Nina Instead: A Voice For Michigan's Missing

In this conversation, Nina Instead, a well-known podcaster (Already Gone)

and missing persons advocate, shares her journey into the world of true crime, particularly focusing on missing persons cases. She discusses the impact of the Oakland County child killer on her life, the role of social media in raising awareness, and the importance of community support in solving these cases. Nina emphasizes the need for accurate information and the emotional toll that missing persons cases take on families. She also highlights her work with Missing in Michigan and her upcoming book, which aims to shed light on unresolved cases in the state.

Takeaways

Nina's interest in true crime began in childhood due to a local child killer.

The Oakland County child killer case remains unresolved and impacts many families.

Social media plays a crucial role in raising awareness for missing persons cases.

Tips and information about missing persons should always be reported to law enforcement.

Families of missing persons need support and understanding from the community.

Misconceptions about missing persons often lead to neglect in investigations.

Many missing persons cases involve connections to known individuals.

The emotional toll of missing persons cases is significant for families.

Community involvement can help bring attention to cold cases.

Nina's upcoming book aims to highlight unresolved cases in Michigan.

true crime, missing persons, Oakland County child killer, social media, community support, law enforcement, cold cases, DNA, podcasting, advocacy

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