Lost Girls

In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey investigate the 2007 disappearance of 46-year-old Roxanne Lacson, a Native Hawaiian, Chinese, and Filipino woman who vanished in Honolulu under circumstances that remain painfully unclear.Roxanne was last seen on the morning of August 27, 2007, when her daughter dropped her off at her boyfriend’s home in Makakilo. Although she was homeless at the time and often stayed with friends or spent time along the Wai‘anae beach area, she never drifted far from the people she loved. Roxanne kept in regular contact with her eleven children and showed up for family gatherings — until suddenly, she didn’t.After six silent weeks with no phone calls, no sightings, and no trace of where she might have gone, her children reported her missing. Since that day, there has been no evidence, no confirmed leads, and no answers.Roxanne disappeared without a phone, without stability, and without the support she deserved — but not without people who loved her. Her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to wait for justice, truth, or even the smallest sign of what happened.Join us as we revisit the known facts, the heartbreak, and the unresolved questions surrounding the disappearance of Roxanne Lacson.

In this episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey explore the 2017 disappearance of Eva Gwendolyn “Gwen” Allen, a 67-year-old woman who vanished from Lithonia, Georgia under deeply concerning circumstances. Gwen, who lived in a group home and required continuous care due to bipolar disorder, was last seen around 1:30 a.m. on July 4th, 2017.Despite her medical needs, her eyeglasses left behind, and a phone that showed signs of confused dialing in the days after she disappeared, no one has seen or heard from Gwen since. Her family believes she may have been disoriented and vulnerable when she walked away — and the silence that followed has been heartbreaking.Join us as we break down Gwen’s timeline, the unanswered questions, and why this case still matters today. Her disappearance remains unsolved, and she deserves to be found.

Hailey vanished in late November 2024 — somewhere between certainty and speculation, between a Chevon station in Kelso and the miles of quiet Washington road that stretch into nowhere. She was last reportedly seen in South Kelso and at the Lexington Chevron. After that, nothing. No confirmed sightings. No arrests. No trail that hasn’t dissolved into uncertainty.In this episode, we look closely at what we know — and what remains disturbingly unclear.Hailey is described as 5’7”–5’9”, around 135 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. She has ties throughout Cowlitz County and beyond — Castle Rock, Vancouver, Olympia — places that matter now because there are so few confirmed anchors left. Her loved ones describe her as someone who may have struggled, but she does not disappear like this. The silence is out of character. It is alarming. It is wrong.Search teams have been everywhere they can think to look:Rose Valley. Toutle. The brush along Ocean Beach Highway. Miles of backroads where headlights disappear into timber and no one hears you scream. Volunteers have walked fields, tracked riverbanks, knocked on doors, and spoken her name into every room that would listen. Social media has pushed her photo across digital highways. The community has refused to stand down.And still, the questions echo:Where is Hailey?Who saw her last?What happened after that final sighting in Kelso?How does a woman with roots, connections, and a life simply fall off the map?Tonight we bring Hailey’s story into the light — because people don’t vanish without reason, and women do not disappear quietly when we say their names out loud.If you know something, say something.Someone does.

It has now been six heartbreaking weeks since 13-year-old Wynter Wagoner vanished from her foster home in Orlando on October 14 — and for those who love her, every passing day feels heavier than the one before.Wynter was living with a foster family at the time she disappeared, and her family insists this does not feel like a voluntary runaway case. Her father, Dusty Wagoner, says something about Wynter’s disappearance is different — unsettling in a way that has left them desperate for answers.Her aunt, Haley Whitehead, believes Wynter may have been emotionally overwhelmed after a recent school change. She describes the family’s daily reality as a cycle of fear, anger, and helpless questioning.“You shouldn’t have to imagine everything that could have happened or might be happening,” Haley shared.Wynter’s mother, Summer Engle, is clinging to hope as the holidays approach — a time that now highlights Wynter’s empty place at the table.“As a mother, you know in your heart if your child is okay,” she said. “It was so unexpected. I’m frustrated she hasn’t been found — especially with the holidays here.”According to reporting from LEX 18, investigators with the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office have interviewed witnesses, reviewed video footage, and conducted multiple ground and drone searches. They continue to follow every lead but will not release details that could jeopardize the investigation.Wynter’s family has a message for anyone who may know where she is — or even for Wynter herself, should she be somewhere able to see or hear them:“If someone has her and is scared to let her go… just let her come home safe,” her father pleaded. “I would switch places with her in a heartbeat.”Whitehead echoes that need for even the smallest sign of life:“A voice message, a video clip — anything. Just give us something.”Wynter is described as kind, gentle, and someone who wanted peace with everyone around her. Her family’s only wish as Thanksgiving arrives is simple, powerful, and urgent:Bring Wynter home.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Wynter Wagoner, please contact the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office immediately. Her story matters. Her life matters. And someone, somewhere, knows something.

