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

Erika Marie — Sat, 27 Jun 2026 10:49:58 GMT

*Update* In October 2022, Alyssa Thomas’s remains were located in brush near a vacant lot. Fox 4 News spoke with Alyssa’s loved ones, who continue to seek justice and answers.

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Details regarding her last moments have not been shared with the public, but Alyssa Thomas has been missing for weeks. The 32-year-old woman was reportedly last seen in Dallas, Texas, on September 30. It is unclear what she was doing at the time she vanished, but it was stated that a vehicle was found abandoned.

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According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System, Alyssa Thomas was using an RPS vehicle, but it was later discovered deserted. Once again, circumstances are unclear; how long she had the vehicle, where it was found, and the time lapse between Alyssa going missing and the auto being located haven’t been communicated.

Unfortunately, this is all of the information I could find about Alyssa. Her personal connections and professional life are unknown. A Facebook group posted a missing person flyer, but there hasn’t been much movement.

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Alyssa Thomas: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Alyssa Thomas stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 180 to 200 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes. What she was last seen wearing or any distinguishing marks are unknown. Her middle name is “Danyal.”

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Dallas Police Department at (214) 671-4268 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 179387-2022.

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Willie Ann Rucker, 27: Disappeared From Iowa In 1979

Erika Marie — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:34:54 GMT

As a child, David Barnett grew up believing that his mother died in a car accident. He was just one year old when he lost his mother, so he and his siblings—Kim, 10, and Deena, 9—were sent to be raised by their grandmother.

David grew up to become a high school football star who was later drafted into the NFL, and just before his move into the big leagues, he learned at a family reunion that his mother, Willie Ann Rucker, had disappeared in 1979.

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A Son Searches For Answers

In an expansive interview with The New York Times in 2007, David spoke candidly about the “taboo” topic of his mother’s case. His budding football career allowed him to travel from one end of the country to the next, and often, he would meet people who shared his mother’s last name. He told The Times that he would wonder whether they were related to the mom he never knew.

“I had gone all my life trying to figure out what actually happened. Every time I’d ask somebody, they’d be like: ‘Go ask him. Go ask her.’ They kept pushing it around,” said David. By the time he entered high school, one of his sisters had graduated from college and petitioned to be his legal guardian. He moved to Arkansas to be with her. All the siblings were raised without knowing what happened to Willie Ann Rucker.

“I always felt that not having a mom was a big factor in my life,” he said in the Times interview. “I missed never having that person you can come home to and call Mom who will put her arms around you and tell you she loves you.”

Will Ann Rucker’s Last Known Movements

It was April 8, 1979, when Willie Ann Rucker finished her shift as a cocktail waitress at a local club in Waterloo, Iowa. The 27-year-old mother of three called her sister from a grocery store to say she was working late and to ask her sister to take the kids to her apartment, where she would meet them.

It’s reported that Willie was recently divorced and had trouble with an ex-boyfriend. Just days before she disappeared, Willie was said to have told the police that this ex was frightening her. Her relatives have stated that she would never have walked away from her life and abandoned her children.

David told The Times that he did not grow up having a relationship with his father. The identity of Willie’s ex is unknown, at least in public reports.

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Willie Ann Rucker: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Willie Ann Rucker stood 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 110 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. She would also go by her middle name, “Ann.”

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Waterloo Police Department at (319) 291-2515 or their local authorities. The agency case number is W79-3223.

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

Erika Marie — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:33:27 GMT

Sadly, police have stated that they believe little Daphne Webb is no longer alive. This tragic story began back in 2013 with a father who alerted the authorities after he claimed his one-year-old daughter had been abducted.

Police in Oakland, California, received a call from John "Anthony" Webb, a distraught father who claimed that he was with his mother, who had dementia, and his daughter, Daphne, at Gazzali's Supermarket on July 10. He said he stopped off at the store to buy a beverage, so he left his mother and daughter in the vehicle, but when he returned, Daphne couldn't be found.

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The little girl was reportedly sitting in the rear passenger seat before the incident, and when police spoke with witnesses, they identified a potential suspect.

According to those reports, a woman who was either Black, Hispanic, or Latino was seen leaving the area with a child that fit Daphne’s description, but no one actually saw the alleged abduction. It is unclear whether the woman was ever found and questioned, but it’s reported that a search did not yield evidence to locate Daphne.

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Webb was interviewed by investigators and was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment. Authorities believed it was irresponsible for Daphne to be left in the care of her grandmother, who was living with a disability.

Further, the father was considered a person of interest; however, it is reported that the district attorney declined to press formal charges. In May 2014, John took his own life by overdosing on prescription medication. He was reportedly found by his adult daughter and did not leave a suicide note.

“He was the last person who was with her, so obviously he would know of her whereabouts,” Daphne’s great-aunt, Roslyn Robinson, reportedly told The Mercury News. “At this point, we have closure on him but not on her.”

Daphne lived with her father and grandmother at the time she went missing. Her mother, Kiana, resided at a treatment facility and was questioned by authorities, but it was later ruled that she did not have anything to do with her daughter’s disappearance. She and John were still married when he passed. The status of the investigation remains unclear, but it seems investigators have reached a decision about what happened to the little girl.

