The Disappearance of Jennifer Hernandez Garcia and her daughter, Jazlyn

 

Jennifer Hernandez Garcia and her daughter, Jazlyn, have been missing since January 5th, 2022. 

Jennifer was only 17 years-old at the time she and her daughter vanished. Jazlyn was approximately 16 months old. Prior to disappearing, the two lived with a sponsor in Los Angeles, California. Reports state that Jennifer left the sponsor's residence after a heated argument. She brought Jazlyn with her, and the two never returned. They have never been seen or heard from again. 

Investigators believe that Jennifer left on her own accord. She was listed as an endangered runaway upon being reported missing, and she remains under that classification today.  There does not appear to be a separate publicly viewable record about Jazlyn's disappearance, but all of the sources about Jennifer's case state that the mother and daughter vanished together. 

Some sources state that Jennifer and Jazlyn may be in the company of an adult male or a juvenile female. There is no further elaboration on this, so it is unknown how this theorization came to be. It's possible that investigators received information from witnesses that led them to this statement, however; those details are unknown to the public at this time.

There are otherwise very few additional details available about this case. Although it's believed that Jennifer left on her own accord, there are inevitable concerns for the wellbeing of both her and Jazlyn - especially since Jennifer was just a teenager and Jazlyn was still an infant at the time they vanished. Details about their lives prior to vanishing are unknown as well. There are not any online sources that reveal any information about Jazlyn's father or any information about Jennifer's other family members. 

Jennifer and Jazlyn remain missing today. The Los Angeles Police Department has investigative agency over the case. If you have any information that could lead to the whereabouts of Jennifer and/or Jazlyn, please contact investigators at (213) 382-9110.

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Sources:
California DOJ
Case Trace
Charley Project
NamUs
NCMEC

The Disappearance of Sara Graham

Sara Graham has been missing from Fairmont, North Carolina since February 4th, 2015. That morning, the then-18-year-old Sara borrowed her father’s car to drive to her job at Wal-Mart. She never arrived at work and has never been seen or heard from again.

The car Sara was driving was later found abandoned in an open field. There were no signs of a struggle near the vehicle. According to witnesses, the car was parked there as early as 6:45 AM, but the police did not arrive on the scene until around noon.

Prior to her disappearance, Sara had recently moved to North Carolina from Texas. She moved in with her father and stepmother, who both worked for the sheriff’s department. Her stepmother, Connie Graham, was fired shortly after her disappearance for reasons that have not been released to the public. 

Years passed without any updates in Sara's case. Investigators declined to publicly name any suspects or persons of interest in Sara’s case; however, many locals have shared their own theories on social media. One local rumor is that Sara’s stepbrother was in love/infatuated with Sara and that he killed her when she rejected his advances. This rumor was never confirmed, but over the years, suspicions remained strong about both Sara's stepmother and stepbrother(s). 

Over 11 years later, in June 2026, investigators finally announced a break in the case. Sara's stepmother Connie Graham was arrested and charged with first-degree murder. Connie's sons, Bobby McLellan and Luke Locklear were arrested as well; they were charged with accessory after-the-fact, felony conspiracy and alter/steal/destroy criminal evidence. 

According to warrants, prosecutors believe that Connie killed Sara and then destroyed and altered evidence, such as Sara's bed and the flooring at the home, in order to cover up the crime. It's been alleged that Connie's two sons helped Connie cover up the crime as well. 

Connie and her two sons remain behind bars as their cases are pending. Sara's body has still not been found. If you have any information that could lead to the location of her remains, please submit a tip online.

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Sources:
Charley Project
Websleuths
WMBF News
WPDE, (2)

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The Disappearance of Michelle Bernstein-Schultz

 

Michelle Bernstein-Schultz has been missing since June 29th, 2022. The young woman was last seen at her apartment on 40th Street and East Greenway Road in Phoenix, Arizona. She was 36 years-old at the time she vanished.

