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Join @Catch_LISK and @Jessika4Justice on the first episode of Catch Justice!
Join us while they discuss cold cases that need help to ever get closed.
Wednesday 3/27 5pm CST / 6pm EST
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In too many murder trials, the victim is the one put on trial.
Dan Markel’s case is no exception.
Yesterday, in the trial of Donna Adelson for the murder of Dan Markel, two defense witnesses smirked and spoke down on him for minor things, a father who was murdered while fighting for his children.
This is not unusual.
In fact, it is a common strategy: put the victim on trial.
Paint them as difficult.
Question their motives.
Make jurors see them as less sympathetic.
Families have to sit there, grieving, while their loved one’s memory is twisted.
The person they knew, the father, mother, child, or partner, is reduced to the worst caricature the defense can create.
It is one of the crueler realities victims’ families face.
The murder itself takes so much, but then the courtroom takes more, dignity, humanity, peace.
Instead of remembering who their loved one truly was, they are forced to listen to strangers dismantle their character in front of the world.
Yes, everyone deserves a defense.
But there is a line between defending the accused and demeaning the dead.
Defense attorneys know the victim cannot speak back.
They know the family cannot interrupt.
So they attack the one person in the room who has no voice, the victim.
And this does not just happen in high profile cases.
It happens every day, in courtrooms across the country.
Families lose their loved one to violence, then lose them again in trial.
For every Dan Markel, there are countless families carrying this hidden wound.
Justice should never require erasing the humanity of the person whose life was taken.
Their story matters.
Their memory matters.
And their families should not have to fight to protect it.
Yet they do, every single day.
Learn more at https://t.co/5Os1hq6rJK and Watch Robyn Lively as Harriett Semander and Chris Mulkey as Zack Semander in 'The Empty Chair' proof of concept film on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Google Play.
Please share - the fight for justice isn’t over when the jail door closes
The #NewHampshire Coalition of Families of the Missing and Murdered invites you to a peaceful gathering in honor of the more than 130 unresolved cases across the state.
New Hampshire State House
107 N. Main St., Concord, NH
Friday, August 15, 2025
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Families, advocates, and community members will come together to call for transparency, accountability, and action from the NH Attorney General's Office. We gather in solidarity with love, loss, and the hope that no case is ever forgotten.
The Gabby Petito Foundation and Light The Way Missing Persons Advocacy Project will be in attendance to stand alongside families, offering support, resources, and a united voice for those still seeking answers.
Your voice matters. Your presence matters. Together, we can be the change.
#NHUnsolved #missing #unresolved
Leanne Marie Hausberg
Today is Leanne’s 40th Birthday. She has been missing for 26 years now.
#LeanneMarieHausberg was last seen March 18, 1999 standing on a street corner on 67th Street at approximately 9:00am in the Bensonhurst neighborhood of Brooklyn. Very few details are known in her case.
Family said she wrote in her diary that she was seeing an older man but they believe she would not have runaway. LE told family that she took a cab to Bruin's Transportation on Liberty Avenue the Red Hook area of Brooklyn that morning. Very few other details are known in her case.
She is described as a White/Native American female, who was 14 years old at the time of her disappearance, 5'4", between 120-150 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has a scar on her right cheek. She has pierced ears.
She was last seen wearing a red and black bubble jacket, a blue t-shirt, jeans, blue Timberland work boots and black earrings with imbedded white stones and was carrying a black wallet/purse.
It is important to note that Leanne went missing months prior to Jackie Smith who lived about 4 miles away.
There is also a bevy of #LISK building permit locations throughout Brooklyn during the 1990’s, additionally, RH former employer Harvey Rothenberg lived a few miles away (barely a 15 minute drive on Gowanus Expressway). Bruin’s Transportation is blocks away from the Gowanus. RH also incorporated his own business the year before.
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I believe in showing every side of the criminal justice system, not just the headlines or the verdict but the long and exhausting battles that can follow.
The words below come from a sibling of Elena Semander, who was murdered by serial killer Coral Eugene Watts.
Elena’s mother, Harriett Semander, began the fight for justice decades ago after the system failed their family.
Today, Elena’s family continues that fight to protect others from the same heartbreak.