“We believe there are events that will help us come to some conclusion,” Alameda County District Attorney Nancy O’Malley suggested to local reporters years ago. “I don’t believe (Webb’s) death put an end to the case. I believe his death is a factor, but (the investigation) didn’t stop with his death.”

Daphne Webb: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Daphne Webb stood 2 feet tall and weighed 30 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes. Daphne was last seen wearing orange pajamas and pink socks. She would be 10 years old at the time of this publication. It is said that a reward is offered for information regarding this case.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Oakland Police Department at (510) 777-3333 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 13-035011.

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Justine Pierre, 34: Last Seen Walking Away From Home

Erika Marie — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 10:56:48 GMT

Early on in the investigation into the disappearance of Justine Pierre, authorities believed her case involved foul play. Unfortunately, there hasn't been much else shared since she vanished from Miami, Florida, in 2017. Updates on the investigation may be scarce, but Justine's relatives did speak with local reporters weeks after she vanished.

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According to reports, the 34-year-old was last seen on November 5 walking away from her home near NE 118th Terrace and 14th Avenue. It is unclear where Justine Pierre may have been traveling to and how long she intended to be away from her residence. Her son told authorities that the last thing she said to him was “lock the door.”

Justine’s family informed reporters that the loving mother was employed at the Camillus House, which provides aid to the homeless and vagrants. They also refuted any reports that Justine was struggling with mental illness and stated she hasn’t exhibited any behaviors like this before.

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“I think somebody kidnapped her,” Solange Stvil, Justine’s sister, said. “We love Justine. We need Justine back – her two little kids. We need her back.” She added, “I don’t eat sometimes at night time since I know that. I sleep maybe 30 minutes.”

Justin’s son, Ricky Burke, was just 12 when his mother disappeared.

“I miss her very much. I’m actually very worried,” Ricky shared in 2017. He also stated that his little sister would often ask where their mother was. “Heartbreaking – that’s how I describe it.”

Police have publicly noted that they believe the missing mother could have been held against her will; however, they did not locate any solid evidence that Justine Pierre was the victim of a kidnapping.

“She has made no contact via phone or in person with anyone,” a detective told NBC Miami.

Justine Pierre: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Justine Pierre stood 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed 190 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Any distinguishing marks are unknown, but it was reported that Justine was last seen wearing a pink sweater (or blouse), blue jeans, and sandals. She had her cell phone, but she was not carrying her purse or wallet.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Miami-Dade Police Department - Homicide Bureau at (305) 471-2400. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can call Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS. The agency case number is PD171106426514.

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

Erika Marie — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 10:35:34 GMT

It isn't uncommon for vital information to be missing from files. Unfortunately, that is what we have here regarding Carmella Dixon. A handful of outlets and government databases have included details about her missing-person case, but nothing about the circumstances.

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The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System further noted that Carmella Dixon was pregnant at the time of her disappearance. It’s reported she was last seen on Shorb Avenue in Canton, Ohio, on July 5, 1992. Who she was with, if she was traveling, and anything about her personal life are unknown. This also includes information about her child's father.

Unfortunately, the lack of detail carries over into the investigation itself. Because there aren’t reports about Carmella, updates regarding persons of interest are absent.

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Carmella Dixon: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Carmella Dixon stood 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed 145 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Her ears were pierced.

Carmella had a scar and a tattoo on her right arm. Additionally, Carmella had a fractured right arm at some point and was diagnosed with heart disease. What she was last seen wearing is unknown.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Canton Police Department at (330) 438-4451 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 92-84157.

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

Erika Marie — Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:28:36 GMT

Plenty of conspiracy theories about what happened to Latoya Tee Brown have existed. On April 27, 2011, a devastating tornado touched down in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. In the days that followed, an estimated 600 people were reported missing.

Forty-two people lost their lives in the storm, and some investigators believe this was also Latoya’s fate.

This may seem like a cut-and-dry case; however, several of Latoya’s family members stated years ago that they don’t believe she fell victim to the natural disaster. The day before the tornado hit, Latoya was last seen leaving her family’s home in Northport, Alabama, about five minutes from Tuscaloosa.

At the time, the 21-year-old was splitting her time between her mother’s and her aunt’s homes. What her family didn’t know was that, secretly, Latoya worked as an exotic dancer.

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When she disappeared, Latoya Brown was said to have left her relative’s home to get food with a friend. The shopping center where she was headed was in the storm’s path. Latoya never returned from the outing, but her phone made a call around 5:30 p.m., just before the tornado hit, and was never used again. In the panic following the storm, it was assumed that Latoya might have been affected, but her family expected her to come home.

“I still believe that maybe she hit her head and lost her memory. Maybe she doesn’t know where she is,” Toye Jackson, Latoya’s mother, told Tuscaloosa News in 2016. “I have no idea ... no idea.”

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As she held out hope, Toye offered another theory. She believes that her daughter’s work as a dancer could have spelled danger. It was reported that Latoya often traveled for work, and some believe she may have run into trouble.

