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Virgie Nowell, 44: Went To Get Food Stamps & Vanished In 2017

She was last said to be in the company of a white man named "Nik."

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Brenwanda Smith, 24: Vanished From Philadelphia Bus Depot In 1997

Her former coworker, a serial killer, is a person of interest.

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Kim Williams, 37: Vanished In 1995 After Violent Argument With Man She Feared

He was reportedly convicted of her murder and the attempted murder of another woman. Kim remains missing.

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What Is The Ashanti Alert?

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

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Charita Chambers, 35: Left Texas Home In 2018 & Didn't Return

Her cousins have been pounding the pavement, searching for information.

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Jasmaine Smith, 22: Disappeared After Sister's Graduation Party In 2015

Her disappearance may be connected to a sex trafficker who was jailed after a young woman's bones were found in his fire pit.

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Foul Play

Kim Williams, 37: Vanished In 1995 After Violent Argument With Man She Feared

He was reportedly convicted of her murder and the attempted murder of another woman. Kim remains missing.

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Krislyn Gibson, 35: Vanished From Texas In 2016

Authorities believe Krislyn & her friend, Sidney Taylor, were murdered by someone Taylor knew.

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Kalisha Madden, 26: Last Seen Getting Into Vehicle With 3 Men In 2011

Her mother hit the streets to find answers and conducted her own investigation.

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Tabitha Queen, 29: Kids Heard Man Threaten To Kill Their Missing Mother

Her daughter claims someone in a van also attempted to kidnap Tabitha.

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Children

Olisa Williams, 8 Months: Kidnapped By Father In 1982

He gave several conflicting stories of what happened to the little girl.

Dec 6, 2025 • Erika Marie

Kreneice Jones, 3: Went Missing With 2-Year-Old LaMoine Allen In 1992

The two children were last seen playing outside of a grocery store in rural Mississippi.

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Elyssa Marie Vasquez, 12: Last Seen On A Bus In 2003

Police classified her as a runaway for years.

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Gun Violence

Vernicia Woodard, 26: Killed & Set On Fire By ATL Police Officer In 2014

He claimed she tried to rob him, but experts later stated the evidence didn't corroborate his line of events.

Nov 26, 2025 • Erika Marie

Kenisha Dixon: Opened Her Front Door & Was Murdered In 2000

She answered a knock at the door and was immediately shot by an unknown assailant.

Nov 12, 2025 • Erika Marie

Shadina Smith, 29: Shot & Killed After Confronting Man Who Groped Her

She & her fiancé confronted the man who grabbed her, and the assailant shot them both.

Nov 8, 2025 • Erika Marie

Selena Dukes, 23: Killed While Helping Friend In Domestic Dispute

The young mother was reportedly trying to calm the arguing couple.

Oct 28, 2025 • Erika Marie

Shalimar Birkett, 32: Killed In Drive-By While Attending Vigil For Slain Friend

Her friend was shot & killed at a party the prior evening.

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Tennessee

Mattie Wilson, 55: Disappeared In 2008 After Hospital Sent Her To Homeless Shelter

She suffered a stroke & was hospitalized. Mattie was discharged without her family's knowledge.

Dec 2, 2025 • Erika Marie

Cherryl Lamont Pearson, 37: Vanished In 2002 After Taking Phone Call

The doctor received a call at 1:58 a.m. that lasted for five seconds & by the morning, she was gone.

Oct 11, 2025 • Erika Marie

LaResha Walker, 23: Tennessee Woman & Her Mother Disappear 17 Years Apart

Both mysteries remain unsolved.

Oct 4, 2025 • Erika Marie

Mya Taylor, 18: Killed In Drive-By Shooting In Memphis In 2020

She was just days away from her high school graduation.

Oct 3, 2025 • Erika Marie

Jane Doe

Cook County Jane Doe 2016: Found Skeletonized In "Unsecure Home"

Very little has been shared about her case.

Dec 17, 2025 • Erika Marie

Calumet City Jane Doe 1981: Strangled & Left In The Illinois Woods

Authorities believe her age is somewhere from mid-teens to early-twenties.

Nov 23, 2025 • Erika Marie

Escatawpa Jane Doe: Found In 1977, Identified By DNA In 2021

It is believed that she was a victim of late serial killer Samuel Little. He confessed to killing her before he died in 2020.

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Krislyn Gibson, 35: Vanished From Texas In 2016

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Katrina Perry, 34: Murdered Inside Of Her New Jersey Home

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1960s

Jane Doe Detroit 1967: Found Murdered In An Alleyway

The young lady was said to possibly be between 18 and 22 years old.

Oct 19, 2025 • Erika Marie

Phyllis Lorain Powell, 5: Last Seen Skipping Down The Street In 1963

She'd spent the morning watching "I Love Lucy" before heading to a friend's house.

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Lyrian Barry, 22: Young Mother Goes Missing From Mississippi in 1960

The 22-year-old mother wanted to start a better life & vanished.

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Marion County Jane Doe 1967: Florida Hunters Discover Remains

In 1967, hunters in Florida came across the skeletal remains of Marion County Jane Doe. She had been shot in the head.

Aug 16, 2025 • Erika Marie

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