The Over Looked

This podcast episode from "The Overlook Podcast" covers the disappearance of Keora Lawson, a 22-year-old black woman from Fitzgerald, Georgia, who has been missing since May 1, 2021. Despite police searches and community efforts, no substantial evidence has surfaced. The episode highlights the family's ongoing struggle and their belief in local rumors implying possible foul play, urging anyone with information to contact authorities. It's been three years and still we are asking, where is Keora? https://charleyproject.org/case/keora-lawson https://www.walb.com/2024/05/15/missing-south-ga-3-years-later-investigators-still-searching-fitzgerald-missing-mom/ https://www.walb.com/2021/05/20/family-police-need-help-finding-missing-fitzgerald-mother/?outputType=amp https://wfxl.com/news/local/fitzgerald-police-continue-to-search-for-missing-22-year-old-keora-lawson https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=10000927260519

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, host Ress discusses the mysterious disappearance of Janiyah Tyeisha Thompson, an 18-year-old African American woman from Temple Hills, Maryland. Despite her family filing a police report and raising concerns, there has been minimal police involvement and media coverage. The episode delves into the challenges faced in Janiyah's case, including the lack of detailed information and public attention. Ress emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness to hopefully gather more information and aid in bringing Janiyah home. https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/prince-georges-county/have-you-seen-her-prince-georges-county-family-searches-for-missing-18-year-old/3356634/ https://www.reddit.com/r/maryland/comments/14y80s0/family_searches_for_missing_18yearold_janiyah/ https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/md-janiyah-thompson-18-rotc-member-prince-george%E2%80%99s-county-apr-2023.679429/

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, Ress discusses the disappearance of Sara Martinez-Fabila, a Hispanic woman who went missing from Paradise, California in 2018 during a devastating fire. Known for her ongoing struggles with mental illness and substance abuse, Sarah was reported missing by her family after they couldn't contact her post-fire. Despite conflicting reports on when she was last seen, her disappearance remains unresolved, with only sparse sightings and information surfacing. Ress shares details about Sara's challenging life, her efforts to turn it around, and the current status of her missing person's case, urging listeners to share information and help keep Sara's story alive. https://www.redding.com/story/news/2019/11/07/camp-fire-missing-person-sara-martinez-fabila-paradise-california/4074030002/ https://www.redding.com/story/news/2019/11/07/camp-fire-missing-person-sara-martinez-fabila-paradise-california/4074030002/ https://www.actionnewsnow.com/news/unsolved-mystery-paradise-woman-still-missing/article_8cca0102-e953-11ee-b3eb-2faf84e20cdf.html https://www.kcra.com/article/family-of-missing-paradise-woman-remain-hopeful-shes-alive/25659550 https://ktvl.com/news/local/one-year-after-the-deadly-camp-fire-mystery-surrounds-the-one-person-still-missing

In this episode of The Overlook Podcast, host Ress delves into the perplexing disappearance of Cajairah Fraise, a young black woman missing from Beaumont, California. Cajairah went missing on February 23rd, 2023. Ress discusses the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the case, including conflicting reports, the family's strained relationship with law enforcement, and various theories about her disappearance. Cajairah, who was 35 weeks pregnant at the time, was last seen in the parking lot of a Jack in the Box, but no clear facts have emerged since. The podcast explores different angles and public skepticism while urging anyone with information to come forward.It's been over a year and yet we are still asking, where is Cajairah? https://charleyproject.org/case/cajairah-jae-fraise https://www.beaumontpd.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=979 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/mother-praying-safe-return-disappearance-8-months-pregnant-california-rcna121986 https://abc7.com/cajairah-fraise-missing-pregnant-woman-beaumont-police-department-women/13438112/ https://www.reddit.com/r/MissingPersons/comments/17fv32k/cajairah_fraise_is_still_missing/ https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ca-cajairah-jae-fraise-22-walked-away-from-family-vehicle-35-weeks-pregnant-beaumont-23-feb-2023.669820/page-7 https://patch.com/california/banning-beaumont/pregnant-woman-who-vanished-beaumont-last-winter-still-missing https://kesq.com/news/2023/03/23/family-of-missing-pregnant-woman-issue-statement-on-police-news-release/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091595204334 https://www.facebook.com/groups/227742849802187/media

