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Jeramy Burt, Monday4 the Missing

Monday, 24. November 2008, 15:08:26

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Jeramy Burt (written by Peace4 Admin, Ange)

As I sit here this late sunday evening starring at my blank computer screen,I am wondering how to write this piece..There is not alot of information to report and so little to go on..

Jeramy Burt is a son, brother and father who is deeply sadly missed. On Febuary 11th 2007 Jeramy left his home in Boise Idaho at ten thirty in the morning to go visit a friend..He never made it to his destination. Shortly after he went missing his ex-wife recieved a text stating that Jeramy was leaving and starting a new life else where..The question then and still is, Would a loving, caring father just up and abandon his three year old daughter? I would not think so..His family says that he would never leave behind his daughter..He loved her with every fiber of his soul..Months later the car he was driving which belonged to his ex-wife was found burnt in a remote desert..After sifting through the vehichle it is obviouse that someone was trying to destroy evidence of some sort..What actually happened in that car? Or for that matter who else was in that car? Who wanted so badly to hide something? And who was so desperate to hide or destroy Jeramy Burt?

I can't even imagine what the family of Jeramy Burt have and are going through..To have your loved one torn from you and vanish without a trace..Not knowing if he is alive or not..


IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING JERAMY BURT OR HIS WHEREABOUTS

PLEASE CONTACT:
BOISE, IDAHO POLICE DEPARTMENT
(208) 373-5406 OR (208) 377-6500
OR
TEXASEQUUSEARCH.ORG
(281) 309-9500 OR
TOLL FREE (877) 270-9500

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Brandy Hanna, Monday4 the Missing

Monday, 17. November 2008, 12:24:47

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As time ticks forward, Donna Parent wakes up November 16th knowing it is her daughter's birthday. It won't be a day of usual parties and celebrations for this event. Brandy Hanna has been missing without a trace for over three years.


Brandy had her share of life's ups and downs, but by all indications she was turning a bend in her life, living on her own, although struggling to make ends meet. The day she was reported missing it is stated everything in her apartment looked like she had just stepped out of the room. All her belongings, money, cell phone, even the glass of tea she was drinking was left as if she would be back in a second. It has been three long years and she has not come back to finish that glass of tea.


Each year's events are marked with vigils, candles, prayers, balloon releases, all in order to keep the awareness of Brandy Hanna in the public eye. Donna Parent works tirelessly with organizations to accomplish that goal, and this year she spent the evening paying honor to another missing woman, Alice Donovan. It is the united effort of all family members of missing persons that will keep these cases fresh.


Detectives have followed every lead provided them with no success in finding Brandy. Family and friends do not believe Brandy left her home on her own accord, she did not even own a car, and no one has been named a suspect yet questions still remain as to Brandy's whereabouts and what happened to her on May 20, 2005.


If you believe you have any information regarding this case that will be helpful in this investigation please contact:

North Charleston Police Department at (843) 745-1015


CUE Center for Missing persons along with Porchlight International have helped tremendously with searches and gathering information about Brandy's case.

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November is National Runaway Prevention Month

Sunday, 2. November 2008, 18:59:36

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National Runaway Switchboard
What is National Runaway Prevention Month



November is National Runaway Prevention Month. It is a public education campaign spearheaded by the National Runaway Switchboard (NRS) and the National Network for Youth (NNY) to:

* Increase the awareness of the issues facing runaways, and
* Educate the public about the solutions and the role they can play in preventing youth from running away

National efforts put a voice to this national problem. In October 2002, President Bush hosted the landmark White House Conference on Exploited and Runaway Children. Leaders from across the country convened to discuss challenges related to runaway youth that our nation must face today. The responsibility to protect America's young people is shared by all members of our society, by government at every level, and by parents in every home.

In the 109th Congress, members have taken steps to commemorate Prevention Month. Representative Jon Porter (R-NV) introduced House Resolution 484 on October 6, 2005, with six co-sponsors; including Judy Biggert (R-IL) and Rubén Hinojosa (D-TX) to support goals and ideals of National Runaway Prevention Month. Congressman Hinojosa presented his most recent endorsement on the floor of the House on October 25th.

Also, in October 2005, England's Children's Society invited NRS to speak with members of the British Parliament. Spurred by the priority the United States has placed on the needs of runaway and homeless youth, the Children's Society is calling on the British Government to set up a national network of shelters for runaway children – similar to the hotline and referral model used by NRS in the US.

When a youth runs away, the impact is felt throughout the entire community. All of us – individuals, businesses, community groups, teachers, elected officials, and human service agencies – are encouraged to participate in National Runaway Prevention Month. Working together to identify resources and to help youth develop life skills can make the difference between a youth running away, or a youth finding needed resources.

