Searching for Karena McClerkin.. COLD CASE in Kokomo INDIANA
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- Karena McClerkin was just 18 years old when she went missing on October 11, 2016.
4-years later, Adventures With Purpose Dive Team takes on this Cold Case Mystery, searching the waters in Kokomo Indiana in hopes of finding Karena.
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In this episode of Adventures with Purpose, we travel to Kokomo, Indiana in search of an 18-year-old young women who went missing October 11, 2013.
Meeting up with Gerry (Grandma) and James (Father), this unsolved missing persons case takes many twist and turns.
Sam and Jared search swamps and holding ponds in hopes of cracking this case wide open and bringing Karena home to her family.
We've now shown you where Karena is not. Now it's your turn to get out there and help bring Karena home.
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You guys are awesome. I respect the fact that you're willing to get your hands dirty, literally, in order to bring closure for a family. ❤
im sorry jared but your an idiot lol going barehanded in a pond of snappers (from experience snappers can legit spin quick asf and when they bite they bite for keeps)
@AdventureswithPurpose,the police feel no sympathy for addicts and as a recovering addicts of 7 yrs I'm so grateful that god seen me fit to save and even when the devil was flowing thru my veins he still protected me from beyond evil! It sickens me that they won't help this family! I would do all I could to make sure my voice for her is heard all the way to the Whitehouse! I will continue to pray for them and I also pray someone will finally come forward!!! You guys continue to stay safe and God bless you all
@@ManiacG Exactly why our grandparents always said they wouldn't let go till lightning struck. I had one strike my shovel and he wasn't a joke! Damn fast to be so big. Better them than me. Don't snappers eat rotting meat? Not being hateful, but if so ? You know what I mean. God bless this family.
@@ManiacG You
You guys clearing that pond, by hand, getting bit by snapping turtles, without charging.....knowing she wasn’t there......truly being of service. A selfless act. You guys are heroes.
AMEN
I couldn’t agree more...these guys are true heroes, knowledgeable and even when they know the chances are pretty much zero! Sending prayers your way boys xo
I DO AGREE BLESSED BEAUTIFUL LOVING SELFLESS PEOPLE 💙🙏🏽🕊TRULY AWESOME GOD BLESS
That's what I was thinking too.
I only wish I could do what they do. I’ve got the personality, I’ve got the drive, I’ve got the emotion I just don’t have the skill, and I’m walking bad luck so theres that too. but damn I would kill to be able to do this and to do it for free makes it 10,000 times better to be able to help families close doors in their life and to help them find closure. This is terrible and the fact that people know the name and won’t act sickens me…. if I was there and had that name I would’ve been batman for a day i don’t care if it lands me in jail for vigilantism
I just do not understand how a teenager goes missing and her blood is in her trunk and they have a suspect but no one is doing anything about it... Mind blowing and just unacceptable for the judicial system! Makes me angry!
The killer maybe an informant. That could be a reason why the cops aren't doing anything or the FBI.
@@connieanderson5312 That would also explain why they are treating the family like garbage. PD's love their CI's; just look at what liars in the FBI have done to protect theirs.
Because the law is no body no crime :/
seems to happen alot in the states
They need a body to do anything.
On July 19,2022 skeletal remains were found in another town close to Kokomo. They have been confirmed to be this young lady. An arrest of a 57 year old man was arrested the day before her remains were found. My thoughts and prayers continue for this family.
Maybe the family has finally has some closure I'm hoping that they do praise the Lord they finally have her home.
Speaking as a parent of a child that went missing and was found murdered 2 months later my heart goes out to these families that do not find closure. Thank you all for trying to help those families.
I am so sorry....💔😭
Sorry for your loss
I wish I could hug you! I’m so sorry for your loss!!! I can’t even imagine what you have gone through.
So sorry that happened to you and your family. Prayers for you all 🙏
Oh my bless your heart
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Drug addict or not, every life is worthy and every family deserves the same respect and courtesy.
Yes I agree..
Amen
Yes Theresa..she someone's daughter and grandaughter ..it's so heartbreaking 💔💕🌷💕😥
I totally agree!!
Agreed most of my family are into drugs but when it comes to them getting hurt we are all there no matter what or if something happens
If I had a daughter or granddaughter that went missing & cops wouldn’t help find her the “Crazy Lady” is the best thing they’d be calling me!
i would be the meanest bitch they would ever see if it meant finding a love one. you don’t fuck around when it comes to someone’s family
I agree. Poor grandma isn't crazy. She's unable to properly grieve for her granddaughter because she doesn't know where she is or what happened to her. She's dealing with the trauma of that the best way she knows how. By doing her utmost to find her and find the truth. She's an amazing loving lady
@@evahc7506 exactly!! I agree! & like i said if they think shes crazy honey they would hate me & swear i was the devil cuz i have 2 grandbabies...a 3yr old boy & 2 yr old girl & if that was me ida been done lost all of my mind but id be their worst freakin nightmare cuz aint nobody gettn no rest & peace til mine were found. I just cant imagine...that would be the worst pain ever! & hope & pray i never have to feel it.
Go gramma.
Let me tell you about that snapping turtle my grandma used to catch them in the pond down behind our house everybody else would he turtle soup I just wasn’t going to go there. But my dad will get mad because she would hang them from the clothesline until they died and he would go out there and shoot him to put them out of their misery. When we got old enough to smoke one of us teenagers took a cigarette out there and put it in its mouth so it could have its last smoke before my dad got home and decided he needed to be put out of his misery. Very cruel. All of it.
