For our last bonus episode for season 1 of Finding Relisha, the host Megan, sat down and held and question and answer session with Henderson Long. Together they talk everything from the case, to current events and their effect on the case, as well as the future of the case. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

In the second bonus episode, the show’s host, Megan, interviews Queen Afi. Queen Afi is the woman behind Domestic Violence Wears Many Tags. We speak on domestic violence, some warning signs to look out for, and why it is of a concern in regards to Relisha Rudd. For more information on Human Trafficking check out the following sources: https://polarisproject.org https://polarisproject.org/resources/the-typology-of-modern-slavery-defining-sex-and-labor-trafficking-in-the-united-states/ https://polarisproject.org/how-human-trafficking-happens/ https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking/ https://polarisproject.org/recognizing-human-trafficking/ Healthcare Workers Resources: https://www.dignityhealth.org/hello-humankindness/human-trafficking Hotel/Motel Workers Resources: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-and-hotels-motels/ Resources for Truckers: https://truckersagainsttrafficking.org Resources for Nannies, House Cleaners, Home Health Aides: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-at-home/ Familial Trafficking Resources: https://www.aap.org/en-us/advocacy-and-policy/aap-health-initiatives/resilience/Pages/Child-Abuse-and-Neglect.aspx Agriculture, Forestry, and Construction Worker Resources: https://polarisproject.org/human-trafficking-on-temporary-work-visas-a-data-analysis-2015-2017/ National Human Trafficking Referral Directory: National Human Trafficking Referral Directory State Tier Ranking Link: https://polarisproject.org/resources/state-ratings-on-human-trafficking-laws/ State Report Cards: Grading Criminal Record Relief Laws for Survivors of Human Trafficking Link: https://polarisproject.org/resources/state-report-cards-grading-criminal-record-relief-laws-for-survivors-of-human-trafficking/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7195322/ https://www.thehotline.org/resources/statistics/ https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/07/02/world/europe/uk-coronavirus-domestic-abuse.html?auth=login-facebook https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/06/world/coronavirus-domestic-violence.html https://time.com/5803887/coronavirus-domestic-violence-victims/ https://www.justice.gov/ovw/blog/domestic-violence-awareness-month-2019-0 https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/15/us/domestic-violence-coronavirus.html https://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/why-do-people-abuse/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-53498675 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/uk-domestic-violence-charity-huge-spike-calls-for-help-as-coronavirus-lockdown-continues/ https://www.breakthecycle.org/blog/it%E2%80%99s-national-domestic-violence-awareness-month https://exploringyourmind.com/7-common-types-of-violence-that-we-face/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

She is the face of missing children everywhere, S- Monique Smith also known as “Monique” is advocating, speaking and changing lives! After surviving decades of severe childhood abuse, Monique found out that she, DID NOT EXIST! Monique spent nearly a decade trying to find out what happened to her and to uncover her true identity. Now she is talking to us about her life and how she got involved with Relisha Rudd’s case. We also talk briefly about human trafficking and knowing the signs at the end. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

Relisha Rudd may have only been 8 years old when she seemingly vanished but because she touched the hearts of so many her story will on. Through advocacy we will never give up and searching and we will never give up hope for Relisha. •Check Out Finding Relisha• Leave a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/findingrelisha/message FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/relisha-rudd-disappeared-because-dcs-safety-net-failed/2014/03/28/2248e030-b6b6-11e3-a7c6-70cf2db17781_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/colbert-i-king-the-everybody-in-dc-who-failed-relisha-rudd/2014/04/11/da5ec9a2-c0e6-11e3-bcec-b71ee10e9bc3_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/has-relisha-rudds-disappearance-changed-anything-for-homeless-kids/2015/03/02/55c709d6-c124-11e4-9271-610273846239_story.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/first-read-dmv/dc-general-homeless-shelter-closed-shuttered-after-years-of-planning/54859/%3famp https://wamu.org/story/18/06/29/life-like-right-now-d-c-general-citys-family-homeless-shelter/ https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/new-bill-calls-for-punishment-of-parents-who-fail-to-report-missing-children/63640/?amp https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.fox5dc.com/news/exclusive-relisha-rudds-family-speaks-out-to-fox-5-about-latest-search-2-years-after-disappearance.amp News Clip Audio: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcwashington.com/news/politics/first-read-dmv/dc-general-homeless-shelter-closed-shuttered-after-years-of-planning/54859/%3famp --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/findingrelisha/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

