Little Known Crime

Chandra Mehl

A true crime podcast covering underrepresented cases of POC, Asian/Pacific Islander and Indigenous people of North America. Support this podcast: https://www.patreon.com/littleknowncrime Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support read less

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Today, we are shifting our focus to the unique challenges that Latinas Hispanic women face with domestic abuse. National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233 You can also text 'START' to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ Local Resources link:: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ Latino Health Access 714.542.7792 https://www.latinohealthaccess.org/domestic-violence/ Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence 24-Hour Multilingual Helpline 617-338-2355 https://www.atask.org/site/get-help/multilingual-helpline.html Strong Hearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) https://strongheartshelpline.org/ "...a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy." National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health The following link gives many resources that can offer specialized support for different situations:: http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/national-domestic-violence-organizations/ Washington State Patrol - Indigenous Missing Person:::: PYPER CHRIST, 14 years old has been missing since 11/06/22. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the EVERETT PD at (425) 257-8400. Blanca Keiser Sources:::: https://www.swlattorneys.com/hispanic-domestic-violence-victims/ https://esperanzaunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/3.11.73-Factsheet_GeneralIPV2021-1.pdf https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/what-is-domestic-abuse https://www.oklahoman.com/in-depth/news/2021/08/31/hispanic-domestic-abuse-survivors-speak-out-help-other-victims/7497178002/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.ywca.org/about/history/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Today, we are shifting our focus to the unique challenges that Latinas Hispanic women face with domestic abuse. National Domestic Violence Hotline Hours: 24/7. Languages: English, Spanish and 200+ through interpretation service 800-799-7233 You can also text 'START' to 88788 https://www.thehotline.org/ Local Resources link:: https://www.thehotline.org/get-help/domestic-violence-local-resources/ Latino Health Access 714.542.7792 https://www.latinohealthaccess.org/domestic-violence/ Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence 24-Hour Multilingual Helpline 617-338-2355 https://www.atask.org/site/get-help/multilingual-helpline.html Strong Hearts Native Helpline 1-844-7NATIVE (762-8483) https://strongheartshelpline.org/ "...a 24/7 safe, confidential and anonymous domestic and sexual violence helpline for Native Americans and Alaska Natives, offering culturally-appropriate support and advocacy." National Center on Domestic Violence, Trauma and Mental Health The following link gives many resources that can offer specialized support for different situations:: http://www.nationalcenterdvtraumamh.org/resources/national-domestic-violence-organizations/ Washington State Patrol - Indigenous Missing Person:::: PYPER CHRIST, 14 years old has been missing since 11/06/22. If you have any information regarding their whereabouts, please contact the EVERETT PD at (425) 257-8400. Blanca Keiser Sources:::: https://www.swlattorneys.com/hispanic-domestic-violence-victims/ https://esperanzaunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/3.11.73-Factsheet_GeneralIPV2021-1.pdf https://www.un.org/en/coronavirus/what-is-domestic-abuse https://www.oklahoman.com/in-depth/news/2021/08/31/hispanic-domestic-abuse-survivors-speak-out-help-other-victims/7497178002/ https://www.thehotline.org/ https://www.ywca.org/about/history/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

The Hate Crime murder of GuiYang Ma and some information about the career of Kevin Mawae. MISSING:::: If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Malcom Carson, 43 years old. Reported missing on November 15, 2021. Please contact the Colville Tribal Police Department at 509-634-2472. GuiYang Ma Kevin Mawae Sources::: https://www.cnn.com/2022/02/28/us/guiying-ma-death-new-york-asian-hate-crime/index.html https://www.qchron.com/editions/north/man-attacked-woman-with-large-rock-nypd/article_6f74f6a4-5137-11ec-bebd-2bdee145f2be.html https://abc7ny.com/guiying-ma-queens-elmhurst-hospital-woman-attacked/11608333/ https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/08/04/kevin-mawae-becomes-first-native-hawaiian-inducted-into-nfl-hall-fame/ https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/en/Daily/Issues/2010/03/15/Leagues-Governing-Bodies/Kevin-Mawae-Elected-To-Second-Term-As-NFLPA-President --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

