Today I am discussing the case of missing 23-year-old Leah Peebles. In 2006 Leah moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico looking for a fresh start. But just a few weeks after she made the move, she disappeared. When her father, John Peebles, made the trip to New Mexico to search for her himself, he discovered a world of crime he’d never experienced before. Despite recognizing the danger he was putting himself in and receiving a death threat himself, he dug deeper into the world he was convinced his daughter was trapped in in hopes of bringing her home.

Leah Peebles went missing from Albuquerque New Mexico on May 22nd, 2006 at the age of 23. She would be 38 years old as of recording this episode and might be going by the name Maya. She is a white female, 5’4’, 105lbs, with blue eyes and brown hair that she cuts and colors a lot. She has a few tattoos including a scroll flower design on her upper back and a Celtic cross on her lower back.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Albuquerque Police Department at 505-242-2677.

Sexual Assault Resources:

US: RAINN Hotline- 800-656-4673

Canadian Hotlines Listed by province/territory: https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Alberta/Pages/sexual-abuse-other-places-to-get-help.aspx

Australia: The National Sexual Assault, Family & Domestic Violence Counselling Line- 1800 737 732

UK: Confidential Emotional Support Hotline (they address a variety of topics including substance abuse and trauma) 01708 765200

Addiction and Mental Health Resources:

US: SAMHSA Hotline- 1-800-662-4357

Canadian Hotlines Listed by province/territory: https://www.ccsa.ca/addictions-treatment-helplines-canada

Australia: National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline- 1800 250 015

UK: Confidential Emotional Support Hotline (they address a variety of topics including substance abuse and trauma) 01708 765200

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