Missing Persons
Missing persons cases, kidnappings, and disappearances
Thornton Man Sentenced to 68 Years for Kidnapping, Assaulting Teen Girl
Adams County judge delivers maximum term in case involving abduction and sexual assault of minor.
Missing PersonsDeputies Confirm Body Found During Search For Missing Man In Buncombe County
Law enforcement officials announce a critical development in the missing persons investigation within the region.
Missing PersonsMissing Man Last Seen at O'Hare Airport, Chicago Police Say
Chicago authorities are seeking information regarding a man reported missing after his last known sighting at the airport.
Missing PersonsFather of young triplets identified as missing man in Avtar Singh kidnapping near Lake Berryessa
Authorities say the man known as Tracy, father of three‑month‑old triplets, was found dead on a shoreline of Lake Berryessa, ending a weeks‑long search tied to a high‑profile kidnapping case.
Missing PersonsEndangered Missing Person Emmanuel Posado Sought in 26th District
Authorities say the 24‑year‑old vanished from his apartment in the 26th District on Jan. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search.
Missing PersonsMan Found Dead After Kidnapping From Sikh Temple in Tracy, Not Intended Target, Sheriff Says
Authorities say the victim discovered in a remote field was abducted from a local Sikh temple but was not the original target of the crime.
Missing PersonsNancy Guthrie Abduction Highlights Kidnap‑and‑Ransom Insurance Concerns
The 2026 kidnapping of Texas resident Nancy Guthrie has reignited debate over the role and regulation of kidnap‑and‑ransom (K&R) insurance policies.
Missing Persons‘Golden Swan’ Trailer Spotlights Director’s Brother Kidnapping as Case Remains Unsolved
The new series trailer revives public interest in Marco Ortiz’s 2024 disappearance, prompting renewed pressure on federal and state investigators.
Missing PersonsMother and Cousin Charged After Attempted Kidnapping at Bryan Restaurant
Authorities say the pair tried to abduct a 7‑year‑old boy from a family‑friendly eatery in Bryan, Texas, before being thwarted by staff and police.
Missing PersonsVolunteers Comb Area Around Nancy Guthrie’s Home in Search of Missing Woman
Neighbors and volunteers flood the streets of Cedar Ridge, scouring yards and woods after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her front porch on Feb. 19.
Missing PersonsWhat Could Come Next in the Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance
Authorities continue to chase leads and expand search efforts as the family of the missing Oak Ridge mother urges the public to come forward with any information.
Missing PersonsDNA Complications Delay Nancy Guthrie Case until Arrest Made Following Amber Alert
After a statewide Amber Alert and a forensic backlog, Phoenix police arrested a suspect in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, but DNA testing issues continue to cloud the investigation.
Missing PersonsBody Believed to Be Missing Fisherman Michael R. Harper Discovered in Marsh South of Wanchese
Authorities say the remains recovered Saturday likely belong to a 45‑year‑old man who vanished in early February.
Missing PersonsToddler Missing in Phoenix Triggers Amber Alert After Criminal Damage Reported at ICE Facility
Authorities launched a statewide search for a toddler after a vandalism incident at the Phoenix ICE building prompted an Amber Alert, urging the public to report any sightings.
Missing PersonsAmber Alert Issued for 3-Year-Old Girl Allegedly Abducted from Home
Authorities launched a statewide Amber Alert Saturday after a toddler was reported missing from her residence, urging the public to help locate her.
Missing PersonsBody Found in Lake Berryessa May Be Linked to Missing Man’s Abduction
A partial skeletal remain recovered from the lake could belong to Michael J. Ramirez, who vanished in early January, officials said.
Missing PersonsPolice Identify Suspect in Toddler’s Abduction out of Avondale
Avondale police say a 32‑year‑old male was taken into custody after a weeks‑long investigation into the disappearance of a 2‑year‑old taken from a neighborhood playground.
Missing PersonsPolice Seek Public Help Locating Missing Manistique Man
Authorities say a 48‑year‑old man vanished near Manistique after a late‑night fishing trip and are urging anyone with information to contact law enforcement.
Missing PersonsMissing Person Found Dead in Submerged Car After iPhone Crash Alert Prompts Search in Northern Kentucky
An iPhone crash‑alert from the missing woman's phone led authorities to a vehicle submerged in the Ohio River, where her body was recovered Friday.
Developing Missing PersonsPolice Search for Man with Schizophrenia After Seizure‑related Disappearance
Authorities in Riverside County are combing neighborhoods and hospitals after 38‑year‑old John Martinez vanished following a seizure episode linked to his schizophrenia.
Missing PersonsSikh Man From California Missing in Possible Abduction, Police Investigate
The 38‑year‑old husband and father, Amar Singh, vanished from his Fresno home on Feb. 12, prompting a multi‑agency search and a statewide Amber Alert.
Missing PersonsSilver Alert Issued for Missing Washington County Man James L. Whitaker
Authorities launched a statewide Silver Alert Tuesday after 58‑year‑old James L. Whitaker vanished from his Pomeroy home, prompting a multi‑agency search.
Missing PersonsBody Recovered From Woodridge Pond Identified as Missing Downers Grove Man Mark Sadelski
DNA testing confirmed the remains belong to the 42‑year‑old who vanished from his home three weeks ago, prompting a homicide investigation.