UPDATE TO WA MISSING WOMAN::: Young An escapes husband's attempted murder. Christina Yuna Lee's brutal 2022 murder in Chinatown, NYC. A background on the beautiful and strong willed Anna May Wong. A special thanks to Jes Patterson for being a guest on this week's episode. MISSING:::: DALLAS F CAPOEMAN, 16 years old, missing as of 07/04/2. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the Tacoma police department at (253) 287-4455. NO LONGER MISSING. SUSPECT IN CUSTODY. YOUNG AN IS SAFE. Christina Yuna Lee Anna May Wong Quarter with Anna May Wong Sources:::: https://nypost.com/2022/05/21/accused-chinatown-killer-they-dont-have-me-on-camera/ https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/christina-lee-chinatown-stabbing-nyc-b2014836.html https://www.thecut.com/2022/02/christina-yuna-lee-murder.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/23/christina-yuna-lee-murder-asian-american-women-fear/ https://abc7ny.com/chinatown-murder-memorial-vandalized-christina-lee-in/11572322/ https://nypost.com/2022/05/21/accused-chinatown-killer-they-dont-have-me-on-camera/ https://www.elizabethstreetgarden.com/calendar/2022/9/17/christina-yuna-lee-benefit https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/anna-may-wong --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Today's episode covers the murder of Kathryn Blaire Leavitt, information on Tongan heritage and Cecilia Chung. SLCPD is asking the suspects to come forward and set the record straight about what happened to Kathryn Blaire Leavitt. Anyone with information about the case is asked to call 801-799-3000. You can provide tips anonymously. MISSING:::: Check the flyer on Instagram @littleknowncrime for information on this episode's missing individual. Sources:: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Asian_Hate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stop_Asian_Hate https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/cecilia-chung#:~:text=Cecilia%20Chung%20is%20a%20groundbreaking,in%20Hong%20Kong%20in%201965 https://www.sltrib.com/news/2022/02/15/slcpd-confident-people/ https://www.ksl.com/article/50394958/shoe-print-other-evidence-help-salt-lake-police-in-2019-murder-case https://gephardtdaily.com/local/suspect-in-salt-lake-citys-blaire-leavitt-homicide-case-turns-self-in-maui/ https://www.fox13now.com/news/crime/police-identify-6-suspects-in-salt-lake-city-homicide-from-2019 https://www.virginvalleymortuary.com/printnotice/Kathryn-Leavitt/1o-/1c/0q/0d/0b --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

This episode covers some of the background of the Japanese internments camps in America during WWII and info on the case of Fred Korematsu. While shortened, it does give some insight into the situation Japanese Americans were placed during this turbulent time. MISSING:::: ANIYA L BROWN, 17 years old, reported missing on 03/07/22. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of at (253) 931-3080. Fred Korematsu Sources: https://www.aclunc.org/blog/exploring-aclu-news-archive-korematsu-v-united-states?gclid=Cj0KCQjw1bqZBhDXARIsANTjCPIkyX93kzkejhqODefYqI3HVHyGh9kxSfU8ViAfhwsv1_aEN5FSjCoaAqquEALw_wcB Exploring the ACLU News Archive: Korematsu v. United States | ACLU of Northern CA https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/323/214 TOYOSABURO KOREMATSU v. UNITED STATES. https://www.britannica.com/event/Korematsu-v-United-States Korematsu v. United States | Definition, History, & Facts https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/323/214/#tab-opinion-1938225 Korematsu v. United States, 323 U.S. 214 (1944) https://stopaapihate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Stop-AAPI-Hate-Year-2-Report.pdf Stopaapihate - Stop-AAPI-Hate-Year-2-Report.pdf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 12: Stop Anti-AAPI Hate

Episode 12: Stop Anti-AAPI Hate

EXPLICIT::: Details of crimes and explicit language are used in this podcast. ***I am aware that I said episode 11 in the episode, and that was my mistake. This is episode 12*** This episode takes us into the racial profiling and hate/discrimination against Asians, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the treatment of these peoples. Visit stopaapihate.org to anonymously report Hate Incidents and/or read more in depth info on what this organization is doing. MISSING Indigenous of WA. PENELOPE L BLOWER, 53 years old, missing on 10/12/21. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the TACOMA PD @ (253) 287-4455. Yuri Kochiyama Sources::::: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/anti-asian-hate-crimes-increased-339-percent-nationwide-last-year-repo-rcna14282 https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/hate-crimes-against-asian-american-and-pacific-islanders-on-rise-in-us/2604755#! https://www.brookings.edu/blog/how-we-rise/2022/05/18/confronting-the-invisibility-of-anti-asian-racism/ https://stopaapihate.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Stop-AAPI-Hate-Year-2-Report.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_American_activism --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 4: Yakama Reservation Part 1