Reports indicate that Michelle's live-in boyfriend was the last person to see her on the day she went missing. The boyfriend would later tell both Michelle's family and police that Michelle said she was not feeling well that day and wanted to be left alone. Her boyfriend explained that Michelle was still at the residence when he left for work the day.

When the boyfriend returned home, he said that he went to sleep on their couch. When he awoke the next morning, he went into the bedroom and noticed that, not only was Michelle not there, but it also appeared that her bed had not been slept in. Her boyfriend subsequently contacted police to file a missing person's report. 

Michelle's family members were both extremely worried and baffled when they learned about her disappearance. Many of Michelle's personal items were still at her residence, including her identification, credit cards, and cell phone. Michelle's beloved dog was left at the home as well. Her loved ones have said that it is uncharacteristic for her to leave those items and her dog behind.

Michelle also did not have a habit of abruptly ceasing contact with her family and friends. Her two sons lived with their respective fathers, but she was consistently in touch with them both. She also was frequently in touch with her mother and sister. However, none of the people in Michelle's inner circle have heard from her since the day she vanished. 

While investigating Michelle's disappearance, it was determined that she had been texting with friends before she went missing. She sent her last text message at 4:03PM. After that, all of the outgoing activity on Michelle's phone stopped. 

Reports state that Michelle's hiking sandals and backpack were not found in the home after she disappeared - leading to speculation that she might have left to go hiking. Still, Michelle's family members do not believe she would go hiking without bringing her phone or personal identification. It also seems strange that she would choose to hike after telling her boyfriend she was not feeling well. 

Investigators have stated that foul play is "not evident" in Michelle's disappearance. Michelle's family members believe that, for this reason, police have not taken the case seriously. Her loved ones are still fighting to find answers about Michelle's fate.

The Phoenix Police Department has investigative agency over Michelle's case. If you have any information that could lead to the whereabouts of Michelle Bernstein-Schultz, please contact authorities at 602-262-6151.

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Sources:
Charley Project
Fox 10 Phoenix

NamUs

NBC News

The Disappearance and Death of Paige Coffey

Paige Coffey went missing on May 7th, 2019. The then-27-year-old was reportedly last seen at the Steelyard Commons shopping center in Cleveland, Ohio. She was never seen or heard from by her loved ones again.

At the time of her disappearance, Paige lived at her grandmother's home in Bratenahl. She was frequently communicating with her family members and friends, and it was not part of her usual behavior patterns to simply stop contacting them. Paige's mother stated that she last saw Paige on April 30th, 2019, when she dropped her off in Oakwood Village to visit her boyfriend. 

Paige and her mother spoke briefly on the phone the following day - and that was reportedly the last time they spoke. Paige's mother reached out via text a few days later but did not get a response. The last confirmed sighting of Paige was at the shopping center on May 7th. 

Paige's mother reached out to her boyfriend after days continued to pass without any word from her. The boyfriend told her mother that he did not know where she was. This seemed hard to believe, as Paige and her boyfriend spent most of their free time together. 

However, Paige's mother did not approve of their relationship, as she felt that her boyfriend was abusive and controlling. It also seemed unusual that the boyfriend had not reached out to the family about Paige being missing. Paige's mother finally filed a missing person's report on May 17th, 2019. 

Nine months after Paige's disappearance, the FBI and Bratenahl police held a press conference to announce a $5000 reward in exchange for information about Paige's whereabouts. During the conference, the police chief stated, "numerous investigative leads have been conducted, but to date nothing has led to the location of Paige. We strongly believe that someone in this community has a vital piece of information that law enforcement needs." 

Paige's boyfriend was never publicly labeled as a suspect in her disappearance. In 2025, he was labeled a person of interest. As years passed without any sign of Paige, her disappearance grew into a cold case. Her loved ones never gave up hope about finding answers. 

In April 2026 - nearly 7 years after Paige's disappearance - a gruesome discovery was made during a clean-up on a vacant property on East 142nd Street in Cleveland. A suspicious garbage bag, containing what appeared to be remains of some sort, was found inside the vacant home. Police were called, and it was confirmed that the remains inside the garbage bag were human. On April 29th, 2026, authorities confirmed that the remains were that of Paige Coffey.

