What happened to Sofia Juarez the night before her fifth birthday? Join us on a heart-wrenching journey as we recount the tragic events of February 2003 that forever altered the lives of Sofia’s family. From her innocent decision to follow her grandmother's boyfriend to the nearby convenience store, to the chilling revelation of her likely abduction, we unravel the emotional turmoil and the relentless search for answers. This episode captures the swift response of the Kennewick police and explores how a young girl's disappearance can shatter a community.
We delve into the haunting and perplexing details surrounding Sofia's case, including eyewitnesses who reported a suspicious windowless van and the unsettling question: could this have been a premeditated crime or a tragic crime of opportunity? We also touch on the specter of human trafficking and the chilling possibility that Sofia might have known her abductor. With updates on the investigation, including descriptions of key witnesses and suspects, we urge the public to come forward with any information that could help bring closure to Sofia’s family. Listen in, and be part of the community effort to seek justice for Sofia Juarez.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the website below:https://www.go2kennewick.com/1368/What-Happened-to-Sofiaor contact Al Wehner at (509) 582-1331
or email Al Wehner at [email protected]
Non-Emergency dispatch contact (509) 628-0333
Source Credits:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Sofia_Juarez
https://www.tri-cityherald.com/news/local/crime/article251841388.html
https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/07/us/tiktok-video-missing-girl-case/index.html
https://www.go2kennewick.com/1376/Updates-on-Sofias-Investigation
Music Credits:
Crime Trapp by Muza Production
Night-City-Drive by Gioele Fazzeri
The Wait by Never Not Dead
Dark Trap Groove by Anton Vlasov
Gone in a Blink is created by Heather Hicks and Danielle E.
Written and produced by Heather Hicks and hosted by Danielle E. and Heather Hicks.
Gone in a Blink theme: Crime Trap created and produced by Muzaproduction
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08/27/24 • 31 min
Gone in a Blink - Night of Innocence: What Happened to Sofia Juarez
Transcript
it can all happen in a blink .
Speaker 1You turn your head for just one second ,
Speaker 1you get distracted ,
Speaker 1you get a phone call or one of your other children needs your attention .
Speaker 1You thought it would be okay
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