It’s actually heart breaking and sickening that people with substance abuse issues are seen as less than human and not worth been found! They’re people ay the end of the day, they have family and friends who deserve to know what happened to them! They’re someone’s children! Keep doing what your doing guys, there are some good people in the world after all👏🏽
Yes, it appears that authority figures get numb to the crisis and just possibly see them as another number. They are real people who took a wrong path but need help and love and understanding! Do not dismiss them or helping due to their lifestyles. Wake up, it could be someone in your life someday.
Also, you never know the WHY some of these people are using, what pain are they suffering. Everyone is worth looking for... Everyone deserves to be found!
People don't understand that substance abuse is an illness. They treat them like a criminal instead of an ill human being.
@Delana Taylor Online my mother is a drug addict, and when I was 8-9 my sisters and i were taken into foster care because she obviously was so strung out all the time and we were to young to truly fend fo ourselves, we became dirty because we ran out of basic necessities like shampoo and body wash,and we didnt know how to and couldnt wash clothes, we all lost alot of weight because we couldn't feed ourselves properly, and on top of that my mother sold us to husband number 5s brother for an 8 ball of coke, resulting in the rape of my two younger sisters.
Shes been in and out of prison 5 times, still uses, and still hangs out with the wrong people, currently shes homeless living in her tahoe in wyoming winter, because she chose to allow her boyfriend and seven dogs (who live with her in her car) to live in her house after she had been told to evict them.
I agree I dont feel this is what was happening to karena at all. I feel it was maybe her first or one of her first few times she had dabbled and it ended badly.
We shouldnt judge every person who sucumbs to drugs the same at all, we dont know their story, why they decided to take them, or even how long they had been, they are humans who have made a poor life decision yes, but its not a reason to judge them and cause greif for families of them by not helping in any way they can.
@@kiyaworkman316 my mom was sold to local police and cocaine drug Lords since she was 3 years old. Her " father" was also VERY physically abusive! To her mother as well!
Her mother went across the street to try to put an end to it but "committed suicide," in their basement instead. My mom was only 9 at the time. At 15 she got pregnant by a big scary older dude. 60s small town mentality, she got married to him. He also beat her and put her in the hospital a few times. He introduced drugs and alcohol to her and that helped numb her. She got pregnant with my other sister and made it away from him. She moved across the US and met my dad, an alcoholic, but a good guy. She was just too broken. They did their dirt for about 6 years and arguments and fighting, then the other not knowing where the other was, who's bed the other was in.... Divorced and moved to the other side of the US with us. The drinking and drugs was constant. In and outs of rehab. Staying here then there. It was just too much! I got away when I was 10 while she was in rehab. I hated never knowing if I was coming home to an empty house,a biker party, or her getting her stomach pumped. I didn't understand why she didn't love me enough to stop. At 14 I got a call saying my mom was in a coma, her kidneys stopped working, she would be a vegetable if she woke up. We found out that she had a lot of brain damage from so many blows. So, not only did the need to be numb took her down that road but also the incapability to stop 🛑 addiction plus brain damage was too much! I didn't understand that until I was older. She was just a broken child trying not to feel pain.
I myself went through many painful surgeries and found myself addicted to pain pills. MY PILLS!!! More surgeries, more pain, higher tolerance, higher dose. I wasn't selling my stuff, living in pill heads houses, on the streets. I didn't steal, beg, or borrow. I decided I wanted to quit! Never would have happened without GOD getting me through it. I was addict! I wasn't a bad person. I was still a human being needing help! If I would have died, I would have been just another opiate junky right? Society needs to be more understanding. Especially those in the position to help!
I went to school with Karena McClerkin and live in Kokomo IN. Today July 18th, 2022, they arrested someone for her murder so hopefully, the truth will come out about what happened to her.
It's flat out cruel to tell the family of a missing person to "start looking for remains" along with denying them definite DNA test results. This family is going through hell, they deserve some compassion and respect. Prayers for Karena's family to find peace, strength and justice.
accactly my long texts and do nothing to help its heartbreaking as u have been going through it. my heart goes out to u as well. Im sorry people dont usually no what to say when tragedy and horrible crimes its sensless what is happening in our world itdsbecome a scarry reality evil lurks everywhere now. when we could leave our doors unlocked its no more i grew up 2 blks from where the i-5 rapist serial killer murdered 2 people in the late 70s it was my route to Elem. school i was 9. first time walking with my friends that was the day he struck our town it was earry we didnt know it was a gamous serial killer wanted for 46 murders and tapes up and down I-5 fr Canada ,Washington state where im located,oregon,California to mexican border. He was caught not until many deatjhs and 5yrs. later the detective never gave up even after he retired he worked the case finally with other state police agencys. My moms co worker was also,a crime writer and pt P.I and investigated. Anne Rule wrote the book anx thats how we found ojt years latef. Ill never forget that day. it was l roped off police,caous all around. nl one really knew i never walked to school avain sven in high
school that was 46 yrs agk. Mors budget mofe people hired more ckmmunkty invovolment more assisce in everyway,even deligent nkeghborhood watch,search teams like jerid and sams mission. get involed hell these familys anyone who is .issing a loved one and before itsto late or fjnd other assistance for these grieving families is how i feel. I hkpe you find sollace and i will pray and im at least very saddened by your loss im relieved in knowing that your loved one was found and u have the what they call" closure."seems so, no words i can find to describe just unsettling and devistating thats how i would probably feel im in grief couns.group many people of murdered loved ones Three exact and its just empty and sensless what humans can be capable of and have no coscience or remorse for human life. God Bless yo im sorry long but something more needs to haplen and be done to change the justice system and more help and bring these issues to help find victims and assist. familys and parents etc. that fall victim to such hanous cruel acts on the loveones and communities that it affects. prayers and peace MG pdx,or.
