Families turn to CrimeCon Denver, advocacy tools in search of justice for missing loved ones

The missing, the unsolved, the voices for the voiceless; For families in Colorado whose loved ones have disappeared, the search for answers often goes far beyond the initial police investigation.

Haley Gray at CrimeCon Denver CBS

That's where advocates like Haley Gray step in. Gray, a credentialed victim advocate, created "The Advocacy Blueprint," a guidebook designed to help families navigate what to do once a loved one goes missing.

"I could be using my skills to help people," Gray explained after sharing her background with True Crime Podcasts. "See what police are willing to do; Are they willing to do a search, are they willing to go to the media? If not, you can do those things on your own."

That guidance resonates deeply with Vanessa Diaz and Joe Trussell, whose daughter Megan