“Maybe she somehow ended up becoming a victim of sex trafficking,” Toye continued. “I just don’t know.” Her husband, Robert Jackson, Latoya’s stepfather, also said, “I want to feel that she’s OK, that she’s alive, but I don’t know. I hope that one day she’ll knock on that door, but I’m a realist and know it may never happen.”

“If I had spent three minutes setting [up the security cameras], we’d know and would have seen her leaving the house and who she was with,” Robert said. He was out of town working when the tornado destroyed the city. “Some days, I worry and think about what I could have done different.”

Additionally, the investigation into Latoya Brown’s case caused a rift in the family. They visited The Steve Wilkos Show, where Latoya’s sisters accused their mother of killing her. They mentioned Latoya’s white tube top, which appeared to have bloodstains. However, Toye countered that the police returned the shirt to her and told her it had been tested and that the stain was not blood.

“I thought it would be an opportunity to show her picture and maybe do something so we can help find her,” Toye said. Meanwhile, officials with the Northport Police claim that they have yet to find evidence of foul play. It seems they believe Latoya Brown was an unfortunate victim of a natural disaster.

“It’s still an open case,” department spokesman Lt. Keith Carpenter said years ago. “We’re still trying to locate her and following up on any information that comes in. Unfortunately, we haven’t had a lot of information recently.” Still, an investigating officer is not listed in the government’s National Missing and Unidentified Persons System database.

Latoya’s sister told police she believed she saw the missing woman at The Playhouse nightclub in Tuscaloosa. However, authorities could not verify or confirm the sighting.

“I miss my daughter each and every day,” Toye stated. The worried mother thinks her daughter may have sustained an injury during the tornado that caused her to lose her memory. “I love her very much, and if she’s out there, I want to tell her to please come home. I love and miss her so very, very much.”

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Latoya Brown: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Latoya Brown stood 6 feet 1 inch to 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighed between 150 and 180 pounds. Her natural hair was dark brown, but it was reportedly blonde or strawberry blonde when she disappeared.

Further, Latoya had three tattoos: one on her lower back spelling her nickname “Toya,” another of angel wings just below the back of her neck, and the astrological sign of Virgo on the top of her left foot. Her middle name is “Tee.”

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Northport Police Department at (205) 339-6600. The agency case number is 20110500048.

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Tineshia Jackson, 16: Boyfriend Commits Suicide After 1998 Disappearance

Erika Marie — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 18:56:14 GMT

Investigators believe they know what happened to Tineshia Jackson back in 1998. It was then that the 16-year-old California teen disappeared on March 2 after being seen last at her home in West Covina.

According to The Los Angeles Times, Tineshia was in the area of the 1900 block of Hawaii St., where she lived with her boyfriend, 19-year-old Sean Spenser.

The details regarding the pair’s relationship are unclear. Considering Tineshia was a minor living with a legal adult, the case takes an interesting turn. Still, the facts about her family, school, and personal life are minimal. It was stated that Tineshia had a history of leaving home, sometimes for days at a time. However, the teen would regularly be found with a friend shortly thereafter.

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Additionally, in the days that followed Tineshia Jackson's going missing, Spenser allegedly confided in a friend that he had killed his girlfriend. He was said to be “despondent” and in turmoil.

Then, three days after Tineshia last made contact, Spenser took his own life. Unfortunately, police could not confirm the alleged confession, and Tineshia has remained a missing person.

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Tineshia Jackson: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Tineshia Jackson stood 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed between 150 and 170 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes.

Tineshia has several tattoos: her first name, “Tineshia,” on her back or chest (left side); the words “Trust No Man” in an unknown location; and a rose on the upper part of her right thigh. Her middle name is “Rene,” but it has also been spelled “Teneshia Renee.” What she was last seen wearing is unknown. Further, her dental records, DNA, and fingerprints don’t seem to be on file.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the West Covina Police Department at (626) 939-8500 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 98-02560.

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Alexis Jackson, 36: Missing From Cleveland Since 2020

Erika Marie — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:10:29 GMT

Although Alexis Jackson was reported missing in 2020, some had lost contact with her a year earlier. According to outlets, at least one of the 36-year-old's social media accounts hadn't been active since 2019, but the last time she was allegedly seen was in Cleveland, Ohio, in August 2020.

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At best, only a sentence or two has been shared about this case throughout the years. While details about her personal and professional life weren’t provided, Alexis’s social media pages show that she has loved ones who are deeply concerned for her well-being.

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Alexis Jackson: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Alexis Jackson stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 115 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Alexis was also known for frequently wearing wigs in different colors.

Her middle name is Racqueal. She has several tattoos: the word “SEXYLEX” on her forearm, a design with stars on the back of her hand, another word in black script with colored hearts on her front shoulder, and more on her collarbone and both arms.

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Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Cleveland Police Department - 3rd District at (216) 623-5300 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 2022-033353.

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

Erika Marie — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:04:55 GMT

Sadly, this is another case that has little to no information shared, and it centers on Hazel Smith. On February 5, 1993, the 40-year-old disappeared from Atlanta, Georgia.

According to databases, Hazel was last seen walking in the vicinity of the 1900 block of Baker Road, in the northwest part of the city.