This is what give good police a bad name. Police like this!!!!
We need to find her my baby
The family know they are looking for remains they already said That.
I am astounded by the success of missing persons the dive team has had as opposed to the police /sheriff that refuse to do the work. Thank God for these heros.
Her grandma is such a great lady and doing anything in her power. My heart broke when she offered jared 8 dollars. 😢 😢 😢
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Thats exactly what I was thinking. When she said "this is all I got" my heart broke 💔
@@odesseyhaynes7015 💔💔💔
Same here like u can hear the pain in her voice when she said u take that & put it in your gas tank she's tryna do any & everything to find her granddaughter much love & prayers to her & the dad & all the family I pray they find her so they can grieve properly. God bless AWP for all they do these guys are so amazing.
this case was SOLVED yesterday and a man was arrested.... im sure his video had an impact on the investigation and spread awareness if nothing else. Thank you for the work you do. May this family begin to heal
Look it up flint farmer was the one who killed her
Thank you for sharing this update
Thanks youso much for telling us have a great day baby 💕💕💕🙏🙏
Her grandma snapped on them at the press release too I’d be mad too
Was she found ?
Flint Farmer was arrested today. He's from Kokomo, Indiana!
Hope whatever comes from this information coming in will shed light on where to find Karena🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
I appreciate u guys taking the time to look for my little cousin. Karena's father is my 1st cousin. His father is my father's brother. I am very upset that the authorities is not taking this seriously. She is my blood and I am searching just as much. U guys r great and wonderful for helping out my aunt Gerry.
So sorry your family is going through this and pray she is found soon.
Maybe you could contact Chasing Evil the Foreman Brothers they're having a lot of success recovering missing people.
@@sadielevens1144 exactly my thoughts I think they would be a great asset to this investigation
So sorry hope yall find her and sending all my love and prayers to your family
@@sadielevens1144 How's that? They do spirit (ghosts) work. Removing them from people's homes.
All I want to do is give her grandma a hug. The desperation in her voice is heartbreaking. I really hope this case is able to be solved one day.
i want to give her grandma hug to breaks my heart i hope they find her soon
Me too. I can't imagine the pain they've all been thru. I pray she is found soon.
I understand that all was done as far as their abilities went ..However my heart broke when I saw the defeated,and disappointed look in the grandma's eyes..It was like for one brief second she was finding hope accessible then to have it taken away again just broke her spirit all over again..I pray that this family will find closure,and peace within because they deserve that after all they have dealt with
Whenever I hear about Kokomo Indiana, I remember Ryan White, the boy who contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion and how horrible the community was to him. I’m sorry for the pain and indifference the professionals are adding to this case. Someone’s child is missing. Women are not disposable. Thanks for everything you do to make our waterways better and for recovering family members. You are a blessing.
I seen the movie on Lifetime. So sad 😞
You're right. Kokomo has a record of being judgmental and cruel. This family's personal horror story is another example of the town's bone deep badness.
I live in kokomo. It's still the same. They'd to it all over again to Ryan white. I hate it here. People are stuck up, unless u make a certain amount of money in this town you are seen and treated as less then.
Too bad, to live in such a community as this.
@@courtneys9774 God that is sad....
Her remains were finally found and a real creep was arrested! Your feelings were spot on! Thanks for bringing this story to the attention of others for this family!
The Grandmother .... the part where she says “this is all I have take it” part ... I felt that on a whole ‘nother level. God bless her sweet soul.
You three men that are doing what the officials have or have not done is HUGE, like out of this world next level of what I would call God’s Work. You men are golden in my eyes, seriously. I thank you from the depth of my soul coming from Mobile, AL. I salute you three. ❤️
When the world as we all know and love is in I’d say dark times, you are the light bringers of the world. 🤲🏻✨✨✨✨🤲🏽✨✨✨✨✨🤲🏾
Amen
Amen🙌🙌
And even if the person cannot be found, know that you will always see each other in heaven.
Amen 🙏
It honestly made me cry. And I'm not a 'cryer' . My heart truly hurts for this family and I hope one day she is brought home.
I live not far from here. The cops didn't do anything and it pissed everyone off. It was all a local effort to look for her.
Do cops every really do anything anyway!! Money and time they don’t wanna deal with!! Not all cops but the ones on the country definitely don’t do anything
They dont care😥😥 But tell me HOW THEY ACT WHEN SOMETHING HAPPENS TO ONE OF THEM ,IT IS VERY SAD 💔💔💔💔 HUGE HUG FOR GRANDMA AND MAY GOD ALWAYS BLESS YOU
Kokomo AWP family, it sounds like the Kokomo PD needs to be abolished and a new department brought in or all new members hired.
@@insertcoinstobegin7827 a new chief of police is in office now maybe (hoping) just maybe they will do something now.
Im sorry all of those police officers should be fired
As a resident of Indiana They are KNOWN for not solving any crimes, they’ll do the absolute bare minimum; nothing if they’re able to .
I love watching you’re channel , I love seeing families getting answers for missing/vanished loved ones.. and I came by this channel by complete accident a few days ago and I’ve been binge watching it , even at work
It's awful! I'm from Evansville and we currently have 6 women missing and they don't even bring awareness to their cases!
Yep, exactly. If this wasn't home and family being here, I'd be gone. It's an awful place.
@@kayleewest6745 Very much par for the course.
So sad. But also not connected to defunding anybody. That comment pissed me off
The grandmother and father need to contact the senator for their state and tell him or her karena's story and what the police aren't doing. If the senator doesn't help getting the local law enforcement to do their job, take it to the news. Grandma keep being her voice until you bring her home. God bless you and your family
For people in this situation, This.... sounds like good advice.