Episode 4: Yakama Reservation Part 1

EDITED FOR VOLUME WARNING::: THIS PODCAST HAS EXPLICIT CONTENT. Part ONE of a two part series on the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. Special thanks to guest Jessica (Jess) Patterson for speaking with me on this two part series. JASMIN AMAYA VIELLE - 16 years old, last seen on 01/06/22 Contact FEDERAL WAY PD at (253) 835-6700 if you have any information regarding her whereabouts. I was fortunate enough, in this case to find a picture of Jasmin. I will include that on Instagram. Check out the latest episode on any of the following platforms! Apple Google Spotify Stitcher Amazon Music Sources for today's episode: https://www.kirklandreporter.com/northwest/no-more-stolen-sisters-how-wa-is-responding-to-missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people/ https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=19930131&slug=1682907 https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/18/us/13-unsolved-deaths-feed-indian-mistrust-of-fbi.html http://www.thevanished.org/cases/20/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/littleknowncrime/support --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 11: Lynching Series Part Four

Episode 11: Lynching Series Part Four

Episode 11: Lynching Series Part Four Episode 11 Lynching Series Part 4.mp3 The final episode in this series covers Jim Crow law, segregation and a lynching tied to the deconstruction of it. MISSING Dale BLEVANS (Blevins) 33 years old, missing as of 10/18/16. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the SPOKANE PD at (509) 459-2233. Pictured::: Jim Crow era segregation James Earl Chaney James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman National Lynching Memorial Sources::: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Chaney https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Crow_laws https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/history-lynching-america https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/mississippi-burning https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Memorial_for_Peace_and_Justice https://museumandmemorial.eji.org/memorial --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 10: The Lynching Series Part Three

Episode 10: The Lynching Series Part Three

Part 3 of the lynching series is a little different than other episodes, but not one to miss. Lake Lanier, Cherokee and Oscarville. This episode spans 200 years. MISSING:::: MATTHEW J BLAESI, 48 years old, reported missing on 01/15/22. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the TACOMA PD at (253) 287-4455. Sources: https://www.forsythnews.com/life/local-history/years-making-vision-historic-sherrill-house-comes-view/ https://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/do-you-think-youre-not-involved-the-racial-reckoning-of-blood-at-the-root https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=171844 https://www.dawsonnews.com/life/local-history/truth-behind-oscarville-once-prosperous-black-community-now-covered-lake-lanier/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 9: Lynching Series Part Two

Episode 9: Lynching Series Part Two

This episode covers more history on lynching in the U.S. and a case that hit me hard. James Byrd Jr. (Pictured below) was murdered on June 7th, 1998. This murder stuck out to me as especially cruel in its trickery. As difficult as it is to face the fact of lynching in this country, it is so important to continue to educate ourselves. This will not be the last part in the series. Pictured::: James Byrd Jr. MISSING::: LATISHA BILL, 13 years old, was reported missing on 03/28/22. If you have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the YAKAMA NTPD at (509) 865-2933. Sources:::: James-Byrd-Jr https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-james-byrd-case-jasper-texas/ hhttps://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/history-lynching-americattps://www.saytheirnamesmemorials.com/james-byrd-jr https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/history-lynching-america https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynching_in_the_United_States --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 8: Lynching Series Part One