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of Elyssa Vasquez, a 12-year-old biracial girl who went missing on January 28, 2003. This is a case with scant information available and few leads to follow. Ress highlights the importance of bringing attention to less-publicized cases, urging listeners to help by coming forward with any information. The podcast underscores the emotional toll on Elisa's family, who continue to seek answers and hope for her return. It's been 21 years and yet we are still asking, where is Elyssa ? https://www.facebook.com/p/Elyssa-Marie-Vasquez-100063740623425/ https://ourblackgirls.com/2020/03/31/elyssa-marie-vasquez-12-was-last-seen-at-school-in-2003/ https://charleyproject.org/case/elyssa-marie-vasquez https://www.p3tips.com/tipform.aspx?ID=552

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of 26-year-old Kennedy Walton missing from St. Charles, Missouri. Kennedy was last seen on March 4, 2022. She was seen leaving her mother’s home on March 3rd and was later spotted at a bar with friends in the early morning of March 4th, 2022, before suddenly departing followed by mysterious behavior, such as crying in her mother's vehicle. The police have been tight-lipped about the evidence, but the investigation remains active. It's been two years and yet we are still asking, where is Kennedy ?

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, we discuss the disappearance of 26-year-old Kennedy Walton missing from St. Charles, Missouri. Kennedy was last seen on March 4, 2022. She was seen leaving her mother’s home on March 3rd and was later spotted at a bar with friends in the early morning of March 4th, 2022, before suddenly departing followed by mysterious behavior, such as crying in her mother's vehicle. The police have been tight-lipped about the evidence, but the investigation remains active. It's been two years and yet we are still asking, where is Kennedy ? https://charleyproject.org/case/kennedy-a-walton#:~:text=Details%20of%20Disappearance,Charles%2C%20Missouri https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/missing-in-america/family-hoping-safe-return-missing-st-louis-woman-kennedy-walton-rcna89405 https://ourblackgirls.com/2023/07/30/kennedy-walton-missing/ https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP90670 https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/mo-kennedy-walton-27-vehicle-found-2-blocks-from-home-so-st-louis-3-mar-2022.615780/

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, Ress discusses the mysterious disappearance of Joniah Walker, a young African American girl from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who went missing on June 23, 2022. Joniah's family struggled to get a serious response from the police, who initially listed her as a runaway. Ress highlights the challenges faced by missing children of color and the systemic issues related to their recovery. The podcast also delves into the broader context of missing persons, the potential role of online predators, and the importance of media and community involvement in locating missing children. It's been two years and yet we are still asking, where is Joniah ? https://charleyproject.org/case/joniah-a-walker https://wisconsinexaminer.com/2024/05/17/lawmakers-advocates-renew-calls-to-pass-missing-and-murdered-black-women-and-girls-task-force-bill/ https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2022/07/22/milwaukee-teenager-joniah-walker-has-been-missing-since-june-23-2022-family-pleas-for-help/10122535002/ https://www.missingkids.org/content/dam/missingkids/pdfs/analysis-of-cases-involving-missing-children-with-suicidal-tendencies.pdf https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-calling-her-a-runaway-a-mothers-fight-to-find-her-child/id1687165920?i=1000632544850

In this episode Ress covers the disappearance of Devante Richardson, a 28-year-old black male from Washington, D.C. Devante was last seen on July 2020, at his grandparents' home before his car was eventually found abandoned on a dirt road in Bighorn County, Wyoming. The podcast covers various theories about his disappearance, including jurisdictional delays, his aspirations in the music industry, potential mental health issues, and the possibility of foul play or a misadventure. Authorities and family continue their search for answers, yet still we are left asking, where is Davante Richardson? https://charleyproject.org/case/davante-marquez-richardson https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/dc-man-still-missing-more-than-a-year-after-car-found-in-wyoming/2856777/ https://cowboystatedaily.com/2021/03/05/search-continues-in-northwestern-wyoming-for-missing-d-c-man/ https://www.reddit.com/r/MISSINGBIPOC/comments/pwi0i8/davante_richardson_last_seen_in_washington_dc_on/ https://disappearedblog.com/davante-richardson/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtfLZHdCPWA&list=PLvo47zlhLxO72wlOUbNoolmYshwI_4tum https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/dc-davante-richardson-28-vehicle-found-1600-miles-away-in-wyoming-22-jul-2020.557733/ https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/co-pueblo-black-male-up99114-66-and-found-with-unique-hat-and-personal-items-oct22-namus-removed.660556/

