September 30, 2025 • 25 mins
Midday Missing - Miranda Philyaw & Nadia Kersh
We will explore the disappearances of individuals whose cases remain unsolved:
💔 Miranda Philyaw – 41 year old vanished on July 29, 2023, in Brewton, Alabama, after the man she was traveling with fled from police and abandoned their vehicle, leaving Miranda behind. Despite searches and ongoing pleas from her family, no trace of her has been found, and her disappearance remains an unsolved mystery.
💔 Nadia Kersh – On November 3, 2008, 23-year-old Nadia Kersh vanished after leaving work in Homewood, Alabama, failing to pick up her young son from daycare. Despite her abandoned car, personal belongings found days later, and a former boyfriend once charged but never tried, Nadia remains missing, leaving her family searching for answers and her son without his mother.
📢 During the live stream, we will:
▫️Dive into the timelines and critical details of these cases
▫️Discuss theories and potential leads
▫️Highlight the efforts of families and law enforcement in their search for answers
📢 If you have any information about these cases, please contact the relevant authorities.
🎙️ Subscribe to Midday Missing and set a reminder to join us live! Help us bring awareness to these cases and offer support to their loved ones.
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SOURCES:
National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NamUs)
The Charley Project
Missing Persons In America
FBI
Sources and Attribution:
The information and photos presented in this video is gathered from a variety of public sources, including news outlets, interviews, court records, social media groups related to the case, and segments from various news channels. When referencing statements from others, please note that these remain allegations unless proven otherwise.
Disclaimer:
Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research.
Views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any other organization, entity, or company. All opinions are subject to change based on new evidence or reflection and are not intended to be held as permanent assertions.
This video is provided for informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Any actions taken based on the content are at the viewer's own discretion. We disclaim responsibility for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this content.
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We will explore the disappearances of individuals whose cases remain unsolved:
💔 Miranda Philyaw – 41 year old vanished on July 29, 2023, in Brewton, Alabama, after the man she was traveling with fled from police and abandoned their vehicle, leaving Miranda behind. Despite searches and ongoing pleas from her family, no trace of her has been found, and her disappearance remains an unsolved mystery.
💔 Nadia Kersh – On November 3, 2008, 23-year-old Nadia Kersh vanished after leaving work in Homewood, Alabama, failing to pick up her young son from daycare. Despite her abandoned car, personal belongings found days later, and a former boyfriend once charged but never tried, Nadia remains missing, leaving her family searching for answers and her son without his mother.
📢 During the live stream, we will:
▫️Dive into the timelines and critical details of these cases
▫️Discuss theories and potential leads
▫️Highlight the efforts of families and law enforcement in their search for answers
📢 If you have any information about these cases, please contact the relevant authorities.
🎙️ Subscribe to Midday Missing and set a reminder to join us live! Help us bring awareness to these cases and offer support to their loved ones.
TCWT Media Website
https://www.tcwtmedia.com/
Facebook Midday Missing w/ Teri True Crime (for all the missing person posters to share)
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572823476542
Facebook True Crime and Wine Time Podcast Page
https://www.facebook.com/truecrimeandwinetime/
Facebook Teri True Crime
https://www.facebook.com/people/Teri-True-Crime/61562737950511/
Instagram Teri True Crime - @teritruecrime
https://www.instagram.com/teritruecrime/
TikTok Teri True Crime - @teri_truecrime
https://www.tiktok.com/@teri_truecrime
SOURCES:
National Missing and Unidentified Person System (NamUs)
The Charley Project
Missing Persons In America
FBI
Sources and Attribution:
The information and photos presented in this video is gathered from a variety of public sources, including news outlets, interviews, court records, social media groups related to the case, and segments from various news channels. When referencing statements from others, please note that these remain allegations unless proven otherwise.
Disclaimer:
Please remember my videos are my independent opinion and to always do your own research.
Views and opinions expressed in this video do not necessarily reflect the policies or positions of any other organization, entity, or company. All opinions are subject to change based on new evidence or reflection and are not intended to be held as permanent assertions.
This video is provided for informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any information shared. Any actions taken based on the content are at the viewer's own discretion. We disclaim responsibility for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this content.
