Action Oriented Advocacy
Once a quarter Melissa & Whitney cover unsolved cases by traveling to the locations where individuals have gone missing or have been murdered in hopes they can help the families bring awareness to their loved one’s case. They have traveled nationwide assisting in various ways including handing out flyers, organizing honk and waves, participating in foot searches, and sharing fundraiser campaigns.
No matter where, no matter who.
Tammy Marie Lynds
The tragic case of Tammy Marie Lynds, born in 1978, unfolds with a mysterious disappearance in the early morning of July 22nd, 1994. Tammy, a 15-year-old aspiring astronaut, left her home to meet her boyfriend but never returned. The initial investigation labeled her as a runaway, hindering a proper inquiry. Four months later, Tammy's remains were discovered near her home, presenting a baffling challenge for investigators as the cause of death remained unknown due to advanced decomposition. Tammy's diary entries possibly revealed key details that might help solve her murder3. The lack of resolution over the years compounds the anguish for Tammy's family, with her father, Richard, passing away without knowing the truth. Melissa and Whitney's recent action-oriented advocacy effort involved a visit to Tammy's grave and the site where she was found, accompanied by a mailout campaign. They are asking the community cooperation and anyone with information is urged to contact the Springfield Police Detective Bureau.
Shanta Marie Johnson
This quarter we traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. We dove into the mysterious disappearance of Shanta Marie Johnson, a three-year-old girl who vanished without a trace in 1992. Born into a troubled background, Shanta's early life was marked by struggles and uncertainty. Testing positive for cocaine at birth, she was placed in foster care. Shanta was in the process of being adopted by Susan Marie Davis Johnson and Willie Johnson, her foster parents. However, during a family trip to Myrtle Beach, tragedy struck. Susan claimed that she lost sight of Shanta while shopping at a K-Mart department store, and the young girl was never seen again. Despite an extensive search, including divers combing nearby ponds, no trace of Shanta was found.
Laresha & Wanda Walker
November 19, 1999, was the start of a Nashville family’s worst nightmare that has continued to get worse over the last 23 years. When 23-year-old LaResha Walker went missing leaving behind her 2-year-old son to be raised by her family it was only the beginning. The Walker family searched for 17 years for any sign of LaResha or her car that to this day has never been seen. Then the unthinkable happened. The matriarch of the family would also disappear in a similar manner but is seemingly unconnected.
What happened to LaResha & Wanda Walker?
Levi Frady
Levi Frady was just 11 years old when he went missing from Forsyth County, Georgia on October 22, 1997. Levi was riding his bike home in the evening hours after hanging out with friends but never arrived. His mom and twin sister started searching right away without any sign of him. His body would be found the very next day inside the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management area in a rain-filled pit. He had been shot three times, once in the upper body and twice in the head.
Who Killed Levi Frady?
Laralee Spear
On April 25, 1994, aspiring doctor Laralee Spear exited her bus at her usual stop at her usual time never to make it the quarter of a mile up Deerfoot Road to her home.
Within 50 minutes of her drop off her mother had notified authorities. Less than two hour after the search began for Laralee, her brutally murdered body was found approximately 200 yards away from her home at an abandoned burned down house.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT LARALEE SPEAR'S UNSOLVED MURDER, CONTACT THE VOLUSIA COUNTY SHERIFF AT : 386.254.1537
Danniella Vian
July 16, 2018 was set to be a core memory for Danniella Vian. After working double shifts for months to save enough money to purchase her own vehicle, Danniella went down to Pearl Motors in Mobile, Alabama and drove away in a 2014 Chevy Cruz. This was the first step to gaining custody of her daughter and building a life together. Danniella went out that night with friends to celebrate and would never be seen alive again. Almost a year later, Danniella's Chevy Cruz was found submerged in a Bayou 17 miles north of where Danniella was last known to be. When investigators were able to search, human remains were found inside later to be identified as Danniella.
What happened to Danniella Vian?
Caleb Diehl
18 year old Caleb Diehl disappeared March 30, 2015. He was an independent, hard working high school senior. It isn't until Caleb goes missing that many secrets are revealed.
What happened to Caleb Diehl?
Jason Landry
In the late hours of December 13, 2020, Jason was driving home to the Houston area to spend the holidays with family.
Jason would never be seen or heard from again. Only hours after Jason was known to be leaving his apartment, a volunteer firefighter found his wrecked and abandoned vehicle off of a dirt road near Luling, Texas. The next morning the clothing he was last known to be wearing was found 900 feet from his vehicle.
Where is Jason Landry?
Brandon Lawson
On August 9, 2013, Brandon Lawson disappeared after his truck ran out of gas on the side of Highway 277 just south of Bronte, Texas. A chilling 911 call, unanswered questions and a confusing message are all authorities have to go on.
What happened to Brandon Lawson?