LaDonna Humphrey

LaDonna Humphrey is an award-winning author, investigative journalist, filmmaker, private investigator, and nationally recognized advocate for victims of crime. Her work focuses on missing persons cases, unsolved murders, victim advocacy, investigative ethics, and the pursuit of justice for families seeking answers.

Over the past decade, Humphrey has become known for her extensive work on cold cases and her commitment to amplifying the voices of victims and their loved ones. Through books, documentaries, podcasts, articles, and public advocacy, she has helped bring renewed attention to cases that might otherwise have been forgotten. Her investigative work has been featured by numerous media outlets and has reached audiences across the United States.

Humphrey is the author of multiple books, including The Girl I Never Knew: Who Killed Melissa Witt?, an in-depth examination of one of Arkansas's most enduring unsolved murders. She is also the creator of The Lost Girls series, a state-by-state examination of missing persons cases and unsolved murders, beginning with The Lost Girls of Arkansas. The series reflects her ongoing commitment to ensuring that victims' stories continue to be told and that families are not left to search for answers alone.

In addition to her writing, Humphrey is a documentary filmmaker and podcast host whose work explores crime, justice, accountability, and the human impact of unresolved cases. She is the co-founder of All the Lost Girls, an advocacy initiative dedicated to raising awareness for missing and murdered individuals and supporting the families affected by these tragedies.

When she is not writing or investigating, Humphrey serves as anExecutive Director of a nonprofit organization that helps women rebuild their lives through recovery and transitional housing services.

She lives in Northwest Arkansas with her husband and seven children.

Learn more at LaDonnaHumphrey.com.