Visit the How to Support National Runaway Prevention Month section to learn how you can participate and observe National Runaway Prevention Month in your school, business, and community.





This November, showing your support for

runaway youth is as easy as flipping a switch! Porch lights across the country will glow green during November to raise awareness and show support for runaway youth.

You can become a part of the Green Light Project by distributing Green Lights in your community. The National Runaway Switchboard has created light bulb labels and posters which are customizable for your organization.



How to start a Green Light Project in your community:

1. Purchase green light bulbs - these are available at most local hardware stores. If you're interested in distributing in bulk - over 120 bulbs - click here.

2. Label the Bulbs - There are general and customizable light bulb labels available to download. You need to purchase 2"x4" labels (for example, Avery 5163 / 8163 Template). You can print the labels on your color printer or have them printed at a copying shop.

3. Distribute the bulbs - There are general and customizable posters available for you to distribute with your light bulbs. You can partner with local businesses to distribute, advertise, and display green light bulbs for greater impact.

4. Tell NRS about your Project - We want to hear about your Green Light Project! Email the Outreach Coordinator to share your green light goals, successes, set-backs, and results.
http://www.1800runaway.org/rpm/whatis.html

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Mothers are Vanishing

Saturday, 18. October 2008, 10:44:53

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I understand the family leaving it in the hands of God.
If He calls the stars by name, I know He knows
every name of every missing person ! And, will one day call their names.  ~Seeker~

... See my Tabblo>

http://mothersarevanishing.blogspot.com

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Viridiana Maldonado, Missing Mother

Sunday, 28. September 2008, 16:41:59

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Viridiana Maldonado was a young mother. She had her first child at age 15 or 16. She married and had another child four years later. Her husband, Jorge, was in the Army stationed at Ft. Lewis near Tacoma, WA.


According to news accounts they had trouble in their marriage which led "Viri" to take out an Order of Protection against Jorge. Apparently she had had enough and moved back to her family in North Charleston, SC with her 2 children, leaving Jorge in WA.

She lived with her mother and sister in an apartment on Dunbar Ave., along with her children. She held a postition with a local restaurant, La Nortena, and her boss was a friend of the family. From all accounts she was making a go of it with the support of her family.

On the evening of Oct. 11, 2007 she came home, changed her clothes and said she was going out with her sister in law, Vicky Roberts, for the evening. Nothing unusual was said to her family, nothing unusual about her demeanor that night. Just a night out with friends.

Her family reports that approximately 2am they received text messages from her cell phone. This was odd, because Viridiana did not usually text message them. One said she was in downtown Charleston, drinking with a man named Miguel. The next message said she was on her way home to Mexico. That was the last activity on her cell phone....ever.

Six days later her bank account, with a balance of about $1000, was closed by telephone and a cashiers check was sent to Tacoma, WA. It has not been reported who made that phone call, who closed that account, and who received the money.

There are a slew of strange circumstances surrounding this disappearance.

Vicky Roberts, her sister in law, says she was not with her and had not seen her for 2 weeks prior to Oct. 11.

Viridiana's estranged husband, Jorge, left the Army, moved back to North Charleston and claimed his child. He is reported to have been cooperative with police in the investigation.

Who is Miguel? Her family states they never heard Viri speak about any man named Miguel. Did she just meet him somewhere that night, or did she know him beforehand?

What is happening in this case now? Are these questions being answered for her mother and family? Apparently, they don't think enough is being put into the investigation and it looks like a lot of clues are getting cold as time goes by.

We have 2 small children who don't know what happened to their Mommy, a young, beautiful woman who was loved and cared for by her family in her times of trouble. Viridiana, just as so many others, is being forgotten. The longer we let these questions go unanswered, the colder the trail gets, and it happens all too often.

Another missing Mother vanishes in the night. Where do they go?

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Actively Aware

Tuesday, 16. September 2008, 12:39:59

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http://www.activelyaware.blogspot.com/

Actively Aware is a blog that concerns itself with many aspects of activism. You will find informative articles about various subjects, most emphasizing the plight of missing persons, a topic that deserves the attention that blogger, Maggies Rose brings to the blog.

Maggies Rose has researched and provided links to several online activist and volunteering sites. In the age of the world wide web, more and more people are tied to their computers and volunteering is sometimes an activity that folks do not have time to do in the physical realm. Actively Aware shows us all that there are many ways we can be "online activists" and spend minutes or hours of our time promoting causes that have meaning to us.

Whether it is joining a group, creating a blog or website, participating in social media sites, there are literally hundreds of places that we can show our support to the cause that speaks to our hearts. Maggies Rose has founded several sites that are dedicated to missing persons and support for their families.