Comment Policy:
Comments on this channel are the sole responsibility of their respective authors. Authors are accountable for any repercussions, including libel or litigation, resulting from their comments. We encourage thoughtful discussion and differing viewpoints in the comments section, but TCWT reserves the right to remove comments at its discretion. Please keep your contributions respectful and on topic.
#MiddayMissing #TCWTMedia #TeriTrueCrime #TrueCrimeWineTime #LiveStream #TrueCrimeCommunity #TrueCrimeDiscussion #JusticeForTheMissing #MissingPersonsAwareness #MissingPersonsCases #UnsolvedDisappearances #BringThemHome #MissingButNotForgotten #NeverGiveUpHope #BringAwareness #FamiliesOfTheMissing #ColdCases #UnsolvedMysteries #HelpFindThem #TrueCrimeAwareness #VoicesForTheMissing #MissingPersonsSupport #MPIA #MissingPersonsInAmerica #NAMUS #TheCharleyProject #NadiaKersh #MirandaPhilyaw #MissinginAlabama #Alabama #BrewtonAlabama #HomewoodAlabama
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Speaker 1 (00:48):
Hello lovelies. I hope you all had an amazing weekend
and are having a pretty good start to a Monday.
I have to say, knock on with this Monday has
started better than last Monday. So I am terry true
crime and welcome to Midday Missing, where we highlight current
missing person cases that need more attention. Now we stream
(01:11):
shows every Monday and Wednesday at noon Central. Hello Angie,
Hello Lady and Gray and anyone else that is watching
over on the book face. Guys, I am so excited
to share publicly that our merch store is officially open now.
(01:35):
You can head over to Tcwtmedia dot com click on
shopping to check out all of the amazing new emrch Now.
I snagged a pair of our brand new Midday Missing
Legends and I cannot wait to wear them as soon
as they come in. You will be seeing them now, guys.
The best part we will be dropping new March every month.
(01:59):
If you're you'll get a sneak peek before anyone else,
with the ability to purchase before it goes public, and
depending on your membership level, you may even score exclusive
discount codes. So let me tell you there is some
really cool fun stuff over there now, and we have
(02:21):
even cooler stuff coming in the future. Okay. Now, I
see Lama's listening and getting ready for Karen Reid. Girl.
I cannot wait for that. Cannot wait for that now. Guys,
if you're watching on YouTube, please like and share this video, okay.
(02:41):
It really helps spread the word about the cases we cover.
Same thing with Facebook. Hit that little like button, give
us the thumbs up, share the video. It helps get
these cases out to more people. Okay. And if you're
listening on podcast apps, you can and like, download, and
(03:01):
leave a review. That makes a huge difference. I don't
understand algorithm math or algorithm gods, but it helps more
people discover our community and also helps get the word out. Now, guys,
I hope you're ready for today's cases because we got
some doozies. Okay, we got some doozies. Now, I shouldn't
(03:25):
say that, because they're always doozies. Right now. On the
summer day of July twenty ninth, twenty twenty three, forty
one year old Miranda the Law Vanish in Bruton, Alabama. Now.
She was known to friends and family for her strawberry
blonde hair that fell past her shoulders and guys striking
(03:50):
green eyes. I saw one picture, but it was all blurry.
But her eyes, they're just stunning. Now she has some
distinctive tattoos. She has a bird of Paradise stretched across
her back and a set of Chinese characters inked at
the nape of her neck. Now these personal details, they
(04:10):
used to be everyday markers of her individuality, now serve
as and identifying features in the efforts to bring her home. Hello, Kelly,
welcome in. Now. Miranda was originally from Summerdale, Alabama, but
in the days leading up to her disappearance, she had
(04:31):
been in Bruton. She was last known to be traveling
with a man named Terry McCullough. Now together, the two
were reportedly headed towards Awassa, Alabama. Somewhere along that route,
circumstances took a troubling turn. Okay. Account suggests that Miranda
and McCullough were stopped by an Alabama officer, but that
(04:55):
Mickela fled in the vehicle before crashing into gates of
the cemetery. He then fled from the vehicle. Now it's
been reported that Miranda had stayed in the car. Now
there are some confusing reports on whether Miranda's phone was
found in the car or if it was missing. All
we know is that after that day, Miranda has never
(05:18):
been seen again. Now, mister McCullough did have an outstanding warrant,
and that me explain why he fled. Okay, No warrants
for Miranda, nothing like that. But there are no clear
reasons for her to disappear willingly. Okay. The sudden break
in contact raised alarm among her loved ones. As the
(05:41):
hour stretched into days without word, concern deepened into a
fear that I hope none of us have to experience. Now.