In this special episode of Lost Girls, we step away from a single case to confront a nationwide tragedy: the epidemic of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Relatives — known as MMIWR.It’s a crisis rooted in history, perpetuated by silence, and fueled by systemic failure.Across the U.S., Native women go missing or are murdered at rates exponentially higher than other groups. On some reservations, the murder rate is more than ten times the national average. Behind every statistic is a name, a face, a family shattered — and too often, no answers.Today, we’re not just recounting what’s gone wrong. We’re honoring the fierce advocacy rising from Tribal Nations, survivors, and families who refuse to be ignored. We’ll explore how colonization, broken justice systems, and eroded sovereignty have created a perfect storm of vulnerability — and how grassroots movements, federal legislation, and unwavering voices are pushing back.This isn’t just a Native issue — it’s a human rights issue. And it demands our collective attention.Join us as we say their names, share their stories, and call for the justice they so rightly deserve.Because every girl — every girl — deserves justice.

On September 18, 2019, Cheyenne Stannard vanished from Huntsville, Arkansas, under circumstances that raised far more questions than answers. Known for her consistent communication with family, Cheyenne's sudden silence was immediately alarming. The story offered by those closest to her didn’t add up—claims of her leaving on foot, heading to far-off states with no transportation or resources, defied logic and left loved ones desperate for clarity.In this episode of Lost Girls, we explore the troubling details surrounding Cheyenne’s disappearance. With no confirmed sightings, no phone activity, and no contact in over four years, the case remains unsolved—and deeply unsettling. As we share Cheyenne’s story, we also amplify the voices of those still searching for her, holding onto hope and demanding the answers she deserves.This is Lost Girls. And this is the story of Cheyenne Stannard.

She told her family she was coming home.She packed her bags.And then—April Beth Pitzer vanished.In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.Rumors of drug activity.A history of cooperation with law enforcement.And a desert full of secrets.Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.What happened to April Beth Pitzer?

Taylor Barksdale's life was stolen in Madison County.Her murder was brutal. Her case is unsolved. And her killer is still out there.This is The Lost Girls. And this is Taylor Barksdale’s story.

In this haunting episode, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the unsolved disappearance of 25-year-old Darla Harper, who vanished from her apartment in Gravel Ridge, Arkansas, on March 4, 1986.When Darla failed to show up for work the next morning, a coworker discovered her three-year-old daughter alone in the apartment — with blood on the door and Darla gone. What followed was a decades-long mystery marked by disturbing clues, a child’s chilling testimony, and unanswered questions that continue to torment her family.Victim: Darla Harper, 25Missing Since: March 4, 1986Location: Gravel Ridge, ArkansasCircumstances:Neighbors heard strange noises between 11:00–11:30 p.m.Her daughter reported seeing “three men wearing funny hats” and said “Mommy was in a bag.”A neighbor claimed to have seen Darla being dragged from her apartment.Her car was later found abandoned nine miles away with blood and unidentified fingerprints inside.Primary Suspect: Darla’s ex-husband, who was later accused of confessing to her murder by his second wife.Evidence: Bone fragments were discovered during a 1990 search, but they were too degraded for identification.Status: Still missing — no one has ever been charged.Darla was a devoted mother, a hardworking IRS employee, and a woman with her entire life ahead of her. Nearly forty years later, her daughter still seeks answers — and justice remains out of reach. Her case stands as a reminder of how many women vanish without closure, their voices silenced but never forgotten.If you have any information about the disappearance of Darla Harper, please contact the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office at (501) 340-6601. Even the smallest lead could make a difference.The Lost Girls is a short-form podcast by Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey, dedicated to honoring missing and murdered women and girls. Each episode highlights a different case — brief, powerful, and deeply human.

