Episode
MISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
50:37
Published: Mon Jan 02 2023
Description
Natanalie Perez was chasing her dream of being a singer when she fell victim to a violent sex-trafficking ring in Florida and disappeared in June of 2012. More than a decade later, her family and investigators from the Anti-Predator Project are still trying to find her…or find out what happened to her.If you have information about Natanalie, contact the Anti-Predator Project hotline 24/7 at 305-796-4859. You can also call that number for help if you think a loved one is being trafficked and you don’t want to involve law enforcement.Or you can contact the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children’s 24 hour hotline at 800 843-5678 for any information regarding Natanalie’s disappearance. If you or someone you know needs help, call the National Human Trafficking Hotline 24/7 at 1-888-373-7888 (TTY: 711) or text: 233733To learn more about human trafficking, check out the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime website, which includes resources for victims and survivorsFind out how to recognize the signs and help victims of human trafficking at the U.S. Department of State website or polarisproject.orgCheck out 20 ways you can help fight human traffickingDid you know you can listen to this episode ad-free? Join the Fan Club! Visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/ to view the current membership options and policies.Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit: https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/missing-natanalie-perez/
Chapters
Trent Steele is a private investigator for the Anti-Predator Project, which helps find missing people and human trafficking victims.
00:00 - 04:49 (04:49)
Summary
Trent Steele is a private investigator for the Anti-Predator Project, which helps find missing people and human trafficking victims. He worked on a case involving a woman who was allegedly assaulted by a man she met through a friend, leading her down a dangerous path of dressing differently and getting involved with criminals.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
A woman named Nadi shares her story of being trafficked in the United States and the ways in which her traffickers controlled every aspect of her life, including who she spoke with and how she dressed.
04:49 - 11:47 (06:57)
Summary
A woman named Nadi shares her story of being trafficked in the United States and the ways in which her traffickers controlled every aspect of her life, including who she spoke with and how she dressed.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
The podcast discusses how Nadia associated with people outside her low-risk lifestyle and how it led to worse situations for her and her family.
11:47 - 16:20 (04:32)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Nadia associated with people outside her low-risk lifestyle and how it led to worse situations for her and her family.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
Arlex, Nady's boyfriend, tells different versions of her disappearance.
16:20 - 21:00 (04:39)
Summary
Arlex, Nady's boyfriend, tells different versions of her disappearance. He tells one story to her family, another story to Anna, and finally a third story to the police, all of which do not match up.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
Arlex recounts a story to a new private investigator about a suspicious car that pulled up to the curb while he was in a motel room with women involved in the sex trade who were giving him money.
21:00 - 26:33 (05:32)
Summary
Arlex recounts a story to a new private investigator about a suspicious car that pulled up to the curb while he was in a motel room with women involved in the sex trade who were giving him money. The conversation gets heated as the investigator suspects prostitution and drug use.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
Police officers are following up on a tip regarding an alleged sighting, but there is little information about its legitimacy.
26:33 - 29:48 (03:15)
Summary
Police officers are following up on a tip regarding an alleged sighting, but there is little information about its legitimacy.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
Anna's secret trinket, Maria's concerns over Crystal's strange behavior, and suspicion of a diversion strategy regarding a missing person.
29:49 - 33:43 (03:53)
Summary
Anna's secret trinket, Maria's concerns over Crystal's strange behavior, and suspicion of a diversion strategy regarding a missing person.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
The podcast host shares common misconceptions about human trafficking and how survivors can still go home to their own bed and still be trafficked.
33:43 - 38:49 (05:05)
Summary
The podcast host shares common misconceptions about human trafficking and how survivors can still go home to their own bed and still be trafficked. Survivors of trafficking need more than just rescue; they need stability and long-term support.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
The files in a small SD card found in the forest contain seemingly innocent content such as selfies and Drake songs.
38:49 - 45:32 (06:42)
Summary
The files in a small SD card found in the forest contain seemingly innocent content such as selfies and Drake songs. However, the possibility of a larger conspiracy arises due to the suspicious behavior of a person they tried to interview and the ease of losing such a small device.
EpisodeMISSING: Natanalie "Naty" Perez
PodcastCrime Junkie
Nadi suddenly goes missing and her purse is found in the home of a friend who has connections to human trafficking.
45:32 - 50:33 (05:01)
Summary
Nadi suddenly goes missing and her purse is found in the home of a friend who has connections to human trafficking. Resources for victims and those who want to learn more about trafficking are provided.