Peace4 the Missing is a place for families to gather and share information or find encouragement. Monday4 the Missing is a project, still in its infancy, that will unite bloggers to feature a missing person each Monday to bring awareness to cases that otherwise would have no exposure. Both sites are becoming quite "actively aware"!

Maggies Rose is also the name of a company specializing in hand made hats and accessories. With her two daughters as models, these hats are blooming with beauty. Maggies Rose has also taken an active role in donating to several missing person's causes. http://www.maggiesrose.com/


Maggies Rose asks us an important question: "Would you rather be playing out the same scene over and over again until you die, or be an actively aware member of your reality?"

How will you answer? It takes very little of our online time to become "Actively Aware". I invite you to visit her blog, find your cause, go to the links and find out how easy it really is to be an online activist.

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For Your Information

Wednesday, 10. September 2008, 12:05:04

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http://4yourinfo-finder.blogspot.com/
For Your Information





For Your Information is a blog written by a woman named "Seeker". What is it she is seeking? Justice! She knows first hand that those wheels turn ever so slowly. You see, Seeker has been searching over 25 years for a mother who vanished when she was 10 years old. She has first hand experience in dealing with law enforcement, media, and family members who feel she should just give it up.

Seeker will never give up her search for answers in her mother's case, and in the meantime she has joined a building crusade to bring awareness to missing person's cases through the internet connections she has made over the years.

Seeker always finds and reports on cases that otherwise we would not be aware of, many which only get a small blurb in an obscure newspaper. These are the cases of families that could live in the same town as you and I. These families deserve answers and justice also. Seeker brings us these reports all the while gleaning them for clues as to what could have happened and how can we help this particular family.

Even though many of the names will remain obscure to most of us, Seeker has found a way to shed light on those that need exposure. She has tirelessly scoured the internet for those stories hiding in the back pages and through her blog entries shows us all something we need to know.

Personally, I find Seeker to be one of the most credible and enthusiastic bloggers on the subject of missing persons, and I am quite proud to call her my friend!


For Your Information I hope to give valuable and necessary information in cases of missing persons, or abduction. I especially would like to extend an invitation to anyone with a missing loved one. Especially children of the missing

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Justice Interrupted

Saturday, 16. August 2008, 16:32:26

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Three powerful, experienced women have joined forces to give a voice to victims of crime that have been silenced for various reasons. Victims advocate, Susan Murphy Milano, former detective and author, Stacy Dittrich, and prosecutor Robin sax are combining their talents to help investigate crimes and get answers for those that need them.

They recently started publishing a blog (http://justiceinterrupted.blogspot.com/) to relay their plans for their radio broadcasts and upcoming website. Victims are encouraged to contact them with case details and what kind of help they need. There will be interesting discussions about certain cases, and hopefully solutions to the various problems some victims have had in bringing a resolution to their situation.

Each of these women brings a different perspective and insight to the business of crime. I am copying a brief biography of each from the blog and you will see that this is a formidable group to be reckoned with. I wish them all the best of luck on this much needed venture and success for each victim who comes to them.




About Robin Sax
Robin Sax is a Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney who specializes in prosecuting sex crimes against children. For over fifteen years, she has prosecuted some of the most despicable defendants who have committed the most heinous crimes. For the last seven years, she has been the prosecuting attorney for the Child Sexual Assault division of the Los Angeles County Sex Crimes Unit. In that capacity, Robin works with a multi-disciplinary team at UCLA's Rape Treatment Center/The Stuart House, along with law enforcement, victims’ advocates, social workers, and members of the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services. She conducts forensic interviews of child victims of sexual abuse, structures investigation plans to maximize the chances of successfully prosecuting their abusers, and handles all aspects of subsequent prosecutions.

A nationally renowned legal analyst and speakerRobin is a legal analyst and commentator often called upon to provide insight into high profile media cases. She was most recently featured on Nancy Grace and Larry King Live, where she covered current news stories involving Natalee Holloway, Stacey Peterson, and Baby Grace. She also recently appeared on Fox News THE LINE UP, discussing the Bobbie Cutts and OJ Simpson cases, among others. Robin’s radio appearances include regular spots on “The Dana Pretzer Show” on scaredmonkeys.com.

Robin is also a sought-after speaker on child sexual assault, family violence, domestic abuse, stalking, Internet safety, and the criminal justice system. For over a decade she has shared her valuable insight and expertise at national conferences and with the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, and the California District Attorney's Association.


About Susan Murphy-Milano
Respected author, nationally recognized relationship safety expert, tireless advocate for battered women and children. In January of 1989, Susan's father, a Chicago Violent Crimes Detective, murdered her mother and then took his own life. That very night, after discovering their bodies, she vowed to change the way society viewed domestic violence and broken relationships.

