Advocacy
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Kenyon J. Thomas Death: Milwaukee Family Still Seeks Answers Nearly 10 Years Later
Milwaukee, Wisconsin | March 15, 2016 Nearly a decade has passed, but Kenyon Thomas’ sister refuses to let his name disappear. She reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished because she believes too many people have moved on while her family is still living with unanswered questions. For her, this isn’t just an…
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Antwjuan D. Goldsmith Murder: Chicago Super Bowl Cold Case Remains Unsolved
Chicago, Illinois | February 7, 2021 A loved one of Antwjuan D. Goldsmith reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished with one request: Please help keep his name alive. Behind every cold case is a family forced to relive the worst day of their lives, hoping that one share, one memory, or one…
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Erica Annette Morgan Murder: South Carolina Mother’s 2008 Killing Remains Unsolved
Bishopville, South Carolina | May 22, 2008 Erica Annette Morgan’s sister reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished with a plea that has remained unchanged for nearly two decades. Please don’t let my sister’s case be forgotten. For 18 years, her family has carried unimaginable grief while waiting for the justice they believe…
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Shanae Beacham Murder: Miami Gardens Cold Case Remains Unsolved
Miami Gardens, Florida | October 26–27, 2010 Nearly 16 years have passed, but for Shanae Beacham’s family, time has never erased the pain. Shanae’s cousin recently reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished, asking us to help share her story and keep her name alive. Like so many families still searching for answers,…
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Lamar B. Drakes Murder: Chicago Family Seeks Justice in Unsolved Roseland Shooting
Chicago, Illinois | June 21, 2021 Some mothers spend their lives celebrating their children’s accomplishments. Others spend their lives searching for the person who took them away. Lamar B. Drakes’ mother, Dorothy Riles, reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished with one request: Please don’t let my son’s story be forgotten. Today, we…
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Tarionn “Tari” Hanner-Jackson Death: Mother Seeks Accountability After Fatal Medical Neglect
Melbourne, Florida | November 30, 2022 Some stories are difficult to write. This is one of them. Tarionn “Tari” Hanner-Jackson’s mother, Kiyana Durham, reached out to The Vivid Faces of the Vanished to help share her son’s story—not because she wants people to remember how he died, but because she never wants another family to…
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LeShay Dungey Disappearance: Columbus Woman Texted “Open the Door” Before Vanishing
Columbus, Ohio — January 24, 2018 At 8:25 p.m. on January 24, 2018, 19-year-old LeShay “Shay” Dungey sent a text message that would become the last known communication anyone would ever receive from her. “I’m getting off at 4th & 11th.” “I’m on my way to your house.” “Open the door.” According to the man…
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Advocacy for Minority Communities
Highlighting the importance of advocacy in addressing the unique challenges faced by minority communities.
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Unsolved Cases: A Call for Justice
Unsolved cases remain a haunting reality; learn how advocacy can help bring closure to families and communities.
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The Impact of Murdered Individuals on Communities
Delve into the profound effects of murdered individuals on their communities and the need for justice and healing.