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1802: Who's Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey part 2

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Javier Leiva

True Crime, Society & Culture, Technology

4.72.2K Ratings

🗓️ 11 June 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore the troubling allegations against LaDonna Humphrey surrounding the Melissa Witt case. Crime victim advocate Patti Rush shares her story, claiming that Humphrey, once seen as an ally, was actually behind years of harassment and deceit. From stolen evidence to questionable motives, we peel back the layers on a complicated figure. Patti Rush, a dedicated crime victim advocate, shares her experiences and evidence, suggesting that Humphrey, who was once seen as a supportive ally, may have been orchestrating years of harassment and deceit. We'll discuss stolen evidence, questionable motives, and the broader implications for the true crime community. Highlights: [00:01:00] Alicia Lockhart's story of being tormented by "Fetish Master" and the shocking discovery that it might have been LaDonna Humphrey. [00:04:00] Introduction of Patti Rush, her work with REVAMP, and her connection to the Melissa Witt case. [00:08:00] Patti’s account of LaDonna's unusual access to the Melissa Witt case files and evidence. [00:13:00] The story of the mishandling evidence and crime scene video posted online. [00:16:00] Details of the harassment Patti faced after reporting the video to the police. [00:20:00] Allegations of LaDonna’s desire for fame and how it influenced her actions. [00:26:00] Discussion of Charles Ray Vines, a possible suspect in the Melissa Witt case, and why LaDonna ruled him out. [00:31:00] Insights into LaDonna’s new suspect and ongoing investigations. Call to Action: The story is far from over. Don’t miss out on the next part of this series. Listen to part three now on Patreon or PRETEND+ on Apple Podcast. Links: Patreon PRETEND+ on Apple Podcast Follow Us: Twitter: @pretendpod Instagram: @pretendpodcast Facebook: Pretend Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0

Creative Apple.

0:04.0

For two years,

0:06.0

for two years, for two years straight, Alicia Lockhart says that she was tormented by a necrophiliac who went by the username Fettish Master.

0:20.0

Lydana Humphrey was convinced that the person sending the messages was the

0:25.3

porn director who sexually assaulted Alicia 12 years prior.

0:29.2

I believed my computer or my Google Docs were hacked because there were things in the text messages sometimes about stuff that nobody would know about me unless they had gotten into my personal accounts or been reading my

0:47.6

my conversations, especially my conversations with Lydana. Sometimes messages would come through about what we were talking about that very moment.

0:57.1

It was just this constant state of paranoia that I was in. I had to like wipe my computer almost once a month and change all my

1:03.9

passwords all the time. She must have asked herself why am I researching this

1:08.4

community again? It's not worth it. But she says that Ladana kept encouraging her. Here's Ladana Humphrey.

1:15.6

No, you cannot feel bad. He is a death fetish producer. He dropped you and we don't know what else he did to you. Don't you dare feel bad. You stand firm.

1:29.0

But then after years of constant harassment, Alicia made a pretty shocking discovery.

1:35.0

Ladona Humphrey was logged in under the username FettishMaster, the same username

1:41.0

who Alicia says terrorized her for years.

1:44.3

How long have you been Fetish Master?

1:46.7

I'm a little scared right now actually.

1:49.3

Actually a lot scared.

1:50.5

I am not Fetish Master.

1:52.0

I promise you.

1:53.0

She doesn't explain it at all.

1:55.0

She just says she's scared.

1:58.0

She doesn't know why it looks that way.

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