Miranda's mother passed away around Christmas that year without knowing
where her daughter was. Guys can't help, but wonder did
(06:01):
heartbreak the stress of not knowing where your child is.
I cannot help, but not imagine that that contributed. Now,
this case left behind more questions and answers. What happened
after mister McCullough abandoned the vehicle? Where did Miranda go?
(06:22):
And why has there been no trace Since? Family members
and the community have called for answers, and they are
clinging to the hope that someone saw something, perhaps a
passer by on the road, a driver near Alassa, or
a resident who might recall an unusual encounter. As of today,
(06:44):
Miranda remains missing. Her family continues to seek information, urging
anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to step forward. Now,
each poster, each social media share, in each conversation about
her case keeps her story alive. Guys, I've said it before,
(07:06):
and y'all'll probably go on here she goes again. People
don't just vanish off the face of the earth. Somebody
knows something, had to see something, has heard a rumor anything. Okay,
because Miranda Phil y'all is not just a name on
a missing person flyer. She's a daughter, a friend, and
(07:26):
a woman whose life matters now. Until answers are found,
her story will remain one of uncertainty, but also one
of unwavering hope that she will be located in return
to those who love her. Guys, if you would please
(07:49):
head over to our Midday Missing Facebook page share that
missing person flyer with the hashtag Miranda Phil y'all. Let's
get this out there. Let's not let her name be forgotten. Okay. Now,
if you know of or you have a loved one
(08:10):
missing and you're interested, in having their story featured on
an upcoming episode of Midday Missing, or if you want
to join us for a live interview, please contact Amy,
our assistant producer, by emailing Amy at tcwtmedia dot com
or can email me Terry at tcwtmedia dot com. Or guys,
(08:35):
you can send us a DM on our Facebook page. Okay,
believe it or not, we do get those and we
do respond. Now my nose is running, guys, my allergies
are on fire today. Now next, we're going to talk
about a case that has haunted the city of Homewood,
Alabama for sixteen years. Nadia Kersh was born in Russia
(08:59):
on Ul eighteenth, nineteen eighty five. She spent the first
few years of her life in an orphanage before she
was adopted and moved to the US. On November three,
two thousand and eight, Nadia was last seen leaving her
job at the Tria Market around one pm, telling her
coworker she was headed to pick up her one year
(09:20):
old son. When Nadia failed to pick up her son
from daycare, family became instantly concerned and reported Nadia missing.
Great job, family, I you know, no shame to families,
but that's amazing. That you pulled that trigger quickly. Now.
The next day, on November fourth, two thousand and eight,
(09:44):
police located Nadia's car abandoned in Birmingham. Police were able
to confirm Nadia leaving her job on the third and
getting into her call, all which was seen on video cameras. Sadly,
that is the last sighting of Nadia. Nadia has been
(10:05):
described as small and delicate at about five foot three,
weigh one hundred and ten pounds, with long brown hair
and stunning blue eyes. Now, she was known to be
a quiet person who was balancing work and mom, wife. Guys,
look at the smile on her face. To me, she
just looks like such a happy person. Now, three days
(10:29):
after Nadia's last known sighting, her purse was found beneath
the railroad overpassed with all of her belongings except her
car keys. This ramped up police's belief that there was
foul play involved. Same same police, We're on the same page.
Police search for Nadia using canines in search groups, but
(10:52):
she has not been found. In May of twenty ten,
the disappearance of Nadia took a while turn when police
arrested and charged Nadia's ex boyfriend Jacquith Haywood, with the
capital murder of Nadia. Now, Heywood spent fifteen months in jail,
(11:14):
but was released after the judge dismissed the charges. Now,
the judge dismissed these charges because the prosecutor asked for
a postponement, and guys, this judge wasn't having it. He said,
you should have all of your ducks in a row
before arresting anyone and charging him. Which I get what
(11:36):
you're saying, judge. Now, the judge did leave it open
that Heywood can be charged again. Now, I could not
find anything about what evidence they had and why they
arrested him. Okay, I've put in a request for information
a foya. If I get that, I will share it
(11:57):
with you guys, because I was very interested in knowing
what the prosecution had. Sadly, as of today, Nadia has
not been found, charges have not been put against anyone again,
and her family is left wondering where their sweet Nadia
is at. Guys, Let's not forget she left behind a
(12:19):
one year old son one years old. On the website
helped find Nadia dot com. Nadia's mother has posted several
times since her daughter's disappearance, and let me tell you,
I ugly cried while reading some of her posts now.
