Missing Person Advocates?
Since I have been working on these kinds of cases I have noticed an influx of folks claiming to be and MPA. What I have also noticed is the jealousy and hate some of these MPA's have for each other. Some of these folks are good and some are very bad. An MPA should not solicit money from any family if they are "helping" with the missing loved one. If you run across and MPA that talks bad about another MPA you must stay away from that person.
One person I have worked with named Karen has a unique gift and great research capabilities. But there are those that want to discredit her and slander her because of it. Hell, folks have tried to discredit me as well. I ignore those folks, it does not affect me and I advised her to do the same. Karen and I work together and any information we discover goes directly to law enforcement. For us, its not about seeking fame or glory, it's about finding the missing. Most of the cases involve homicide so its better to work behind the scenes and not seek the publicity. Remember, the killer is probably still out there. We dont broadcast what case we are working on for that fact. Karen had a traumatic thing happen to her after working on a case, something she and I dont want to see happen again.
Look, we all have one goal, FIND THE MISSING. Instead of fighting against each other or talking bad about the other, you should put all that energy into finding the missing. This is what gives MPA's a bad name.
Come on folks, just work your cases. Quit talking bad about the other. It only turns others off and no one will want to work with you.
Jim