No news reports about Hazel Smith or her missing person case have been shared. It is unclear who reported her missing, and the status of the initial investigation into her disappearance, if there was one, is unknown. Further, only one photo of Hazel has been shared publicly. Her work and family life are also a mystery.

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Hazel Smith: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Hazel Smith stood 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 148 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Any distinguishing marks or whether she had any tattoos are unknown.

Hazel was also last seen wearing beige pants, a beige shirt, and tennis shoes. It is unknown if she had any jewelry or accessories with her.

The Doe Network reports it is unknown if Hazel’s fingerprints, DNA, and dental records are on file.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Atlanta Police Department at (404) 546-4235 or their local authorities. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System did not list an active agency case number. This may suggest that Hazel’s case has not been assigned to an investigator.

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Wanda Dyer, 74: Woman With Dementia Vanishes From Kansas In 2025

Erika Marie — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:35:29 GMT

Last year, Kansas authorities, as well as a concerned community, looked for Wanda Dyer. The 74-year-old was last seen on March 21, 2025, captured in surveillance footage around Lawrence and Eudora. Her husband of 46 years, David Dyer, shared details of their final communication before she went missing.

“She left a note saying she was going to go pay an AT&T bill, and the note was timed at 8:33 (a.m.),” David told KSHB 41 News last year. “She used to leave me notes.” He added, “It’s like a nightmare that doesn’t end. It’s frightening. I worry about her because, like I said, she has dementia.”

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Wanda’s family shared that she struggles with memory loss and confusion, leading to concerns that she may have wandered off during an episode. It is believed she traveled on foot in the early morning hours. Later, surveillance footage captured her at a Bank of America near 9th and Ohio Street in Lawrence.

Phoenix Dyer, Wanda’s daughter, last saw her mother just 24 hours before she disappeared.

“I miss my mom a lot,” she said. “I talked with her three times a day if I didn’t see her.” With her mother still missing, Phoenix is grappling with the heartbreak of not being able to say how much she loves her. “We need to find her. Eventually, we will. It’s just scary right now because we don’t know where she’s at.”

Later, police reported another sighting of Wanda Dyer, this time in Eudora, about 15 minutes from Lawrence. The image, recorded on the evening of March 21, the day she went missing, led authorities to believe she walked to the neighboring town.

“She’s a very good walker and walks fast for her age,” David Dyer said. “She used to load that (a shopping cart) up and say she was going to go (to Kansas City to) see her mom or her aunt or her cousin — who all three are deceased — but she couldn’t remember they’re deceased, so I would remind her that they weren’t around anymore, and she’d give up the pursuit.”

As investigators work to piece together details, the Dyer family and local community remain active in the search for Wanda. The case is ongoing. While tips initially came in steadily, the flow of information has slowed with time.

“We’ve utilized our drones and K9s as warranted,” LKPD public information officer Laura McCabe told KSHB News. “Our city cameras have also been useful in investigating leads.”

McCabe added that a photo of Wanda has been shared with hospitals throughout Lawrence and Kansas City. Meanwhile, David expressed gratitude to everyone who has joined the effort to find his wife.

“I just can’t figure out where she’s at and how she’s doing,” he said. “It’s terrifying.”

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Wanda Dyer: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Wanda Dyer stood 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds. She has short gray hair and brown eyes. Her middle name is “Duane.” Wanda was last seen wearing a black coat with a hood, white socks, light blue tie-dye or camouflage pants, black slippers or shoes, and a large dark gray/brown backpack.

Anyone with information to help this case is urged to contact the Lawrence Police Department at (785) 423-4623. The agency case number is L25014163.

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Demetris Robinson, 42: Vanished After Visiting Her Sister In 2000

Erika Marie — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:36:01 GMT

When Demetris Robinson’s family could not get in contact with her, they immediately began to worry. The 42-year-old mother vanished from Dixmoor, Illinois, on February 3, 2000, and it seems that she disappeared without a trace.

Often, in these cases, authorities weigh whether the missing adult has simply decided to walk away from their life. Demetris's loved ones told a newspaper over two decades ago that this behavior was unlike her.

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The Last Night Demetris Was Seen

Keondra Robinson, Demetris’s niece, told reporters that on the day her aunt went missing, she was with Demetris’s son, Loren Robinson. Keondra, Loren, and Demetris were all in Demetris’s car when they drove to see Sharon Robinson, Demetris’s sister.

They reportedly arrived at Sharon’s home around 5:00 p.m., dropped off Demetris, then borrowed her car and left. Sharon and Demetris spent some time together before walking down the street to visit a neighbor who had lost a family member. The sisters wanted to offer their condolences, and after visiting, Sharon said she decided to return home. Demetris stayed with the neighbor.

A Fight With The Neighbors

It is unclear how long she was there, but when Demetris returned to Sharon’s residence, she told her sister that she had a “disagreement” with the neighbors. It was between 1:00 a.m. and 1:30 a.m. when Demetris called her niece Keondra to pick her up from Sharon’s house. Demetris said she was down the street at a pay phone, so Keondra said she told her aunt to return to Sharon’s so she could pick her up from there. However, this is where things took a turn.