In the post, her mom, Nancy gives updates on the investigation,
(12:44):
birthday wishes to Nadia, and talks about how Nadia's son, Christopher,
was taken away from them and that they have not
seen him since Nadia went missing. All I gathered is
at Jefferson County Family Court gave the city of Christopher
to someone else based off the post. In November twenty fourteen,
(13:06):
the family was awarded unlimited visitation. However, they chose to
stay away from him due to their family being threatened now.
It then goes on to say that Christopher will have
a new legal family soon, which I just say that
meant he's being adopted. And she then goes on to
(13:27):
say that they were denied the ability to legally adopt him,
which I find crazy but made me wonder is it
because they had adopted Nadia and therefore it didn't met
her son didn't qualify as a biological grandchild. I don't
(13:48):
know if anybody knows about that. I would love to know,
you know. Oh, thank you on top for that super sticker.
Guys in chat, please let me know if you know,
if maybe that's why that an adopted parent whose child
(14:12):
goes missing, why you can't adopt the grandchild, I would think.
I mean, he was one years old, he knew them. Okay,
I don't get it. So the last post on the
page is a letter from Nancy to Nadia's son, and
(14:34):
let me tell you, it's heartbreaking and sweet at the
same time. I was going to read it to you guys,
and I decided I couldn't. I couldn't read it without
ugly crying, and I didn't figure I should be on
camera again with tears and snot running down my face.
But please go over to the website Help Find Nadia
(14:59):
dot Com read it. Please drop the comments under the
video about your thoughts on it. So Lama says that
shouldn't be an issue. I think the same thing, Wama
and so I, and that I just need to know more.
I just need to know more. Okay. Now, As of today,
(15:21):
Nadia Kersh is still missing and is classified as an
endangered missing person, and her family continues to fight for
answer home would police Department ask if you have any
information about Nadia's disappearance to please call them at two
five three three two six' two three. Seven nadia's family
(15:44):
deserves to know what happened to their left one and her,
son even though he's been adopted to, serve to have
his mother found and to know that she did not
leave him on her, Own she did not abandon. Him
so please go to Our facebook page at mid day
missing once again share her missing post or. Fire. Guys
(16:09):
she had a hard start to. Life she grew up
in an, orphanage she got, adopted come to THE, us
and then for this to, happen it hurts my heart
in so many, places so many. Places, now, guys the
weather is finally starting to cool, off or it's starting
(16:34):
to cool off in the, evenings because today we're going
to be one hundred In, austin but we are cooling
off in the. Evening SO i thought this would be
a perfect time for some after dark tips because we
all know heading out after dark can be a lot of,
fun whether it's dinner with, friends a, concert or a
late night errand, however safety should always come. First so
(16:59):
here are some aren't ways to protect. Yourself use the buddy,
system there are safety in. Numbers. Okay, also do not
go running at night by. Yourself don't do. It first of,
all not gonna shame you, runners but why are you? Running? Why, Okay,
now let someone know where you're going and when do
(17:21):
expect you. Back this says really important in the, evenings,
okay stick to well, lit populated areas and void shortcuts
through alleys or empty. Lots, GUYS i have to tell
you when writing these, tips, OO i thought about the
TIME i was living and working In chicago AND i
(17:42):
used to walk down alleyways between big empty buildings alone at.
Night why because it's excuse, me that's Where Google maps
told me to. Go, NOW i, think what the hell
WAS i? Thinking somebody could have taken Me, now they
probably would have brought me. Back but don't do it.
(18:05):
Now stay, alert keep your head up and your phone
tucked away when you're. Walking, okay the whole walking like
this not a great, idea especially in the. Evenings, also
make sure you know how to walk in those high, heels,
okay especially after you've had a few glasses of wine or.
Guys take a pair of flats to. Wear they have
(18:26):
the kind that can roll up and fit in your.