I know if Karena’s family were financially rich, Karena would’ve been found. I wish I could win big time on the lottery and I would pay the local law enforcement to get their backsides moving.
@Delana Taylor Online 💯% correct!!!
It pains me to think that local law enforcement aren't/won't do anything for this once beautiful, her father or grandmother because she is mixed race or a substance abuser. Not fair, she was still a human with emotions and family, they deserve all the info law enforcement has. I hope you find solace. I was raised in a non judgemental and un biased family. My brother and I were taught that every single person deserves respect, no matter what.
@@user-cd5up9ph3y she has been found, they found her in a river in another state.
It's a shame she hasn't been found! Someone knows something but obviously they are not willing to talk! Karena and her family deserve to have her found and have some closure! God Bless her family!
they should try to have an interview with the inmate she supposedly was there
lots of people are never found
Well - you saved me from watching this by posting the answer.
Rene was stuck in prison and shut up 🤫 they made her life living hell
The frustrating thing is that she's somewhere.
And people know where.
@Chris_Gullett true but there has to be at least one person out there who saw something who knows something
I don’t understand the initial thought of being so mad that you think ending someone’s life is the answer
Kokomo is a dangerous city and the police don’t care because they deal with this all the time, I’m from southern Indiana btw
It’s that stupid “snitches get stitches” crap and people thinking telling the truth is bad because they think protecting the wrong doers means you’re loyal and a good friend. I hate it and I wish people would grow up and do the right thing.
@@endearmentthedoe1191 🙌👏👏👏🙌
If my granddaughter went missing and the sheriff department didn't want to help....I'd turn into much more than a crazy woman, I'd be their worst nightmare
As my gran would say I would be like a bat out of hell!
A super Karen.
id bring it to federal court for curruption
@@destruxandexploze2552 you're not a Karen if you have a legitimate reason, like a missing family member.
Baby nobody in that town would rest because my family would make everything & everyone miserable till someone talks
They found the guy and her remains. I’m glad this family is finally getting closure 🙏🏻❤️
Really she was murdered??
m.th-cam.com/video/ZyJG6-z3AiI/w-d-xo.html
Where did they find her remains? Now her poor family can find peace 🙏
@@veturiawebb4580 Kokomo, IN
I'm in huntingburg Indiana yes I'm a certified diver..where do you think she's at I'll dive any pond or lake
I live in Huntington too-! im glad to know people from our area are also divers.
If you go to the narrative right under the video there's an email to contact Jared.
Wow thats so amazing of you to offer that😍👍 It's ppl look you that can help bring closure for these family. May God bless you abundantly.
I would search the old quarry there on the old 24 between logansport and Peru
God bless u family needs this an answer as well
Our close friend had her ex missing for a few weeks. The police said they searched his ranch with a dog and he wasn't there. My dad went out with her to check again and he asked where is his favorite spot. Over a small hill by the fence, he was there. My dad had words with the police and told them their dog was crap and they said, "well, we didn't let it out of the truck". Then the paper printed that he was found by the police. Now my dad had to go set the news paper straight and make them do a retraction.
was he ok?
@@parrots5344 no
Then the police wonder why people dont trust or respect them.
Oh dear taking credit for finding him sad
@@rosipm101 that sucks, sorry that happened 😞
I just came across this video & I'm just stunned. I know Gerri, I've known her since we were kids, I moved away from Kokomo many years ago & I had no idea this happened. Thank you for trying to help this family, I'm going to see if I can get in touch.
please do they need help. God bless you
@@TyRoche you're so right, I grew up there and race has a whole lot to do with it. It's not important to them to find her, it's such a shame. I pray her family can get the info they need.
@T Barnett Small town America needs to get over their prejudices towards race. It’s so backwards. Ignorance is bliss to the uneducated, I imagine.
@@TyRoche except she is absolutely gorgeous and as you watch more of their videos, you will see that most law enforcement agencies don’t look that hard for anybody. I mean, I’m picking up what you’re putting down. I just don’t think that is the case here. If anything they would dehumanize her bcz she’s a heroin addict, not because she’s mixed. Because she is one of the beautiful people. js
@@TyRoche I understand and I know that to be true. I guess my point is, after watching a lot of these Adventure with Purpose videos, it seems that the average missing person of any race is not a high priority to any police department. It’s either a lack of resources, a lack of training or desire. Well it’s very sad about this beautiful girl. She deserves peace.
Thank you for putting this Grandma's mind at ease that her Granddaughter isn't in that nasty pond. I appreciate the depths you go to help this family find answers.
“This is all I have, take it and put it in your tank..it’s only $8.” I would send you money if I had it... bless your heart.
Things like that absolutely break my heart.
Wow I can’t believe I just read this... for people who do this is why I still have hope.
This poor lady!!! I believe she would sell every single thing she had, just to pay someone to find her granddaughter.... It just breaks my heart to see this family suffering as they are. The not knowing is this worst part. :'(
PLEASE START A GOFUNDME TO THE FAMILY
@ITz That Guy please set up a go fund me for this family. I'll donate.
I find it hard to believe 447 people disliked this video. I wouldn’t be surprised if the majority of them came from the snapping turtle community
Or the police dept and there shady family
I suspect it is a conserned effort by sections being shown to be incompetent in their work
I feel like some people “dislike” videos not because they
guys are sucky, but because it’s a terrible situation
@@k8h991 But this is not Facebook a down like is not about your mood it is about if you support the video or not. Disliking a video is saying I do not support this video. Liking means these guys get paid by TH-cam. Disliking means they get censored.