As of today, the cause and manner of Paige's death remain under investigation. However, the fact that her remains were found in a garbage bag makes it seem likely that her death - or at least the disposal of her body - were caused by someone other than herself. 

Any updates will be provided if/when they become available.

Rest in peace, Paige. 

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Sources:
ABC 7
Charley Project
News 5 Cleveland
WKYC

The Disappearance of Katelin Akens

Katelin Akens (19) has been missing from Spotsylvania, Virginia since December 5th, 2015. While Katelin is originally from the Northern Virginia area, she had been living in Arizona with her fiancé, Amber Rios, prior to going missing. At the time of her disappearance, Katelin was in Virginia to visit family—her sister had just given birth to a baby boy, and Katelin had wanted to meet her new nephew.

On the day she vanished, Katelin was scheduled to fly back home to Arizona. Her mother, Lisa, was unable to take her to the airport and asked her ex-husband James Branton (Katelin’s stepfather, not biological) to take Katelin to the airport instead. He agreed, and Lisa dropped Katelin off at his home in Spotsylvania early in the day. 

A few hours later, Lisa received a text from her Branton stating that he had dropped Katelin off. She also received a text from Katelin’s phone stating that she had arrived at Reagan International Airport. However, around the same time, Amber also received a text from Katelin’s phone stating that “something had come up,” and Katelin would not be returning that day. Both Lisa and Amber later learned that Katelin never boarded her 5:40 PM flight.

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Lisa and Amber spent the next few hours trying to get ahold of Katelin and were unsuccessful—until finally Lisa received another text from Katelin’s phone at 7:15 PM. The text stated she “just wanted to be left alone.” Two days later, Katelin’s luggage was found 50 miles away from the airport—in a drainage ditch in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Her luggage contained her phone charger, clothing, and Amber’s credit card that Katelin had borrowed. 

When police questioned the last known person to see Katelin—her stepfather, James Branton—he revealed that he did not actually drop Katelin off at Reagan International Airport. Instead, he claimed that Katelin requested to be dropped off at Springfield Mall, from where she would walk to the Franconia-Springfield Metro station and take the Metro the rest of the way to the airport. However, there has been no evidence to support that Katelin was ever at that mall or Metro stop on that day.

Katelin’s family members do not believe she is voluntarily missing. After investigating cell phone pings, police revealed that the initial text sent from Katelin’s phone to Lisa, stating that Katelin had made it safely to the airport, actually pinged off of a tower 30 miles away from the airport. The text Lisa later received at 7:15 PM on that night pinged off of a tower 15 miles from Fredericksburg. 

Additionally, the text that Katelin’s stepfather sent to Lisa, stating that he just had dropped Katelin off, pinged near his home, rather than near the mall or airport. Despite all of this, Branton has never been officially named a suspect in this case—however, the investigation is still ongoing. He is currently the main person of interest in the case.

Anyone with information on Katelin and/or her whereabouts can report here.

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2026 UPDATE:

James Branton has been arrested for "multiple child sex charges allegedly involving [Katelin] and her sister." The charges reportedly stem from incidents that began in 2006 after Katelin's mother Lisa married Branton. The charges include "two counts each of child cruelty, indecent exposure of a child, custodial indecent liberties and aggravated sexual battery." The details of those charges can be found here.

At the time of this posting, Branton has not yet been charged with anything related to Katelin's disappearance. However, these charges make it seem even more likely that he had a hand in her going missing. Any updates will be provided if/when they are available. 

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Sources:
ABC 7
Charley Project
Darkmatter
FBI
Medium
WTVR

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• Disappearances from 2015
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The Disappearance of Jamee Grossman

 

Jamee Grossman vanished at the age of 24 during March 2012. The young woman lived in Billings, Montana at the time of her disappearance; however, she was reportedly last seen in Lockwood. Jamee has never been seen or heard from again.

