Tammy Michell of Fullerton, holding a sign in support of Mitrice Richardson, applauds a speaker during a meeting with L.A. County Sheriff Lee Baca hosted by the Compton-based National Assn. for Equal Justice in America. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Lee Baca, left, says of the Richardson case, We believe that its one of the most incredible tragedies that could happen to an individual young woman. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Michael Richardson speaks during the forum on the case of his daughter, who vanished in 2009 after being released from custody. Her remains were found in a remote canyon. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Dawn Johnson organizes the speakers from the audience during the meeting in Compton. (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