It was only a short while before Keondra arrived, but Sharon said that Demetris had not returned. They immediately began looking for her, and when they checked in with those grieving neighbors, the family was told that Demetris was last seen getting into a yellow vehicle. It was unknown who was behind the wheel.

“We haven’t seen or heard from her since that night, and it’s been almost a month,” Keondra told reporters four weeks after Demetris went missing. “We have called everyone, all her friends, and no one has seen her. No one we know has a yellow car. This is not at all like her—to just up and disappear. She wouldn’t leave her family or her son. She wouldn’t miss work unless something was wrong.”

At the time, the acting Riverdale Police Chief Dave Shilling said investigators had no leads. It is unclear if there have been any persons of interest within the last 26 years. Police did not classify Demetris as a missing person until a month after she went missing.

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Demetris Robinson: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Demetris Robinson stood 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed 150 to 170 pounds. She had brown hair (long, pulled into a ponytail) and brown eyes.

She has scars on her legs from cuts. Demetris was last seen wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt with a beer company logo in front, a green military jacket over a lighter-weight copper-colored jacket, and red-white-and-blue Fila gym shoes.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Riverdale Police Department at (708) 841-2203 or their local authorities. The agency case number is R08-04595.

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Radiah Gilbert, 21: Pregnant Woman Disappears From Nashville In 2013

Erika Marie — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 19:50:53 GMT

The case of Radiah Gilbert has little publicly available information. At just 21 years old, Radiah had her whole life ahead of her. She reportedly lived on and off with her mother, Maquita, while she figured out her next steps.

Sadly, Radiah developed a drug addiction. She reportedly decided to leave her mother’s residence because she didn’t want to be confronted with conversations about going to a rehabilitation center.

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The Circumstances Involving Radiah’s Disappearance

By June 24, 2013, Radiah Gilbert was said to have lived in and out of several hotels in the East Nashville, Tennessee, area. According to The Doe Network, Radiah was last seen by several acquaintances at the Roadway Inn in Nashville. The outlet states that she was approximately seven months pregnant at the time and was due to give birth in either August or September 2013.

Radiah has never been seen or heard from again.

News reports about her case are scarce. For those that do exist, information is minimal. Her last steps on the day she went missing are unknown. Radiah’s mother has since passed away.

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Radiah Gilbert: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Radiah Gilbert stood between 5 feet tall and 5 feet 3 inches and weighed 135 to 140 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair (medium length to her shoulders) and brown eyes. Radiah’s nicknames are “Dynasty” and “Dee Dee.”

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department at (615) 862-7803 or their local authorities. Her agency case number is 2013-0839625.

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Case Number: 2013-0839625
Agency: Metropolitan Nashville Police Department
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Melinda Felder, 33: Daughter Pleads For Help After Mom Goes Missing In 2006

Erika Marie — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 22:02:08 GMT

I was made aware of this case by a woman named Whitney Williams. She stumbled upon Our Black Girls and asked me to write about her mother, Melinda Felder, who went missing in July 2006. What may have happened to Melinda all those years ago isn’t known, but here is the information I could find, and Whitney was kind enough to share.

To begin, reports state that Melinda said she was leaving home to visit a friend but never returned. It is unclear who she planned to see and if she arrived at her destination.

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A Daughter Gives Insight Into Melinda’s Background

Whitney admitted that she was 15 years old when her mother “went missing, so I don’t know the actual story of what happened.” Yet, she was still able to share tidbits about Melinda Felder. The outgoing 33-year-old mother of five was separated but probably still married. She liked to travel and would spend much of her time visiting other places, but Whitney did not know Melinda’s favorite locations. She would travel for weeks to months at a time, and eventually, her children were put in the care of their grandmother. Not long before she went missing, her kids were moved into foster care.

Melinda Felder also suffered seizures, although specifics about her medical history are unknown. Whitney did not have much knowledge about her mother’s condition, but she did tell me:

“I just remember her having seizures and I remember her being overheated, overwhelmed, too excited would trigger her seizures. After her seizures would pass through she would lose her memory temporarily for like a few hours. She wouldn’t remember where she was at or who nobody was. Then after she slept it off for a few hours she would be ok.”

The Investigation Leads Police To New York City

It has been speculated that Melinda could have suffered a medical emergency and may have been hospitalized without being able to communicate her identity, or possibly did not recover all of her faculties following an episode. Melinda now has five grandchildren whom she has never met. Her children desperately want to bring her home.

An investigation into Melinda’s missing-person case also revealed that authorities found evidence she had lived in Brooklyn. It wasn’t a great surprise, considering Melinda was born and raised in New York. Yet, when investigators visited the location, she was not there, and Whitney revealed that the address belonged to her grandfather. Friends she may have visited or even met during her travels are unknown. Whitney said that she never asked her mother where she was going when she would travel, but wherever her mother landed, she would make sure to keep in contact with her children.

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Melinda Felder: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Melinda Felder stood 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed between 175 and 200 pounds. She has black/dark brown hair (cut short with a reddish tint) and brown eyes. Her middle name is “Lorraine,” and her nickname is “Kandie.” She was last seen wearing a jean skirt and a white shirt with a pink design on the front.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Conway Police Department at (843) 248-1790 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 2006003651.

