Missing Persons
Missing persons cases, kidnappings, and disappearances
Australian Tourist Sally Grace Contarino Sent Chilling Final Message Before Vanishing in Las Vegas
The 28-year-old visitor sent a text to family describing fear for her safety three weeks ago, authorities confirmed.
Verdict Missing PersonsMilitary Vet Sentenced to 120 Years for Veterans Day Starbucks Abduction and Rape of Illinois Woman
Timothy Dubois, who told his victim he "deserved" the assault because he served in the military, must serve at least 68 years before parole eligibility.
Missing PersonsLynette Hooker May Have Returned to Sailboat Before Disappearing in Bahamas, Source Says
Investigation into American woman's disappearance in the Bahamas reveals new evidence about her movements before she vanished.
Missing PersonsParents of Nolan Wells Say They Don't Believe He Chose to Stay on Island Alone
Family disputes any suggestion that the missing man voluntarily isolated himself, as search efforts continue.
Missing PersonsParks Director Accused of Leaving 5-Year-Old in Van Overnight Has Case Dismissed After Officer Misses Court Date
Zonya Ray, former Parks & Recreation director for Opa-locka, Florida, had her citation dismissed when the issuing officer failed to appear in court.
Missing PersonsBoy, 11, Who Vanished Three Years Ago Suddenly Turns Up Alive: 'Shock and Disbelief'
The child's unexpected reappearance after years of uncertainty leaves investigators and community members grappling with new questions about his disappearance.
Missing PersonsPersonal Trainer Elena Moore, 39, Reported Missing After Leaving Ohio Planet Fitness
Family and friends launch desperate search as investigators work to determine what happened to the missing woman.
Missing Persons'I'm Your Designated Driver': Woman Kidnaps North Carolina Teen at Charlotte Gas Station, Forces Him to Jump From Moving Car, Police Say
Amanda Gills, 44, allegedly carjacked Griffin Haire, 18, who has autism, at a Circle K in Charlotte and led officers on a chase before the victim escaped from the moving vehicle.
Missing PersonsLA's Hoover Gang Accused of Branding Women, Trafficking Girls as Young as 14 in Massive Sex Ring Bust
Federal and local authorities announce Operation Broken Blade takedown, charging 25 alleged sex traffickers with horrifying acts of violence against victims on LA's Figueroa Corridor.
Developing Missing PersonsNY Police Search for Missing Nonverbal Autistic Boy, 7, Nephew of Michigan Mayor
Harbe Nagi disappeared from a graduation celebration in Menands on Sunday afternoon; family offers $10,000 reward as authorities deploy ice cream trucks to lure him out.
Missing PersonsFamily Demands Answers After Minnesota Marine Declared Dead Following Disappearance From USS Anchorage Off Southern California
The Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Air Force conducted a 43-hour search covering 2,400 square miles before halting rescue operations for Lance Corporal Armando Ortiz Canseco.
Missing PersonsMissing Arizona Girl Recovered 1,500 Miles From Home at Notorious Washington Homeless Camp 'The Jungle'
U.S. Marshals locate teen believed sex trafficked at sprawling Olympia encampment known for violent crime.
Developing Missing PersonsPolice Search for Two Runaway NJ Teens Last Seen Fleeing Officers at Connecticut Train Station
Braydon Morrisey and Dominic Dilberto, both 14, evaded MTA police custody at Stamford station and remain missing, officials say.
Missing PersonsSupreme Court Reinstates Murder Conviction of Pedro Hernandez in 1979 Disappearance of Etan Patz
The high court's decision marks a significant reversal in the decades-long case that has haunted New York City since a 6-year-old boy vanished on his way to school.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Kidnapping: Investigators Believe Ransom Notes, Including One Saying She Died, Came From Her Abductors
Two notes sent to the family of the 84-year-old Tucson woman — one demanding millions in bitcoin and another claiming her death — were likely written by her captors, according to sources familiar with the investigation.
Missing PersonsInvestigators: Ransom Notes Sent in Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Appear Authentic, Including Note Claiming She Died
Two notes addressed to the family of the missing 84-year-old Tucson woman were likely sent from the same computer IP address, according to investigators.
Missing PersonsMexican Mayor Accused of Faking Her Own Kidnapping in $2 Million Embezzlement Scheme
Nancy Napoles, mayor of Tenancingo, allegedly staged her abduction to justify embezzling government funds; her husband and brother-in-law remain at large.
Missing PersonsMother of 2 Vanishes During Oakland Dog Walk; Family Hires Private Investigators as Community Searches for Answers
Amy Hillyard, co-owner of Farley's Coffee in San Francisco, was last seen March 25 near Radnor Road — and now investigators are seeking surveillance footage they believe holds critical clues.
Missing PersonsCosta Rican Authorities Tell California Father Missing Daughter Likely Died in 'Water-Related Accident' at Yoga Retreat
Ashley Phillips, 30, vanished while hiking to a waterfall on June 2 as Tropical Storm Cristina battered the region with flooding and mudslides.
Verdict Missing PersonsMan Kidnaps Witness Who Saw His Traffic Crash, Drives Around With Her for 4 Hours Before Capture
Shane McSwane pleaded guilty to kidnapping and attempted aggravated robbery in connection with the May 25 incident that began near Aurora's I-70/I-225 interchange.
Missing PersonsMexican Crime Reporter Shot Dead While Another Journalist Remains Missing After Home Kidnapping
Two journalists targeted in Mexico's Veracruz state, one of the world's deadliest regions for the press.
Verdict Missing PersonsShane McSwane Sentenced to 26 Years for Kidnapping Colorado Witness Who Saw His Traffic Crash
Grace Dotson was held captive for four hours after witnessing the crash in Aurora, with deputies ultimately rescuing her following a high-speed chase.
Missing PersonsColorado Man Allegedly Wedged Dead Girlfriend Into Narrow Space Between Buildings, Removed Her Belongings: DA
Brandon Mumma, 41, has been charged with tampering with a deceased human body and evidence in connection with Jax Gratton's death.
Missing PersonsColorado Man Accused of Hiding Girlfriend's Body in 4-Foot-Wide Alley Between Buildings After Her Death
Brandon Mumma, 41, has been indicted on charges of tampering with a deceased human body and evidence tampering in connection with Jax Gratton's death.