The Unfinished Story of Brittany Locklear
On January 7, 1998, five-year-old Brittany Locklear was abducted from her bus stop in Bowmore, North Carolina—just steps from her home. Hours later, her body was discovered, and a community was left shattered. Despite eyewitnesses, leads, and years of investigation, her murder remains unsolved. This episode examines the desperate search, the investigative missteps, and the decades-long pain carried by Brittany’s family and the Lumbee Tribe. More than 25 years later, justice is still possible—and the fight for answers continues.
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On January 7, 1998, five-year-old Brittany Locklear was abducted from her bus stop in Bowmore, North Carolina—just steps from her home. Hours later, her body was discovered, and a community was left shattered. Despite eyewitnesses, leads, and years of investigation, her murder remains unsolved. This episode examines the desperate search, the investigative missteps, and the decades-long pain carried by Brittany’s family and the Lumbee Tribe. More than 25 years later, justice is still possible—and...