March 17th, 2012, was supposed to be a busy day for Jamee. Both Jamee and the father of her youngest child had a scheduled appointment for visitation, but she canceled that morning after saying she was not feeling well. She was also reportedly scheduled to work a shift at a local bar/restaurant that day, but she did not show up, nor did she contact anyone from her job to say she would not be present.

Some reports also state that Jamee and her boyfriend, Frank Hammontree, planned to move into a friend's trailer in Lockwood that day after they had been evicted from their residence in Billings. That move never happened. Instead, Hammontree called Jamee's mother that afternoon and said that Jamee was missing. 

Hammontree stated that he drove Jamee to a convenience store on 1st Avenue North, where the visitation with the young child was supposed to take place. He said that after dropping her off, he watched Jamee get into a blue vehicle and never saw her again. However, surveillance footage from the convenience store seemingly disproves this narrative. According to KULR 8, "an analysis of that convenience store's security cameras showed no Jamee, no [Hammontree], no father, no little girl, no blue vehicle."

After Jamee was reported missing, detectives learned that she attended a birthday party at a residence in Lockwood on the evening of March 16th, 2012. Witnesses stated that Jamee and Hammontree arrived at the party together. Some of the partygoers spent the night and later told police that when they woke up the following morning, the couple was gone. The resident who hosted the party told police that Jamee and Hammontree left the party together around 2:00 AM. The two were reportedly in a good mood at the time; nothing appeared to be amiss between the couple. 

That birthday party is where the last confirmed sighting of Jamee occurred. Although she reportedly used the phone the following morning to cancel her scheduled visitation, it appears that no one, other than Hammontree, saw Jamee after she left the party. This inevitably raises suspicions about Hammontree, especially since the story he told about dropping Jamee off at the convenience store is seemingly untrue. 

Additionally, reports indicate that Jamee and Hammontree had a rocky relationship. According to The Charley Project, Jamee's mother shared that the couple "had a history of fighting and alleged physical abuse." The two also reportedly both struggled with alcohol and drug abuse. Those struggles are what led to their eviction from their residence in Billings.

Hammontree reportedly obtained a lawyer after Jamee's disappearance and declined to give a formal statement to investigators. He was later incarcerated on an unrelated felony weapons charge. On the two-year anniversary of Jamee's disappearance, it was reported that Hammontree was a prime suspect in the case. Now, over 15 years have passed since Jamee went missing, and no charges related to her disappearance have been brought against Hammontree. No other suspects or persons of interest have been publicly identified. 

Despite several searches and theories surrounding the case, Jamee still remains missing today. Her two daughters have had to grow up without their mother. Her other family members have been left without closure. 

The Billings Police Department has investigative agency over her case. If you have any information that could help solve the disappearance of Jamee Grossman, please contact authorities at 406-657-8461.

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Sources:
Billings Mix
The Charley Project
Chip Chick
KULR 8

NamUs

The Disappearance of Tyshareen Budale

 

Tyshareen Budale has been missing since December 26th, 2020. The then-27-year-old woman was in Newark, New Jersey at the time of her disappearance. She was last seen near the 400 block of South 15th Street. 

Tyshareen reportedly made plans to spend New Year’s Eve with her father, but she never showed up. After a few weeks passed, it was determined that nobody had seen or heard from her since December 26th. Additionally, Tyshareen usually made daily posts on social media - but her online activity abruptly stopped around the time she went missing.

A missing persons’ report for Tyshareen was filed on January 23rd, 2021. By that time, it was revealed that her vehicle had been left behind. Despite all of these suspicious circumstances, Tyshareen’s case has received very little attention from the media. Details about her life and the events leading up to her disappearance are unknown. 

Tyshareen is described as a black woman who stands approximately 5’4” tall. At the time of her disappearance, she was approximately 170 to 180 lbs. Tyshareen also has a tattoo of a heart on her chest. 

If you have any information that could lead to Tyshareen’s whereabouts, please contact the Newark Police Department Special Victims Unit at (973) 733-6277 or submit a tip online.