Lol 😂 right
Thank you Sam for being compassionate to the Grandmother's wishes. God bless y'all!
These videos are really exposing all the good police officers. 🤔
Rest well to all that are missing and found.
Jarod: I'm not gonna throw anybody under a bus or anything...
Grandma: I Will!
You go!!! Fight, fight, fight to find your grand daughter!! Thanx AWP!! You guys are amazing!!.
God bless her! There’s no being polite when your child has been murdered and LE won’t help you. It’s infuriating!
@@MissGlass8 yes it is very infuriating, especially when law enforcement fail to do the job that they get paid for, and are supposed to be here to help the citizens. Lost, missing, Runaways or deceased. No exceptions!
The poor father (Mr McLerkin) @1:06:56, when he realised the Team was backing away; even with the sharpest reasoning and pragmatic analysis in the world, you could sense this poor guy's shoulders just dropping a foot downwards; when he realised no more answers would come that day. I do hope he and his loved-ones get answers soon.
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You noticed too?? he backed out!! Wtf. Turned me off completely. I felt so bad for the dad and grandma. He didn’t have to do that. Totally contradictory to all the horn tooting he does about his services at the beginning of all his videos.
My heart broke when I saw him and Karena’s Grandma realize that the search was over, for that day, with this crew.
@@1.4.3.seattle I don't think it was a 'back out' as in not keeping his side of the agreement. Jared is an optimistic but pragmatic man, he doesn't mean to oversell the hope he can bring but he knows what he brings to the table. If you look at the period before this conversation, the possible options open as to where to search (as well as the 'whys') were diminishing - the last place he was being shown was shallow and relatively inaccessible to vehicles.
I hope AWP or Chaos Divers goes back to search again. It seems like no one else is helping this family. I just feel they should’ve at least did one more water search for Karena.
I have to say that I just found your channel and I’m addicted to it.. What a great job you guys do trying to find closure for families of missing people.. You show so much respect and passion. You’re not going to find many people like you that take the time and put forth the effort in searching.. ❤️
I am so emotional that how loving & respectful & patient these men are to this family so in love with what you guys are doing :)
It's so sad that agencies will not help these people... Thank god for you and your team jared!!
amen Wolf brother
They don't care at least these people care because the guys in blue don't they only want get paid so you have to look out for your self cops don't care
This is why we need to keep our eyes open
They help, they are swamped with work from thousands of other cases.
@@fallonparks1485 ..can't disagree on that. Police are in the executive pay range. I know a cop who retired when l was nine. At 90+ he's been paid nearly three times his service in pension funding.
I lived in Kokomo Indiana for 2 years when she went missing (originally from MA) It was so sad. The police didn't seem to care or take this seriously. I hope to God she is found
Police departments everywhere should ask for help if they need it. Families don't care about your pride.
All of the Kokomo PD need to be replaced.
Family isn't rich and she's a suspecred addict. To the LE addicts don't matter and poor people don't pay ebough taxes to warrent using expenses to look for their missing people.
@@kiki29073 💙 which is exactly why if LE is acting in that manner then they need to be replaced with better LE or better workers
I could tell by Jared's face when y'all got to the pond that he really didn't want to go in there! You guys are amazing for real!!
I love the way you guys bring the full story into these videos. You're not just searching for a car, you're actually going to the families getting their stories you're putting a storyline to what it is you're doing.
Searching with their special equipment is one thing - grid searching a bog is seriously going above and beyond. The cops could have done that. Thanks, guys ❤️
it would be nice if they could drain it
Go look for her remains? They tell the family to “go look for the remains”!! That’s a job for LE!!!!
What the hell?
barbm1001 pure evil and awful for the family. I’m si disgusted with LE in that area.?
When the grandmother gave you the $8 for gas and said it was all she had it broke my heart. Praying this girl is found.
Bless you guys for clearing the bog even though you truly doubted she was there and you had to do such extreme and unusual things to give the grandmother peace of mind.
I just seen on a news app that Karen mcclerkins skeletal remains were found somewhere in a rural part of Miami County and the suspect is in custody. So now Karena can be laid to rest properly and hopefully the family will get justice for this beautiful girl. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family. And as a side note I wanted to say what you guys do is amazing. You truly are angels here on earth...
Thank you for the follow-up about her case I like many have been praying for her Grandmother & family.
WFM Sylvest from Mississippi
Jared if you are coming back to Indiana as I think I heard. Gimme a heads up if you need a wrecker or if you have anymore flats give me a call at any hour. Ill help you out. You have my number
That's so good of you! You are awesome as well! 👍👍
That's so awesome. Thank you
That’s awesome of you, what a blessing
Thank you
@Recovery Chad How did you comment 2 weeks ago?
The grandma, she’s so incredible. I support her beyond, she’s so strong, all the family has been through, I’d be the same way, bless her beyond for all she’s tried to do also. I’d be a nightmare I guess for law if no one searched for my loved ones missing, I can’t give up caring for the families y’all help, the ones missing, keep on keepin on. People that care this much are rock stars.
@Kabuki Kitsune what if.....who knows? Not I
Can’t thank you enough for covering this and doing what you could. I would like people held accountable for this!
So glad she was finally located . You guys did an awesome job
From the way the police are not willing to act, I'd honestly start asking questions if they were involved in local drug trafficking or if the person that killed Karena was related to one of the police or some district attorney.
That is a very likely scenario.
No, that's just typical for police anymore, a bunch of lazy, worthless f@#ks whose only goal is to raise revenue for their local governments and find easy targets to ship off to the *FOR PROFIT* prisons. It's time we eliminate out current lease enforcement at all levels, scrap our entire justice system from the lowest traffic cops all the way up to the supreme court and start fresh.
