This Is How We Rise

The Harm Done

The Harm Done

  1. The Harm Done
    1. Unaqsiq TikTok – How it Began
  2. Follow and Watch Unaqsiq
    1. There is more to the Smith trial and conviction than meets the eye.
    2. The Backstory
  3. Watch the following TikToks about Brian Steven Smith – The Trial – The Beginning
  4. SENTENCED July 12, 2024
  5. All About Ian Calhoun
  6. Brian Steven Smith and Ian Calhoun: The Messages
  7. SIGN THE ARREST IAN CALHOUN NOW PETITION
  8. Digging In
  9. It all began with one goal: Arrest Ian Calhoun. But we have learned so much more.
  10. Read what John B. Skidmore Alaska Deputy Attorney General had to say about an investigation into Ian Calhoun.
  11. What about the images of the woman found on Smith’s phone at the time of his arrest?
  12. Smith has always picked and chose who his victims were.
  13. Where Do We Go From Here?
  14. Timeline: The Arrest of Brian Steven Smith
  15. Trending

Unaqsiq TikTok – How it Began

Follow and Watch Unaqsiq

@alaska.mmip

There is more to the Smith trial and conviction than meets the eye.

https://amberbattsblog.com/2024/08/07/immunity-and-the-monster/

The Backstory

More than an earthquake rocked 2018, read how a woman contacted the Anchorage Police Department to tell them about a video depicting a sexual assault on an unresponsive woman.

Anchorage Police knew about a man who preyed on the most marginalized.

POLICE WERE TOLD OF MURDER AND DID NOT INVESTIGATE

There were two heroic women that defied the odds and reported him, one a full year before he tortured and murdered Kathleen Jo Henry.

There was no follow up on a series of calls and complaints regarding Smith’s suspicious activities before the murder of Kathleen Jo Henry. The calls from Alicia Youngblood in August 2018 were dismissed, signaling a disturbing disregard for the safety of the Anchorage community. 

https://amberbattsblog.com/2024/08/18/anchorage-police-ignored-warnings-let-brian-steven-smith-keep-killing/
@amberinalaska

It is all horribly true. A video of the press release from Community United for Safety and Protection. https://sextraffickingalaska.com/press-releases/ #brianstevensmith #alaskasexworkers #cusp #apd #anchoragepolicedepartment #greenscreen

♬ original sound – Amber Batts

Watch the following TikToks about Brian Steven Smith – The Trial – The Beginning

@alaska.mmip

Part 2 trial day 7 recap #veronicaabouchuk #kathleenhenry #alaska #mmiw #mmiwalaska #alaskasnewssource #brianstevensmith #greenscreen #greenscreenvideo

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
@alaska.mmip

The videos and photos have been admitted into evidence and the jury will see them. The public will not but we will be able to hear the audio. #kathleenhenry #veronicaabouchuk #brianstevensmith

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
@alaska.mmip

GUILTY ON ALL 14 COUNTS!!

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
@alaska.mmip

Trial day 1 recap #veronicaabouchuk #kathleenhenry #alaska #mmiw #mmiwalaska #nesbettcourthouse #anchorage #anchoragealaska #anchoragepolicedepartment #truecrime #trial #brianstevensmith

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
@alaska.mmip

Replying to @Cb Part 2 #KathleenHenry #VeronicaAbouchuk #Alaska #MMIW #mmiwalaska #alaskasnewssource #anchoragedailynews #anchoragepolicedepartment #alaskastatetroopers #truecrime #brianstevensmith #trial #courtroom

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP

SENTENCED July 12, 2024

@alaska.mmip

Sentenced to the maximum 226 years in prison for the murders of Veronica Abouchuk and Kathleen Jo Henry. #alaska #mmiw #alaskammiw #brianstevensmith #iancalhoun #arrestiancalhounNOW

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP

All About Ian Calhoun

During the trial of Brian Steven Smith disturbing information came out about Ian Calhoun, showing he knew about at the murder of Kathleen Jo Henry, as well as where her body was dumped by Brian Steven Smith

Articles from the media

‘I have something to show you’: Smith texted Anchorage man in hours after hotel room killing, met him at Hillside park – Anchorage Daily News

In one text, the detective said that Calhoun texts Smith: “I was not up, sounds like you were having a lot of fun.”The detective said Smith replied: “I did have fun. Wanted to share.” Alaska Newsource

During the trial, prosecutors showed texts between Calhoun and Smith, which indicate that Smith wanted to show him Kathleen Henry’s body, before he disposed of it along the Seward Highway. Alaska Public Media

Brian Steven Smith and Ian Calhoun: The Messages

Watch the video detailing the text messages entered into evidence during the murder trial of Brian Steven Smith. This a video detailing those messages between Brian Steven Smith and Ian Calhoun. September 4 marks the 5-year anniversary of when Brian Steven Smith murdered Kathleen Jo Henry. 