What is shared here is a powerful reminder that sentencing is not always the end, even when a plea deal sounds final. Behind closed doors, deals can shift, sentences can change, and families can be blindsided all over again.
If you care about justice, transparency, and the rights of victims, this is a testament worth reading.
Below is a message from the family of Elena Semander -
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"A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL”
That is what Kaylee Goncalves’ father called the plea bargain made with Bryan Kohberger, who brutally murdered his daughter and three other Idaho college students. Eerily, those are the exact same words that were used to describe the plea bargain made with Coral Eugene Watts in August of 1982.
The similarities between the cases are striking. Not just because of the brutality and randomness of the murders, but also because of the deals being struck behind closed doors without the involvement of victims' families.
When it comes to plea bargains, the devil is in the details. Bryan Kohberger may not be eligible for parole, but remember... neither was Coral Eugene Watts. Kohberger waived his right to an appeal, but he can still file a notice of appeal if he ever sees the slightest chance that his sentence could be reduced or overturned.
That's exactly what Watts did, and the confessed serial killer was downgraded to a "nonviolent offender" overnight. Suddenly, and without any notification to the families of his victims, he not only became eligible for parole, but more importantly, eligible for a mandatory release back into society as soon as 1/3 of his sentence was served.
We certainly never saw that coming.
When Watts pleaded guilty to 13 murders in exchange for a lighter sentence of 60 years with "no possibility" of parole, we assumed that's exactly what he would get. Instead, we learned that the sentencing stage is sometimes where justice stops, and the victims' fight against the system begins.
'The Empty Chair' project has always been a cautionary tale about well-intended laws having unintended consequences. The same can be said for plea bargains.
This is why we hope to one day tell the full story behind our mother Harriett Semander's 20-year crusade against the criminal justice system that failed her.
We sincerely hope and pray that Bryan Kohberger’s plea bargain remains in place until the day he dies in prison... because, if we are being honest here, the only time victims and their families find true peace is when the devil is dead.”
I also forgot to mention medical expenses.
Trauma affects more than just your mental health. For me It changed how I sleep and how my body functions.
I once went to the emergency room thinking I was having a heart attack. The anxiety and panic attacks were that intense. They kept coming. I hid it and I was struggling. But unless you were very close to me, you would never have known.
I had to get a stress test on my heart from my primary as my doctor was very worried about stress damage to my heart and was referred to a cardiologist I could not afford to see.
For years I have been clenching my jaw so hard in my sleep that it now pops in and out. I have worn down my teeth.
Now I need a sleep study, a sleep specialist, and a sleep dentist. I also now take multiple medications I didn’t previously.
All of that costs money. My health and dental insurance only covers so much.
So when we talk about the financial toll of trauma, we cannot limit the conversation to just therapy.
These medical issues are part of it too.
The cost of trauma is much more than people realize.
People criticizing Dylan Mortenson over her GoFundMe need to understand how victim compensation actually works.
I keep seeing mentions of federal victim compensation funds caps of 100k and other misinformation.
So let’s talk about it 🧵
1.The Idaho murders were prosecuted by the state, not the federal government.
That means federal victim compensation does not apply. Most what is mentioned is VOCA. The federal Crime Victims Fund (VOCA) does not pay victims or survivors directly. It gives grants to state-run compensation programs, which each set their own The only available support comes from Idaho’s state crime victim compensation program.
2.Idaho’s victim comp program has:
– A $25,000 cap
– Strict deadlines
– No coverage for housing instability
– No payout for trauma itself (it does list missed wages for SOME that qualify CAP 175 per week)
– Limited mental health sessions (with caps on cost per session , CAP OF $2,500 total and must request more for extenuating circumstances)
3.EMDR therapy, trauma specialists, and long-term PTSD care often cost:
– $150–$250+ per session
– Not all providers take insurance
– Survivors need years of treatment not just 6 EAP sessions or 3 months of “processing.”
Dylan is a survivor of an unthinkable crime.
She endured media scrutiny, public doubt, and unimaginable trauma.
If you’ve never navigated a victim comp system, lost someone to violence, or spent years trying to feel safe in your own home again then maybe don’t judge the ways people try to rebuild their lives.