The FBI has investigated and arrested and charged for corruption, prostitution, extortion, etc, all leading to the Mayor (before McKillip) and Chief of Police (Baker I think)... Its entirely possible that they are keeping it quiet to protect their interest in the drug trade. Absolutely (I'm from Kokomo)
Your exactly right!!!!!
Yes I believe it was sex trafficking they kidnapped her
It's so infuriating when the police on the case don't seem to be doing their jobs.
Kokomo police are terrible, I live here and they are the worst
Their behavior is unforgiveable, if true, but in the same note, they may know who did it but without real evidence they can't do anything.
@@rebelmarie7640 you can't regulate poor behavior. Police are regulated to death now and it's making it nearly impossible for them to do their job effectively.
Yeah Indiana no cops really does their job it’s sad.
@@dianathornton6783 i know right, they should be able to act with more impunity like in Mexico where 150 disappearances this year are attributed to police... or in Colombia where they massacre 80-100 environmental activists per year and put them in unmarked mass graves to protect mining and logging interests... no need for all these hippies to be running around.... /s
These people should be fully financed. They are amazing
Heartbreaking how people are treated when they go missing. Thanks for all you do for these forgotten families 😢
I live in Kokomo and this case has haunted me. I don’t know her family personally, but my heart goes out to them. It just bothers me she vanished!
It seems there are a few somehow tied together
Love the disclaimer at the start im a firefighter and I can tell you we all laugh and joke around to deal with what we go through even when on scene people may think it’s unprofessional but sometimes that’s all you can do to deal with it. I love what y’all do and respect it so much thank you for everything you all have done
in the UK we call it gallows humour
We call it grave yard humor in the vet field
@@Mids1970 In german its "Galgenhumor"
There is no understanding the ignorance of some people! People deserve respect no matter what is going on. You don't have to be in love with someone to show compassion and Christ's love. But you do have to show/share The Love of Christ to all people. Wake up America a person's color, age, looks, job, living place, none of that matters to GOD His command is to share HIS LOVE with EVERYONE!!!!
I can't imagine the agony these parents are feeling. I grew up in Kokomo and it has changed so much over the last few years. I pray these people get closure in one way or the other. God bless everyone that has helped.
So heartbreaking my heart breaks for this grandma and the girl's family I hope she's found so her family can get some peace and give her a proper burial... prayers
Its the weirdest thing to see one of these videos in my hometown, it was very weird when I found this video and it said Kokomo Indiana. Everything she is saying about KPD is very true, and its sad.
Im from peru, just south of kokomo. I know several of the KPD officers and there are few who are worth even naming.
@@iMpRiSiOnEdPeru is north of Kokomo. North. . . not south
@@augustwest9924 I knew that. I guess I didn't realize I typed south.
Lol.
So true, I live very close to the hotel and I remember hearing about it. It makes me so sad and mad to think people could do that to someone. And she is right KPD dosent do much to help with this stuff and it’s bull crap!
Pretty sad if multiple ppl were involved with her disappearance. Just tell the truth ppl.
They won't. We had a missing girl a few years back in my area and the suspects (the parents knew who she was with) just played dumb and lead the police and volunteers in wild searches for years (dump yard, accusing each other, etc.).
The last I heard of them is one of the is free and with a baby girl and living anormal life and he and his girlfriend were all belligerent and complaining that the people were judging them and "looking at them with bad eyes" and all they wanted was to "live their lives".
Absolutely disgusting, and the family of the murdered girl still have no closure, but hey, no corpse found = less sentence... They should rott in hell, and while I know the baby has no fault they shouldn't be allowed to have the baby, just think of what could happen to her with parents like that.
Knowing it was them and not be able to "make them talk" and let them lives like nothing happened, they should be in jail for life.
I hope they find their missing daughter some day and have some sort of closure.
recurring issue nationwide with folks who match these descriptions. they all need serious investigations.
EXACTLY!!! Think about what if it was someone you loved or even YOU!!! What would you want people to do??? I would want the TRUTH to be told!!
You all are so amazing. Crawling with the boat in that swampy water with the snapping turtles…. That is going above for that family. Thank you for the love and concern that you show these hurting families. Much love and respect to you!!!!
Unfortunately when the police find out there was drugs related, they just don’t care and think they deserve it. Their attitude will completely change towards the case. My sister was killed, she was sober for 2 years but they guy drugged her, the police did not care...
Exactly, I know they treated my brother who passed away from a wreak because he was known as drug addict or drinker . He was hit by a 18 wheeler and my brother was not drunk. The cops posted pics of what they said my brother had been drinking, he didn't even drink the brand that was in the pictures..
@@plainman9887 bullies, usually.
True. My fiance was treated like dirt by them.
I just wanna say thank you for trying to help this family. I grew up with this family and I know them all really well and just even bring attention to her disappearance is a lot more than others have done.
Sounds like Corruption in that Indiana police department
Yeah not every Indiana police department is like this I live in Indiana but not this city
Kokomo police are not easy to work with at all. My friends and I were trying to help with an investigation and it took us reaching out to a separate department in a different area and the FBI to have them backtrack and actually fucking listen.
I love how respectful you are, and non-judgmental regardless of whether you believe or not. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. I adore you guys you will always have my support.
Just for future reference when dealing with the snappers, ". Support the rear of the turtle with your other hand. Do not lift snappers by their tails, as is often done - this will cause severe injuries to the spine and internal organs," (The Reptile Blog,
WHY DOES REPTILE BLOG SOUND FAMILIAR?