In this episode, Ress covers the disappearance of Trang Tran, a pregnant woman from Oklahoma City who went missing after going shopping with her mother. Despite a thorough investigation by law enforcement, including turning the case into a homicide investigation, no significant leads have been found. Still we are left asking, where is Trang Tran? https://charleyproject.org/case/trang-huyen-tran https://www.koco.com/article/police-turn-over-missing-person-case-to-homicide/4303598 https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/ok-trang-tran-32-pregnant-oklahoma-city-5-april-2015.276972/page-2 https://okcfox.com/archive/police-searching-for-missing-oklahoma-city-woman https://www.news9.com/story/5e35a1a583eff40362be2d91/distraught-family-searches-for-missing-metro-woman https://oklahomacoldcases.org/trang-tran/

In this episode Ress covers the disappearance of Ruthie Mackenzie Smith, a young biracial woman involved in sex work, missing from Los Angeles, California since 2022. Her family believes she may have been abducted while working on the streets. Despite efforts from family, police, and private investigators, Ruthie remains missing. Her mother and family are dedicated to finding her, sharing their story, and seeking any information that may lead to her whereabouts. Still they are left asking, where is Ruthey? https://ktla.com/news/local-news/family-searches-for-young-southern-california-mother-suspected-of-being-trafficked/ https://www.truecasefiles.com/2023/05/ https://sigtrib.com/north-long-beach-mom-has-been-missing-over-a-year-suspected-victim-of-human-trafficking/ https://lbpost.com/news/family-searches-for-19-year-old-mother-missing-since-march-believed-to-be-victim-of-human-trafficking/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STS5qM4htQg

In this gripping podcast episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Jason Washington, who has been missing since October 15, 2022, from Columbia, Missouri. Jason suffered two seizures the day he disappeared. After the second seizure he regained consciousness but did not recognize his loved ones or surroundings. He left the home and never returned. His family is left wondering, what happened to Jason Washington? https://www.boonecountymo.org/sheriff/anonymous-tip-form.asp https://charleyproject.org/case/jason-washington https://www.facebook.com/people/Bring-Jason-Washington-Home/100088074826920/ https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/columbia-woman-seeks-publics-help-in-finding-her-missing-husband/article_dad11aea-75d5-11ed-bc66-739f002bb970.html https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/community-members-honor-columbia-missing-man-with-vigil/article_af640768-b582-11ed-aad9-4f16760ad30f.html https://www.gofundme.com/f/jyneisha-washington-7-and-taniyah-4?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

On the 6th of March, 1984, a tragic incident struck the city of New Orleans. A family home was caught in a horrifying fire in the middle of the night. This unfortunate event resulted in the loss of two young lives, a tragedy that left the family and the community devastated. Among the victims was three-year-old Ramona Brown. It was believed that Ramona, like her two siblings Kevin and Aubrey, had also perished in the fire. However, her remains were never found, leading to a mystery that has remained unsolved for decades. According to her six-year-old sister, Ramona managed to escape the burning house with her. The elder sister recalls that a car stopped by them, offering help amidst the chaos. She remembers watching her little sister get into the car, but no one else recalls seeing Ramona escape the house. The testimonies vary, the facts are murky, and the only certain thing is that Ramona was never seen again. https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/nopd-opens-missing-person-case-for-ramona-brown-subject-of-wwl-tv-investigation/289-515735927 https://rcccmcc.com/2023/06/05/ramona-brown/ https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8ldr10/threeyearold_walks_away_from_house_fire_and_is/ https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5rtbtQPnKpqE1LqdVAuFwqBreqyIp_CT https://charleyproject.org/case/ramona-lynn-brown https://www.wwltv.com/article/news/local/investigations/katie-moore/searching-for-ramona-brown-the-evidence/289-451427956 https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP100812

