We are angry. We demand justice. Say his name - ALEX VANDALSEN.
Alex VanDalsen, a transgendered man, was murdered, but his case was conveniently labeled a suicide. His mother, Jennifer VanDalsen, has spent nearly three years fighting for answers and justice. Due to recent events where Jennifer was once again tossed away and considered disposable by local authorities, we gathered together to have a round table discussion and refresh on his case, as well as a firm request of everyone listening to not only say his name, but bring awareness to his case. We want everyone in the true crime arena to please cover his case, we want authorities to dig deeper into their investigations, we want senators and government officials highlighting this case and we want Jennifer to finally have answers because ENOUGH IS ENOUGH.
The following podcasts were involved in today’s episode:
F**k that
Beyond The Rainbow
A Nefarious Nightmare
Book of the Dead
Criminal Activity
Please click on each podcast to navigate to their respective episode on Alex VanDalsen.
Don’t know where to start? You can call or write the following officials and authorities we spoke about in this episode:
ACLU of Indiana:
1031 E Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
Indiana House of Representatives:
200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
You can address the letter to: Rep. Sheila Klinker
317-232-9600
State Senator Ron Alting:
200 W. Washington St. Indianapolis, IN 46204
317-232-9400
Captain Bryan Harper:
20 N 6th St # 3, Lafayette, IN 47901
317-232-7269
Attorney General Todd Rokita:
Indiana Government Center South
302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor
Indianapolis, IN 46204
A useable template, made courtesy of Courtney L. from Book Of The Dead, for writing letters to the above resources is available HERE
If you are in the true crime arena of any kind and feel moved (and angry!) enough to cover the murder of Alex VanDalsen, feel free to reach any one of us so we can help lead you to the correct sources.
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