In this episode, learn about Nakiesha Barnette, a resilient and inspiring young woman whose life has been deeply shaped by tragedy, justice, and healing. In the 1990s, her mother went missing, an event that left Nakiesha with heartbreak and unanswered questions. It was Sheriff Garry McFadden, then a homicide detective, who notonly found her mother’s body but also solved the case, arresting the man who had raped and strangled her. That act of justice created an unbreakable bond between Nakiesha and Sheriff McFadden, who stepped into a fatherly role during one of the most painful chapters of her life.

Now a mother of three boys, one who found himself involved in the justice system, and thriving in multiple careers, Nakiesha opens up about her journey, how she transformed pain into purpose and how she’s raising her sons with strength and love. She reflects on the importance ofclosure, and how knowing the truth about her mother’s fate gave her the ability to move forward. With Sheriff McFadden still by her side as a mentor and protector, Nakiesha’s story is one of survival, strength, and the power ofhuman connection in the face of loss.