@alaska.mmip

Texts between Ian Calhoun and Brian Steven Smith #iancalhoun #arrestiannow #brianstevensmith

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP

SIGN THE ARREST IAN CALHOUN NOW PETITION

Digging In

The handling of the Brian Steven Smith case has raised deep systemic concerns, with local media remaining largely silent after the trial was over. 

One such example is the role of phone records between Smith and Ian Calhoun, a critical piece of evidence that was used in Smith’s trial. 

These records revealed that Calhoun had knowledge of Smith’s criminal activities, including his interaction with the body of Kathleen Jo Henry. Court documents show Calhoun warned Smith when Henry’s body was found, to which Smith callously responded, “oops.” 

@alaska.mmip

Replying to @Shit show we want him arrested NOW

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP

Failure to prosecute Calhoun as an accomplice has fallen on deaf ears, perhaps due to cronyism. Calhoun’s parents are long time employees of the Municipality of Anchorage, and his father in law is the President of a group of construction companies in the state of Alaska. This equals power.

It all began with one goal: Arrest Ian Calhoun. But we have learned so much more.

But, how could we find out the information? Records requests wouldn’t readily give the information, and court records didn’t list the details.

This was when it was decided; visit Smith in jail. Because of this, the information shared here has been given by Smith. After more than 20 visits, what have we learned? It has been a frustrating process, with clear goals and a debrief after each visit. Here is a video detailing a visit.

@amberinalaska

My visit with Alaska serial killer Brian Steven Smith #brianstevensmith #bs #apd #alaskaserialkiller

♬ original sound – Amber Batts

Read what John B. Skidmore Alaska Deputy Attorney General had to say about an investigation into Ian Calhoun.

The recent handling of the Brian Steven Smith case has raised deep systemic concerns, with local media remaining largely silent after the trial was over. 

What about the images of the woman found on Smith’s phone at the time of his arrest?

@alaska.mmip

Replying to @Unaqsiq We finally have a sketch of the unknown woman from Brian Steven Smith’s phone from Sept 16-22,2019. #brianstevensmith #iancalhoun #arrestiancalhounNOW #alaska #mmiw #mmiwalaska #mmip #truecrime #forensics #forensicart #greenscreen

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
@alaska.mmip

Replying to @Unaqsiq Answering some questions about the sketch and the unknown woman. #alaska #mmiw #alaskammiw #mmip #alaskammip #brianstevensmith #briansmith #iancalhoun #ArrestIanCalhounNOW#greenscreen

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP
https://amberbattsblog.com/2024/09/13/5-years-forgotten-in-a-phone/
@amberinalaska

Wrote about Cassandra and all the evidence that let APD know it was her 5 YEARS ago!,Her famiky is planning a service on September 19th and I have the donation links to help cover the cost of the service and other expenses listed. https://amberbattsblog.com/2024/09/13/5-years-forgotten-in-a-phone/ #justiceforcassandra #whereisshe #brianstevensmith #apd #alaskaserialkillers #apdallowspredators #arrestiancalhounnow #greenscreen

♬ original sound – Amber Batts

Smith has always picked and chose who his victims were.

@amberinalaska

#stitch with @UnaqsiqBrian Steven Smith can’t take an Alaska Nat8ve woman asking him questions. Especially about Ian Calhoun. #iancalhoun #brianstevensmith #greenscreen

♬ original sound – Unaqsiq – Alaska MMIP

Where Do We Go From Here?

  • Call on APD to investigate Ian Calhoun – SIGN & SHARE THE PETITION
  • Change the law so that Failure to Report a Violent Crime Against an Adult is more than a $500 violation
  • A full investigation into APD not investigating the images found in Smith’s phone at the time of his arrest, October 8, 2019
  • APD to investigate the murder of Cassandra Lee Boskofsky
  • A full investigation into APD regarding their lack of investigation and questioning Smith when Alicia Youngblood came forward in August 2018
  • Stop condoning comments, like the ones below
  • Comments? Information? Email alaskathemissing.com

THE STIGMA CONTINUES

@amberinalaska

What does someone means when they say because someone is a SX wrkr they deserve what they get? It creates a place where men like Brian Steven Smith can harm even after being reported to the police, and men like Ian Calhoun can be complicit without consequence.#greenscreen #brianstevensmith #ArrestIanCalhounNow #sexworkerpolicy #sexworkersarepeople #criminalizationkills #hatefulcomments #onlysomelivesmatter #bothered

♬ original sound – Amber Batts
@amberinalaska

What us going on with Toby Clemmons in Bethel Alaska? This man is someone that Bethel should be aware of. Does he work at YK Health Corp? And if he does, what does he do? He is not safe for sex trafficking survivors or sex workers to disclose to because, as he said it, we should have “free rent”. Please share. #bethel #ykhealthcorp #tobyclemmons #tntservicesbethel

♬ original sound – Amber Batts

Timeline: The Arrest of Brian Steven Smith