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A Montgomery mother is desperate for answers more than two years after the death of their loved one.
The mother of Rickem Samuel is making an urgent plea to the public to come forward with information that could shed light on what happened to her son.
“That smile was so beautiful that he had, so bright. Rickem, he had a bright future, and he had his plans laid out as to what he wanted to accomplish," said Ericka Davis.
As being a parent of child that was once was missing it can take you a journey. Being very distressed when a child is missing is a normal reaction to an abnormal event. Most everyone is upset, worried, or frightened. People have different ways of handling these emotions. Some find expressing emotions and talking with supportive others helpful. Others use distraction to lower the distress by focusing on other things. Yet others find comfort in becoming very involved in actions to find the child. These are all perfectly normal reactions, although it may be tough in a family when members have different coping styles. There are many ways to manage psychological distress that do not require the involvement of a mental-health professional. Talking to family members and friends and relying on the usual sources of support during hard times, such as religion or spirituality, are the most typical ways families cope with a missing child. We want we want you to take this journey from different perspectives, different emotions, and different outcomes. This will show the people who endured these events and those that where attached to these crimes. Sit back an listen to these different journeys.
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My name is Tawana Spann, and I created Missing Our Voices because I know the heartbreak of losing a child. My son, Jabez Spann, went missing at 14 years…
This is more than just storytelling—this is advocacy. Through powerful interviews, gripping case details, and raw emotional reflection, Missing Our Voices gives space to the mothers, fathers, siblings, and communities left behind. They speak, and we listen.
The ache of not knowing where your child is—or what happened to your loved one—never fades. It's a pain marked by sleepless nights, false leads, and moments of hope that vanish just as quickly. But in that ache, there is also a fire: a determination to keep searching, to demand justice, and to never let a name be forgotten.
Join us as we uncover the truth, honor the missing, and give voice to those silenced by violence and neglect. Their stories matter. Their names matter. And we won't stop telling them.