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Janet Tillman, 49: Has Been Missing From Illinois Since 2007

Erika Marie — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:33:49 GMT

Three days before Halloween in 2007, Janet Tillman left her pets outside her residence. The animals had been left behind when the 49-year-old Belleville, Illinois, resident was seen in East St. Louis, Illinois, getting into a dark red car with a Black man near Ninth Street and Exchange Avenue. She's never been seen or heard from since.

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Janet’s family, including her five siblings, was reportedly accustomed to her unusual lifestyle. Her sister called her a “street person,” and it’s reported that Janet liked to visit a truck stop in Troy, Illinois, on Route 203.

She was also said to be a regular customer at a Flying J market in Atherton, Illinois. The missing woman’s family shared that Janet has spent most of her life working as a prostitute, and records indicate that she has a few offenses for solicitation.

On November 5, 2007, just one day after her birthday, Janet was reported missing by her loved ones. There hasn’t been any movement on her case, and if there have been persons of interest or suspects under investigation, they haven’t been named publicly.

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Janett Tillman: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Janet was 5 feet 7 inches tall and 180 pounds. She has black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. Some reports state that she was classified as a disabled person due to her mental impairments. Janet reportedly also had memory issues and trouble focusing. She wore prescription glasses and had a scar near her left eye and one on her throat. Some agencies list her age as 47.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Belleville Police Department at (618) 234-1218 or their local authorities. In 2021, it was reported that a $10,000 reward was being offered in connection with this case.

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Case Number: PER07-139
Agency: Belleville Police Department
Phone: (618) 234-1212
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Tyesha Patrice Bell, 22: Man Convicted Of Missing Woman's Murder

Erika Marie — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:29:32 GMT

*Update* Tyesha Bell’s remains were located in 2020. Police believed that when she vanished, she was on her way to meet a man she had been in a relationship with named Prince Cunningham. It was determined by police that Tyesha was shot in the back of her head.

In 2026, Cunningham was found guilty of murder. His sentencing is scheduled for July 2026.

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It’s unclear when Tyesha Patrice Bell went missing. Some agencies claim that her sister last saw her on May 10, 2003, while the Chicago Tribune reported in 2004 that Tyesha vanished sometime between late May 8 and early May 9. What is apparent is that the investigation into the 22-year-old’s missing person case has gone cold, and the mystery surrounding her disappearance continues to give authorities pause.

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According to reports, Tyesha Patrice Bell was at the apartment she shared with her sister, Latasha, in Aurora, Illinois. She’d dropped out of school at 16, had her first child at 17, and moved out of her mother’s home at 18. She’d gotten herself a job at a plant, but later “lost the job.”

Her mother, Lorna Smith, said Tyesha wasn’t ready to take on the responsibilities of parenthood. So, Lorna decided to raise Tyesha’s daughter. Then, in 2001, Tyesha gave birth to her second child, another daughter, with a new man whom she also quickly broke up with. That seemed to be the lightbulb Tyesha needed to get her life on track, and Lorna Smith shared things were looking up.

“She wasn’t a perfect girl, but she was trying. And she was mine,” Lorna said.

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Everyone’s life changed on the day that Latasha called Lorna to tell her that Tyesha hadn’t come home on May 9. While Lorna wasn’t too concerned at first, she began to worry when she couldn’t reach Tyesha throughout the day. There were approximately 50 messages left on Tyesha’s voicemail from concerned family members.

On May 10, Lorna filed an official police report. Months passed with no word, but until Tyesha’s body is recovered, Lorna refused to give up hope that her daughter is alive.

The Aurora police deemed the case “baffling,” as they say there were still candles burning in Tyesha’s bedroom, and her television was still turned on. She hadn’t spoken to anyone about leaving, and the day before she disappeared, Tyesha and a friend went shopping to purchase clothes for Tyesha’s children. While she did have a record for minor violations and was due in court over an identity theft charge, Lorna insisted that Tyesha had put that life behind her.

When her phone records were examined, authorities saw that Tyesha hadn’t listened to any of the four-plus dozen messages her family members had left her. Her children were staying with family members when she disappeared, and her youngest daughter was just a year and a half.

The Charley Project reports that Tyesha received a phone call, walked outside to answer, and vanished. She didn’t have any personal belongings with her and never returned.

Unsurprisingly, police began to investigate Tyesha’s romantic relationships, leading them to the father of her youngest child. Because he lied to detectives about when he last spoke with her, he was deemed a person of interest. His home was reportedly searched with cadaver dogs, and there was nothing to indicate that Tyesha had been in his home or that anyone had died there.

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Tyesha Patrice Bell: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Tyesha Patrice Bell was 5 feet 6 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and approximately 155 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has a tattoo of her first name in cursive on her right ankle. There are noticeable scars on her upper and lower right arm.

