Justice for Kristen Huntington

Trigger Warning: Contains mentions of murder and physical assault. Listener discretion advised.

Introduction: Join host Erica as she covers the devastating case of Kristen Huntington, an Inupiaq woman from Selawik, Alaska. Features interviews with Kristen's mother, Arlene Ballot, and friend, Flora Roddy.

About Kristen: Kristen Marie Huntington (b. 1989) was a joyful, culturally proud Inupiaq and Athabascan woman from Fairbanks.

A Friendship & Red Flags: Friend Flora Roddy noted early concerns about Kristen's boyfriend, Eric Rustad, at a baby shower in March 2019.

The Disappearance & Discovery: Kristen was reported missing Jan 10, 2020. Her body was tragically found Jan 12 in a vacant apartment, confirming foul play.

The Investigation: Evidence and witness accounts quickly pointed to Eric Rustad, revealing a history of escalating domestic violence against Kristen.

Justice: Eric Rustad pleaded guilty to second-degree murder on Aug 10, 2021. He was sentenced on Feb 1, 2023, to 50 years incarceration (eligible for parole after 33 years).

Domestic Violence in Alaska: Kristen's case highlights the high rates of domestic violence among Indigenous populations in Alaska. Features insights and resources from Alex, outreach coordinator for the Interior Center for Nonviolent Living.

• Resources: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available. Please reach out to: 
  • National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
  • Interior Center for Nonviolent Living in Fairbanks (907) 452-2293
  • Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault (ANDVSA) 
    (907) 586-3650
  • Abused Women's Aid in Crisis (AWAIC) (907) 279-9581
  • Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) Crisis Line: (907) 276-7273 / 1-800-478-8999
  • Tundra Women's Coalition Crisis Line: 1-800-478-7799
• Email: frozentrailak@gmail.com
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