LaDonna Humphrey is an award-winning investigative journalist, author, filmmaker, nonprofit executive director, and national advocate for victims of crime. Her work centers on missing and murdered persons, survivor advocacy, recovery support for women and families, and long-term community solutions for individuals impacted by violence, addiction, and systemic neglect.

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This page exists to provide clear context about LaDonna’s work, values, and professional standards — and to serve as an accurate public reference for the media, collaborators, families, and communities she supports.

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Mission & Public Work

LaDonna’s advocacy is rooted in one principle:

No one should be forgotten, and no family should fight for justice alone.

Her work includes:

• Investigative reporting on unsolved and underreported cases

• Victim and family advocacy

• Community-based recovery and housing programs for women and children

• Public education and awareness initiatives

• Long-form storytelling through books, podcasts, and documentary projects

Through her leadership and partnerships, LaDonna has helped build sustainable programs that support hundreds of women, children, and families across Northwest Arkansas and beyond.

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Organizations & Media Platforms

LaDonna is the founder and/or co-founder of multiple advocacy and media initiatives, including:

• All the Lost Girls — victim advocacy and investigative storytelling

• Oasis of Northwest Arkansas — nonprofit organization providing recovery housing, reunification services, and family stabilization programs

• Lost Girls Podcast — co-hosted with Amy Smith; focused on missing persons and unsolved cases

• Extinguished Podcast — examining injustice, accountability, and systemic failures within the criminal justice process

• Public education and awareness through digital platforms, including LaDonna’s public Facebook page, where she documents ongoing cases, shares investigative updates, and engages directly with a global audience — generating millions of views and interactions in support of missing persons and victim advocacy.

• Madison County Mysteries — community-driven investigative platform focused on missing persons, unsolved deaths, and local accountability

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Each platform operates with a shared commitment to ethical reporting, survivor-centered advocacy, and public accountability.

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Responsible Journalism & Ethical Standards

At its best, journalism is one of the most powerful forces for truth and accountability in our society. It is built on guiding principles — integrity, accuracy, fairness, and responsibility — that ensure the stories we tell illuminate rather than distort, inform rather than inflame, and empower rather than exploit. These core values are the foundation of LaDonna Humphrey’s work.

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Truth and Accuracy

Real journalism begins and ends with a commitment to the truth. It requires verifying facts, scrutinizing sources, and presenting information with care and context. The goal is not sensationalism, but understanding — to provide the public with an honest, evidence-based account of events, even when the truth is difficult or uncomfortable.

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Fairness and Balance

Ethical reporting demands fairness: listening to multiple perspectives, questioning assumptions, and resisting conclusions unsupported by evidence. It means striving to present stories in their full complexity rather than shaping them to fit convenient narratives.

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Accountability and Responsibility

True journalists understand the weight of their words. Reporting can change lives, shape public opinion, and deeply affect real people. With that power comes the obligation to act responsibly — to correct errors, acknowledge limitations, and treat every subject with dignity and humanity.

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A Clear Distinction from Tabloid Journalism

Tabloid journalism operates on entirely different motives. Its priority is not truth, but attention. It relies on speculation, rumor, and exaggeration, prioritizing clicks and controversy over accuracy and context.

While it may masquerade as legitimate reporting, tabloid journalism often harms the very people it claims to cover — retraumatizing victims, misrepresenting facts, spreading misinformation, and in some cases derailing investigations or destroying reputations. It feeds outrage rather than understanding and profits from pain rather than pursuing justice.

The consequences are not abstract. Families searching for missing loved ones can have their stories distorted. Victims of violence can be reduced to headlines rather than treated as human beings. And public trust in the media erodes each time truth is sacrificed for attention.

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A Commitment to Ethical Storytelling

LaDonna Humphrey’s work is guided by a different mission.

As an investigative journalist and advocate, she is committed to telling stories that matter — with honesty, compassion, and accountability. Every article, podcast episode, and documentary she produces is grounded in research, driven by evidence, and shaped by the voices of those directly affected.

Her focus is never on exploiting tragedy, but on amplifying truth. She strives to build trust with families, advocate for the voiceless, and shine light on stories that too often remain in the shadows. This work requires patience, integrity, and empathy — but it also has the power to spark meaningful change.

At a time when sensationalism is louder than ever, LaDonna believes the role of ethical journalism is not merely to report the news, but to protect the truth — a responsibility she carries into every investigation.

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Transparency & Accountability

As Executive Director of Oasis of Northwest Arkansas, LaDonna works under board oversight and established nonprofit governance standards. The organization maintains financial accountability, operational policies, and formal complaint and review processes.

LaDonna welcomes legitimate questions, professional scrutiny, and constructive dialogue — because accountability strengthens both advocacy and public trust.

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About Online Misinformation

Advocacy in high-profile and emotionally charged spaces often attracts misinformation, harassment, and bad-faith attacks. Some online material circulating about LaDonna is demonstrably false and taken out of context.

This page exists to provide clarity, documentation, and a reliable public reference for her work and values.

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Contact & Media Inquiries

For collaboration, case information, or media inquiries:

Email
Substack

Verified case information may also be submitted through All the Lost Girls.