When she disappeared, Tyesha had her hair styled in braids. She also wore contacts, but it’s unclear if she was wearing them when she disappeared. Tyesha was last seen wearing a light pink short-sleeved shirt, a blue jacket with red stripes on the sleeves, a gold ring on her left ring finger (blue topaz and cubic zirconium), gold hoop earrings, blue jeans, and white sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Aurora Police Department at 630-801-6712 or their local authorities.

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

Erika Marie — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:06:01 GMT

Back in the late 1980s, residents of New Bedford, Massachusetts, were living in fear. In the span of one year, the bodies of nine women who were missing from the New Bedford area were found alongside highways in nearby towns, including Dartmouth, Westport, and Freetown.

An investigation would lead authorities to believe that they were hunting a serial killer, dubbed the New Bedford Highway Killer, and while Christina Monteiro has never been found, it's suspected that she is one of his victims.

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About The New Bedford Highway Killer

The New Bedford Highway Killer sought out a specific type of victim. The nine murdered women had a few commonalities: they were sex workers, drug abusers, or engaged in both.

Victims included Robbin Rhodes (28), Rochelle Clifford Dopierala (28), Debroh Lynn McConnell (25), Debra Medeiros (30), Nancy Paiva (36), Debra DeMello (35), Mary Rose Santos (26), Sandra Botelho (24), and Dawn Mendes (25).

All the women were last seen sometime in 1988 and were located either later that year or in 1989.

Not only was this unknown killer linked to several assaults against other women who survived their attacks, but it’s believed that two missing women, Marilyn Roberts (34) and Christina Monteiro (19), may have fallen victim to the mystery assailant.

Christina was last contacted in May 1988, the same month that Debroh and Debra went missing, and just a month before Marilyn vanished. Reports state that Christina’s family last heard from her sometime in May or possibly June, but someone claims to have seen her in New Bedford in July.

What happened to Christina Monteiro remains a mystery, and there have been no clues to unravel what could have occurred.

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Christina Monteiro: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Christina Monteiro was 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall and 110 pounds. She had brown hair, brown eyes, scars on both arms and both wrists, and a scar somewhere around her left eye. Christina has tattoos on her arms that are described as “initials and words.” She was last seen wearing a shirt, blue jeans, and sneakers.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the New Bedford Police Department at (508) 991-6300, the Unsolved Homicide Tip Line at 1-866-SOLVE-07, or their local authorities.

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Case Number: 8810470980543
Agency: New Bedford Police Department
Phone: (508) 991-6300
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Anita Michelle Dobbs, 46: Vanished From Alabama In 2010

Erika Marie — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:03:07 GMT

Not much is known about the mysterious disappearance of Anita Michelle Dobbs. The 46-year-old mother was living with her boyfriend on January 24, 2010, when she vanished, but the circumstances regarding her case are vague.

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While we do know that Anita’s boyfriend was the last person to see her, it hasn’t been confirmed whether she went missing from her home, workplace, or another location. Anita was living in Birmingham, Alabama, at the time, and few details are available regarding her case.

Over a year and a half after Anita went missing, WBRC6 News reported that there were leads in her case, but things soon fell cold.

“Sgt. Johnny Williams with the BPD says the department released information about Dobbs shortly after she went missing, but they never received any information about her whereabouts,” the outlet reported back in October 2011.

“They are hoping that by releasing her photo and description again, someone might have seen her and can help generate a new lead in the case.”

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Anita Michelle Dobbs: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Anita Michelle Dobbs stood 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighed 150 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. She was reportedly last seen wearing a blue coat with beige pants. Anita’s last listed place of residence was 1242 15th Way Southwest, Birmingham.

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Birmingham Police Department at 205-297-8413 or 205-328-9311, or they can call their local authorities.

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Case Number: 100159472
Agency: Birmingham Police Department
Phone: 205-297-8413 or 205-328-9311
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Lynitta Hargray, 40: Was Last Seen In Louisiana In 2005

Erika Marie — Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:22:55 GMT

Unfortunately, we have yet another case that doesn't seem to have much information aside from the basics. Lynitta Hargray was 40-years-old when she mysteriously disappeared, but the circumstances surrounding her case are few and far between.

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According to multiple agencies, the last time anyone saw Lynitta Hargray was at her residence on the 400 block of Askew Street in Tallulah, Louisiana, back on February 1, 2005. It's unclear who she may have been with, if she was living with anyone at the time, if she was seen coming or going from her residence, what time of day it was, or what the status of her personal life may have been.

Once again, we're not left with much to go on, but that doesn't mean that Lynitta Hargray's case should be ignored. A report stated that she may have traveled to Miami, yet still, why she would visit the popular city and what ties Lynitta had to the town are unknown.

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Lynitta Hargray: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Lynitta Hargray was reportedly 5 feet 10 inches tall at 275 to 300 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair, brown eyes, and often wore her hair in extensions (braided).

Both of her ears are pierced, and she has a small scar in the middle of her forehead. Lynitta had a medical condition; however, its nature hasn’t been specified in the reports. One recognizable feature is that both of her big toes have a “hammer toe” deformity. Her middle name is “Bouviere.”

Anyone with information regarding this case is urged to contact the Tallulah Police Department at 318-574-3230 or their local authorities.

