97.  Searching for Shakiyla: A Mother's Quest for Answers

***If you have any information about where Shakiyla Stepney may be please contact the Prince George's County Police Department 301-749-4901 or the Black and Missing Foundation  877-97-BAMFI (22634)*** On December 6, 2022 Shakiyla Stepney disappeared from her home in Temple Hills, Maryland. Shakiyla who her mother says has had special needs her entire life has always lived with her mother. Michelle says her daughter has never left or threatened to leave home and she is now on a desperate search to find her.  In this episode, we speak with Shakiyla's mother about her search for answers, the challenges she's faced with local law enforcement, and the impact this has had on her family. We hope that by sharing her story, we can help bring her home to her family and friends. In a episode 95 we heard from experts in the filed of missing persons, the founders of the Black and Missing Foundation.  Derrica Wilson and Natalie Wilson talked about the uphill battle many families face from getting answers from investigators to media coverage. They also share the kind of resources available to families in similar situations. Join us as we shed light on the heartbreaking reality of missing loved ones and the resilience of those who vow to never give up looking.  SEARCHING FOR SHAKIYLA: https://www.fox5dc.com/video/1185096 BLACK & MISSING FOUNDATION: https://bamf.org  National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://missingkids.org