On July 25, 1985, sisters Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) and Fawn Marlene Abell (15) left their home in Bethany, Oklahoma, to look for jobs. They never came back.The girls were last seen hitchhiking near 59th and Rockwell, a habit they were known for—but this time, something went terribly wrong. Nearly four decades later, their family still waits for answers. Their Social Security numbers have never been used since that summer day, and no confirmed sightings have ever surfaced.In this episode of Lost Girls, Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey revisit the mysterious disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn—two bright young sisters whose lives were abruptly stolen by silence. Together, they explore the timeline, the clues, and the lingering questions surrounding the case, while honoring the family’s enduring hope for justice.Who: Rozlin Rochelle Abell (18) & Fawn Marlene Abell (15)When: Last seen July 25, 1985Where: Near 59th & Rockwell, Bethany, OklahomaCircumstances: Left home to look for jobs; seen hitchhiking; never returnedStatus: Social Security numbers unused since 1985; case remains open and unsolvedThe vulnerability of young women who hitchhiked in the 1980sThe long-lasting impact of disappearance on familiesThe importance of keeping cold cases in the public eyeHow advocacy and storytelling can help bring awareness and new leadsIf you have any information about the disappearance of Rozlin and Fawn Abell, please contact the Bethany Police Department or your local law enforcement agency. Even the smallest detail could help bring these sisters home.

In this haunting episode of The Lost Girls, hosts Amy Smith and LaDonna Humphrey take listeners deep into the heart of small-town Arkansas, where safety is supposed to be a way of life — yet three young women have vanished without a trace.Madelin Tomlin (Hope, AR – 2015), Mercedes Toliver (Prescott, AR – 2016), and Destinee Bruce (Hope, AR – 2025) are names that echo through the quiet streets of two close-knit towns now united by tragedy and unanswered questions.LaDonna and Amy explore the unnerving parallels between these cases — three women, all young and loved, missing within an 18-mile radius. Each disappearance is different, but all share one chilling commonality: silence.In places where “things like that don’t happen,” these women’s disappearances demand attention — and action. Their stories remind us that justice delayed is not justice denied, and that every girl deserves justice.Sources & AcknowledgmentsWe are deeply grateful to the following for information used in this episode:The Charley Project – case summaries and historical recordsNamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System) – official case entries and identifiersNews ArchivesIf you are a family member with updates or corrections, please contact us so we can keep these stories accurate and current.

The Lost Girls Podcast is taking a short break!We’re currently on vacation as we prepare to send our kids back to school and take some much-needed time to rest, refresh, and reflect. This break also allows us to thoughtfully respond to the hundreds of messages we’ve received from families asking us to share their loved one’s story.We’ll be back at the end of August with a brand new season—one filled with powerful, important stories of Lost Girls who deserve to be seen, heard, and remembered.Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to share what’s coming next.

Patricia disappeared from Albuquerque, New Mexico at 3:00 p.m. on June 17, 1969. She left her home in the 800 block of San Pedro Drive southeast to sell raffle tickets for the Elks Club. She returned home briefly to pick up her coin purse which she'd forgotten, then left again, and never returned. She was last seen by a neighborhood girl who waved to her on the street.

On this episode of Lost Girls, we’re stepping back to 1986—to a quiet neighborhood in Reseda, California—where a nineteen‑year‑old named Joyce Irene Walcott vanished in the middle of an ordinary day.Joyce, who friends affectionately called Sneezie, had survived a devastating car accident that left her with scars and a reconstructed neck, a testament to her resilience. She was bright, determined, and hopeful for a new start. That April morning, she left her aunt’s apartment, job applications in hand, ready to take steps toward her future.She walked to a nearby 7‑11 to drop off one application. Then she stopped next door for another. By the time she made her way to Winchell’s Donuts to meet friends, Joyce was still laughing, still making plans, still filling out paperwork. But somewhere between that donut shop and her aunt’s apartment—just two blocks away—Joyce simply vanished. Her application was never turned in. Her steps never traced back home.Nearly four decades later, foul play is still suspected, and Joyce’s name is still whispered among the missing.Join us as we revisit Joyce Walcott’s story—piece together her last known moments—and search for the answers that have eluded her family for far too long.Listen now to Lost Girls. Her story deserves to be heard.

In this episode of Lost Girls, we dive into the haunting case of Darian Hudson—a bright, beautiful 23‑year‑old who vanished from Stillwater, Oklahoma, in 2017.On October 21st, Darian made plans with her mother to move back home to Wichita, Kansas. But just days later, she was gone. Conflicting records list her disappearance between October 22nd and October 26th, but for this episode, we’ve chosen to focus on October 26th—the day witnesses last saw her walking near Country Club Drive and McElroy.Weeks later, a disturbing clue surfaced: a man caught trying to use Darian’s debit card in Oklahoma City. He claimed he’d found it in a purse left on a concrete sewage container at a church construction site in Stillwater—back in October.Where was Darian going that day? Who left her belongings behind? And why, after all this time, has she never been found?Join us as we piece together the timeline, sift through conflicting details, and shine a light on Darian Hudson’s story. Because she’s more than a missing person—she’s a daughter, a friend, and a life that matters.👉 Listen now to this episode of Lost Girls. Her story deserves to be heard.

