Leah Hickman

Voices for Justice

Sarah Turney

True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.8 • 9K Ratings

🗓️ 20 September 2024

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

When 21-year-old Leah Hickman went missing from Huntington, West Virginia, in December 2007, the entire community rallied together to find her. Within days, her family spoke to national news outlets, digital billboards displayed Leah’s picture and information, and her employer offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts. But just a week after Leah was reported missing, the hope of finding Leah alive turned to absolute horror when she was found, and despite statements from authorities stating they knew who did this, almost 20 years later, Leah’s loved ones are still waiting for justice. Leah Hickman was killed in Huntington, West Virginia, on December 14, 2007. She was white with brown hair and blue eyes, was 5’2”, and weighed 125lbs. Anyone with information is asked to call the Huntington Police Department at 304-696-4420; you can also submit tips anonymously through their tip line at 304-696-4444. For more information about the show, visit VoicesforJusticePodcast.com. Follow us on social media: Twitter: @VFJPod Instagram: @VoicesforJusticePodcast TikTok: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Facebook: @VoicesforJusticePodcast Voices for Justice is hosted by Sarah Turney Twitter: @SarahETurney Instagram: @SarahETurney TikTok: @SarahETurney Facebook: @SarahETurney YouTube: @SarahTurney The introduction music used in Voices for Justice is Thread of Clouds by Blue Dot Sessions. Outro music is Melancholic Ending by Soft and Furious. The track used for ad transitions is Pinky by Blue Dot Sessions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.3	Voices for Justice is a podcast that uses adult language and discusses sensitive and potentially triggering topics including violence, abuse and murder.
0:41.0	This podcast may not be appropriate for younger audiences.
0:45.0	All parties are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
0:48.5	Some names have been changed or omitted per their request or for safety purposes.
0:53.4	Listener discretion is advised.
0:57.2	My name is Sarah Turnie and this is Voices for Justice. justice.
1:08.0	Today I'm discussing the case of Leah Hickman. When 21-year-old Leah went missing from Huntington, West Virginia in December 2007, the entire community
1:15.9	rallied together to find her.
1:18.6	Within days, her family was speaking to national news outlets. Digital billboards displayed Leah's picture and information,
1:26.0	and her employer offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to her whereabouts.
1:32.0	But just a week after Leah was reported missing,
1:35.0	the hopes of finding her alive turned to absolute horror
1:39.0	when she was found.
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