The Roth Show: Michelle Cruz Vocal for Victims and Monica Caison features Missing Person Patrice Smith

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Hour #1 Attorney Michelle S. Cruz

Attorney Michelle S. Cruz, ImaginePublicity

Former Connecticut State Victim Advocate, Michelle S. Cruz was still in office when the tragedy in Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School took place. United Way was designated as the place to donate for the benefit of the victims and their families, however, the money has still not been disbursed as of this date.

“These families have been through enough. they shouldn’t have to make complaints about the disbursements of the funds; to fight for the funding so they can take time off from work to deal with their grief. We’re talking about a horrific tragedy, and instead of dealing with the aftermath, they’re out trying to get money that was gathered for them,” Cruz said.

Where is the transparency when donating to victims’ funds? Also, questions are arising in Moore, OK from families who lost children in the devastating tornado which hit two elementary schools and hundreds lost their homes and all their possessions. Compared to the Boston Marathon bombing whose donations went through the One Fund, victims have already received compensation funds.

Another issue Cruz is vocal about is the release of crime scene photographs. Surviving victims are again re-victimized if they should happen upon gruesome crime scene photos released by investigators to the public. She will discuss what’s being done about that and how victims can be shielded and continue to heal.

Hour #2 Monica Caison Features Missing Person Patrice Smith

Founder of CUE Center for Missing Persons, Monica Caison, returns to the show to update listeners on missing persons cases. Many missing persons cases are the result of intimate partner violence, many we never hear about, but Monica Caison and her organization put importance on all missing persons, not just those in the headlines.

The CUE Center makes a difference for everyone concerned with missing persons through the services they provide along with an annual National Conference for missing persons and all who work in the arena from advocating, volunteerism, investigation, search and rescue and identification process of those who are lost. This event is open to all who support the mission of finding a resolution for families who have suffered a missing loved one and been left a victim of crime.

Patrice Smith Missing From Little Rock, Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KTHV) – A Little Rock woman is still missing and her boyfriend is in custody for her kidnapping.

Police say Patrice Smith, 28, was last seen by her family on March 24 when she left her sister’s home with her boyfriend, Michael Robinson, 29.

According to police, there has been domestic violence between Smith and Robinson in the past. There is an order of protection against Robinson.

Robinson was found later that month by the U.S. Marshals in North Little Rock. He is currently in jail on charges of aggravated assault and kidnapping.

Missing From:Little Rock,Arkansas
Missing Since: 03/24/12
Classification:Missing Endangered
Black Female
Age at Disappearance: 28
Date of Birth: 11/16/83
Height: 5’6
Weight: 180
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Brown
Clothing:Dark purple V-Neck shirt, Light blue capri jeans

Details of Disappearance:
Patrice was last heard from on on 03/24/12 . Her father believes that Patrice was involved in a abusive relationship. Her father believes that she was taken by the man that she was having a relationship with and is being held against her will. Foul play is suspected. The case remains unsolved.

Investigative Agency
Little Rock Police Dept (Arkansas)
501-371-4660

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tip line (910) 232-1687
All information submitted to CUE Center For Missing Persons is confidential.