As the centerpiece of an effort to draw attention to and help find missing Black Americans, whose stories are largely ignored in national media coverage of missing persons, TV One showcases “Find Our Missing,” a 10-episode, one-hour docu-drama series Wednesday’s at 10 p.m.
Hosted by Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actress S. Epatha Merkerson, “Find Our Missing” is designed to put names and faces to people of color who have disappeared without a trace. Each episode tells the story of the missing person or persons, beginning with the day they vanished and the frantic searches by loved ones and investigators to find them. “Find Our Missing” provides insight into these victims’ lives –their hopes and dreams, what makes them tick, and how they have touched those around them – from the people who know them best. The episodes chronicle the investigations into their disappearances, and why the search for them so far has only turned up dead ends. Each episode delves into the mystery surrounding one or two disappearances, and will call viewers to action, providing them with contact information for the specific police and local FBI offices handling the cases if they have any information about the missing.
The episode that will air March 14 features the case of 27-year-old Morgan Johnson who lived in Plainfield, Ind. and disappeared in May 2011 shortly after the death of his beloved grandfather, missing his funeral –and without the medication he takes to prevents seizures.
“Though these victims may be gone, through this show we want to say they are no longer forgotten,” said Merkerson. “I am honored to host Find Our Missing and hope that my participation not only can help shine the spotlight on the plight of missing people of color, but that we can help uncover some answers and ultimately find justice for the sake of those missing and their families and friends.”
TV One will complement its on-air series with social media and online content on www.tvone.tv that will share important information on what to do if someone is missing, tips on how to prevent abductions, and offer additional stories of lost people, and some who have been found, plus join in partnerships with organizations that provide real-time alerts and information on missing persons and allow users to submit tips electronically.