Purse this is one of the reasons that me and
my old girlfriend a. Farmer we used to get on
the treadmill and we would run in our stilettos because
we were determined we were not going to have anybody
catch us because we couldn't. Run, also if you're going
(18:47):
out to, bars once, again watch your drink at all. Times.
Okay they will slip something in your drink hoping that
when you go to leave they can snatch. You, Okay
so we don't want. That so, guys, also just know your.
Limits over indulgence makes you more, vulnerable even if you're
(19:08):
in a. Group so if you have two or three
people and you're all, intoxicated you're all three risking a. Chance,
okay you are all three risking a. Chance, NOW i
want to thank you all for joining me today On Midday,
missing AND i look forward to seeing you again On
(19:30):
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(21:02):
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(21:30):
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QUARTERLY i even filmed a Getting ready video and put
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just saw that there's even a, documentary BUT i am
(22:34):
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Show And, kelly p you asked the perfect question and
help me lead right into my next. Segue you will
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she will be live streaming The Karen reid civil. TRIAL
(22:56):
i think it's the opening, statement not the opening. STATEMENT
i don't know what it's, called but basically we get
to see aj again on camera and we get to
Watch Karen reid hopefully get some, justice revenge a little
(23:17):
bit of all of. That, okay SO i think that
starts at twelve forty, five but this will portal you
OVER i could sit here and bore y'all and keep
talking until, then but, YEAH i know y'all don't want,
that BUT i want to remind you, all, okay, everybody
(23:37):
to please until the next, time stay, safe stay. Aware
if you see, something say. Something let's help these families
bring their loved ones home because no parent or loved
one should have to go to bed every night wondering
where their loved one, is have they been, fed are
(24:00):
they being, tortured are they? Alive shouldn't have to do.
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(25:32):
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Hello lovelies. I hope you all had an amazing weekend
and are having a pretty good start to a Monday.
I have to say, knock on with this Monday has
started better than last Monday. So I am terry true
crime and welcome to Midday Missing, where we highlight current
missing person cases that need more attention. Now we stream
(01:11):
shows every Monday and Wednesday at noon Central. Hello Angie,
Hello Lady and Gray and anyone else that is watching
over on the book face. Guys, I am so excited
to share publicly that our merch store is officially open now.
(01:35):
You can head over to Tcwtmedia dot com click on
shopping to check out all of the amazing new emrch Now.
I snagged a pair of our brand new Midday Missing
Legends and I cannot wait to wear them as soon
as they come in. You will be seeing them now, guys.
The best part we will be dropping new March every month.
(01:59):
If you're you'll get a sneak peek before anyone else,
with the ability to purchase before it goes public, and
depending on your membership level, you may even score exclusive
discount codes. So let me tell you there is some
really cool fun stuff over there now, and we have
(02:21):
even cooler stuff coming in the future. Okay. Now, I
see Lama's listening and getting ready for Karen Reid. Girl.
I cannot wait for that. Cannot wait for that now. Guys,
if you're watching on YouTube, please like and share this video, okay.
(02:41):
It really helps spread the word about the cases we cover.
Same thing with Facebook. Hit that little like button, give
us the thumbs up, share the video. It helps get
these cases out to more people. Okay. And if you're
listening on podcast apps, you can and like, download, and
(03:01):
leave a review. That makes a huge difference. I don't
understand algorithm math or algorithm gods, but it helps more
people discover our community and also helps get the word out. Now, guys,
I hope you're ready for today's cases because we got
some doozies. Okay, we got some doozies. Now, I shouldn't
(03:25):
say that, because they're always doozies. Right now. On the
summer day of July twenty ninth, twenty twenty three, forty
one year old Miranda the Law Vanish in Bruton, Alabama. Now.
She was known to friends and family for her strawberry
blonde hair that fell past her shoulders and guys striking
(03:50):
green eyes. I saw one picture, but it was all blurry.