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Case Number: 00627220
Agency: Tallulah Police Department
Phone: 318-574-3230
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Jamie Toliver, 29: Pregnant Woman Mysteriously Disappeared In 2017

Erika Marie — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:51:45 GMT

*Update* In February 2023, human remains were discovered near Gladstone Boulevard and North Belmont Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. Two months later, they were confirmed to belong to Jamie Toliver. At the time, it was reported that her death was not being investigated as a homicide. No other information, including the cause of death, has been shared since her remains were located.

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On the evening of April 14, 2017, 29-year-old Jamie Toliver was given a ride and dropped off near 39th and Oakley Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. The last time Jamie’s mother saw her pregnant daughter was on the day she disappeared as she was leaving her residence with her friend. Little information has been made publicly available regarding Jamie’s case.

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It hasn’t been shared where Jamie Toliver planned to go, and the name of the friend who picked her up hasn’t been made public either.

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Jamie Toliver: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Jamie was described as 5 feet 3 inches tall and 125 pounds. She had brown hair and brown eyes and was last seen wearing a white shirt, white shorts, and brown sandals. Jamie has a tattoo on her upper arm, her ears are pierced, and she has multiple facial piercings. She also goes by the name “Jada Jay.”

Anyone with information regarding Jamie’s case is urged to contact their local emergency services or the Kansas City Police Department Missing Persons Unit at 816-234-5136.

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Tiffany Nicole Turner, 34: Vanished After Leaving Mother's Home In 2016

Erika Marie — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:06:26 GMT

Throughout her life, Tiffany Nicole Turner struggled with mental illness. She's schizophrenic and would often have to live with caretakers who helped her with her day-to-day activities.

Tiffany was known to just disappear, only to turn up in random cities centered in the eastern United States. According to reports, Tiffany has also previously threatened to take her own life and exhibited suicidal tendencies, causing concern for her loved ones.

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On September 6, 2016, Tiffany was last seen between the early morning hours of 4:00 and 4:30 a.m., leaving her mother’s home in Tampa, Florida. No one has had contact with the 34-year-old since that time. No one knows where she is or where she could have gone.

Let’s remember: just because Tiffany lived with a mental illness and may have been suicidal in the past does not negate the fact that she may have been a victim of foul play.

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Tiffany Nicole Turner: What To Know

At the time of her disappearance, Tiffany was 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 160 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes, and both of her ears are pierced. She was last seen wearing blue jeans with a dark blue shirt featuring the words “It’s a family thing” on the front and “Tiffany” on the back.

Anyone with information regarding Tiffany’s case is urged to contact the Tampa Police Department at 813-276-3230.

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Case Number: 16-489587
Agency: Tampa Police Department
Phone: 813-276-3230
Email: TPD.PickUpDesk@tampagov.net

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

Alyssa Thomas: What To Know

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Willie Ann Rucker, 27: Disappeared From Iowa In 1979

A Son Searches For Answers

Will Ann Rucker’s Last Known Movements

Willie Ann Rucker: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2022.

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

Daphne Webb: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

Justine Pierre, 34: Last Seen Walking Away From Home

Justine Pierre: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

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

Carmella Dixon: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

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

Latoya Brown: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

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Tineshia Jackson, 16: Boyfriend Commits Suicide After 1998 Disappearance

Tineshia Jackson: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2023.

Alexis Jackson, 36: Missing From Cleveland Since 2020

Alexis Jackson: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2023.

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

Hazel Smith: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

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Wanda Dyer, 74: Woman With Dementia Vanishes From Kansas In 2025

Wanda Dyer: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2025.

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Demetris Robinson, 42: Vanished After Visiting Her Sister In 2000

The Last Night Demetris Was Seen

A Fight With The Neighbors

Demetris Robinson: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

SourcesNamUsNewspaper ArchiveCook County Sheriff’s OfficeIllinois Missing

Radiah Gilbert, 21: Pregnant Woman Disappears From Nashville In 2013

The Circumstances Involving Radiah’s Disappearance

Radiah Gilbert: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

Melinda Felder, 33: Daughter Pleads For Help After Mom Goes Missing In 2006

A Daughter Gives Insight Into Melinda’s Background

The Investigation Leads Police To New York City

Melinda Felder: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

SourcesNamUsUnderground MysteriesMissing & Not Forgotten FB

Janet Tillman, 49: Has Been Missing From Illinois Since 2007

Janett Tillman: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

Tyesha Patrice Bell, 22: Man Convicted Of Missing Woman's Murder

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Tyesha Patrice Bell: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2020.

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

About The New Bedford Highway Killer

Christina Monteiro: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

Anita Michelle Dobbs, 46: Vanished From Alabama In 2010

Anita Michelle Dobbs: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

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Lynitta Hargray, 40: Was Last Seen In Louisiana In 2005

Lynitta Hargray: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2021.

Jamie Toliver, 29: Pregnant Woman Mysteriously Disappeared In 2017

Original Article:

Jamie Toliver: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2019.

Tiffany Nicole Turner, 34: Vanished After Leaving Mother's Home In 2016

Tiffany Nicole Turner: What To Know

A version of this article was first published in 2018.

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