The Unforgotten

May 11th marks the day Jennifer Bryan Judd was tragically taken from her family and loved ones. Her life, full of promise and love, was brutally cut short in her own home, leaving a void that can never be filled. Her family parents, Dale and Debbie, her sisters, Amanda and Kae Lani, many cousins and loved ones have carried the pain of losing her every day since. The weight of the unanswered questions has been a constant companion, but their love for Jennifer has never wavered.
Jennifer was more than just a daughter, sister, and friend. She was a vibrant soul with dreams and a future ahead of her. Her laughter, kindness, and bright spirit are remembered daily. May 11th is not just a day of loss, it is a day to honor her memory and remind the world that she deserves justice.
Jennifer, your family has never given up on you, and they never will. You are deeply loved, and you will always be remembered.

‼️MISSING INDIGENOUS CHILD‼️

It has been over 50 years, but a family is still waiting for answers. We are asking you to look at this face, read this story, and please share. In May 1967, a 3-year-old boy named Donald Lariviere vanished from the Pinehouse airstrip in Saskatchewan. He was last seen with his father, who had fallen asleep; when his father woke up, Donald was gone.

🔎 A Mystery Across the Border
Years later, a family friend saw a photo in an American newspaper that stopped them in their tracks. It was a young boy holding a black puppy. The caption read: "Black - goes by Nikki."

The friend was certain the boy in the photo was Donald. When they contacted the newspaper in the States to follow up, they were simply told the child "had been claimed already."

📝 The Details
Name: Donald Jimmy Lariviere
Age at Disappearance: 3 ½ years old
Missing From: Pinehouse, Saskatchewan
Date: May 1, 1967
Ethnicity: Aboriginal Descent
Current Age: He would be approximately 62 years old today.
Donald may have been raised under a different name, never knowing his true heritage or the family in Saskatchewan that never stopped wondering what happened to him.

🙏 How You Can Help
We are looking for anyone who recognizes this story, the photo description from the U.S. newspaper, or anyone who might have information regarding the "Nikki" photo from the late 60s.
If you know anything—no matter how small—please contact:
RCMP Historical Case Unit: 639-625-4111 or 1-833-502-6861
Email: [email protected]
Crime Stoppers (Anonymous): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

No child should just disappear. Let’s bring Donald’s story back into the light.

Jennifer Dianne Bryan Judd was born on December 27, 1971, in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and was raised in nearby Picher, Oklahoma a small, close knit community where she also attended school and built the early chapters of her life.
On May 2, 1992, Jennifer was married in Cardin, Oklahoma, stepping into a new season of life alongside her husband. The couple later settled into a duplex along the Spring River after relocating to Baxter Springs, just a short distance from Picher.
Just days later, that future was stolen. On May 11, 1992, Jennifer was found stabbed to death inside her home. She was only 20 years old. Her case remains unsolved.
For more than three decades, Jennifer’s family, friends, and loved ones have continued to carry her name forward, refusing to let her story fade into silence, and seeking justice for Jennifer.
If you have any information regarding the death of Jennifer Judd, please contact the Kansas Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-KS-CRIME (1-800-572-7463).

Happy Mother's Day

Today is a day to celebrate mothers, the love they share, the magic the create, and the joy they bring to our lives.

My mother, Belinda GarDella, was murdered 43 years ago. That is 43 missed Mother's Days & still no justice.

I lost my mother when I was only 18 years old. I would give anything to have the chance to spend the day with her just one more time.

We are still fighting for her and ask that you keep her and our family in your thoughts today. Our beautiful mother deserves justice.

Appreciate the time you have with your mother today. Tell her how much you love her and cherish the memories you make. Never take it for granted.

Have a blessed day.

“A warrior believes in an end she can’t see and fights for it. A warrior never gives up. A warrior fights for those weaker than herself. It sounds like motherhood to me.”
— Kristin Hannah, The Four Winds
Motherhood is not one story.
It is a thousand different battles… some seen, many carried in silence.
Today…
To the mothers and children who are grieving
To the ones missing their children
To the children missing their mothers
To those navigating distance, complicated love, or silence
To the women learning how to mother themselves
I may never fully understand your pain…
but I will stand with you.
I will hold your hand.
I will walk through the fire of grief, of injustice, of unanswered questions beside you.
You are not alone.
And to those celebrating today holding your babies and family close, feeling the fullness of love this space holds you too.
Motherhood is resilience.
It is sacrifice.
It is hope, even when you cannot yet see the ending.
It is, in every sense of the word… a warrior’s heart.
💙 Lina, The Unforgotten

If you have any information, come forward

Carolyn Merricks was a 28-year-old single mother living in St. Petersburg, Florida in the early 1980s. She had grown up in Bartow and later moved to the St. Petersburg area, where she was raising her young son and working to build a better life. Friends described her as outgoing, hardworking, and devoted to her child.

For a time, Carolyn worked at the Suncoast Pl***oy Club as a server, where employees were known as “Pl***oy Bunnies.” At the club she used the nickname “Bunny Chandra.” In 1983 she was named Suncoast Pl***oy Bunny of the Year, an honor that even earned her a trip to Los Angeles. Later she left the club and began working as a cocktail waitress at the Tierra Verde Yacht Club.

In the summer of 1984, something went terribly wrong. When Carolyn’s family could not reach her, they went to check on her at her St. Petersburg apartment. Inside the apartment they discovered a horrifying scene. Carolyn had been stabbed to death. Investigators said there were clear signs of a struggle, suggesting she fought for her life.

Police quickly began investigating the murder, questioning people in Carolyn’s life, including friends, coworkers, and others who may have known her. Because there were no clear signs of forced entry, investigators believed she may have known the person who attacked her or allowed them into her home.

Despite the investigation, detectives were unable to identify a suspect at the time. The crime did not appear to be a robbery, which made the motive even more unclear. Over the years, the case gradually went cold, leaving Carolyn’s family without answers and a young son growing up without his mother.

Decades later, the murder of Carolyn Merricks remains unsolved. Modern investigators have revisited the case in hopes that advances in forensic science, including new DNA technology and genetic genealogy, could eventually identify the person responsible.

Anyone with information about the murder of Carolyn Merricks is urged to contact the St. Petersburg Police Department at 727-893-7780 or St. Petersburg Police Tip Line at 727-893-7780. Even the smallest detail could help investigators finally bring answers to Carolyn’s family.

JUSTICE FOR JENNIFER

Jennifer Bryan Judd was born on December 27, 1971, in Baxter Springs, Kansas, and grew up in Picher, Oklahoma. She was a bright, shining light a loving daughter, sister, niece, cousin, and friend who touched everyone around her.
Jennifer was an All-American, girl next door, passionate about her family, sports, and life itself. In high school, she was not only a cheerleader but also crowned homecoming queen her senior year, a testament to her beauty, kindness, and the way she made everyone feel special.
But on May 11, 1992, that light was tragically stolen from her loved ones and the world.

We remember Jennifer today and always