DC DC - Relisha Tenau Rudd, 8, SE DC, 26 Feb 2014 - #9

[tlcya]

FIND RELISHA!

sorry, had to join SCHMAE as I love the intention and the fact it is launched daily!

 

[southsleuth]

Will any family member associated with Relisha be arrested? It boggles my mind that all of her relatives/extended family are free as birds and allowed to lie, confuse and confound. I know that none of these liars aren't exactly right in the head, no morals, no conscience, mentally and educationally challenged, but for effing out loud...is no one accountable? Relisha and her siblings should have at least had a chance to have a half-way decent childhood to rise above the mess they were raised in.

Disclaimer: Some of the folks at the shelter appear to have good common sense and want their kiddos to have the opportunity to thrive.

 

[atthelake]

This was on another thread and thought cross post appropriate .....

OT - Federal Bureau of Investigation Facebook
Twitter Chat on Human Trafficking 06/25/2014 2PM EDT til 5PM
FBI Special Agent will field questions @ https://twitter.com/FBI
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[AstroKitty]

http://www.wcnc.com/news/crime/Expe...ular-for-child-sex-trafficking-264469681.html[B
]Expert: Location makes Charlotte popular for child sex trafficking

Charlotte area now ranks sixth in the nation for calls to investigators reporting sex trafficking.[/B]

Just finished reading the latest Kathy Reichs book, and this is its subject...set in Charlotte. Not far from me, and she says the same thing in her book, that Charlotte, NC, of all places, is a hub for trafficking. So sad!! And if 90% of the children were never even reported missing, what does that tell us?

Here's the reality of the situation: The children who aren't reported missing aren't missing to their family because 90% of the time it's the family "business". I have explained it in other threads, maybe even in this one but the girls I encounter are often turned out by their own mothers. Typically it's to pay off drug debt because the mother is too strung out to work or because she's aging out. Other times it comes down to the child having a child of it's own and the "mother" tells her she needs to go get her hustle up.

The pimps are men regarded as cousins/uncles and sadly "daddy".

 

[ontheclock]

Here's the reality of the situation: The children who aren't reported missing aren't missing to their family because 90% of the time it's the family "business". I have explained it in other threads, maybe even in this one but the girls I encounter are often turned out by their own mothers. Typically it's to pay off drug debt because the mother is too strung out to work or because she's aging out. Other times it comes down to the child having a child of it's own and the "mother" tells her she needs to go get her hustle up.

The pimps are men regarded as cousins/uncles and sadly "daddy".

It's a heartbreaking reality. Thanks for your blunt explanation. Perspective is key to solving the problem.

 

[kimi_SFC]

:bump:

#FindRelisha

:heartluv:

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[horselightning]

anyone read this article?

http://nextcity.org/daily/entry/dc-rent-housing-affordability-zoning-homelessness-washington

Apparently policies are being changed now that Relisha went missing. Interesting that they says she is presumed dead.

 

[AstroKitty]

They've presumed she is deceased for a very long time now, and likely will never be found because they have said she is believed to have been dumped in a landfill. It was stated within days of Tatum found deceased.

 

[SCHMAE]

There was a huge bust over the weekend that snared 100+ children and 100+ pimps, all Us citizens and nearly 90% of the kids never reported missing.

What ? Why would someone not report their child missing? Because they were not ' missing' ? Because their parent/ guardian KNEW exactly where they were ? Because those children were sold or given into slavery ? The most disturbing part is ' US citizens'. It may sound bigoted of me, but I initially thought this must be kids from 3rd world countries. US citizens that do not report their chidlren missing. Since their identities would be protected, would we ever know if those 100+ children might clear up any cold cases ?
God bless these babies !

 

[AstroKitty]

What ? Why would someone not report their child missing? Because they were not ' missing' ? Because their parent/ guardian KNEW exactly where they were ? Because those children were sold or given into slavery ? The most disturbing part is ' US citizens'. It may sound bigoted of me, but I initially thought this must be kids from 3rd world countries. US citizens that do not report their chidlren missing. Since their identities would be protected, would we ever know if those 100+ children might clear up any cold cases ?
God bless these babies !

You don't report someone missing if they aren't missing to you *the guardian*. I sincerely doubt any are cold cases because they aren't in the system as missing or endangered. Half the reason I'm on this website is constantly remind people of the reality that is sex trafficking. It is a huge issue here in the United States and it's for girls between ages 12-15. Almost all are African American, not missing and given/sold into this trade by their own flesh and blood. When I read these assumptions of kidnapping to be sold into trafficking I can't help but roll my eyes, the chances of that happening is something like 1% unless it's someone from EU, Asia or Africa. There's no need to pluck kids off the school bus, their own property etc for pedophilia rings, sex trafficking etc when there's an abundance of mothers/grandmothers who are trading their daughters to pimps in order to retire themselves. It's usually also got nothing to do with drugs either, except pimps generally also have a side job of selling drugs (Which the girls supply some clients with), that they use that market to have boys work the corners aka corner hustlers in order to take over a block.