From my OWN personal experience after Austin was murdered I got ZERO. I technically qualified for nothing because we weren’t married. (Texas has since changed this qualifier.) So I got Nothing. Nada. Not free therapy. Not even help moving costs when he was murdered where we lived.
I have encountered MANY, know MANY and work with MANY who lost their children, spouse or other loved ones who also received absolutely nothing. And many others who struggled getting help with the program.
I have spoken with victim advocates struggling to find therapist to take the victim compensation vouchers. One even for a child who was sexually abused that needed therapy.
I have encountered a few survivors that were able to get funeral expenses paid after months of back and forth with the program. So I’m not saying it NEVER helps. It does but not how people think it does. Nor it is easy to navigate.
Educate yourself. Survivors deserve better.
This case gives me nightmares. I have seen so much tomfoolery going on the last few years with just about every aspect. Bottom line, a 9 year old was murdered on the way to dinner and her family is still waiting for justice. Intentional or not, Tony Earls needs to be held accountable for pulling out a weapon and firing indiscriminately into a vehicle far enough away with no line of sight of the kid that robbed him of $20 putting multiple lives at risk and it ended up with a dead little girl just starting life. That isn’t self defense. It’s irresponsible gun use by an unstable and violent man over a few bucks and a hurt ego.
-However, Earl's defense attorney says he will go to trial in September on a manslaughter charge instead of a murder charge. "It never really should have been a murder. It's not a murder. We don't think it's a
manslaughter, but it's never been a murder," said defense attorney @EdMcClees .-
Interesting take, what exactly is it then? 🧐 see you at trial.
“Tony didn’t wake up that day wanting to kill a child….” No. But he made an irrational decision and a little girl died.
“Arlene didn’t wake up that day knowing it would be her last…”
🎂 Remembering Liz Barraza 🕊️
Yesterday was Liz Barraza’s birthday, a day that should be filled with joy, cake, and the people she loved. But instead of candles and celebration, her family and friends are left with silence and a case that still has no answers.
In January 2019, Liz was shot outside her home in the Houston area while setting up for a garage sale. Her murder was caught on surveillance video… and yet no one has been arrested. More than five years have passed, and her killer still walks free.
Her Dad, Bob, has become a powerful voice for other families through Texas Crime Victims United. He should’ve never had to take on that role, not like this. But he has turned his daughter’s story into purpose, and he continues to fight for accountability and change.
There is still a reward for information.
If you know anything, no matter how small it may seem PLEASE come forward.
📌 Crime Stoppers may pay up to $50,000 for information leading to the charging and/or arrest of the suspect in this case.
Information may be reported by calling 713-222-TIPS (8477), submitted online or through the Crime Stoppers mobile app. Only tips and calls DIRECTLY TO Crime Stoppers are anonymous and eligible for a cash reward.
We honor Liz not just in memory, but in action.
We remember her.
We speak her name.
And we demand justice.
It has been seven years since the vibrant and compassionate Brittany Burfield was stolen from this world far too soon.
Brittany was more than a daughter and friend, she was a mentor, a professional, and a light in her community. She dedicated her life to helping others, especially those facing hardship. Her absence has been deeply felt ever since she disappeared from her Sugar Land home in 2018.
Her car was later found abandoned in southwest Houston. The man responsible was arrested and charged with her murder, but Brittany remained missing for nearly a year. In August 2019, he finally revealed the location of her body, hidden in a manhole in Houston’s Third Ward, allowing her loved ones to bring her home and lay her to rest.
Despite unimaginable grief, her mother, Tricia Valentine, turned pain into purpose. She transformed that site into a beautiful memorial painted in Brittany’s favorite colors , reclaiming a place of tragedy into one of remembrance.
It is an honor to know and work alongside Tricia as she continues to fight for victims’ rights in Brittany’s name.
Today, we remember Brittany not for how she died, but for how she lived with courage, kindness, and a heart full of compassion.
Seven years gone, but never forgotten.
Here’s to you, Brittany. We carry your light forward.
One year ago today, 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray was murdered.
One year ago, a mother’s world shattered in a way no parent should ever know.
I didn’t know Jocelyn or her family when it happened. I only knew her name. Another child stolen.
