E19 Corrupted Clip: Interview with Donna from Speak Up For Ayla

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On the morning of December 17, 2011, 20-month-old Ayla Reynolds would be discovered missing from a home in Waterville, Maine. The hunt for Ayla would be the largest criminal investigation in Maine’s history. Join Paige & Angela as they discuss Ayla's disappearance with Donna, from the group Speak Up For Ayla.

 

If you have information on Ayla's disappearance or whereabouts, please contact the Maine State Police at 207-624-7143. You can also submit a tip online to Missing Kids: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1185956/1 

 

Donna's Speak Up For Ayla Group:

• https://www.facebook.com/groups/SpeakOpenlyForAyla/

 

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Sources for this episode:

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• “Ayla Reynolds Disappearance Timeline.” Press Herald, https://www.facebook.com/pressherald, 14 Dec. 2014, https://www.pressherald.com/2014/12/13/ayla-reynolds-disappearance-timeline/.
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• Harlow, Doug. “UPDATE: Father of Missing Toddler Speaks for First Time.” Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel, https://www.facebook.com/mainenewspaper, 20 Dec. 2011, https://www.centralmaine.com/2011/12/20/father-of-missing-toddler-speaks-for-first-time/.
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