Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Yolanda. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Yolanda , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Let’s jump into the story of starting your own firm – what should we know?
I have always been a defender of the week and the oppressed. But after the murder of my daughter Adaisha Miller at the hands of an off duty Detroit police officer. I became Deeply moved to action to seek Justice for victims of “The System ”. Too many so-called bad actors in uniform take advantage of the faulty system that allows the issues of authority without consequences and it would appear that it has fallen to the families of the victims to bring about reform and the changes needed to better ensure the safety of those who encounter police officers under any circumstances.
Adaisha was a wonderful person all around loved by many family and friends. She was always a peacemaker. On July 8th 2012 1 day before her 25th birthday Adaisha was at a party at an off duty police officer’s house Isaac Lee Parrish III. She was invited by one of his relatives and our neighbor at 12:05 am Parrish III shot Adaisha One time in the chest ending her life. It took 25 minutes for 1 call from the cop’s wife to be made to 911. From that point on the system was used to protect the cop. I know I have copies of not only the 911 call but also the police transmissions from that night for the entire investigation except for the many requested landline calls.
The cover up was blatant and constant from the police chief, city attorney, to the prosecutor. Parrish III claims it was an accident even though none of it is explainable or something that can be reenacted.
After months of fighting for common information and transparency, getting no positive response from the city of Detroit nor from the Detroit police department and after months of seeking help and finding no organizations that could support me or my family, in our fight for Adaisha’s Justice. I, with some Detroit families of police murder victims that I had met, created Protect Our Stolen Treasures (P.O.S.T), on March 23rd, 2016 P.O.S.T became a licensed non-profit.
I have been asked why we are non-profit. It’s because I REFUSE to be accused of profiting from my daughter’s death or name.
We have help families all over the country and now have 8 chapters and 8 different states of P.O.S.T, each chapter is headed by someone who lost a loved one to police murder. We deal with the police on a 1 on 1basis understanding that all cops are not bad cops but that all cops should be looked at through a lens of caution and concern.
Through Protect Our Stolen Treasures people can find emotional support guidance when dealing with police, press, the public, and attorneys. All of which is challenging in the face of a loved one’s unexpected death. We offer the benefit of our experiences and mistakes free of charge available 24/7. We have to help organize events, press conferences, vigils, even assisting and setting up funerals.
We are filling in the gap that I found in the wake of my daughter Adaisha Miller’s death at the hands of a Detroit cop. No one should be left alone to find out the hard way every part of the “legal” system is set up against the victim and their family. I have always been a Defender of the weak and the oppressed now I fight for those who have Lost their voice and those yet READY to speak.
Protect Our Stolen Treasures (P.O.S.T)
Founding members
Yolanda McNair, President
Kimberly Davis, Vice-president
Mertilla Jones
Kevin Kellom
As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?
I have always been a defender of the week and the oppressed. But after the murder of my daughter Adaisha Miller at the hands of an off duty Detroit police officer. I became Deeply moved to action to seek Justice for victims of “The System ”. Too many so-called bad actors in uniform take advantage of the faulty system that allows the issues of authority without consequences and it would appear that it has fallen to the families of the victims to bring about reform and the changes needed to better ensure the safety of those who encounter police officers under any circumstances.
Adaisha was a wonderful person all around loved by many family and friends. She was always a peacemaker. On July 8th 2012 1 day before her 25th birthday Adaisha was at a party at an off duty police officer’s house Isaac Lee Parrish III. She was invited by one of his relatives and our neighbor at 12:05 am Parrish III shot Adaisha One time in the chest ending her life. It took 25 minutes for 1 call from the cop’s wife to be made to 911. From that point on the system was used to protect the cop. I know I have copies of not only the 911 call but also the police transmissions from that night for the entire investigation except for the many requested landline calls.
The cover up was blatant and constant from the police chief, city attorney, to the prosecutor. Parrish III claims it was an accident even though none of it is explainable or something that can be reenacted.
After months of fighting for common information and transparency, getting no positive response from the city of Detroit nor from the Detroit police department and after months of seeking help and finding no organizations that could support me or my family, in our fight for Adaisha’s Justice. I, with some Detroit families of police murder victims that I had met, created Protect Our Stolen Treasures (P.O.S.T), on March 23rd, 2016 P.O.S.T became a licensed non-profit.
I have been asked why we are non-profit. It’s because I REFUSE to be accused of profiting from my daughter’s death or name.
We have help families all over the country and now have 8 chapters and 8 different states of P.O.S.T, each chapter is headed by someone who lost a loved one to police murder. We deal with the police on a 1 on 1basis understanding that all cops are not bad cops but that all cops should be looked at through a lens of caution and concern.
Through Protect Our Stolen Treasures people can find emotional support guidance when dealing with police, press, the public, and attorneys. All of which is challenging in the face of a loved one’s unexpected death. We offer the benefit of our experiences and mistakes free of charge available 24/7. We have to help organize events, press conferences, vigils, even assisting and setting up funerals.
We are filling in the gap that I found in the wake of my daughter Adaisha Miller’s death at the hands of a Detroit cop. No one should be left alone to find out the hard way every part of the “legal” system is set up against the victim and their family. I have always been a Defender of the weak and the oppressed now I fight for those who have Lost their voice and those yet READY to speak.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
Unfortunately Killer Cops
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
My consistency in how I treat people and their situations. I am honest with everyone and though I may try to soften the blow I will not sugarcoat the truth or painful reality for anyone.
Honor and Integrity Always.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://Protectourstolentreasures.mystrikingly.com
- Instagram: Post4justice
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/962246117184392/
- Other: https://protect-our-stolen-treasures.myspreadshop.com/?fbclid=IwVERDUAMWnhtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHq8tgTrM0I8r2aWmMO6b-OC5IK11Pn159clwdy8w-h87jKAHP_px3YKlQFb9_aem_Cf9dwwJ1KORJ-X5VzG54iw
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