Best BAMFI Podcasts (2025)

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The Dark Market: The Overlooked Crisis of Organ Trafficking in Communities of Color 36:22

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Eyes $30,000, lungs $150,000, heart $168,000... the list continues with vital organs being sold illegally. It's a billion-dollar global industry. Human traffickers target the desperate and the ill. Is this occurring in the U.S.? For years, the Black and Missing Foundation has received reports of people of color going missing or being taken in the U…

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The Chilling Case of Model Ryan Singleton: Was Organ Harvesting Behind His Disappearance and Death? 24:15

12M ago24:15

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Ryan Singleton was a vibrant 24-year-old model who vanished without a trace on a seemingly innocuous trip to California. When his body was discovered, it was missing Ryan’s eyes, heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys, leaving more questions than answers. Eleven years later, Ryan's mother, Iris Flowers, continues her quest for the truth, determined to un…

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NBC’s 'Found' and the Black and Missing Foundation: Where Fiction and Real-Life Intersect 57:53

1y ago57:53

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The intersection of fiction and real-life is on display as fans of the hit NBC series "Found" begins its second season. The show has captured audiences with its compelling depiction of the search for missing persons. Host Joy Sutton and BAMFI Founders Derrica and Natalie Wilson had the chance to speak with the show's innovative creators Nkecki Carr…

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When Seniors Go Missing: The Impact of Dementia 39:02

1y ago39:02

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Wandering is common with all types of dementia. According to the Alzheimer's Association, 6 in 10 people suffering from any form of dementia will wander away from their caregivers, often putting them in dangerous situations. In this Untold Stories: Black and Missing episode, our panel of experts explain why this happens and steps we can take to pre…

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Lost Memories Lead to a Missing Mother: The Ruth Jenkins Mystery 20:09

1y ago20:09

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Ruth Jenkins is a retired teacher, a woman of faith, and a mother who always put her family first. At 76, she was also experiencing the early stags of dementia. One day, she walked away from her home and never returned. When seniors go missing dementia is often a factor. Six in 10 people with dementia will wander from their caregivers at least once…

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Domestic Violence and the Missing Persons Crisis with Gabby Petito’s Parents and BAMFI 52:02

1y ago52:02

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In this episode, we delve into the often overlooked signs of domestic abuse and explore why domestic violence is a factor in numerous missing person cases, often leading to tragic outcomes. Sadly, a study conducted by the National Library of Medicine revealed that Black and Latina women who experienced intimate partner or sexual violence were two t…

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From Missing to Murdered: Akia Eggleston’s Heartbreaking Story of Love, Loss, and Abuse 24:22

1y ago24:22

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Akia Eggleston was excited to welcome her second child, a son. She was eight months pregnant, and her family was waiting for her at her baby shower, only she never showed. Her family never stopped looking for her. And continued to pressure investigators and the media to find her. What investigators uncovered was a story of deception, abuse and murd…

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Invisible Victims: Families Finding Strength in Tragedy and Turning Their Pain into Purpose 46:50

1y ago46:50

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The families of Tamika Houston and Pamela Butler have survived the unthinkable. Tamika and Pamela went missing and would later be found murdered. Tamika’s family had to fight for media coverage while Pamela’s brother battled to bring his sister’s killer to justice. This special episode of Untold Stories: Black and Missing was recorded at Crime Con …

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Mental Illness: A Barrier to Finding Our Missing 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

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Jesse Len Foulks had four strikes against him. He’s black. He’s a man. He has a mental health disorder, and he is missing. His story, like many others, highlights a troubling intersection between mental illness and missing person cases. The Black and Missing Foundation has increasingly observed that mental health issues are a significant factor in …

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Finding Jesse: The Intersection of Mental Health and the Urgency to Find Our Missing 17:45

1+ y ago17:45

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Jesse Len Foulks was a dedicated son who never missed his daily phone call with his mother, Lori Nelson. Jesse was making significant strides in his life and diligently managing his bipolar disorder after struggling for years. His future seemed hopeful. However, on September 14, 2021, everything changed. Lori spoke to Jesse for the last time. His m…

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Exposing the Gaps in the Missing Person's Public Alert System: How One Family’s Story Inspired a New State Law That Could Go National 30:22

1+ y ago30:22

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When Rashawn Williams went missing it took four days for his case to be investigated even though he was reported missing an hour after he wandered away from his caregivers. The 31-year-old has down syndrome and is nonverbal. Still no alert was ever issued. Rashawn was lucky he survived six days without food and water and was reunited with his famil…

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Missing and Overlooked: Family's Heartbreaking Search for Missing Son with Down Syndrome Exposes Flaws in Alert System 17:53

