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Dec 2023
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Vanished Innocence: Unraveling the Myste...

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About this episode

Today, with a heavy heart, we delve into the disappearance of a very young soul, cherished by her foster parents but seemingly neglected by her biological kin. As we approach what would have been Oakley Carlson’s 7th birthday and mark the two-year anniversary of her disappearance, we embark on a journey to piece together the haunting puzzle of her case.

Special thanks to the Light the Way Advocacy Project and Haley Gray for making this episode possible. 

Content Warnings: Unsolved Case, missing or murdered child, domestic and child abuse

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Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. Paul Logan at 360-964-1729 or by email at sodetectives@ co.grays-harbor.wa.us, or call Crimestoppers at 800-222-8477

Voice your opinion to WA DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter at ross.hunter@ dcyf.wa.gov

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Oakley Carlson – Oakville, Washington Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/606006277277514  

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Credits:

Research by Haley Gray of https://haleygrayresearch.com/ 

Writing by Jesse Hawke from the Inky Pawprint.

Content editing by Lanie Hobbs (yep, that’s me again!).

Audio Engineering by the talented Neeks at We Talk of Dreams; find him on Twitter @we talk of dreams or visit https://theinkypawprint.com/

Case Cracker Elite – Patreon Producer – Kim McDermott

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