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Lisa Lambert, 14: Last Seen Leaving Home For Dance Class In 1979

Police initially treated this case as a runaway, forcing Lisa's parents to investigate on their own.

15 hrs ago • Erika Marie

Alyssa Thomas, 32: Car Found Abandoned, Remains Located In 2022

The Dallas mother's case remains unsolved.

Jun 27 • Erika Marie

Willie Ann Rucker, 27: Disappeared From Iowa In 1979

Days prior, she was said to have told police that her ex was frightening her.

Jun 26 • Erika Marie

Daphne Webb, 1: Father Commits Suicide After Reporting Her 2013 Kidnapping

John Webb said he left Daphne in a car with her disabled grandmother & when he returned, his daughter was gone.

Jun 25 • Erika Marie

Justine Pierre, 34: Last Seen Walking Away From Home

The last thing she told her 12-year-old son was "lock the door."

Jun 24 • Erika Marie

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Bridget Shiel, 19: Killed While Running From Murderer, DNA Yields Suspect

Aug 12, 2025 • Erika Marie

Sherrie Stout, 35: Mother & Daughter Go Missing, Child Turns Up 4 Years Later

Nov 30, 2025 • Erika Marie

Lorraine Snell, 19: Cousin's Husband Arrested For Her Murder 40 Years Later

Jan 28 • Erika Marie

Tynisha Ysais, 21: Killed By Rapper Who Ate Her Flesh

Aug 11, 2025 • Erika Marie

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Carmella Dixon, 25: Pregnant Woman Vanished From Ohio In 1992

Unfortunately, there isn't much information shared about Carmella.

Jun 23 • Erika Marie

Latoya Tee Brown, 21: Missing Following Alabama Tornado In 2011

Latoya was on her way to get food with a friend when a tornado touched down.

Jun 22 • Erika Marie

Tineshia Jackson, 16: Boyfriend Commits Suicide After 1998 Disappearance

Her 19-year-old boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her before taking his own life.

Jun 19 • Erika Marie

Alexis Jackson, 36: Missing From Cleveland Since 2020

Her social media reportedly hasn't been updated since 2019.

Jun 18 • Erika Marie

Hazel Ruth Smith, 40: Last Seen In Atlanta In 1993

Little information has been shared about her case.

Jun 17 • Erika Marie

Arizona

Lashaunda Washington, 19: Went Missing From Phoenix In 2000

All these years later, details are still scarce.

May 28 • Erika Marie

Jeannette Marie Lamb, 31: Last Seen Getting Into A Car With A Man In 2002

The man she was reported with is unknown.

Apr 17 • Erika Marie

Lisa Dianne Jameson,23: Vanished After Work In 1991

She got a ride home from work and wasn't seen again.

Oct 2, 2025 • Erika Marie

Aussie Antionette Binford: Last Seen With Unknown Man In 1993

Her family reportedly saw her get into a vehicle with an unknown White male.

Aug 24, 2025 • Erika Marie

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Lisa Lambert, 14: Last Seen Leaving Home For Dance Class In 1979

Children

Daphne Webb, 1: Father Commits Suicide After Reporting Her 2013 Kidnapping

John Webb said he left Daphne in a car with her disabled grandmother & when he returned, his daughter was gone.

Jun 25 • Erika Marie

Adele Marie Wells, 7: Possibly Kidnapped While Walking To School In 1958

A man in the area was spotted trying to lure children into his vehicle days before Adele disappeared.

May 18 • Erika Marie

Shakeima Ann Cabbagestalk, 10: Missing From South Carolina Since 1993

Her remains have never been located.

May 2 • Erika Marie

Teens

Tineshia Jackson, 16: Boyfriend Commits Suicide After 1998 Disappearance

Her 19-year-old boyfriend allegedly confessed to killing her before taking his own life.

Jun 19 • Erika Marie

Christina Monteiro,19: May Have Been The Victim Of A Serial Killer in 1988

Nine women were found murdered around the time she went missing.

Jun 10 • Erika Marie

Lakiesha Buckner, 16: May Have Been Preyed Upon Before Disappearing in 1999

Her learning disabilities may have made Lakeisha a target for predators.

May 20 • Erika Marie

Lutricia Ann Smith Thompson, 19: Mississippi Teen Vanishes In 1988

Her family believed she may be connected to serial killer Samuel Little.

May 6 • Erika Marie

Lisa Lambert, 14: Last Seen Leaving Home For Dance Class In 1979

Police initially treated this case as a runaway, forcing Lisa's parents to investigate on their own.

15 hrs ago • Erika Marie

Information

Black Mothers Are Asked to Prove Their Autistic Children Deserve Care—Harmony’s Story Shows The Cost

Tanasha Jackson has faced one hurdle after another in an effort to gain resources and help for her daughter.

May 29 • Erika Marie

What Is A Silver Alert?

For seniors in danger, the Silver Alert can save lives, if it’s used.

Jan 17 • Erika Marie

What Is The Ashanti Alert?

Ashanti Billie’s story created a federal alert system. Most people still haven’t heard of it.

Jan 9 • Erika Marie

Who Gets An AMBER Alert?

Behind the urgency of the national alert system lies a set of selective rules, and not every child's case qualifies.

Dec 22, 2025 • Erika Marie

Jane Doe

Stony Creek Jane Doe: Remains Found In Shallow Grave In 1948

It is believed she was somewhere between 15 and 25-years-old.

Apr 8 • Erika Marie

Orleans Parish Jane Doe: Remains Recovered Under A House In 1998

This strange case continues to plague Louisiana investigators, and it is unfortunate that no one has come forward about this woman in all of these…

Mar 28

Pittsylvania Jane Doe: Partial Skeletal Remains Discovered In 1998

A man was mowing a Virginia field when he discovered the remains.

Mar 25 • Erika Marie

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Bridget Shiel, 19: Killed While Running From Murderer, DNA Yields Suspect

Aug 12, 2025 • Erika Marie

Sherrie Stout, 35: Mother & Daughter Go Missing, Child Turns Up 4 Years Later

Nov 30, 2025 • Erika Marie

Lorraine Snell, 19: Cousin's Husband Arrested For Her Murder 40 Years Later

Jan 28 • Erika Marie

Tynisha Ysais, 21: Killed By Rapper Who Ate Her Flesh

Aug 11, 2025 • Erika Marie

Aesha Amera Muhammad, 23: 2-Year-Old Son Told Police "Mommy's Dead"

Sep 2, 2025 • Erika Marie

1980s

Christina Monteiro,19: May Have Been The Victim Of A Serial Killer in 1988

Nine women were found murdered around the time she went missing.

Jun 10 • Erika Marie

Elizabeth Walston Godwin, 77: Went To Bed & Vanished By Morning In 1988

She lived with her daughter and son-in-law.

Jun 1 • Erika Marie

Angela Gross, 27: Was Last Seen In Oakland, California In 1983

Little has been shared about her case after all these years.

May 28 • Erika Marie

Paula Daniels, 19: Last Seen At Home In Los Angeles In 1981

Paula's daughter, Monique, asked if I could write about her mother. Monique was only 2-years-old when her mother went missing.

May 13 • Erika Marie

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