1+ y ago17:53

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On October 20, 2023, Rashawn Williams wandered away from his caregivers in Silver Spring, Maryland, and disappeared. For six days his family was in anguish. Police were notified, but no alerts were ever released because Rashawn is a 31-year-old man with Down Syndrome and did not meet the criteria for any alert. In this episode of “Untold Stories: B…

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Untold Stories: Black and Missing Season 2 — Unraveling Missing Person Mysteries and the Underlying Issues in These Cases 4:05

1+ y ago4:05

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“Untold Stories: Black and Missing" is a podcast that tells the stories of missing people of color—how our cases fell through the cracks, and how we can raise awareness to bring them back home or provide answers for families desperately searching for their missing loved ones. In Season 2, we delve into the issues that cause so many of our loved one…

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Beyond the Headlines: Examining the Aftermath of Carlee Russell's Fake Disappearance 46:31

2y ago46:31

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Recorded live at CrimeCon 2023, the season finale of Untold Stories: Black and Missing, delves into Carlee Russell's fake disappearance; why the initial news of her disappearance went viral and if it will have an impact on true missing person cases involving people of color. The panel discussion includes Josh Mankiewicz of NBC Dateline. Russell mad…

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Stop Calling Her a Runaway: A Mother’s Fight to Find Her Child 20:15

2y ago20:15

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Tanesha Howard last spoke to her daughter, Joniah Walker, right before 11 am on June 23, 2022. The 15-year-old was walking their dog while the two talked. The apartment complex cameras captured the moment on video. A while later those same cameras caught Joniah rushing from the building. That was the last anyone has seen of her. Where was she going…

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Hidden in Plain Sight: One Woman’s Story of Sex Trafficking Is a Wake-Up Call for Us All 24:32

2y ago24:32

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From captive to conqueror: Dr. Tonya Stafford’s journey from teen sex trafficking victim to working with homeland security to save others is a candid look at a growing epidemic in our own backyard. After spending a decade in captivity, she’s sharing her story as a wake-up call about what it’s like to be hidden in plain sight, and how to protect you…

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The Chilling Reality of Online Predators & Gaming: Kyla’s story is a Warning for Families 19:51

2y ago19:51

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Wayne and Stacy Flagg were doing everything they could think of to keep their 14-year-old daughter safe from online predators. Their daughter did not have a cell phone. They monitored her online activity and limited her time on the computer. Still, on May 15, 2021, Kyla told her dad she loved him then left the house to meet a man she met while gami…

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The Last Ride: Tracing the Last Moments of Nakyla Williams' Mysterious Disappearance 19:53

2y ago19:53

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Where is Nakyla Williams? Doorbell camera footage captured her getting into a light-colored pickup truck on November 8, 2021. That image is the last her family and friends have seen of her. Investigators believe she may have gone to Flint, Michigan, with the man driving the truck. Since she disappeared, there has been no activity on her social medi…

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Double Tragedy: A Mother Murdered and a Child Vanished 26:25

2+ y ago26:25

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The murder of Nicole Fitts left a lot of unanswered questions. The most important one for her family is, where is Nicole’s daughter, Arianna? Arianna was 2 and a half when her mother was killed, and she went missing without a trace. While tips continue to come in, none have led to bringing Arianna home or solving her mother’s murder. Right before N…

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Eodis Tre Harris: Small Town Secrets & The Search for a Missing Black Man 20:33

2+ y ago20:33

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Who abandons their truck at a stoplight, with the engine running and their wallet still inside the cab? Why would an openly gay black man do that in a small, conservative Texas town? Friends and family of Eodis Tre Harris say there is no way he would do that, but the Stonewall County Sheriff’s Department says a witness saw a black man leap from the…

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Relisha Rudd: Hotel Surveillance Last Sighting of 8-Year-Old with Janitor 29:31

2+ y ago29:31

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Relisha Rudd loved arts and crafts. The 8-year-old was a great big sister to her brothers before everyone in her world lost track of her. In 2014, she was living in the DC General homeless shelter with her mother, stepdad, and brothers. The former hospital in Washington, DC, has been described as a terrible place, infested with rodents and bugs, wh…

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Untold Stories: Black and Missing, The Unknown: Discovering the Truth Behind Unsolved Missing Person of Color Cases 2:39

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Untold Stories: Black and Missing is a captivating and emotionally charged true-crime podcast series created by the Black and Missing Enterprises. We introduce you to the stories of missing people of color that need our help to bring them home. These cases are often overlooked due to the lack of media coverage and law enforcement support. Join our …