Several pre-teens- young women went missing from the metro El Paso, Tx areas in 1987. Police found a serial killer's burial ground and found the bodies of 6 out of the 9 missing females. A suspect was arrested but three victims still remain missing. The convicted murderer denies any involvement yet still we are left wondering , what happened to Marjorie Knox, Melissa Alaniz and Cheryl Lynn Vasquez? https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/usedtobedoe/knox-marjorie-feb-14-1987-t26666-s10.html https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/history/blogs/tales-from-the-morgue/2013/10/03/victims-of-the-1987-crime-wave-in-the-northeast/31478633/ https://charleyproject.org/case/cheryl-lynn-vasquez https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/tx-melissa-alaniz-12-el-paso-7-march-1987.197909/ https://www.elpasotimes.com/picture-gallery/archives/2017/08/08/victims-of-the-1987-desert-deaths/104422300/ https://www.gosanangelo.com/story/news/local/texas/2017/08/14/death-desert-david-leonard-wood-murders-30-years-later/563492001/ https://archive.ph/20220319163116/https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/news/2017/08/10/desert-killer-david-leonard-wood-legal-saga-remains-tied-up/548308001/ https://archive.ph/20220319161833/https://www.elpasotimes.com/story/archives/2017/08/10/1987-david-wood-rape-suspect-served-7-years-sex-offenses/480608001/ https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/nation-world/2010/02/16/families-want-clues-in-fate-of-three-girls/61287915007/ https://archive.ph/20220319163403/https://www.oxygen.com/mark-of-a-serial-killer/crime-news/texas-serial-killer-david-leonard-wood-buried-victims-dead-or https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/nation-world/2010/02/16/families-want-clues-in-fate-of-three-girls/61287915007/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/36617490/el_paso_times/ https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/porchlightusa/1987-vasquez-cheryl-june-28-1987-t16820.html https://tcadp.org/2009/12/04/death-penalty-news-texas-551/

Katara Johnson was a 21-year-old African American woman living in Taylor , Texas when she was murdered on August 26th, 2004. Katara was returning home from a late shift at Taco Bell on the night of August 25th, 2004. She drove home and presumably made it in her home safely. The next morning her grandmother noticed that Katara’s car was missing and went to check on her, inside she found Katara deceased . Years later her family is still trying to find her murderer and find out why their loved ones life was cut so short. EP Sources: https://www.kvue.com/article/news/texas-dps-offering-up-to-6000-for-information-about-a-murder-in-2004/269-bad7259f-03ce-4f87-965d-9db52b62423c https://www.kvue.com/article/news/texas-dps-offering-up-to-6000-for-information-about-a-murder-in-2004/269-bad7259f-03ce-4f87-965d-9db52b62423c https://www.statesman.com/story/news/local/2012/09/20/katara-johnsons-family-still-seeking-answers-6-years-after-taylor-womans-slaying/9947012007/ https://projectcoldcase.org/2020/02/17/katara-johnson/ https://www.fox7austin.com/news/murder-killer-cold-case-murdered-katara-johnson-texas https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/13vf43x/after_working_a_late_night_shift_at_taco_bell_21/