Susan's quest for justice has been trumpeted across the pages of newspapers, magazines, radio and television, including: The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Radio, ABC's 20/20, CBS 48 Hours, Nightline, CNN, Sunday Today Show Profile, Women's Day, Family Circle Magazine, U.S. News and World Report among others. Expertise: In 1993, she was instrumental in the passage of the Illinois stalking law and has constantly argued for the rights of battered women and children, both through legislation and through national television appearances and print media. And as National Executive Director of Project:Protect, Susan directed crime scene investigation, safety and successful prosecutions of numerous high profile cases.

Author of "Defending Our Lives" Doubleday books and "Moving Out Moving On" when a relationship goes wrong. Susan’s life story, “Murphy’s Daughter,” is currently under option by Lionsgate Films and is set for a 2011 release. She is also featured on an upcoming “E True Hollywood Story.” Susan is Co-host of War on Crime Radio and is also a member of Women In Crime Ink.


About Stacy Dittrich
Stacy Dittrich is an award-winning 15-year law enforcement officer, author, media consultant, and former detective specializing in sex crimes. With past training by a former FBI Behavioral Specialist, Stacy is certified through the National Institute of Truth Verification as an examiner (CVSA- lie detector). Stacy has also been assigned to a federal drug task in the investigations of numerous homicides. In 2002, she received the Victim’s of Crime Award from former Ohio Attorney General, Jim Petro and is a certified law enforcement instructor.

Stacy is the author of the upcoming CeeCee Gallagher thriller series about a female detective. She and her first novel in the series, The Devil’s Closet, were recently featured on CNN’s Nancy Grace. Based on an actual case Stacy investigated, the novel debuts in October, 2008, followed by Mary Jane’s Grave, the second in the CeeCee Gallagher series, debuting in June 2009. Stacy’s first true-crime book, Murder Behind the Badge, will debut in September, 2009 (Prometheus) and her memoir, “Stumbling Along the Beat: A true story of a policewoman’s journey,” debuts in Spring 2010

Stacy is a member of the International Thriller Writer’s Association, Sisters in Crime, and is a regular contributor on Women in Crime Ink, a new web blog by an impressive group of award-winning true-crime authors, print and broadcast journalists, crime novelists, producers for CNN and CBS News, television personalities, and criminal justice professionals. Stacy is also a guest contributor at OfficerResource.com.

Stacy has appeared as a law enforcement commentator on CNN, Fox’s Geraldo at Large, The War On Crime, The Dana Pretzer Radio Show, numerous radio stations nationwide, SELF magazine and Women’s World magazine. She has given her expert and professional opinion on cases ranging from the Jon Benet Ramsey case to the Manson Family. She comes from a long line of law enforcement, as her husband, father, and uncles are police officers. Stacy Dittrich currently resides in Ohio with her husband and two daughters.

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Renee Lynette Kyles

Tuesday, 1. July 2008, 17:13:21

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Renee Lynette Kyles

A close knit family that spans four generations is missing a piece of the fabric that links them all. Renee Lynette Kyles is the daughter of an 80 year old mother, and she is a mother and grand mother. Renee moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan from Chicago to be near her daughter, La Joya Newton and her grand daugther. La Joya is the last known person to see her mother before she went missing and in her words "It's a big void in my life."

La Joya and her 11 year old watch and wait and search and pass out flyers. There are many sleepless nights waiting for the knock on the door, whether it be Renee or anyone with some information about her. The family has offered a $1000 reward for information and are frustrated as none has come forth since September 8, 2007 when La Joya and Renee had their last visit. The daily phone calls stopped and there was no more contact between mother and daughter. On September 17 La Joya reported to authorities that her mother was missing.

The last known siting of Renee was after her visit with La Joya, when some friends saw her leave her home and get into a black Pontiac. There is a video of Renee in the lobby of a local hotel from September 7, but no one knows if it has any significance in her disappearance.

http://www.brightcove.tv/title.jsp?title=1569823051 (video)

On September 19, Renee's birthday, her abandoned car was found with a suitcase and clothes in the trunk. The window was broken, but authorities did not find any evidence of foul play in the car. Could Renee Kyles have walked away from her life and her family? Investigators don't believe that to be true, nor does her family.

Faith and hope are what keep this family going. Detectives believe there is some kind of foul play involved, but have no leads. Renee's 80 year old mother, Alberta Whitley, has found that leaning on her faith in God will bring her answers.

But still, a beloved mother is missing and her family is torn with grief, yet holding on to their faith that she will return to them.



http://blackandmissing.blogspot.com/2007/0...ette-kyles.html
http://www.amw.com/missing_persons/case.cfm?id=55816
http://www.crimeandjustice.us/forums/index.php?showtopic=11487
http://www.nampn.org/cases/kyles_renee.html
http://charleyproject.org/cases/k/kyles_renee.html

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