***LIVE*** MAINE DHHS FAILURES AND CORRUPTION

***LIVE*** MAINE DHHS FAILURES AND CORRUPTION

Author: Travis hartford July 18, 2025 Duration: 1:29:20
Tonight, we are privileged to welcome Corey, a passionate advocate who has taken to social media to shed light on the shortcomings of Maine's Child Protective Services (CPS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Corey's commitment to raising awareness about these critical issues is vital, especially as we delve into the heartbreaking stories of children who have suffered due to systemic failures. Among the cases we will examine are those of Marissa Kennedy, Ayla Reynolds, and Maddox Williams, each of whom tragically lost their lives or went missing while in the care of a parent, highlighting the dire consequences of negligence within the system.In addition to these tragic cases, we will also discuss the heartbreaking stories of foster children Logan Marr and Majesty Macfarlane, both of whom died while under the supervision of their foster parents. These incidents raise urgent questions about the effectiveness of the protective measures in place and the accountability of those responsible for the welfare of vulnerable children. The circumstances surrounding these cases reveal a troubling pattern that cannot be ignored, as they underscore the critical need for reform within CPS and DHHS to ensure that children are safeguarded from harm.As we explore these distressing narratives, we must confront the pressing question: why are so many children dying while under the care of CPS and DHHS in Maine? This inquiry is not merely about statistics; it is about the lives lost and the families shattered by preventable tragedies. Tonight, we aim to foster a deeper understanding of the systemic issues at play and advocate for meaningful changes that prioritize the safety and well-being of children in the state.

Travis Hartford hosts Locating the Lost, a journey into the shadows where facts fade and questions linger. Each episode is a deep, respectful exploration of cases that have slipped through the cracks-individuals who have vanished without a trace, cold cases that defy conventional explanation, and occasional brushes with the unexplained that surround such events. The focus here is on the human stories at the heart of the mystery, told with a careful balance of detail and empathy. You’ll hear Travis delve into the available evidence, discuss the theories that have emerged over time, and often sit with the unsettling reality that some puzzles remain incomplete. This isn't about sensationalism; it's about the persistent search for answers in the face of silence. For anyone drawn to the complexities of true crime and the haunting possibility of the paranormal, this podcast offers a thoughtful, compelling space to consider what happens when someone simply disappears. The atmosphere is one of quiet investigation, making it a distinctive voice in the genre.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Locating the Lost
Podcast Episodes
***LIVE*** WHO KILLED SCOTT SAMPSON [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:56
On a bitter November night in 1990, the West End of Portland was quiet—until the silence was shattered by a crime that remains frozen in time. Scott Sampson was only 26 years old when he was left to die on a cold sidewal…
***LIVE*** THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TIM CULLEN -A Vanishing in Largo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:25
On a humid January day in 2018, 24-year-old Timothy Cullen sent a final text to his mother, Elaine: "I love you.". In that moment, he was just a young man with a bright future and a "Believe the Impossible" tattoo etched…
***LIVE***MITCHELL WALTERS: The Long Walk to Nowhere [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:01
What happens when a loved one walks out the door and simply never returns? On July 26, 2025, Mitchell Walters left his home in Kilgore, Texas, reportedly heading toward Tyler on foot. He hasn’t been seen or heard from si…
***LIVE*** AIDAN VICTORIA SPEAR -The Last Goodbye [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:17
In this episode of Locating the Lost, we speak with Jessica Brown, a mother fueled by a relentless love and a demand for justice for her daughter, Aidan Victoria Spear.On January 24, 2022, Aidan was just minutes away fro…
***LIVE*** TENA MASHELL PREAST -The Stranger at the Door [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:25
On August 4, 1991, 19-year-old Tena Mashell Preast stepped out of her Lawton, Oklahoma home to speak with a mysterious visitor. She didn't take her purse, her keys, or even her shoes. In just 20 minutes, the vibrant youn…
***LIVE***HUNTING A GHOST -THE LECESSE FILES [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:21
Imagine your son calls you, breathless and terrified, claiming he’s being hunted by "people in high places." You tell him to come home, but he never arrives. When the police find his car, his shoes, and his backpack scat…
***LIVE***UNSOLVED IN MAINE: BERNARD "BUNNY" ROSS JR. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:16
On a spring morning in May 1977, 18-year-old Bernard "Bunny" Ross Jr. walked out of his family home in Fort Kent, Maine, and vanished into the vast wilderness of the North Woods. After a series of distressed events—inclu…
***LIVE***Bringing Charlotte Heimann Home [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:58
In October 1981, 27-year-old PhD student Charlotte Heimann stepped out of the Rochester Psychiatric Center for a brief errand and was never seen again. She left behind a four-year-old daughter and a haunting warning that…
***LIVE*** The Disappearance of Joseph Bichrest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 58:02
On October 16, 1976, 34-year-old attorney Joseph Bichrest disappeared from the small town of Shirley, Maine, along with his blue and white Jeep. He was deeply in debt, facing investigations for theft and tax evasion, and…
***LIVE*** AYLA REYNOLDS -STATEMENT ANALYSIS WITH JACK FOX [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:24:11
What if the key to solving Maine's largest missing child investigation is found not in forensic evidence, but in the words spoken by the people in the house?Join us as statement analysis expert Jack Fox, of "Never a True…