Episode 8: Lynching Series Part One

TRIGGER WARNING::: This episode contains graphic details that most will probably find difficult to hear. Death of an infant is involved. This is the first episode in a series on lynchings in America. Check out NACCP.org MISSING DOUGLAS J BECKER, 45 years old, went missing on 08/31/94. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the ISLAND COUNTY Police Department at (360) 679-7310 Patreon.com/littleknowncrime Sources: https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Documents/Race_and_Wrongful_Convictions.pdf https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/bvvc.pdf https://naacp.org/find-resources/history-explained/history-lynching-america https://pacificnorthwestadventures.weebly.com/blog/the-horrific-death-of-mary-turner https://calendar.eji.org/racial-injustice/may/19 https://www.blackpast.org/african-american-history/mary-turner-1899-1918/ https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/vandalized-mary-turner-marker-to-be-displayed-in-atlanta/article_669ed62c-a5ec-11eb-9d49-4b2361c97b52.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Short episode this week! We move into cases involving people of color and unfortunately, this case has very little info. But! We will continue to cover cases and spread the word!!!! https://blackandmissinginc.com MISSING:::: EVAE BAEZA, 13 years old, reported missing on 03/25/22. If you have any information about Evae's whereabouts, please contact the YAKAMA National Tribal Police at (509) 865-2933 Check out photos for this episode on the facebook page Little Known Crime and Instagram @littleknowncrime Check out my patreon at patreon.com/littleknowncrime for early release episodes and merch! Bare with me as I transition into my new job - which has NO consistency in it's schedule! I am very dedicated to keeping this podcast going and continuing to spread the word! This could result in shorter episodes some weeks based on how busy I am travelling around my beautiful state for work! Thanks for subscribing and if you have any cases you want me to cover, send me an email at littleknowncrime@gmail.com Sources:: https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2021/03/18/race-and-violence/ https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2018/05/03/homicide_overtime/ https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2018/07/31/a-failure-to-solve-black-homicides https://blackandmissinginc.com/statistics/ https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/01/genetic-genealogy-race/616171/ https://875tips.com/unsolved/donnell-coleman-2011/ https://www.columbiatribune.com/story/news/crime/2020/04/16/cold-case-rewards-draw-few/1343759007/ https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/boone-county-police-investigate-shooting-of-donnell-klap-coleman/article_dac1a6de-30a1-548b-bed6-1cbd2db0328e.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Today we follow the Lumbee Tribe of Robeson county in North Carolina. Following the history of the tribe are the cases of 3 women that are linked to a possible serial murder case. Follow me on Facebook or Instagram @littleknowncrime to see pictures of all 3 women. If you have ANY information regarding the deaths of these women, please contact Robeson County Sheriff’s Department at robesoncoso.org/reach-out/tips or contact the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations at 800- 334-3000. MISSING:::: DAKOTA L BEASTON, 14 years old, last seen on 04/04/22. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this child, please contact the SEATTLE PD @ (206) 625-5011. Check out Nativegroundcoffee.com for great coffee and to support a Native American owned company! Sources: https://www.lumbeetribe.com/ https://wpde.com/news/local/5-years-later-still-no-answers-in-deaths-of-three-lumberton-women-kristin-bennett-rhonda-jones-megan-oxendine-robeson-county#:~:text=%22On%20April%2018%2C%202017%2C,Lumberton%20on%20June%203%2C%202017. https://www.insideedition.com/family-of-woman-found-dead-in-lumberton-4-years-ago-takes-up-cause-of-all-missing-and-murdered-in https://lostsoulsofamerica.com/2022/04/27/missing-and-murdered-in-north-carolina-the-cases-of-lumbee-stolen-sisters/ https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nc/triangle-sandhills/news/2021/10/28/shatter-the-silence--missing-and-murdered-indigenous-people-in-robeson-county- --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Episode 5: Yakama Nation part 2

Episode 5: Yakama Nation part 2

ATKINS Jr KENNETH ATKINS Jr is 51 year old. He was last seen on 05/01/22. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the TACOMA PD at (253) 287-4455. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Covering the Haida Nation and Carol Ruby Davis If you have any information regarding the murder of Carol Davis, you are encouraged to contact the Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999. Check out my Instagram @littleknowncrime, rate, review, and subscribe! Sources --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Covering Patricia Carpenter and some info about Nations and Tribes of Canada. If you have any information regarding the death of Patricia Carpenter, you are encouraged to contact the Toronto Police Service at 416-808-2222. Check out my Instagram @little k --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

Hey guys! This is the very first episode of Little Known Crime! It's a short one but it is just a little intro with some background. Check out my instagram @littleknowncrime and support my podcast at https://anchor.fm/littleknowncrime I will be rele --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chandra-mehl/support

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Little Known Crime (Trailer)

Little Known Crime (Trailer)

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