She told her family she was coming home.She packed her bags.And then—April Beth Pitzer vanished.In this episode, we dive into the haunting disappearance of April, a 30-year-old mother of two who went missing from Newberry Springs, California in 2004. She was supposed to be boarding a bus back to Arkansas… but she never made it.Rumors of drug activity.A history of cooperation with law enforcement.And a desert full of secrets.Join us as we unravel the tangled story of a woman who may have known too much—and trusted the wrong people. Interviews, leads, heartbreak—and questions that still don’t have answers.What happened to April Beth Pitzer?

She had two young children. A life she was preparing to reclaim. And a quiet strength that so many survivors carry.On December 10, 1987, Christi Jo Nichols vanished from her home in Gothenburg, Nebraska. She was just 22 years old. Christi had made plans. She was preparing to leave her husband and start fresh—with her children.But she never got the chance.The next morning, her husband reported her missing. Blood was found in the home. Blood was found in the car. DNA confirmed it was Christi’s. Weeks earlier, she’d gone to the emergency room, her body covered in bruises. She had told people she was ready to leave. And then—she was gone.Months later, her purse and suitcase were found abandoned at a rest stop, as if someone wanted it to appear like she ran away. But she didn’t. She was taken.There’s been evidence. There’s been silence. But there has never been justice. No one has ever been charged in connection to Christi’s disappearance.Her children grew up without their mother. Her family has waited in agony for nearly four decades. And still, they wait.Christi was more than the bruises. More than the headlines. She was a mother. A daughter. A woman who tried to survive.And she is one of All the Lost Girls.If you know anything about what happened to Christi Jo Nichols, please contact the Nebraska State Patrol at 402-479-4049. Case #5501-1287.Listen to the full story now in our latest episode of Lost Girls: Christi’s Last Chance.Because Christi deserves more than memory—she deserves truth.Ask ChatGPT

Today on The Lost Girls Podcast, we’re telling the story of Brandi Jo Malonson, a young woman who survived the Columbine High School shooting but later disappeared from Littleton, Colorado, in 2006.Brandi faced unimaginable trauma—losing friends to violence and suicide—yet she still tried to build a better life. But the pain eventually led her down a difficult path, and one day after Christmas, she vanished without a trace.Rumors, dead ends, and silence have surrounded this case for nearly two decades. But Brandi’s story—and her fight to survive—deserves to be heard.Listen now as we share her life, her struggles, and the unanswered questions that remain.

Brittney Nicole Wood was only 19 when she vanished from Tillman’s Corner, Alabama, in 2012. What started as a missing persons case quickly unraveled into something far more horrifying.Brittney wasn’t just missing—she was the key witness in a multi-generational family sex trafficking ring. A ring where eight of her own relatives were eventually arrested. This wasn’t rumor. This wasn’t speculation. These were proven crimes—acts of unspeakable abuse against children, some trafficked by the very people who should have protected them.And then, just days after Brittney disappeared, her uncle—the last person she was known to visit—was found dead, a gunshot wound authorities ruled a suicide. A gun registered to Brittney herself.In this episode of The Lost Girls Podcast, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith expose the dark secrets that surrounded Brittney’s life, her disappearance, and the system that failed to protect her.Because her story isn’t just rare—it’s tragically common.And every girl deserves justice.

Some stories fade with time. But others—stories like Christina Lynn Carter’s—become heavier with every passing year.In this episode of The Lost Girls Podcast, LaDonna Humphrey and Amy Smith take listeners back more than fifty years, to one of the most heartbreaking and haunting cases you’ve probably never heard of.Christina—known lovingly as “Christy”—was a bright, blue-eyed little girl who vanished without a trace on September 17, 1973. She was just three years old.There was no witness to her disappearance. No blurry photograph of her last steps. No desperate final phone call.But three weeks later, in the stillness of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, hikers made a horrifying discovery. A discarded duffel bag... and inside it, the nude, bound body of Christy’s mother, Janet Carter—murdered by suffocation.It took weeks for authorities to identify Janet. But when they did, the horror only deepened. Because Janet hadn’t been traveling alone.Her little girl, Christina, was missing. And no one had even reported it.By the time law enforcement realized what they were dealing with, the trail was cold, and the questions were endless.Where was Christy?Who murdered her mother?And why had this young family seemingly vanished without a trace, unnoticed by the world?Join LaDonna and Amy as they unravel the tragic and forgotten story of Christina Lynn Carter—a child whose life was stolen, and whose case still cries out for answers.Because silence is not justice. And every girl deserves to be found.