Navigating advocacy is a true crime podcast that uses storytelling to shed light on

unsolved and drive ethical change within the true crime genre. Hosted by Melissa and Whitney, their mission is to inspire action and build a community of advocates committed to making a real difference.

They participate in what they call action-oriented advocacy and take a boots-on-the-ground approach

to helping families of the missing and murdered.

From honkin waves to foot searches and flyer campaigns, they volunteer their time wherever the families need them most.

One of their most notable actions is in the case of Brandon Lawson right here in Texas.

They were part of a nine-person search team that found clothing items resembling what Brandon

wore the night he went missing.

This led to law enforcement discovering human remains.

Their motto of, No Matter Where, no matter who drives their motivation and sheds light on these women's intentions.

While listening to the following clip, join their pursuit for justice by listening to

navigating advocacy wherever you get your podcasts.

My mother was very kind. She served everyone. She would give you the clothes off of her bag.

Julia Golden was a bubbly smart, well-loved woman and mother to Vanessa.

She loved education. She was a special education teacher in high school, so she was definitely big on pushing you to your limit, your capacity, whatever is within your lane. She wanted you to be the best at it for sure.

Originally she was born in Portland, which is a town that was near McGee.

And then from there, my family decided to move from Portland to McGee.

McGee is a small town in the southeastern corner of Arkansas.

In 1989, the population was just under 5,000 people.

Julie was a special education teacher.

She was well liked by both students and faculty.

On September 24, 1989, the beloved teacher's life would be taken on a day that was just like any other.

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