Sunday, February 28, 2021
The Disappearance of Crystal Fry
Friday, February 26, 2021
Fundraiser Friday: February 26th, 2021
Mary Watkins
Monday, February 22, 2021
The Disappearance of Jacob Tipton
The Disappearances & Murders of Jewel King, Verdell Jefferson, & Dorothy Butts
Pictured from left to right: Jewel King (48), Verdell Jefferson (41), and Dorothy Butts (43) |
Jewel, Verdell, and Dorothy were three unrelated individuals living in the Washington, DC area when they disappeared during 2006. Jewel was the first of the three women to vanish. She was last seen alive on April 7th, 2006, on Galveston Street. Jewel's mother reported her missing a few days later. Verdell vanished a few weeks later, on May 1st, 2006--but was not reported missing until August 2006. Dorothy vanished on Christmas Day 2006, after she left home to go to a local store and never returned. She was reported missing later that day.
Sources:
DC Witness
Washington Post
WUSA 9
Sunday, February 21, 2021
The Murder of Taneke Daniels
The location where the remains were found. |
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The prime suspect.
Kelly continued to explain to investigators that Glenn admitted that he suffocated Taneke to death with a pillow. He then sexually assaulted her postmortem. Glenn kept Taneke's body in his apartment for days before eventually burying her in the shallow grave at the Brendan T. Byrne State Forest. Kelly told authorities that Glenn had previously taken her to his location, which ended up being the exact location where Taneke's remains were later found.
Sources:
CBS News
Inquirer
Websleuths
Saturday, February 20, 2021
The Murder of Garrett Burton
Sources:
10tv, (2)
Ohio Attorney General
Friday, February 19, 2021
The Disappearance of Carlita Yvette Gentry Lohmeier
There are very few details available about Carlita's case, but it is not believed that she is missing on her own accord. She reportedly left behind her identification and other personal items. Over a decade has passed without any answers about what happened to Carlita, and many questions remain unanswered.
Nearly 8 years later, another member of Carlita's family went missing. Her cousin, Mia Patterson, vanished at the age of 25 during May 2017. Mia was last seen alive near the corner of Plymouth Road and Mendota Street in Detroit. Her remains were found a year later, and her murder remains unsolved. A write-up on Mia's case can be found here.
It is not believed that Carlita's disappearance and Mia's murder are related, but both still remain unsolved. Their family members are hoping to one day see justice for both of them. If you have any information that could lead to Carlita's whereabouts, please call 1-800-SPEAK-UP.
The Disappearance and Murder of Lechmani Desroches
Fundraiser Friday: February 19, 2021
Paige Coffey
Thursday, February 18, 2021
The Murder of Tawana McGowan
Sources:
Change.org
M Live
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
The Disappearance and Murder of Alexis Murphy
source: Blue Ridge Life |
On August 11th, 2013, 48-year-old Randy Allen Taylor was arrested on kidnapping charges in Alexis’ case. Investigators were led to Taylor after they found that he, too, was at that gas station in Lovingston on the evening of August 3rd. In fact, surveillance footage shows Taylor opening the door to the gas station convenience store and Alexis walking in.
Initial evidence.
When investigators first questioned Taylor on August 5th, he denied knowing Alexis and claimed he was elsewhere on the night of the 3rd; the footage from the gas station must’ve simply been mis-marked.Alexis just seconds after Taylor held the door for her. (source: Blue Ridge Life) |
Sources:
ABC 13 News
Richmond Times-Dispatch
WTOP
Sunday, February 14, 2021
The Disappearance of Eugene Wekesa
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Saturday, February 13, 2021
The Murder of Taymir Germany
Sources:
ABC 6 Philadelphia
WMDT
Friday, February 12, 2021
The Disappearance of Nigel Jay
Fundraiser Friday: Petition Edition (Feb. 12, 2021)
In continuance with the honoring of Black History Month, this week's Fundraiser Friday includes 3 cases of missing young black girls. This particular week will include petitions instead of fundraisers. Please share these stories and please consider signing! It will cost nothing and it will help the families of these young girls move forward with their investigations.
Relisha Rudd was only 8 years-old when she vanished in Washington, DC during March 2014. Prior to her disappearance, Relisha and her mother lived at a homeless shelter in the city. While living there, Relisha and her mother became acquainted with a janitor named Khalil Tatum. Khalil gained their trust, and eventually Relisha's mother trusted him enough to allow Relisha to stay overnight with him at his grandmother's house where he lived.
Relisha was last seen in the company of Khalil. She had stopped attending school at this point, and was eventually reported missing by the school staff on March 19th, 2014. A search began for both Relisha and Khalil. Throughout the search, authorities discovered Khalil's wife--Andrea Tatum--dead from a gunshot wound to the head. To this day, Khalil is the only suspect in her murder. Then, on March 31st, 2014, authorities discovered Khalil's body as well. He had died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Relisha remains missing today. Although the person responsible for her disappearance has died, it is possible that someone else out there knows what might have happened to her. Her family has started a petition for the mayor of DC to raise the reward money in Relisha's case. They are hoping this will motivate someone who might have information about her whereabouts to come forward. [sign the petition] [more information about this case]
Kierra Coles was three months pregnant when she vanished on October 3rd, 2018. The 27 year-old woman was last seen near 82nd Street and Vernon Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. Kierra was reported missing by her mother after days passed without any contact from her. Police conducted a welfare check at her apartment, but found no sign of her. Kierra’s car was still parked outside of the apartment, and her cell phone, wallet, and packed lunch were found inside the vehicle. Police immediately began to believe that foul play was responsible for Kierra's disappearance, and they even identified a few persons of interest. However, the case has now seemingly gone stagnant.
Kierra's family members believe that police have not adequately investigated her disappearance. They have began a petition for the Chicago Police Department to conduct a more thorough investigation. [sign the petition] [more information about this case]
Thursday, February 11, 2021
The Disappearance and Presumed Homicide of Jerome Johnson
The Murder of Keira Banks
Tuesday, February 9, 2021
The Disappearance of Kamesha Williams
Sources:
Charley Project
The Murder of Jessica Wilson
The Disappearance of Arianna "Peaches" Davis
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Sources:
Charley Project
NBC 12