But her eyes, they're just stunning. Now she has some
distinctive tattoos. She has a bird of Paradise stretched across
her back and a set of Chinese characters inked at
the nape of her neck. Now these personal details, they
(04:10):
used to be everyday markers of her individuality, now serve
as and identifying features in the efforts to bring her home. Hello, Kelly,
welcome in. Now. Miranda was originally from Summerdale, Alabama, but
in the days leading up to her disappearance, she had
(04:31):
been in Bruton. She was last known to be traveling
with a man named Terry McCullough. Now together, the two
were reportedly headed towards Awassa, Alabama. Somewhere along that route,
circumstances took a troubling turn. Okay. Account suggests that Miranda
and McCullough were stopped by an Alabama officer, but that
(04:55):
Mickela fled in the vehicle before crashing into gates of
the cemetery. He then fled from the vehicle. Now it's
been reported that Miranda had stayed in the car. Now
there are some confusing reports on whether Miranda's phone was
found in the car or if it was missing. All
we know is that after that day, Miranda has never
(05:18):
been seen again. Now, mister McCullough did have an outstanding warrant,
and that me explain why he fled. Okay, No warrants
for Miranda, nothing like that. But there are no clear
reasons for her to disappear willingly. Okay. The sudden break
in contact raised alarm among her loved ones. As the
(05:41):
hour stretched into days without word, concern deepened into a
fear that I hope none of us have to experience. Now.
Miranda's mother passed away around Christmas that year without knowing
where her daughter was. Guys can't help, but wonder did
(06:01):
heartbreak the stress of not knowing where your child is.
I cannot help, but not imagine that that contributed. Now,
this case left behind more questions and answers. What happened
after mister McCullough abandoned the vehicle? Where did Miranda go?
(06:22):
And why has there been no trace Since? Family members
and the community have called for answers, and they are
clinging to the hope that someone saw something, perhaps a
passer by on the road, a driver near Alassa, or
a resident who might recall an unusual encounter. As of today,
(06:44):
Miranda remains missing. Her family continues to seek information, urging
anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to step forward. Now,
each poster, each social media share, in each conversation about
her case keeps her story alive. Guys, I've said it before,
(07:06):
and y'all'll probably go on here she goes again. People
don't just vanish off the face of the earth. Somebody
knows something, had to see something, has heard a rumor anything. Okay,
because Miranda Phil y'all is not just a name on
a missing person flyer. She's a daughter, a friend, and
(07:26):
a woman whose life matters now. Until answers are found,
her story will remain one of uncertainty, but also one
of unwavering hope that she will be located in return
to those who love her. Guys, if you would please
(07:49):
head over to our Midday Missing Facebook page share that
missing person flyer with the hashtag Miranda Phil y'all. Let's
get this out there. Let's not let her name be forgotten. Okay. Now,
if you know of or you have a loved one
(08:10):
missing and you're interested, in having their story featured on
an upcoming episode of Midday Missing, or if you want
to join us for a live interview, please contact Amy,
our assistant producer, by emailing Amy at tcwtmedia dot com
or can email me Terry at tcwtmedia dot com. Or guys,
(08:35):
you can send us a DM on our Facebook page. Okay,
believe it or not, we do get those and we
do respond. Now my nose is running, guys, my allergies
are on fire today. Now next, we're going to talk
about a case that has haunted the city of Homewood,
Alabama for sixteen years. Nadia Kersh was born in Russia
(08:59):
on Ul eighteenth, nineteen eighty five. She spent the first
few years of her life in an orphanage before she
was adopted and moved to the US. On November three,
two thousand and eight, Nadia was last seen leaving her
job at the Tria Market around one pm, telling her
coworker she was headed to pick up her one year
(09:20):
old son. When Nadia failed to pick up her son
from daycare, family became instantly concerned and reported Nadia missing.
Great job, family, I you know, no shame to families,
but that's amazing. That you pulled that trigger quickly. Now.
The next day, on November fourth, two thousand and eight,
(09:44):
police located Nadia's car abandoned in Birmingham. Police were able
to confirm Nadia leaving her job on the third and
getting into her call, all which was seen on video cameras. Sadly,
that is the last sighting of Nadia. Nadia has been
(10:05):
described as small and delicate at about five foot three,
weigh one hundred and ten pounds, with long brown hair
and stunning blue eyes. Now, she was known to be
a quiet person who was balancing work and mom, wife. Guys,
look at the smile on her face. To me, she
just looks like such a happy person. Now, three days
(10:29):
after Nadia's last known sighting, her purse was found beneath
the railroad overpassed with all of her belongings except her
car keys. This ramped up police's belief that there was
foul play involved. Same same police, We're on the same page.