In this episode of the Overlook Podcast, host Ress delves into the mysterious disappearance of Kathleen Dennis, an African-American woman from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Kathleen went missing in 1995 and was known for her joyful and outgoing personality. She had traveled to Grand Rapids with her sister and was working as a sex worker in the city's red light district. The last time her sister saw her was at a club, where they had gone to find clients for the night. Kathleen's sister recalls seeing her get into a light-colored Chevy, possibly a model from the late 1960s. The investigation into Kathleen's disappearance remains unresolved, and her sister continues to seek justice. Tune in to this episode to learn more about the case of Kathleen Dennis and the challenges faced by missing persons cases. Ep sources: https://www.silentobserver.org/contact/ https://www.woodtv.com/news/target-8/murdered-or-missing-in-grand-rapids-17-women-little-justice/ https://charleyproject.org/case/cathleen-dennis https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP14696 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victorio, Noel, and Daniel Santiago have been missing from Honolulu, Hawaii since July 12th, 2002. It is reported that Victorio went to his family home to soothe things over with his estranged wife but a physical altercation broke out. His wife ran and locked herself in a bathroom, when she came out her husband was gone, along with her two sons. The police attempted to find Victorio due to the altercation with his wife, but they couldn’t find him nor his sons that morning, nor have they found them since. There have been speculations of him fleeing to the Philippines with his sons, but none of his relatives in the Philippines have heard from him. It’s been over twenty years and still, their family is wondering, where are the Santiago men? EP sources : https://charleyproject.org/case/daniel-borje-santiago https://www.khon2.com/news/family-renews-plea-for-help-15-years-after-boys-father-vanish-without-a-trace/ https://www.khon2.com/news/family-renews-plea-for-help-15-years-after-boys-father-vanish-without-a-trace/ https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/hi-noel-11-daniel-santiago-7-honolulu-12-jul-2002.59234/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kg1NVSIiWo See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giannina and John Aponte Colonna are two siblings missing from Luquillo, Puerto Rico. Giannina and her brother John have been seen since May 5th, 1974. On the day of their disappearance, the two siblings were on their way to meet up with a family friend and his children for a day of fun at the beach. It’s reported that siblings never made it to the family friend and were never seen or heard from again. Eight months after the two disappeared a man in Florida committed suicide and he left a note. In the note, he explained that the children were kidnapped and went on to detail his role in the plot. Interpol got involved in the case, even giving updates in 2005 but it's been almost 50 years and still we are asking, what happened to John and Giannina Colonna? https://charleyproject.org/case/john-colonna-aponte https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/puerto-rico/notas/fallece-la-mama-de-los-hermanos-colonna-u nos-ninos-desaparecidos-hace-casi-50-anos-en-luquillo/ https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/policia-tribunales/notas/caso-de-los-colonna-podria-ser-archiva do/ https://www.primerahora.com/noticias/puerto-rico/notas/fallece-la-mama-de-los-hermanos-colonna-u nos-ninos-desaparecidos-hace-casi-50-anos-en-luquillo/ https://defrostingcoldcases.com/missing-giannina-and-john-colonna-aponte/ https://charleyross.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/at-last-some-more-info-on-the-colonna-aponte-children / https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/9ieial/john_and_gianna_colonna_had_plan ned_to_meet_up/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monique and Sidney Smith are two bi-racial sisters who have been missing since May 12th, 2000. They disappeared with their mother Jennifer Lancaster from Topeka, Kansas. Their disappearance seemed random but after they vanished certain clues may point to the mother leaving on her own free will, however it's now been over 23 years and no one has heard or seen them since 2000. Their family is still in search asking for a sign that they are simply alive and ok. Still we are left wondering, where is Monique Smith , Sidney Smith and Jennifer Lancaster? https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Jennifer-Lancaster-and-Her-Two-Babies-Missing-Over-20-Years https://www.cbs19news.com/story/40887376/missing-in-kansas-topeka-mom-2-infant-girls-gone-for-more-than-20-years https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/local/2023/04/10/topeka-police-still-seek-tips-in-2000-disappearance-of-jennifer-lancaster/70075896007/ https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/John-Robinson-The-Internets-First-Serial-Killer https://charleyross.wordpress.com/tag/monique-rae-smith/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elias Monroy is a Hispanic male missing from Los Angeles, CA. He was abducted when he was just two weeks old by an unknown female. On 2/2/1987 Elias was at the LA-USC medical center on Marengo Street for a routine baby checkup visit with his mother Maria. A young woman struck up a conversation with Maria offering to hold him as his mother struggled to find him formula, but this would all be a ploy for this stranger to vanish with baby Elias. Police would soon discover that two weeks prior to this incident, 70 miles away in Hesperia, CA a mother reported that a woman asked to hold her baby in an attempt to kidnap her child. Are these two cases related? It’s been 36 years and still, we are asking, where is Elias Monroy? EP Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/elias-junior-monroy https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2023/first-ever-image-of-abducted-baby-can-this-help-find-elias-monroy https://www.missingkids.org/theissues/infantabductions https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/may/04/baby-snatcher-bronx-new-york-kidnapping-true-crimeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.