Sources:
Daily Voice
NamUs
Our Black Girls
RLS Media

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The Disappearance of Danielle Adams

 

Danielle Alise Adams has been missing since May 21st, 2016. The then-21-year-old was last seen in Detroit, Michigan. Reports state that Danielle went out for a drink on the evening of May 20th. It appears that she was last seen during the early-morning hours of May 21st, in the area of Intervale Street and Freeland Street. Danielle never returned home and her loved ones have never seen or heard from her again.

Danielle was usually quite active on social media, but all of her online activity abruptly stopped on the day of her disappearance. The fact that she never returned home combined with the sudden online silence immediately raised red flags for her family members. Danielle was reported missing on May 23rd. 

Additional details about Danielle’s life and the events leading up to her disappearance are scarce. It’s known that Danielle was adopted by her mother, Sharon Collins, at the age of 11. Collins shared that Danielle had a rough childhood and had run away a few times during her adolescent years. However, she never stayed away for long periods of time.

It’s also known that Danielle had a boyfriend at the time of her disappearance. According to reports, the boyfriend was questioned by Detroit PD. He has not been publicly labeled as a suspect; however, it does not appear that he - or anyone - has been publicly ruled out, either. 

In June 2016, detectives told Danielle’s mother that they found a personal ad for Danielle Adams in the classified section of Backpage.com. This suggests that Danielle might have fallen victim to trafficking. Unfortunately, this discovery did not bring investigators any closer to bringing Danielle home, as several years have passed without any further sign of the young woman. 

Danielle’s disappearance has grown into a cold case. The Detroit Police have agency over the investigation, and they have kept Danielle’s case open. If you have any information that could help solve the disappearance of Danielle Adams, please contact authorities at 313-596-2221 or submit a tip online.

Sources:
ABC 7
Charley Project
Click on Detroit
Hunting for Answers

The Disappearance of Mariah Cockshell

 

Mariah Cockshell has been missing since March 22nd, 2025. The 26-year-old woman was last seen around 3:00 AM that morning, in the area of East 54th Street and Prospect Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri. Mariah never returned home, and her loved ones have never seen or heard from her again.

Mariah was reported missing by family members on March 28th, 2025. She was living in Gladstone at the time of her disappearance, so her missing persons’ report was filed with the Gladstone PD. However, once police began investigating, it was determined that the last known sighting of Mariah occurred on March 22nd in Kansas City. 

When reports about Mariah’s disappearance began to circulate, it was noted that she vanished shortly after leaving her workplace. She was last seen wearing a pink sweatshirt and black scrub pants. In September 2025, months after Mariah vanished, the Gladstone PD released an image of her wearing the clothing she was last seen wearing. At this time, police have not disclosed how this image was obtained.

Certain reports about Mariah’s disappearance state that “she was believed to be in danger” at the time she vanished. Investigators have also not elaborated on what kind of danger they believe she was in, or why - but they have appealed to the public for anyone who might have seen Mariah at the time of her disappearance to come forward.

The Gladstone Police Department has investigative agency over Mariah’s case. If you have any information that could lead to her whereabouts, please contact authorities at 816-436-3550.

Sources:
Gladstone PD Facebook
Kansas City Star

KCTV 5, (2)

The Disappearance of Heaven McGee

Heaven Desiree McGee has been missing since January 2025. The 20-year-old woman was living in Oakland, California at the time of her disappearance, however; she was last seen in Stockton on January 20th. Heaven never returned home and her loved ones have never seen or heard from her again.

The FBI is working with the Oakland Police on their investigation into Heaven’s disappearance. A report on Heaven’s case from June 2025 quotes an FBI investigator who stated, “Based on the evidence gathered in this case, we believe Heaven was being trafficked and [that] is [the] reason why she was in the Stockton area.” Authorities have not disclosed what evidence they have found that leads them to believe Heaven was trafficked, likely due to the ongoing nature of the investigation.

Additional details about the circumstances surrounding Heaven’s disappearance are unknown as well. What is known is that Heaven’s mother last saw her in Oakland on January 17th, 2025. The final confirmed sighting of Heaven occurred three days later in Stockton. Various online sources state that she was last seen at a truck stop in Stockton - a location that locals have called a “bad area.” 

