Episode 2: Relisha Rudd

In this episode of Crime & Prayers, we explore the heartbreaking case of Relisha Rudd, an 8-year-old girl who went missing from Washington, D.C., in 2014. Living in a homeless shelter, Relisha’s disappearance highlighted the devastating intersection of systemic failures, poverty, and neglect.

Join host Jasmine Kennedy as she unpacks Relisha’s tragic story, from her troubled family life to her relationship with Kahlil Tatum, the shelter janitor who was the last person seen with her. Jasmine delves into the investigation that followed, Tatum’s mysterious death, and the persistent theories surrounding what happened to Relisha—whether she was murdered or trafficked.

With insights into the societal issues that contributed to Relisha’s disappearance, and a prayer for her and all missing children, this episode is a powerful reminder of how vulnerable children can be failed by the systems meant to protect them.

If you have any information about Relisha Rudd’s whereabouts, please contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children or the Metropolitan Police Department in Washington, D.C.

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