's story and remember this beautiful little girl. Trial recap episodes will be forthcoming, up to date information can be found on our social medias. #JusticeforHarmony #RIPHarmony Follow us on: Facebook:  www.facebook.com/wherearetheypodcast Instagram: @thewherearetheypodcast Email me: Canwefindthem@gmail.com Join our online detective group f ..read more

**This episode is from 2022, and I have done a few episodes on Harmony since then. I want to remind the world of Harmony's story, and honor this little girl today, as we begin the painful process of learning what truly happened to Harmony back in 2019.** Adam Montgomery's murder trial begins today, February 6, 2024, with jury selection. He is being charged with the murder of his little girl, Harmony Montgomery. Adam proclaims he is innocent, although the evidence is overwhelming. Harmony is still missing. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wherearetheypodcast ..read more

**This episode contains information on child abuse, and neglect with some graphic details** WATERVILLE, MAINE:  Little Ayla Reynolds, just 20 months old, had recently gone to live with her dad, Justin DiPietro.  The Child Services Department in Maine did not follow proper procedure, and Ayla was put into the home of the DiPietros', without a home visit, interviews, or background checks. Could it be because the Child Services Worker was a relative of Justin's? On December 17, 2011, Justin called 911 to say that when he woke up that morning, Ayla was not in her bed. To date, Ayla has ..read more

Laurel had been diagnosed with Lupus at the young age of 16, and she had her struggles with it. However, she continued to persevere and be a friend to so many, including a 'best friend' to her mother, Lauretta. In 2010, at age 28, Laurel was living in Port Orange, Florida. She left one evening to spend time with friends, and never returned home. She stopped answering her phone, and there was virtually no sign of Laurel anywhere. Some have said that her friends have been less than cooperative, and believe that they may know more about Laurel's disappearance than they have said. But Laurel remai ..read more

Where is Jennifer Cahill-Shadle?? Jennifer (Jenny) Cahill-Shadle vanished without a trace from State College, Pennsylvania. She was last seen on May 15, 2014, in the North Atherton Shopping Center. Jennifer had been going through a rough divorce and was living in low-budget motels until her spousal support of $5,000 a month kicked in. She was hoping to start looking for an apartment or home to rent, so she could move on with her life and have a home for her three children as well. But that would never happen. Where is Jennifer Cahill-Shadle? Thank you for supporting our mission.  You can ..read more