Police search for Nadia using canines in search groups, but
(10:52):
she has not been found. In May of twenty ten,
the disappearance of Nadia took a while turn when police
arrested and charged Nadia's ex boyfriend Jacquith Haywood, with the
capital murder of Nadia. Now, Heywood spent fifteen months in jail,
(11:14):
but was released after the judge dismissed the charges. Now,
the judge dismissed these charges because the prosecutor asked for
a postponement, and guys, this judge wasn't having it. He said,
you should have all of your ducks in a row
before arresting anyone and charging him. Which I get what
(11:36):
you're saying, judge. Now, the judge did leave it open
that Heywood can be charged again. Now, I could not
find anything about what evidence they had and why they
arrested him. Okay, I've put in a request for information
a foya. If I get that, I will share it
(11:57):
with you guys, because I was very interested in knowing
what the prosecution had. Sadly, as of today, Nadia has
not been found, charges have not been put against anyone again,
and her family is left wondering where their sweet Nadia
is at. Guys, Let's not forget she left behind a
(12:19):
one year old son one years old. On the website
helped find Nadia dot com. Nadia's mother has posted several
times since her daughter's disappearance, and let me tell you,
I ugly cried while reading some of her posts now.
In the post, her mom, Nancy gives updates on the investigation,
(12:44):
birthday wishes to Nadia, and talks about how Nadia's son, Christopher,
was taken away from them and that they have not
seen him since Nadia went missing. All I gathered is
at Jefferson County Family Court gave the city of Christopher
to someone else based off the post. In November twenty fourteen,
(13:06):
the family was awarded unlimited visitation. However, they chose to
stay away from him due to their family being threatened now.
It then goes on to say that Christopher will have
a new legal family soon, which I just say that
meant he's being adopted. And she then goes on to
(13:27):
say that they were denied the ability to legally adopt him,
which I find crazy but made me wonder is it
because they had adopted Nadia and therefore it didn't met
her son didn't qualify as a biological grandchild. I don't
(13:48):
know if anybody knows about that. I would love to know,
you know. Oh, thank you on top for that super sticker.
Guys in chat, please let me know if you know,
if maybe that's why that an adopted parent whose child
(14:12):
goes missing, why you can't adopt the grandchild, I would think.
I mean, he was one years old, he knew them. Okay,
I don't get it. So the last post on the
page is a letter from Nancy to Nadia's son, and
(14:34):
let me tell you, it's heartbreaking and sweet at the
same time. I was going to read it to you guys,
and I decided I couldn't. I couldn't read it without
ugly crying, and I didn't figure I should be on
camera again with tears and snot running down my face.
But please go over to the website Help Find Nadia
(14:59):
dot Com read it. Please drop the comments under the
video about your thoughts on it. So Lama says that
shouldn't be an issue. I think the same thing, Wama
and so I, and that I just need to know more.
I just need to know more. Okay. Now, As of today,
(15:21):
Nadia Kersh is still missing and is classified as an
endangered missing person, and her family continues to fight for
answer home would police Department ask if you have any
information about Nadia's disappearance to please call them at two
five three three two six' two three. Seven nadia's family
(15:44):
deserves to know what happened to their left one and her,
son even though he's been adopted to, serve to have
his mother found and to know that she did not
leave him on her, Own she did not abandon. Him
so please go to Our facebook page at mid day
missing once again share her missing post or. Fire. Guys
(16:09):
she had a hard start to. Life she grew up
in an, orphanage she got, adopted come to THE, us
and then for this to, happen it hurts my heart
in so many, places so many. Places, now, guys the
weather is finally starting to cool, off or it's starting
(16:34):
to cool off in the, evenings because today we're going
to be one hundred In, austin but we are cooling
off in the. Evening SO i thought this would be
a perfect time for some after dark tips because we
all know heading out after dark can be a lot of,
fun whether it's dinner with, friends a, concert or a
late night errand, however safety should always come. First so
(16:59):
here are some aren't ways to protect. Yourself use the buddy,
system there are safety in. Numbers. Okay, also do not
go running at night by. Yourself don't do. It first of,
all not gonna shame you, runners but why are you? Running? Why, Okay,
now let someone know where you're going and when do
(17:21):
expect you. Back this says really important in the, evenings,
okay stick to well, lit populated areas and void shortcuts
through alleys or empty. Lots, GUYS i have to tell
you when writing these, tips, OO i thought about the
TIME i was living and working In chicago AND i
(17:42):
used to walk down alleyways between big empty buildings alone at.