I understand a lot of people either haven't lived in urban areas of large cities or haven't been sex workers themselves, but when persons' like myself come on here and continuously speak the truth or reality, people should perk up and listen. This will help shift the directions of locating missing children into realistic points of views.

Runaways are absolutely at high-risk for being taken in by a pimp or pimptress. Children being snatched are likely being taken by someone known to the family and often murdered.

I believe that Relisha was given to Tatum for grooming and sexual purposes. I have no idea if he was going to "turn her out" after years of grooming her (I suspect he would), but I do think that Relisha's mother was loaning her daughter for this purpose and receiving kick backs. In other words, she was behaving like a pimp. This makes me question Shamika's mother. It's almost always a "family business" with the women and they turn their daughters out before the young girls know the difference between love and sex.

 

[SCHMAE]

It's horrific Astro Kitty. I guess when many of us think of less than ideal childhood circumstances, we should probably bite our tongues .

 

[sallye818]

I believe that Relisha was given to Tatum for grooming and sexual purposes. I have no idea if he was going to "turn her out" after years of grooming her (I suspect he would), but I do think that Relisha's mother was loaning her daughter for this purpose and receiving kick backs. In other words, she was behaving like a pimp. This makes me question Shamika's mother. It's almost always a "family business" with the women and they turn their daughters out before the young girls know the difference between love and sex.

Quote above from Astro Kitty: This is exactly what I have believed for a while. Thus the involvement of RSL from the beginning when Amber Alert was first issued. When I asked why haven't these kids (netted in the trafficking ring) been reported missing, it was really a rhetorical question. I completely agree with you that this is a lifestyle for many families. Ditto about the runaways too...I have heard this verbatim from women I've worked with who help in children's charities, homeless shelters, etc. Relisha may have stayed under the radar too, had *something* not happened to her that probably wasn't planned. I hope and pray we know one day what really did happen.

 

[kimi_SFC]

Thank you AstroKitty for taking it upon yourself to advocate for Relisha in a way no one else probably could. :hug:

Your willingness to speak the truth, no matter what, serves to enlighten all who read here as to what life is really like for her. It takes a truly brave soul to take such a personal stance in one's advocacy. I learn something new from your eloquent, soulful posts, and I hope I will continue to grow and gain understanding from you, for this precious child and all she represents.

:heartluv:

The wait to hear some news, any news grows more unbearable with each passing day, week, and month. I know I am not alone in suffering this torture, wondering where she is, what really happened to her, and if we will ever know the absolute truth. :tears:

The pursuit of justice for Relisha has already taken us through many twists and turns. The convolution of her plight represents so much to me, it is hard to put into words. There is such a profound sense of frustration and anger that I feel when I am alone with my thoughts, and I truly think back on it all. I can not help but agree with other WSers upthread who have questioned whether or not this was/is all intentional. :stormingmad:

I can only promise her that I will not be led astray by anything other than the quest for the truth. This beautiful, innocent 8 year old girl deserves to be found! Her story has only been partially told. It will not be complete until she is back with her siblings, and every single person who brought her harm or profited from her plight are brought to justice. That's just how I see it.

So, I will continue to keep a candle lit for you, Little One. It represents the light that they took from the world. This light is you...

I hold into the glimmer of hope that your light has not been extinguished. The mother in me can not bear to process this finality until there is no other option. :no:

Where are you, BabyGirl????

#FindRelishaRudd




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[shadow of my mind]

I have also wondered since day one if KT was attempting to set up his own “procurement business” of children to sell and his employment at the shelter was a way to establish channels with mothers who would provide him the girls.

I also agree that Relisha’s mother and grandmother are involved in this as well and that would explain so much.

I hope LE has spoken to Shamika’s maternal grandmother. It would be interesting to here what she has to say since I think this may go a long way back.

 

[Solitaryone]

What do most think of AT, KLT's wife's possible role in all this? Did AT know what KLT was doing to Relisha, and if so, did she condone it, or did she not know what was going on? I don't know, for a long time I thought she probably didn't know, but I'm starting to wonder more about whether she knew or not. If she did know and did nothing, why was she murdered? And why did KLT file for Seperation/Divorce? The role of AT, whatever it was, has always bothered me.

Still waiting for someone to be held accountable for what happened to Relisha.

 

[SCHMAE]

Find Relisha !

 

[tlcya]

Find relisha

 

[Cinnamon]

WHERE IS RELISHA?

Somebody knows something and they need to start talking!

Still praying for you, Babygirl! :heartbeat: :heartbeat: :heartbeat:

 

[mpnola]

There was a huge bust over the weekend that snared 100+ children and 100+ pimps, all Us citizens and nearly 90% of the kids never reported missing.

THIS is the reason I am still concerned about the daughter that was mentioned missing of Ashley's. I have huge concerns with this being way bigger than just Relisha in this family. I wish that would be investigated! It is not okay that these little girls are forgotten.

 

[I'm Lahoma]

TOR

Right on girl friend, we are on it.