335 - Black and Missing with Natalie and Derrica Wilson
- Jul 7, 2022
- 50:14
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen and Georgia talk with the founders of the Black and Missing Foundation, Natalie and Derrica Wilson. </p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Natalie and Derika Wilson discuss their work on missing persons cases and the impact of their HBO series.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A story of a charming neurosurgeon who left a trail of broken bodies.
- Black and Missing Foundation. Founders Natalie and Derika Wilson discuss their work in resolving missing persons cases.
- Impact of Media Coverage. Visibility from media can lead to significant changes in missing persons cases.
- The Importance of Community Support. Families often reach out to us before law enforcement, bridging the trust gap.
- Systemic Issues Behind Disappearances. Discussing the correlation between missing persons and systemic issues like domestic violence and mental health.
- Changing Media Narratives. Highlighting the disparity in media coverage of missing persons based on race.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA story of a charming neurosurgeon who left a trail of broken bodies.“He promised to heal them. Instead, he left a trail of broken bodies.”0:48Jul 7, 2022
- Black and Missing FoundationFounders Natalie and Derika Wilson discuss their work in resolving missing persons cases.“Their work has led to the resolution of over 400 missing persons cases.”1:55Jul 7, 2022
- Impact of Media CoverageVisibility from media can lead to significant changes in missing persons cases.“The docuseries had a huge impact because law enforcement arrested her boyfriend.”18:57Jul 7, 2022
- The Importance of Community SupportFamilies often reach out to us before law enforcement, bridging the trust gap.“We help bridge that gap because we're not naive in knowing that there is a lack of trust.”24:20Jul 7, 2022
- Systemic Issues Behind DisappearancesDiscussing the correlation between missing persons and systemic issues like domestic violence and mental health.“There are a lot of systemic issues that are causing individuals to disappear.”26:57Jul 7, 2022
- Changing Media NarrativesHighlighting the disparity in media coverage of missing persons based on race.“We're just trying to even the playing field.”30:06Jul 7, 2022
- The Role of Social MediaUsing social media as a vital tool for raising awareness about missing persons.“Utilizing our platforms as our digital milk carton has been vital for success.”40:13Jul 7, 2022
- Building Media RelationshipsThe importance of establishing media partnerships for better coverage of missing persons cases.“We are building those relationships so that the important ones can get out there immediately.”42:35Jul 7, 2022
Tension
65/ 100Some tension
