The Power of Resilience: Danielle Bell And a Sister's Quest for Justice

This episode is a re-release of our very first interview, and top-listened to episode of 2023.

I had the privilege of speaking with Bonnie Bell, Danielle Bell’s older sister. Danielle was only 14 years old when she went missing in 2001. Despite her young age, her case received little attention and her disappearance was barely investigated before being forgotten. Everyone gave up on her, except for her sister Bonnie.

In this episode, Bonnie shares the heartbreaking story of her sister's disappearance and her quest for justice. It's been over 20 years since Danielle went missing, but Bonnie remains determined to find answers and hold those responsible accountable.Despite facing numerous roadblocks and obstacles, she never gave up on her sister.

Bonnie also shares her theories on the case and the suspects involved, and how her own thoughts about what happened on the night of September 28, 2001 have evolved over the years.

Sources:

• Bonnie Bell on TikTok

• Cold Cases: The Victims & Those They Leave Behind | WUWF

• Human Remains Discovery Renews Interest In Danielle Bell Case : NorthEscambia.com

• Locals honor Cantonment girl missing for 15 years | WEAR

• Danielle Bell Has Been Missing From North Escambia For 20 Years

• COLD CASE: Where is Danielle Bell?

• https://mugshots.com/US-States/Florida/Miami-Dade-County-FL/Robert-L-Bassett-Jr.3782248.html

• Septic Tank Searched In 9-Year Old Case Of Missing Teen Danielle Bell : NorthEscambia.com

• FL - Danielle Bell, 14, Pensacola, 30 Sept 2001 | Websleuths

• Danielle Bell- Florida- 2001 | America's Most Wanted Fans (an unofficial fan page for America's Most Wanted & In Pursuit with John Walsh)

• Florida - Danielle Bell - Missing Alert

• https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/925033/1/1

• Sanchez v. Jones, Case No.: 3:14cv249/LAC/EMT | Casetext Search + Citator

• Danielle Arion Bell – The Charley Project

• Cantonment Man Facing Battery, Other Charges In Six Cases Involving His Wife, Two Other Women

• Missing Child Danielle Bell

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Videos:

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