At this point in the case we now have a murder victim, a suicide victim, and missing 8 year old, Relisha Rudd. During the process of this investigation, family members have begun to see a lot of discord and tension in their ranks. Three members of the family even go on The Steve Wilkos Show. In this episode we dive into to all of that and more! Check Out Finding Relisha Leave a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/findingrelisha/message FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://wusa9.com/embeds/video/65-2609042/iframe?jwsource=cl https://wmbt901.com/2017/10/family-of-missing-8-year-old-relisha-rudd-appears-on-steve-wilkos-show-take-lie-detector-test/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/colbert-i-king-the-everybody-in-dc-who-failed-relisha-rudd/2014/04/11/da5ec9a2-c0e6-11e3-bcec-b71ee10e9bc3_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/relisha-rudd-disappeared-because-dcs-safety-net-failed/2014/03/28/2248e030-b6b6-11e3-a7c6-70cf2db17781_story.html https://youtu.be/n3kzJMnmdSk https://wusa9.com/embeds/video/65-2610487/iframe?jwsource=cl https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/mobile/local/timeline-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd/891/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2596629/Suspicion-falls-mom-missing-Relisha-Rudd-8-boyfriend-posted-photos-wads-cash-sneakers-Facebook-days-daughters-disappearance.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-police-expected-to-resume-search-for-relisha-rudd/2015/12/10/fc7c58ba-9f29-11e5-8728-1af6af208198_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/dc-police-to-launch-new-search-for-missing-relisha-rudd/2016/04/06/5874ddae-fbe6-11e5-9140-e61d062438bb_story.html https://youtu.be/xa7JSqb8fAc https://youtu.be/n3kzJMnmdS https://wmbt901.com/2017/10/family-of-missing-8-year-old-relisha-rudd-appears-on-steve-wilkos-show-take-lie-detector-test/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/police-launch-new-search-for-remains-of-relisha-rudd/2018/01/26/1dc37b84-02a6-11e8-bb03-722769454f82_story.html?outputType=amp https://medium.com/@groversmill/the-truth-about-cadaver-dogs-5-things-you-didnt-know-a53344a43ee7 https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2007/09/can-you-trust-a-cadaver-dog-if-there-s-no-cadaver.amp Steve Wilkos Show Links: https://youtu.be/fCXKjVosVxM https://youtu.be/n3kzJMnmdSk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

In this episode listeners will get to learn more about Khalil Tatum, and how his life began to intertwine with Relisha’s missing person’s timeline. Check Out Finding Relisha Leave a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/findingrelisha/message FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://nella-naturals.com/blogs/blog/what-is-lye https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/what-happens-when-a-dead-body-is-dissolved-in-lye https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-shelter-residents-say-janitor-sought-in-girls-disappearance-gave-gifts-to-children/2014/03/23/59469b3e-b2a3-11e3-8cb6-284052554d74_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/dc-police-searching-for-missing-8-year-old-girl-find-body-of-woman-linked-to-case/2014/03/20/a3af95b6-b043-11e3-95e8-39bef8e9a48b_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/mobile/local/timeline-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd/891/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/authorities-issue-plea-to-find-missing-dc-girl/2014/03/24/4eaade3a-b391-11e3-8cb6-284052554d74_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/police-searching-park-near-kenilworth-in-northeast-dc-for-missing-relisha-rudd-8/2014/03/27/462057ae-b5ad-11e3-8cb6-284052554d74_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/andrea-tatums-murder-remains-as-much-a-mystery-as-relisha-rudds-disappearance/2014/08/04/991d67ec-134c-11e4-98ee-daea85133bc9_story.html https://youtu.be/BL4Lc2mAqcE https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/search-resumes-for-relisha-rudd-as-timeline-slowly-emerges/2014/03/31/e97d38aa-b8d1-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/dc-police-positively-identify-body-found-in-park-as-suspected-child-abductor-kahlil-tatum/2014/04/01/fd2d76ee-b994-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html https://youtu.be/WSojE7aY7io https://youtu.be/TssgmAMv9f4 https://youtu.be/Lb75mIR5zZo --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