Since that final sighting, Heaven’s location has been unknown. Her loved ones are still desperately seeking answers. The FBI has placed a monetary reward available in exchange for information that could lead to Heaven’s whereabouts. If you have any information that could help the investigation, please contact authorities at 1-800-225-5324 or submit a tip online.

Sources:
ABC 7 News
Charley Project
Facebook
FBI
 

The Disappearance of Kayla Miller

 

Kayla Miller has been missing since April 13th, 2015. The young teen was last seen in Marietta, Georgia. She was only 13 years-old at the time of her disappearance.

According to Missing Persons in America, Kayla and her family members were staying in a hotel at the time of her disappearance. She reportedly left that morning from said hotel to walk to school but never arrived at any of her classes. Kayla also never returned to the hotel, and her family members have never seen or heard from her again. 

Various sources state that authorities believe Kayla left on her own accord. It’s unknown what evidence, if any, investigators have to support the theory that she ran away. Some sources state that authorities believe Kayla might have stayed in the local area - but it’s unclear where, exactly, she could have gone or how she could have stayed hidden. 

Over a decade has passed since Kayla’s disappearance, and she still remains classified as a runaway. There has been minimal news reporting on her disappearance, and details about her case are very scarce. Many questions remain - such as, why do police believe Kayla ran away? Why has the media seemingly ignored the case of a missing child? And is anyone still looking for her?

As of today, all of those questions remain unanswered, as Kayla remains missing. At the time of her disappearance, Kayla was 5’11” and approximately 150 lbs. If you have any information that could lead to Kayla’s whereabouts, please contact the Marietta Police Department at 770-794-5300.

Sources:
Charley Project
Marietta Daily Journal
Missing People in America
NamUs
NCMEC
The Vivid Faces of the Vanished
WSBTV

The Disappearance of Qiana Allen

 

Qiana Allen has been missing since June 23rd, 2023. The then-39-year-old woman lived in Pontiac, Michigan at the time of her disappearance. Qiana was last known to be at her home on Firelite Lane. She had a scheduled shift at a McDonald’s in Auburn Hills that day, but she never showed up. Qiana has never been seen or heard from again. 

Before vanishing, Qiana spoke on the phone with her mother, who lives in California. Her mother said that Qiana mentioned she was going to her shift at McDonald’s, and that her job was going to send her an Uber or Lyft to take to work because the buses were not running that day. Other than that, nothing seemed unusual about their conversation. 

It’s unknown if Qiana’s job did, in fact, intend to send her a rideshare service. There does not appear to be any witnesses who might have seen Qiana get into a vehicle on the day of her disappearance. It is known that Qiana never arrived at her shift that day, but further circumstances surrounding her disappearance are unclear. 

Qiana remains missing today. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office has investigative agency over her case. If you have any information that could help solve the disappearance of Qiana Allen, please contact authorities at 248-858-4951.

Sources:

Charley Project
Disappeared blog
MPIA
Oakland County 115
WWJ News RADIO

The Disappearance of Jacqueline McNeil

 

Jacqueline McNeil has been missing since June 19th, 2024. 

The then-25-year-old was last seen in St. Louis, Missouri. On the day of her disappearance, Jacqueline met up with her father at the intersection of Grand Boulevard and Kossuth Avenue next to Fairground Park. According to her father, the two sat in his vehicle and chatted; he then gave her some money before they parted ways. Jacqueline’s loved ones have never seen or heard from her again.

Certain reports indicate that Jacqueline was homeless at the time of her disappearance. Despite this, she kept in frequent contact with her family members - especially her two young children. Friends and family have said that Jacqueline’s sudden absence was completely out-of-character, and they have since been fighting to find answers about her disappearance. 

The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol are both involved in the investigation into Jacqueline’s disappearance. If you have any information that could lead to her whereabouts, please contact authorities at 314‐231‐1212 or 573‐526‐6178.

Sources:
Charley Project
FOX 2
Missing People in America
Missouri State Highway Patrol