The Girl I Never Knew - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Girl I Never Knew: Who Killed Melissa Witt? 
by LaDonna Humphrey
Genre: True Crime 

For over two decades the identity of Melissa Witt’s murderer has been hidden among the dense trees and thorny undergrowth rooted deeply in the uneven ground of a remote mountaintop in the Ozark National Forest.

Determined to find answers, LaDonna Humphrey has spent the past seven years hunting for Melissa’s killer. Her investigation, both thrilling and unpredictable, has led her on a journey like no other.

The Girl I Never Knew is an edge-of-your-seat account of LaDonna Humphrey’s passionate fight for justice in the decades-old murder case of a girl she never met in person. Her unstoppable quest for the truth has gained the attention of some incredibly dangerous people, some of whom would like to keep Melissa’s murder a mystery forever.

“LaDonna Humphrey restores my faith in all of humanity. The Girl I Never Knew is a painstaking labor of love, masterfully woven together to create a riveting page-turner that describes her hunt for a killer and the traction she is gaining to solve this cold case.”
-Joshua Kessler, twice Emmy nominated Television Producer and Director, Unsolved Mysteries and Drug Lords (Netflix), Breaking Homicide and Unusual Suspects (Investigation Discovery)


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LaDonna Humphrey is an award-winning writer, documentarian, investigative journalist, private investigator and an advocate for victims of crime.  Her passions include advocating for missing adults, crime victims, children in foster care, and for women in recovery.  LaDonna is the co-founder of All the Lost Girls, and the co-host of the Deep Dark Secrets Podcast. In April of 2022, LaDonna’s debut book, The Girl I Never Knew, an Amazon Best Seller, was published by Genius Book Publishing.  Her second book, Strangled, co-written with Alecia Lockhart, is slated for release on October 28, 2022.  She is currently under contract with Genius Book Publishing to release five additional books:  Passionate Justice, True Crime Advocate, Married to the Cold Case, Hypnotized and Faces of Addiction.


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What inspired you to write this book? 
The unsolved murder case of 19-year-old Melissa Witt.  I wrote my first book during the pandemic because I did not want Melissa's case to grow stagnant.  I knew that a book would have the potential to ignite the case -- and it did!
 
What can we expect from you in the future? 
My second book, Strangled, releases on October 28, 2022.  In 2023, I am slated to release 4 additional books.  I have a lot to say, I guess, and I have been blessed to find a publisher who believes in my ability to convey a meaningful message to the world.
  
What did you enjoy most about writing this book?
My focus in writing both books -- The Girl I Never Knew and Strangled -- was to keep Melissa Witt's cold case in the forefront of the media.  That goal kept me grounded and excited about writing the books.
 
How did you come up with the title of the book?
One of the most frequent questions I am asked by the public is if I knew Melissa Witt. It seemed only fitting to clear that up right from the word go.  I also think the title, The Girl I Never Knew, becomes even more meaningful to those who read the book -- when they realize I have spent seven years of my life trying to find justice for a murder victim that I never met in person.  
 
Who designed your book covers?
Genius Book Publishing.  They took my vision and made it a reality!
 
If your book was made into a film, who would you like to play the lead?
Jennifer Garner.  I just love her!
 
What is your favorite part of this book and why?
Probably the letter to Melissa's killer.  It was my opportunity to write directly to him.  It was a bold, but important move on my part.  I know he's out there and I believe he follows the case closely.  And because he follows the case so closely, I knew he would read the book so I wanted to make sure I addressed him.  I want him to know that I see him -- and he won't get away with Melissa's murder forever.  Justice is coming.
 
Convince us why you feel your book is a must read.
A 19-year-old girl was murdered and her killer has never been found.  Personally, that's a story that should incense every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle --- frankly, every human being.  
 
Have you written any other books that are not published?
I have a fiction series that has not been published... yet.
 
If your book had a candle, what scent would it be?
Fire.
  
Is there an writer which brain you would love to pick for advice? Who would that be and why?  Michelle McNamara.  Her drive and dedication to find the Golden State Killer was inspiring -- and she was also an amazing writer.  I would have loved more than anything to sit down with her and talk to her about my work on the Witt case, our shared passions, and about the art of writing.  I consider her a kindred spirit.  May she rest in peace.
 
Fun Facts/Behind the Scenes/Did You Know?'-type tidbits about the author, the book or the writing process of the book. 
I wrote this book at home, during a pandemic, with five of my seven children, ages 5-15, who were also in virtual school because of COVID-19.  The word CHALLENGING doesn't even begin to cover what that time was like in my life.  Thank the good Lord for my husband, diet coke, and early bed times.  
 
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