Night why because it's excuse, me that's Where Google maps
told me to. Go, NOW i, think what the hell
WAS i? Thinking somebody could have taken Me, now they
probably would have brought me. Back but don't do it.
(18:05):
Now stay, alert keep your head up and your phone
tucked away when you're. Walking, okay the whole walking like
this not a great, idea especially in the. Evenings, also
make sure you know how to walk in those high, heels,
okay especially after you've had a few glasses of wine or.
Guys take a pair of flats to. Wear they have
(18:26):
the kind that can roll up and fit in your.
Purse this is one of the reasons that me and
my old girlfriend a. Farmer we used to get on
the treadmill and we would run in our stilettos because
we were determined we were not going to have anybody
catch us because we couldn't. Run, also if you're going
(18:47):
out to, bars once, again watch your drink at all. Times.
Okay they will slip something in your drink hoping that
when you go to leave they can snatch. You, Okay
so we don't want. That so, guys, also just know your.
Limits over indulgence makes you more, vulnerable even if you're
(19:08):
in a. Group so if you have two or three
people and you're all, intoxicated you're all three risking a. Chance,
okay you are all three risking a. Chance, NOW i
want to thank you all for joining me today On Midday,
missing AND i look forward to seeing you again On
(19:30):
wednesday for our next episode Of Midday. Missing, guys don't.
Forget please share The Midday missing posters that you can
find on Our facebook, Page, okay very important to help
us get the word out on Our Midday. Missing we
also will share posters of other missing person flyers that
(19:53):
we have. Validated. Okay now follow us on all social
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Cuz remember you can catch all of our shows here
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(20:16):
Terry True, crime on, TikTok on x all those places
we do put some funny stuff. Out. Okay And jasper
also is going to have a live camera up soon
so that y'all will be able to watch him when you. Want,
okay if you haven't joined The, discord you should join
(20:38):
The discord group The. Courtyard lots of, fun great people, There. Okay,
Now True crime And Mind time will air Again thursday,
night eight Pm, eastern seven Pm. Central And True crime
And Mind time is where we offer a deep dive
into shocking true crime cases and really ones sometimes, okay
(21:02):
but we perfectly pair it with wine or something nice and. Cool. Okay,
now this week we are covering The Insane. Case this
will be part one when the firefighter becomes an, arsonist
The john Or Pillow pyro, story and, GUYS i have
to tell you it is pure, insanity, okay insanity that
(21:30):
this firefighter did all of. This it is an episode
you definitely want to watch now if you're new. Here
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(22:12):
QUARTERLY i even filmed a Getting ready video and put
it out, there and we're going to start doing more of. That,
okay we're going to start doing more of, That liz,
says you feel like you've heard about. Him, YES i
just saw that there's even a, documentary BUT i am
(22:34):
not going to watch the documentary until after we do our.
Show And, kelly p you asked the perfect question and
help me lead right into my next. Segue you will
be portaled right over To Couch court With, lama where
she will be live streaming The Karen reid civil. TRIAL
(22:56):
i think it's the opening, statement not the opening. STATEMENT
i don't know what it's, called but basically we get
to see aj again on camera and we get to
Watch Karen reid hopefully get some, justice revenge a little
(23:17):
bit of all of. That, okay SO i think that
starts at twelve forty, five but this will portal you
OVER i could sit here and bore y'all and keep
talking until, then but, YEAH i know y'all don't want,
that BUT i want to remind you, all, okay, everybody
(23:37):
to please until the next, time stay, safe stay. Aware
if you see, something say. Something let's help these families
bring their loved ones home because no parent or loved
one should have to go to bed every night wondering
where their loved one, is have they been, fed are
(24:00):
they being, tortured are they? Alive shouldn't have to do.
That thank You, Kelly thank you all for joining. Us
touch your arms, in hold on to your, butts portal
you over there if for some reason it doesn't. Work
if you've subscribed to this, channel you will see it on.
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There but definitely subscribe and definitely check out those membership
tiers because, GUYS i will be going on some work
trips and. Holidays there will be some live streaming From, Finland, Austria,
paris And i'm even going to be covering some cases
from the, areas so you definitely want to check out,
(24:45):
those but thank you, guys until next, time the, friend
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