Cold Case Kansas

The Reality for Kansas Runaways.

In Kansas, a child who runs away can be approached by a trafficker in as little as 48 hours.

In this episode, we uncover:

Real Kansas case studies — from Wichita to Garden City to Finney County — involving runaway youth, forced marriages, and trafficking rings.

https://www.kake.com/home/man-charged-human-trafficking-sex-crimes-involving-runaway-teen/article_e307ceb9-746b-4fad-ab6f-f60ae2effd6a.html

The alarming statistics behind why runaways are so vulnerable.

How “harmless” social media comments can actually stop missing kids from being found.

📞 Lifesaving helplines and what you can do to help keep our kids safe.

These stories deserve more than a passing scroll.

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National Runaway Safeline: 1-800-786-2929

National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 | Text “HELP” to 233733

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Justice by Proxy: Missing Kendra Battelo & The Internet Vigilantes That Hijacked Her Story.

What happens when a family believes law enforcement won’t act fast enough?

Kendra Battelo vanished in 2022. Her boyfriend was murdered in 2023.

Was it justice—or vengeance?

Cold Case Kansas unpacks the volatile mix of missing persons, social media, and murder.

Sources: https://kfor.com/news/local/mother-of-enid-accused-revenge-killer-reveals-prior-knowledge-of-alleged-crime/

Promo: The Last Trip Podcast with Jaimie Beebe

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👁️ Listen & subscribe for more cold cases, forgotten victims, and the dangerous consequences of internet-fueled justice.

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Children Online Summer Safety

Dangerous trends, misinformation and predators.

Trailer: https://linktr.ee/chatsunami?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

https://www.ksde.gov/Home/Quick-Links/News-Room/Weekly-News/Feature-Story/ArtMID/6201/ArticleID/4346/Keeping-Kids-Safe-Online-Summer-Tips-for-Parents?TSPD_101_R0=0812b43512ab20004b1342dc1da589d31abd80d4cabcac72642d60719b50e30c8015f452fbd2756908d184664e143000f7a631be93d22347e386d8461bd7d62686e9cb6c8038fdc571befd00ac8254e7a596cee8ee5660177936ea89b2afde8b

Cold Case Kansas: Missing Minutes.

Kansas Missing Person Cases Brought To You In A Quick Lunch Time Bite To Share.

Two Russian immigrants, both married to the same man in the quiet town of Holton, Kansas. One vanishes without a trace. The other dies under suspicious circumstances. And the man they had in common? He’s alive, free — and now he’s the one suing the police.

Trailer : https://open.spotify.com/show/5cESmW8JiW8O1NMrX4ul4m?si=-SDXgu7pQ8eeh7fEYAs71Q

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Sources: https://charleyproject.org/case/yulia-shevtensko-larrison

https://www.wibw.com/2024/04/25/holton-cold-case-concluded-arrest-made/

https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/01/jackson-county-detective-tels-why-suit-he-faces-should-be-dismissed/83353644007/

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Join Us On Our Journey

Twenty-two-year-old Lakota Renville’s body was discovered by a passerby in October of 2005 near Blue Ridge and Pitcher Road in Independence. Renville was naked, wrapped in a blanket and possibly some carpet padding as well.

A witness told police they saw a brown early 1990s Ford Explorer in the area where Renville's body was found.

After meeting a man online Lakota’s was coerced, locked up, manipulated & trafficked.

Her family continually tried to remove her from the toxic situation.

Renville was Native American and a member of Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate tribal nation in South Dakota, where her family still lives today.

CSVANW – The Coalition to Stop Violence Against Native Women

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MMIP Series | I-Team focuses on 2005 cold case murder of Lakota Renville

On July 28, 1997, in Rose Hill, Kansas, Frank Harrod calls his son, 24-year-old Franklin Harrod, Jr., also known as “Punkie,” who seems "off."

That phone call leads to uncovering a twisted love triangle & has lead investigators to the murders of two men who have been missing for decades.

Ricky L. Nelms, originally from Trinity in northwest Alabama, had moved to the Wichita area to work as a roofer. His family last saw him in February 1988 when he left with an old friend to return to Wichita

The man that connects both of these cases Jerry Trussell, currently imprisoned. Trussell is the only one, of three people convicted, still serving time.

KAKE New’s Hanah King spoke with Jerry Trussell.

EXCLUSIVE: Trussell talks from behind bars, aiding in search for missing men | | kake.com

Neither men have been located. Help bring these men home.

Rickey Nelms has been missing since 1988. Punkie Harrod was last heard from in 1997.

If you have any information that could help with recovering the remains of Rickey Nelms or Punkie Harrod, you are asked to contact the Butler County Sheriff's Office. 

Email crime tips: [email protected]

Crime tip phone number:  (316) 322-8817 or 866-484-5924

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Trailer: @chatsunamipod

We met with Jordan Martin at the Sexual Assault Awareness Center in Wichita to learn how the face of survivors & sexual assault has changed over the years.

Also, how the community can come together to support, learn & empower each other as we take back the night in Wichita Friday, April 18, 2025 7-8:45.

For the first time ever, we are keeping the party going with an afterparty at Norton's Brewing Company at 125 St Francis from 9-11 pm.

In this episode, we explore the new HBO drama "The Pitt" starring Noah Wylie and how it's bringing attention to the growing issue of violence in hospitals across the country. We'll examine specific episodes from the show that highlight the types of violence healthcare workers face, from physical assaults to verbal abuse. We'll also discuss recent cases of violence, abuse, and trauma in hospitals today, and how they're impacting healthcare workers and patients.

Through our conversation, we aim to continue the dialogue started by "The Pitt" and encourage our listeners to think critically about the issues facing our healthcare system. Join us as we explore the complexities of hospital violence and the importance of creating a safer, more supportive environment for healthcare workers and patients alike.

*Trigger Warning:* This episode discusses themes of violence, abuse, and trauma. Listener discretion is advised.

Sources:

Clips taken from @HBO TikTok page

Review: ‘The Pitt’ Is My New Medical-Drama Obsession

https://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-emergency-room-doctor-stabbed-chest

Nurse attacked at hospital transferred to rehab facility

https://www.live5news.com/2025/03/11/nurse-brutally-attacked-medical-center-parking-lot-after-her-shift/

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Let's keep the conversation going! Share your thoughts on hospital violence and "The Pitt" with us on social media using the hashtag #ThePittConversation

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With your Healthcare workplace stories.

Fasika Tadele was driving from his home in Orlando, FL to Wichita, KS. While in the St Louis area, he was involved in a motor vehicle accident on 4/16/2022. A tow truck driver dropped Fasika off at a gas station in St. Charles approximately 1.2 miles from where the accident occurred. That is the last time Fasika is seen or heard from again.

An unknown person had reported him missing prior to family ever being aware he was missing.

Also, it has not been established if the two are related. An un known man was seen distribruting unusual missing posters for Fasika at the gas station where Fasika was last seen. Family members deny any association with individual. Police have not acknowledged identity.

Sources: ttps://www.solvethecase.org/case/2022-8/fasika-kinfe-tadele

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