Grandma’s love and unstoppable effort are astonishing. She’s thought deeply about the possibilities. I hope her baby comes home to her. 🧡
I am originally from Kokomo and this has been so painful for our community.
Although it wasn’t AWP that found her, someone has been arrested and remains have been found. Hoping the family gets answers.
Were did you read that?there saying she still missing.
Jared and Sam you have awesome loving hearts to help bring others closure
I don’t give a crap what she was on, she deserves to be found and laid to rest.
It amazes me how nonchalant some people can be when it’s someone they don’t know, or if the person had a drug problem. It’s very sad, however it all changes when it’s a cops relative, friend or whatever. #notfair
Yes they treat them less than a human this story is very similar to one I watched a year or two ago where this young lady ex whom she had a child by was a drug dealer n addict he was abusive towards her n she was trying to leave him he came over as if he was going to see their son and gave her a hot shot this girl never touched drugs a day in her life the hospital police all tried to paint her as one n would not help the mom n covered it up you will have to watch it let me go find it n I'll post the link wait until you hear the story n what the hospital did as well
@@milanmaria7501 hello.
There was a young lady missing & presumed dead in my area. The family put out little white anonymous tip boxes with her picture on the front with the county attorneys phone number on it, and pen & paper inside. Her murder was solved when an attorney with information called the County Attorney's office. If you don't want to use the County Attorney's number because of the issues that you've had with law enforcement, I would put the boxes up with a picture of her, and "Please Just Tell Us Where her body is so we can bury our baby!" And put a kik or other anonymous messaging account as the contact information
I love how he included grandmother in the decision to where to look. Police officer saw addicts and did not give family the time a day.
Hey adventures with purpose i don't know if you know yet but her remains have been found and they have found her killer.. she finally got the justice she deserved 💕
I live in Kokomo, In.
And I've heard through in the streets that she's buried in a field behind the Hotel
Her brother posted, maybe comment on his comment and let him know his name he posted under is Richard Stump
When did you hear this ?? She's been missing for 4 yrs now an whoever did this to her will pay.
People need to see this comment! Like it so it’s at the top
Has anyone contacted u to rule this out? Call them to keep on it!
@Nate Orem WTH? In the description there is contact information. Why aren't you contacting the proper people? Instead you post a random comment here? And how is that helping? 🙄
It sounds to me like maybe their shoving this under the rug because one of their own is involved. I'm just blown away.
@@WoefulEchoes personally I think she's there and other places as well. Snapping turtles eat meat as well and with so many in that pond it's hard to say. But the fact is the guys did the best they could even with getting bit to try and clear that pond.
I have learned that people like to claim they did things like this or knew a dude who knew a dude who did it. I mean some people will say stuff like they know what happened when they're facing prisin time to get time knocked off.
I do however believe she is at that pond as well. I also think cadaver dogs should be brought out if they haven't been brought out there.
I seriously feel this has to do with someone in an authorative position TBH.
Absolutely one of their own!! Same reason the Delphi murders havent been "solved" as well!! I dont trust this state or the way the courts are all bought!! I am 45 mins away from Kokomo and its the same way here! No justice at all in this state! But they can sniff out a $10 sack of marijuana and destroy somebodies life over that! But can't solve shit for any real crimes!
@@BA-xc4co The police don’t work for us, they work for the politicians that set their inflated budgets. Politicians are placed into power by the very wealthy, who do not want to pay their taxes. They want to keep their loopholes & tax exemptions, they’re not going to allow we the people to have any power at all.
If any of us begin to have any influence, begin to see past their divisive messages that set us against each other rather than focusing on the real criminals (the wealthy & those in power who don’t want to pay taxes or work too hard for their livings) all of a sudden one of those $10 bags magically appears in our cars.
I believe you are right.
Right that's what I said
I'm from England and this story has deeply moved me..there's something not right about it. The police and authorities should have done more for this poor family who are going through hell
It is a very messy case full of liars spreading rumors, that's the main problem. This statement is not directed to the good hearted people so please do not take it that way
The women in jail heard a jail house rumor, and that rumor could have partial truth but in jail, not much can be 100% believed
I choose to believe in Jared and continue to support this cause regardless of whether social media wants to cancel him or AWP. I’m still watching old videos to support watch time.
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Start looking for remains? What the hell kind of police department are they running there to just tell a family that!
A shitty one...I know, I live there.
ok your daughters been missing for monthes. we found her sealed car at the bottom of a lake. We are preparing to bring up her very much alive body... seems like a weird thing to say considering that parents would know if there own child could breath underwater.
@@gufsgrrrl19 damn straight.
@@theolschoolblues are you being obtuse on purpose... ?? obviously she wouldn’t be alive.
How about asking Profiling Evil if the *Cold Case Foundation* will take on this case? Some experienced investigators need to review this case!
A perfect case for cadaver dogs too! Volunteers greatly appreciated!
The drone footage is such a great tool and perspective on these new search locations!
That's a great idea
Jared and Sam Even know you didn't find their loved one you put in 200 %. And I'm sure the family truly appreciate you both. God Bless You All
The service that this team offers in the most caring way, may angels watch over them everyday including their families.
When I turned this on and saw two men face down climbing over each other covered in mud I thought I’d got the wrong channel! Love your work guys!
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You are loved@@AdventuresWithPurpose
@@OoThereSheGo members get early access. They get to see videos before they are edited/ released to public.
@@OoThereSheGo I’m a member to help the guys out, and members get the videos early. I recommend it, for a few $ a month its worth helping them out - especially as they do so much for both grieving families and to help the environment. I’m not even from the US and I value their work!
AWP crawled through the pond covered in frog scum and snapping turtles looking for this young lady, someone needs to come up with answers and help with her location.someone knows her location.
