Human Trafficking in the Wabash Valley: Part 3

Human Trafficking in the Wabash Valley: Part 3

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — Human trafficking is a rapidly growing crime in Indiana. Each year, the number of identified cases goes up in the Hoosier state. Human trafficking is being called one of the most urgent crises of our lifetime. Earlier this month, a young Indianapolis mother was arrested and accused of trying to sex traffic her 7-month-old daughter over the social media platform Snapchat. In the first two installations of WTWO/WAWV…

Appeal set for Joshlin's mother and her human trafficking accomplices

Racquel ‘Kelly’ Smith, the mother of Joshlin, along with her co-defendants Jacquen Appollis and Steveno van Rhyn, is set to appeal the life sentences handed to them by the Western Cape High Court, reports Cape {town} Etc. The trio was convicted of human trafficking and kidnapping, with their actions leading to the exploitation of a child who has yet to be located. The convictions came after a long and arduous eight-week trial, culminating in a v…