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some back story i found a puppy along the road behind foundever on townson me and my fiancé took her in she had mild heat stroke and worms and for the first few days she was good with us but as the days went on we relized she needed a lot more than our small apartment can offer she needs training and with my fiancé taking more hours at work and me also doing the same we just can’t give her the full attention she needs (she’s a 3 month Labrador retriever ) i legit want more than anything to have the time to train her up but it’s just unfortunately not an option i work 12 hour days and come home whipped i want what’s best for her if anyone is looking or has the means to car for a dog like this i’m open to conversation or if anyone knows any resources fort smith has to over beyond animal haven and other local shelters because they are too full and refused her and i also just would prefer her not go into a shelter

What happens when someone who presents herself as an advocate for victims becomes the subject of serious allegations of victimizing others?

Meet LaDonna Humphrey.

A true-crime author, former CrimeCon speaker, missing persons advocate and leader in the sober living community, Humphrey has built a public image around helping vulnerable people. But an investigative podcast has brought forward disturbing allegations about what may have been happening behind that image.

AND THIS ISN’T JUST ABOUT ALLEGATIONS. THERE IS A DOCUMENTED $3.57 MILLION CIVIL JUDGMENT.
In 2019, a Benton County court entered a $3,570,977.88 judgment against Humphrey following litigation involving evidence-related sanctions and contempt findings. The court also entered permanent injunctions.

Humphrey pursued further legal challenges, but a federal appeals court dismissed her 2025 appeal concerning the bankruptcy sale of her appellate rights, leaving that sale intact.

THE PEOPLE WHO HAVE COME FORWARD
Investigative journalist Javier Leiva examines these allegations in Season 18 of PRETEND: Who’s Afraid of LaDonna Humphrey?

The investigation includes several particularly troubling accounts:

Alecia Lockhart: Humphrey’s former friend, podcast co-host and co-author describes nearly two years of frightening anonymous threats. She later discovered evidence that led her to suspect the person she had trusted throughout the ordeal. Humphrey denies creating or operating the account in question.
The Melissa Witt and Maura Murray cases: The podcast raises questions about Humphrey’s handling of sensitive investigative materials in the Witt case. Maura Murray’s sister, Julie, has also described concerns about Humphrey’s involvement in her family’s search for answers.
Humphrey’s own family: Her sister, Margo Elston, discusses family estrangement and receiving anonymous threatening messages. She has not definitively identified Humphrey as their sender.
Women in recovery: Former residents and staff of Oasis of Northwest Arkansas have raised concerns about their experiences and Humphrey’s leadership. Oasis’s board has publicly defended her leadership and the organization’s operations.

AND THE ONLINE CONTROVERSY CONTINUES.
r/LadonnaHumphreyTalk, has been discussing the investigation, examining publicly available information and sharing perspectives on the allegations.

WHY SHOULD YOU CARE?
Because families searching for missing loved ones, people reporting harassment and women seeking recovery deserve trustworthy advocates.

When someone occupies positions of public trust, serious allegations about their conduct deserve examination, particularly when there are documented legal proceedings alongside firsthand accounts.

I’m sharing this because I believe people should hear these stories, examine the evidence and make informed decisions about whom they trust.

DON’T TAKE MY WORD FOR IT. START HERE:
The complete PRETEND investigation:
https://thisispretend.com/seasons/ladonna-humphrey/

The original $3.57 million Arkansas civil case:
https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad/case/04CV-18-2961

The federal appeals court decision:
https://ecf.ca8.uscourts.gov/opndir/25/07/241854P.pdf

Arkansas Business reporting:
https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/humphrey-appeal-dismissed-3-57m-judgment-upheld/

Reddit — True Crime and Ethics:
https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeandEthics/s/jw5Dp0SJlM

Reddit — LaDonna Humphrey Talk:
https://www.reddit.com/r/LadonnaHumphreyTalk/s/ATiYIoNLAp

Listen to the podcast. Read the court records. Hear from the people who have come forward. Draw your own conclusions.

The true-crime community and the families of missing persons deserve transparency, accountability and responsible advocacy.

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WHO’S AFRAID OF LADONNA HUMPHREY? AN ARKANSAS STORY THE TRUE-CRIME COMMUNITY NEEDS TO HEAR.