Missing Kids and The Media: The Story of Sofia Juarez

Today's episode is about the disappearance of Sofia Juarez the day before her 5th birthday and the TikTok video 18 years later that reignited the search for her. This narrative-style story will slightly differ from Immigrantly’s usual content, but it’s for a good reason. Sofia Juarez’s case is related to "Missing White Girl Syndrome,"—a term used to describe the overrepresentation of missing white women and girls in the media.  Join me in this episode as I unravel Sofia Juarez’s story, and then tune in next week to hear how Missing White Girl Syndrome can harm the well-being of thousands just like Sofia. If you want to know more about Sofia Juarez's Case, you can listen to the episode of the Washed Away podcast here. Join the conversation: Instagram @immigrantlypod | Twitter @immigrantly_pod | Youtube @immigrantlypod | Tiktok @Immigrantlypodcast Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help more people find us!  Host & Producer: Saadia Khan I Content Writer: Michaela Strauther I Editorial review: Shei Yu I Sound Designer & Editor: Haziq Ahmed Farid I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson  You can connect with Saadia on Twitter @swkkhan Email: saadia@immigrantlypod.com Links to clips used: 1. Experts Say 'Missing White Women Syndrome' played a role in Media Coverage of Gabby Petito | ABC10 https://youtu.be/I6XZjxQpLfI 2. What is 'Missing White Woman Syndrome'? | 9News https://youtu.be/Rll10argLp0 3. Why Do Missing White Women Get More Media Coverage? - Can We Convo |The Daily Show https://youtu.be/_blEL7cSgFc 4. Updates to the Sofia Juarez Case | KAPP KVEW https://youtu.be/xF-9s1vA5TQ 5. Police Share Details On The Person They Believed Kidnapped Kennewick's Sofia Juarez | NBC Right Now https://www.nbcrightnow.com/news/police-share-details-on-the-person-they-believed-kidnapped-kennewicks-sofia-juarez/article_14ce0f8e-c7e8-11eb-a902-f3d7953b4b49.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Immigrantly: a boundary-pushing, border-crossing podcast that gives diverse voices and stories, a home. Drawing on her own experiences as a rights activist and a first-generation Asian immigrant, creator & host, Saadia Khan tackles the big questions on race, identity & the immigrant experience while challenging mainstream narratives in today’s divided America. Covering everything from love and dating to food and faith, each weekly episode explores a theme with inspiring guests such as Grammy-winning singer Arooj Aftab; bestselling author of 'The Kite Runner,' Khaled Hosseini; and comedians Hari Kondabolu and Aparna Nancherla. It’s a true celebration of what makes us unique – and a timely reminder of all that unites us. If you’d like to be part of this fun, thoughtful and inclusive community, all you need to do is subscribe! Executive Producer & Host: Saadia Khan Sound Design & Content Editor: Manni Simon Media Coordinator: Kayla Lupoli Content Writers: Yudi Liu, Ashley Lanuza, Sarah Doh & Saadia Khan Music: Evan Ray Suzuki/Epidemic Sounds