This episode covers such a significant piece of time in the case of Relisha Rudd. 18 days past before any adult realized the 8 year old little girl was missing. 18 days unaccounted for. 18 days with no Relisha. ••••Check Out Finding Relisha Leave a Voice Message: https://anchor.fm/findingrelisha/message FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://www.wusa9.com/mobile/article/news/local/outreach/missing/the-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd-3-years-later/65-441809231 https://truecrimesociety.com/2019/07/12/the-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd/amp/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/mobile/local/timeline-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd/891/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/social-workers-nightmare-the-day-he-discovered-relisha-rudd-was-missing/2015/04/04/b334e51c-d424-11e4-a62f-ee745911a4ff_story.html https://medium.com/@kympasqualini/the-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd-is-she-still-alive-e0f929154e4f --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

In the third episode of Finding Relisha, the host introduces listeners to life at the shelter and the host of unsavory characters who are around there. Check Out Finding Relisha FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2014/03/27/a4711a1c-b5e1-11e3-b899-20667de76985_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/2014/03/27/a4711a1c-b5e1-11e3-b899-20667de76985_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/search-continues-for-missing-8-year-old-girl/2014/03/28/d1a0bfbc-b698-11e3-b84e-897d3d12b816_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/we-needed-an-examination-of-relisha-rudds-life-not-her-disappearance/2014/09/03/59f1e328-338a-11e4-a723-fa3895a25d02_story.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/local/2014/12/22/a-lost-mother-and-daughter/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-family-homeless-shelter-beset-by-dysfunction-decay/2014/07/12/3bbb7f50-f739-11e3-a3a5-42be35962a52_story.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

In this episode you will learn all about the history of the place Relisha lived for the last two years before she went missing. Not only will you learn the history and what type of environment this was, but you will also hear first had from Relisha’s grandmother about the living conditions and why Relisha referred to the shelter as The Trap House. ••Check Out Finding Relisha FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://www.google.com/amp/s/newsone.com/3760215/relisha-rudd-disappearance-update-black-missing-child/amp/ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_General_Hospital https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/news/article/13009811/the-curse-of-dc-general https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/wellness/1988/09/20/dc-general-hospital/ce5ee21e-b512-4a81-b688-46e815129d77/ https://www.nytimes.com/2001/05/07/us/after-two-centuries-washington-is-losing-its-only-public-hospital.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/30/AR2010123003048_2.html https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/possible-human-remains-found-at-dc-general-complex/1883993/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dclB6w3rxKQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faaENQc29dg https://www.methadonecenters.com/directory/washington-dc/washington/ https://missing.dc.gov/ https://www.wusa9.com/article/news/local/outreach/bring-them-home/18-days-the-relisha-rudd-investigation/65-529859206 https://www.washingtonpost.com/apps/g/page/local/timeline-disappearance-of-relisha-rudd/891/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/before-relisha-rudd-went-missing-the-8-year-old-longed-to-escape-dcs-homeless-shelter/2014/04/05/e21a020a-bc19-11e3-9a05-c739f29ccb08_story.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support

In the first episode of the investigative podcast, Finding Relisha, the host Megan takes listeners through the early days of Relisha Rudd’s life. The first episode also allows listeners to meet some of the very important people in Relisha’s life and hear from them personally, who Relisha was, and what she still means to them to this very day. •Check Out Finding Relisha• FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/316293679777443/?ref=share Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingrelisha/ Music Credits for Finding Relisha: Music: In Suspense by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Music: Endings by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/local/relisha-rudds-mother-reads-letter-she-wrote-to-missing-daughter/2014/12/22/bded4fac-87bd-11e4-abcf-5a3d7b3b20b8_video.html https://www.wusa9.com/mobile/article/features/producers-picks/more-than-2000-kids-go-missing-in-dc-every-year-this-music-video-is-helping-find-them/65-e8689f06-ca67-42c2-8576-e3f4f60c21ee https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-relisha-rudd-unique-harris/ https://youtu.be/6Lp-h1S3rMk https://missing.dc.gov --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/findingrelisha/support