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Navigating Advocacy

Navigating Advocacy

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 Navigating Advocacy is a true crime podcast that seeks to use the power of storytelling to raise awareness about unsolved crimes and bring justice to victims and their families through action-oriented advocacy. Hosted by Melissa and Whitney, who themselves started as true crime enthusiasts and have since become passionate advocates, their podcast aims to inspire action and promote positive change in the criminal justice system.

Our mission is to provide a platform for victims and their families to share their stories and be heard while offering practical guidance on how listeners can make a difference in their communities. In each episode, we will explore a different unsolved case in depth, highlighting key details and potential leads in an effort to spark new interest and help advance the investigation.Through our work, we hope to create a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to making a real difference in the fight for justice.

Whether you are a seasoned true crime fan or a newcomer to the genre, we invite you to join us on this journey of discovery and advocacy.Copyright 2024. Nerdly Ninja LLC Social Sciences True Crime
Episodes
  • Iowa : Wilma Nissen

    Iowa : Wilma Nissen
    May 19 2025
    After a much-needed post-conference break, we’re back with a story that deeply moved us—and reminded us why we do this work. In this episode of Navigating Advocacy, we share the tragic and largely untold story of Wilma June Nissen, a woman who remained a Jane Doe for nearly 30 years after her brutal murder in rural Iowa.

    Wilma’s life was marked by profound hardship—abandonment, abuse, and an unforgiving foster care system that failed her at every turn. Yet even in the face of unthinkable trauma, she showed resilience. Her daughter Krissi, who we met at Advocacy Con, is now on a mission to uncover the truth and find justice for the mother she never got to know.

    We walk through Wilma’s early life, her disappearance in 1978, and the decades-long mystery that followed. With powerful insight from Krissi, we explore the barriers to solving this case, including degraded DNA evidence, gaps in the timeline, and a list of suspects still under scrutiny.

    Wilma deserves justice. Her name deserves to be remembered.

    ➡️ Anonymous Tip Line: If you know anything about Wilma’s case, please call 712-472-8334.

    ➡️ Support Chrissy’s Advocacy Work:
    • Facebook Page
    • Change.org Petition
    • GoFundMe

    ➡️ Have a case we should know about? Email us at: info@navigatingadvocacy.com
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    30 mins
  • Florida : Danielle Bell

    Florida : Danielle Bell
    Mar 10 2025
    Danielle Bell was a bright and ambitious 14-year-old who dreamed of becoming a lawyer before she vanished in September 2001. More than two decades later, her sister, Bonnie—continues the relentless fight for answers.

    Danielle was full of life, but behind her smile was a troubling connection to a 24-year-old male named Alfredo Sanchez. When Danielle disappeared, law enforcement listed her as a runaway, hindering immediate investigations.

    In the nearly two decades Bonnie has been seeking answers for her sister, unsettling details of Danielle's history, home life, and pregnancy that Danielle had shared with friends and her mother have come alight.

    Bonnie's dedication, mainly through social media, has reignited interest in Danielle’s case, proving that love and persistence can keep a story alive.

    If you have any information, please contact the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.

    Danielle deserves to be found. Bonnie deserves answers.

    Follow Bonnie's journey: https://www.facebook.com/missingdaniellebell

    #DanielleBell #Florida #NoMatterWhere #NoMatterWho #NavigatingAdvocacy
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    32 mins
  • Texas : Cristian Rangel

    Texas : Cristian Rangel
    Feb 17 2025
    Monday, April 8, 2024, between 1:27 pm and 1:30 pm, Cristian Rangel was seen on surveillance cameras at Walmart at 5017 Hwy 290 in Austin, Texas. Footage shows a white GMC Terrain entering the parking lot, a short time after a blue Mustang (or similar) parked nearby.

    The Terrain is seen leaving the parking lot at a high speed, with the passenger door opening as the vehicle speeds away. Kamery Wooldridge, the driver of the Terrain, was arrested and charged with tampering and disposal of Cristian’s body. She is currently out on bail.

    Cristian’s body was found 11 days later near the 5800 block of Spring Meadow Road in a greenbelt wooded area. April 8th, many people were outdoors at this time, specifically in the Austin area, due to the peak window of the solar eclipse.

    If you or anyone you know has any information about Cristian, or the blue vehicle please contact Capital Area CrimeStoppers. 512.472.8477 OR AT AUSTINCRIMESTOPPERS.ORG

    UP TO $10,000 REWARD AVAILABLE*


    Follow Cristian's story: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1664376744458902



    *for information leading to the arrest and conviction of all parties responsible for Cristian's murderer
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    29 mins

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