Episode 108: Melkai Consulting, LLC

Welcome back CFC Listeners, we are pleased to offer up some of our own Episodes again over the next few weeks, so we THANK YOU for your continued support.

Today's Episode is a going to highlight one of the more sophisticated (or so he thought) online predators who by demanded the use of MULTIPLE platforms, both known and unknown all in an effrot to thwart being detected. This offender is the TRUE definition of DANGEROUS!

If you have kiddos in the car PLEASE wait to listen, and we hope you will enjoy part 2 and conclusion of this End 2 End Sicko!

Welcome back CFC Listeners, we are pleased to offer up some of our own Episodes again over the next few weeks, so we THANK YOU for your continued support.

Today's Episode is a going to highlight one of the more sophisticated (or so he thought) online predators who by demanded the use of MULTIPLE platforms, both known and unknown all in an effrot to thwart being detected. This offender is the TRUE definition of DANGEROUS!

If you have kiddos in the car PLEASE wait to listen, and we hope you will enjoy part 1 of this End 2 End Sicko!

WE welcome you to 2024 as we kick off our 3rd season of episodes, case studies, education pieces and continuing to raise awareness related to this crime type. 

We are HONORED to welcome back for Part 2 our special friend and guest on this episode FBI Special Agent (retired) Jennifer Mullican who made more of an impact, contribution, sacrifice, and commitment to this crime type you will never fully grasp. Jen is the most humble person on the planet, and will scoff at her accomplishments, but we all know how the mold was broken after creating this powerhouse advocate for children and her dedication to this cause is known all over the world. Please welcome SA Jen Mullican who we refer to as SUPERSTAR to the CFC Podcast. 

WE welcome you to 2024 as we kick off our 3rd season of episodes, case studies, education pieces and continuing to raise awareness related to this crime type. We are HONORED to finally have a special friend and guest on this episode. Someone we have begged for a very long time to do this show, but because of work related matters she was not able to. While we are sad to see her retire, she has done so and after faithfully serving the FBI for 20 years, we are PROUD to announce the first of a two part series with none other than (small drum roll) FBI Special Agent (retired) Jennifer Mullican who made more of an impact, contribution, sacrifice, and commitment to this crime type you will never fully grasp. Jen is the most humble person on the planet, and will scoff at her accomplishments, but we all know how the mold was broken after creating this powerhouse advocate for children and her dedication to this cause is known all over the world. Please welcome SA Jen Mullican who we refer to as SUPERSTAR to the CFC Podcast. 

As we approach New Years, it gives us all a time to sit and enjoy time with family and friends, as we reflect on the past year and what we are hopeful for in the coming year.

Today's episode is a POWERFUL case brought to you by a friend who had the courage to share an immense tragedy that took place in his own life and highlight something we all hope and pray doesn't happen again to anyone, anywhere.

DEREK VAN LUCHENE, RYAN UNITED

Derek VanLuchene brings a unique perspective to the issues of child protection. In 1987, when Derek was 17 years old, his 8 year old brother Ryan was abducted and murdered by a repeat sex offender. Ryan was taken right from the family’s backyard in a rural Montana community. Since that time, Derek has devoted himself to issues sex offender management as well as child abduction response.

Derek spent 18 years as a Montana Law Enforcement Officer working for both the Conrad Police Department and The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. Currently, Derek serves as President and Founder Fox Valley Technical College: AMBER Alert National Training & Technical Assistance Program Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) offers programs and services to criminal justice and child protection professionals from across the country, l providing vital training and technical assistance. The NCJTC supports all FVTC programs by of Ryan United, a non-profit organization dedicated to his brother. Through Ryan United, Derek provides resources to crime victims, Law Enforcement, Corrections officials specific to sex offender management, child abduction and community safety.

Derek works as a consultant for Fox Valley Technical College and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In Addition, Derek serves as a Senior Fellow with the US Department of Justice’s, Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Managing, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART). VanLuchene has been instrumental in developing curriculum for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Corrections officials relating to sex offender management and child abduction response. Derek has also been active in developing and delivering curriculum specific to sex offender management and the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse in Indian country.

Through his personal and professional experiences, VanLuchene speaks to criminal justice professionals and community organizations across the nation about how important their role is when it comes to protecting children. Derek and his family have been instrumental on a state and national basis promoting sensible management of sex offenders. Derek is regarded nationally as an expert on all issues surrounding sex offender management and child abduction.

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As we approach Christmas, it gives us all a time to sit and enjoy time with family and friends, as we reflect on the past year and what we are hopeful for in the coming year. 

