Here on Stolen Lives, we discuss brutal and heartbreaking crimes against children.

Themes may include child murder, torture, and sexual domestic and child abuse.

I do try my best to remain respectful for the babies in these stories, and leave out unnecessary

details that honestly, none of us need to know to understand the frustration of why and how this

ever happened. However, if you find any of these themes triggering this podcast may not be for you,

listener discretion is advised. This week's story is a listener suggestion.

Thank you to Dawn for bringing Alia's story to my attention.

This sweet little girl's story has not had near enough the attention it deserves.

And the very fact her remains have not been recovered,

her so-called mother should be locked up in a dark hole until she admits where her daughter is.

Alia's story is one that I've always checked up on, and I really hope for a resolution for her

strong and brave big sisters and her other siblings, who thankfully have parents now who

will do anything to protect them.

Something little Alia was never afforded.

2011, Lewis County, West Virginia.

Three-year-old Alia Lunsford goes missing after being put to bed with the flu.

But when questioned by police, her mother's story does not add up.

The trail would unfortunately go cold and remain that way for several years.

Before Alia's brave big sister decides enough is enough and she isn't afraid anymore,

it was time for the truth to be revealed and for her little sister to be found.

This is Aaliyah's story.

Now to an eyewitness news exclusive, it is a case that captivated the state for years,

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