The efforts they put forth are absolutely amazing. When the police wont give the family the time of day. Watching them sweep the swamp with their bare hands..they are nothing less than heros..no matter what they find or dont find.
Yeah, someone knows the exact location and it’s horrific they aren’t talking.
Love Sams reasoning on clearing the sescond swamp out of respect to the grandmother - such an expression of the soul of what Adventures with Purpose is about when it comes to missing persons.
Such a beautiful young girl I hope they find her and bring her home soon someone knows something.. I can’t imagine what her family are going through 🙏🏼
I live here in kokomo Indiana. This is so sad for kokomo... Someone knows. And we all need the answer...
I live here too, someone definitely knows something
I don’t live in Kokomo, but I still live in Indiana, it’s very sad regardless and to know that it happens in a place where you think is safe, is really aggravating
If you could help get some divers to volunteer there time and service to check more local ponds around you or even people to search more on the land
Why are the authorities being so close-mouthed with the family? Are they protecting someone?
@@OkieRCguy they most likely are one of the drug dealers are probably paying the cops to keep there mouths closed
This will be tough. Four years. If not in a vehicle or wrapped in a carpet or something, her remains most likely won't be found. You guys are amazing. I am so inspired by your willingness to put yourselves out there for others.
I do hope you find karina! Her poor dad and grandmother look really upset! Shame on the police force! The truth will out eventually! I reckon that the police out their are currupt!
It’ll definitely be tough but I wouldn’t say she won’t be found... they just found Ethan Kazmerzak and he’s was missing for 7 years.
Some people are never found and some are found even 40 years later and such think about all the missing military that have been found years later. Its so sad!!!
I'm from kokomo they finally found her and someone has been arrested.
Trafficking is HUGE in this area. There are lots of missing people in central Indiana. I've always prayed she's found safe. 💞
As I began watching this episode. I had to pause it right quick and although I am years behind when you guy’s began helping families around the world bring closure to a lost family member. I just wanted to say thank you for your services, and to Jared just a little shoutout to you. Thank you for showing Louisiana some love!!!!
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** Even though your shirt is not specifically a Louisiana shirt. ⚜️⚜️that’s all LOUISIANA
What kind of police officers tell a father to "start looking for remains"
She not have any cell phone pings?
Not good ones. Something isn't right here with these cops.
unfortunately that is kokomo’s police force in a whole. it’s complete bullshit
@@jil1142 that’s a lot of indiana’s police are like, except for the ones in small towns
@@jil1142 Not just Kokomo
real life isnt Law and Order. trust me. if YOU thought of it they already tried it.
Ms. Geraldine broke my heart. I cried watching her.
On a side note "defund" was and still is the wrong word. Should have been reform or reeducate so that they don't treat people like Ms. Geraldine so shitty.
Thank you for doing what you do.
And to think she wasn't even the criminal. Sad ,lazy are the 2 words that come to mind. Not their problem also comes to mind.
Hear, hear!!! Reform, reeducate!
She’s sadly been found. Her family can now rest their weary minds. I hope she gets the justice her deserves. Rip Karena
When did they find her?the news is saying she's still missing....
Hey guys, I'll just mention this quick thing:
When you grab a snapping turtle, grab them by their shells, either on the sides or underneath. Don't grab them by their tails. Their spines are in their tails and by holding them by their tails you may risk injury to the turtle
Great information , Hope the guys saw this comment 😊
Aren't their shells fused with their spines too?
Never hold them just by their shell either, the weight of their body could pull it away from the shell. Not good. Always put a hand under their body to support the weight
Everyone I know holds them by their tales!
@@queenbandz5707 TAILS....not Tales...unless you are telling a story. 😉
I live in kokomo and to hear what this family had to go through breaks my heart. Plus who tells somebody to start looking for remains. That is not how you talk to others.
In a case in Australia (maybe we don't have them here) they used a ball that you could throw or cast into the water, and it told you how deep and the temperature of the water, then you just reeled it back in with a fishing pole. That item could have helped you determine if there was a section of the swamp deep enough for you to try searching. I don't know what it was called, but maybe a call to an Australian dive team could get you access to one.
The two of you guys are legit B.A.W. You literally are sticking your hands blindly in a murky pond with snapping turtles. Mad respect! I love you guys and what you do soooo much!
I LOVE the comment from Matt Stephens. You see, this is the effect Jared and the team have on people. Everyone (almost) wants to volunteer to help in the search efforts. Your videos, Jared, bring out the best in people. We all want to volunteer.
Come on ..why can't this family be told if the DNA found was hers?..Makes my heart sad that this family must live day by day forever not knowing ..Any help Just like these guys did is huge
Honestly makes me think that the police department is involved in the drug scene there. It's shady as heck and definitely wouldn't be the first police department to be corrupt.
Yes why not
It always comes down to money. If they had an attorney dogging the PD, they'd have that info in a heartbeat! Since it was a drug related death and the family are just "common" folk (not rich enough to pay anyone off) It's not worth the time to the PD. So sad!!
Look for an attorney that does pro bono work. Wouldn’t take much effort on their part to put some pressure on the police to release DNA results or any other evidence.
This family can do a letter campaign to the governor of their state. It’s basically a chain letter. Type the email. Send to 5 people, those 5 send to 5more. They all mail to the governor with their signature on it.
I really appreciate how you ( Jared ) and Sam work out the strategy and how you both are there for the family
From someone who grew up not far from Kokomo, it's very disappointing that the family has been treated this way by investigators. I just looked up Karena's case and saw it's still active as of October 2021. I hope that the family finds answers and closure soon. ❤