Five-year-old Jahessye Shockley was last seen October 11 by her three older siblings at their Glendale apartment in suburban Phoenix, AZ while their mother was out running an errand.
Glendale police believe Jahessye left the home through the front door but don’t know what happened next.
They have no suspects, evidence or promising leads despite search efforts that included more than 100 officers and volunteers canvassing the area within three miles of the girl’s home. At this point, police do not have any suspects in Jahessye's disappearance. There is an $16,000 reward for information leading to Jahessye. Investigators have no concrete evidence indicating that Jahessye was kidnapped, but they are following up on every lead they get. Anyone with information is asked to call 623-930-HELP (4357).
Jahessye is African-American, approximately 3 feet 5 inches tall, 55 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and blue jeans, and had her hair in long ponytail.
For whatever reason (although the reason seems pretty obvious) most of the mainstream media has not given this story attention. Regardless of this child's race, socioeconomic status, family history, etc. she deserves the same effort to save her life. Please pass this word along!
Hat tip to Slaus at O Hell Nawl for the link on missing white woman syndrome.
Yeah, it appears to be that way for minorities at time. Unfortunately, they don't get the attention of the Caylee Anthonys and Natalie Holloways of the world. :(
ReplyDeletethey don't get the attention of the Caylee Anthonys and Natalie Holloways of the world. :(
ReplyDeleteExactly. Another one of those "privileges."