Today's episode is a POWERFUL case brought to you by a friend who had the courage to share an immense tragedy that took place in his own life and highlight something we all hope and pray doesn't happen again to anyone, anywhere. 

DEREK VAN LUCHENE, RYAN UNITED

Derek VanLuchene brings a unique perspective to the issues of child protection. In 1987, when Derek was 17 years old, his 8 year old brother Ryan was abducted and murdered by a repeat sex offender. Ryan was taken right from the family’s backyard in a rural Montana community. Since that time, Derek has devoted himself to issues sex offender management as well as child abduction response.

Derek spent 18 years as a Montana Law Enforcement Officer working for both the Conrad Police Department and The Montana Division of Criminal Investigat

As we approach Christmas, it gives us all a time to sit and enjoy time with family and friends, as we reflect on the past year and what we are hopeful for in the coming year. 

Today's episode is a POWERFUL case brought to you by a friend who had the courage to share an immense tragedy that took place in his own life and highlight something we all hope and pray doesn't happen again to anyone, anywhere. 

DEREK VAN LUCHENE, RYAN UNITED

Derek VanLuchene brings a unique perspective to the issues of child protection. In 1987, when Derek was 17 years old, his 8 year old brother Ryan was abducted and murdered by a repeat sex offender. Ryan was taken right from the family’s backyard in a rural Montana community. Since that time, Derek has devoted himself to issues sex offender management as well as child abduction response.

Derek spent 18 years as a Montana Law Enforcement Officer working for both the Conrad Police Department and The Montana Division of Criminal Investigation. Currently, Derek serves as President and Founder Fox Valley Technical College: AMBER Alert National Training & Technical Assistance Program Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) offers programs and services to criminal justice and child protection professionals from across the country, l providing vital training and technical assistance. The NCJTC supports all FVTC programs by of Ryan United, a non-profit organization dedicated to his brother. Through Ryan United, Derek provides resources to crime victims, Law Enforcement, Corrections officials specific to sex offender management, child abduction and community safety.

Derek works as a consultant for Fox Valley Technical College and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. In Addition, Derek serves as a Senior Fellow with the US Department of Justice’s, Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Managing, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking (SMART). VanLuchene has been instrumental in developing curriculum for Law Enforcement, Prosecutors, and Corrections officials relating to sex offender management and child abduction response. Derek has also been active in developing and delivering curriculum specific to sex offender management and the investigation and prosecution of child sexual abuse in Indian country.

Through his personal and professional experiences, VanLuchene speaks to criminal justice professionals and community organizations across the nation about how important their role is when it comes to protecting children. Derek and his family have been instrumental on a state and national basis promoting sensible management of sex offenders. Derek is regarded nationally as an expert on all issues surrounding sex offender management and child abduction.

Todays episode is one that was in the making beginning in May of 2022 when we travelled to California to teach a great group of federal, state, and local LE partners in this crime type. Due to some unfortunate circumstances, we had to table the episode. We are grateful for the friendship with Danny and his willingness to return to the mic and complete this interview which took place a second time in October 2023. We are proud to have this episode finalized and able to be released today, we know you will enjoy all that Danny has to say. He is a true success story for us as trainers and we are lucky to have him as a great friend. 

April gives an interview covering the therapy department at DCAC.

Lt. Joe Laramie (ret) is a Program Manager with the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) of Fox Valley Technical College working in the Missing and Exploited Children’s and the Internet Crimes Against Children Training and Technical Assistance Programs.

He retired in 2010 from the Glendale, Missouri Police Department, with more than 30 years of child protection, investigation and training experience.  During his time with Glendale PD he was Police Juvenile Office, D.A.R.E. Officer, and in 2001,   created the Greater St. Louis Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. In 2003 he became the founding Commander of the Missouri ICAC Task Force. From 2010 through 2011, he was an Administrator with the Missouri Attorney General’s Office, with responsibility for online crimes against children, human trafficking and the computer forensic lab. He served as a subject matter expert on the Missouri Governor’s Cyberbullying Task Force, the Missouri Task Force for the Prevention of Child Sexual Abuse and the International Association of Chiefs of Police Child Sex Trafficking Training Project.

He is currently a member of the National Coalition to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation and member of the Board of Directors for the Davis House, a Child Advocacy Center in his home of Franklin, TN. He is a nationally known speaker on the topic of online child exploitation, child sex trafficking and technology related protections for youth, families and professionals.

He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice Administration from Bellevue University, and is a 2004 graduate of the FBI National Academy.  

Please join us for an updated episode from our friend Randy Snyder who we previously featured back in Episodes 57 & 58. It was great to catch up and see what is happening now in Randy's life.