Another funeral that should have never taken place.
I went to her funeral as an advocate , community member and someone impact by homicide to support the family.
I learned so much about Jocelyn from those that love her the most.
Since then, Alexis , her mother has taken her grief and done something most could never imagine.
She has stood up.
She has spoken out.
She has turned her pain into purpose , she fought for everyone in her own journey and then joined our fight.
Today, Alexis is part of our group, part of Texas Crime Victims United, and major part of the reason legislation is changing.
Her voice has carried into rooms where families are too often forgotten.
She has helped push for laws that protect instead of fail.
She is fighting for Jocelyn and for every child who never made it home.
Jocelyn should still be here.
She should be laughing and living and growing up.
Instead, her name is now a call to action.
A reminder of all that needs to change.
A reason we keep going.
Please hold Jocelyn and her family in your heart today.
And please remember that this work is not political.
It is personal. It is about children. It is about families.
It is about love and justice and the kind of world we want to leave behind.
For Jocelyn - Forever 12
The @gabbsfoundation presents its 2nd Annual “Change the World” Golf Outing on June 6, 2025.
Join us for a meaningful day on the course in support of our mission. Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are still available!
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🚨AUSTIN TEXAS🚨
‼️VIOLENT SEX OFFENDER HAS ESCAPED A PSYCHIATRIC FACILITY IN AUSTIN ‼️
McArthur Deashy Mathis has been in custody since January 2 after being arrested on multiple charges including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious injury to a family member, obstruction or retaliation, deadly conduct and burglary of a habitation. He is also a registered sex offender.
Mathis is described as a 6'2" bald, black man with brown eyes and multiple tattoos on his head and neck. He was last seen wearing a navy blue shirt and teal pants.
Mathis reportedly has contacts in Grimes, Lavaca, Brazos and Gonzalez Counties, and may be attempting to return to one of those areas.
Mathis escaped from the Cross Creek Psychiatric Addiction Hospital in Austin on Wednesday at 8 p.m. by kicking open a back door and scaling a 6-foot fence.
‼️DO NOT APPROACH CALL 911 if spotted
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New episode: A Family Still Fighting - Our family is still demanding justice! His killers are still out there. Thanks
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A few things that loss and tragedy have taught me:
Live in the moment.
Say the things that need to be said.
Say I love you. Say I miss you. Say I’m proud of you.
Take the video. Turn on Live Photos.
Save the voicemails. Answer the call.
It’s so easy to put it off or rush through but the truth is, you never know when it will be the last time.
The last laugh.
The last hug.
The last I love you.
And once that moment is gone, you’ll wish you had just one more. So don’t wait.
Because someday, those little things will mean everything.
Like this video. A sliver of time, a voice that will never be on this earth again.
Nothing to some people, but everything to those of us who’ve lost Austin.
For the very first time, the Lincoln Reagan Dinner will present the Courage Award, honoring community members who have shown extraordinary bravery by fighting to right injustices under difficult circumstances.
This year’s heroes: Andy Kahan and Randy Wallace for their work on Breaking Bond, and Texas Crime Victims United families. Join us June 13 to celebrate their courage!
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To those mourning this Mother’s Day
Today may not feel like a celebration.
It may feel like an ache. A heaviness.
A reminder of what’s missing.
To those who have lost their Mothers, whether recently or long ago,
You carry her love in your bones, but her absence still echoes.
May you feel her in the quiet moments, in the smallest signs, in the love she left behind.
To the Mothers who have lost children,
No words could ever touch the depths of your sorrow.
Your motherhood is eternal. Your love did not die. And today, you are seen.
To those who yearn to be Mothers but haven’t been able to,
Whether due to loss, infertility, timing, or life’s cruel turns,
Your grief is real, your love is valid, and you are not alone.
To those estranged, to those navigating complicated relationships, or carrying wounds no one else can see.
This day may stir up more pain than peace.
Whatever you're feeling, it's okay to feel it. You don't owe anyone a performance of joy.
Mother’s Day isn’t the same for everyone. For many, it’s a day of remembrance, longing, and love that lives in absence.
So if today feels hard, heavy, or hollow, this message is for you.
You are not forgotten.
You are not alone.
You are held in compassion today.
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