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Police: Missing Uber driver committed suicide

April 29, 2017, 11:45 pm
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A female Uber driver who had gone missing has reportedly been found dead. Police say that 45-year-old Krysten Laib disappeared earlier this month, and evidence had been found which indicated that she had intended on harming herself.

This final development in the missing woman's case confirms the suspicions of detectives. The body of the missing Uber driver was reportedly located in the Delaware river. Police say that she intentionally put herself there, taking her own life.

Even though police seem convinced that this woman killed herself, I can't help but wonder what her loved ones think. Did Krysten Laib have a history of mental illness? Did she express suicidal ideology in the past? If this woman did indeed kill herself, like police insist, what led her to make such a drastic and ultimate decision? 
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Where is Jamie Lee Allison Margas?

April 30, 2017, 1:20 am
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Another young woman is missing in South Carolina, and the search for her is already attracting media attention. Jamie Lee Allison Margas was last seen on April 28th. Authorities say that she has not been in contact with her loved ones since she was last seen, which has sparked concern.

Jamie Margas is from York County, and is 18-years-old. She is described as being slender and of average height, with dark hair and brown eyes. She is of a medium complexion, and often wears makeup. Police admit that they don't have a description of what she was wearing when she was last seen, but the most recent photo of her has been provided for media use.

If you see the woman in the above photo, or if you feel like you may have information useful in the search for her, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities in York County, South Carolina. Any information could prove useful in locating Jamie Lee Allison Margas.

Jamie Margas is far from the only woman to go missing in South Carolina. To date, nearly 70 women are listed as missing in this southern state -- none of which have ever been found. One of the most high profile cases -- the disappearance of Heather Elvis -- took place a little over three hours away from the disappearance of Margas. Many more women are missing in closer proximity to the disappearance of this latest woman. Could this mean that this woman is missing under nefarious circumstances? It's likely, given South Carolina's poor track record with crimes against women. However, it's equally likely that this 18-year-old woman is missing voluntarily.

Only time will tell as this case unfolds -- and hopefully that time isn't stretched too far.
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Alycia Yeoman remains missing after one month

April 30, 2017, 1:35 am
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It has been an entire month since Alycia Yeoman was last seen, and her loved ones are growing increasingly desperate for answers. In the latest update in the missing California woman's case, her family is now offering a reward in the amount of $50k, for any information that leads to her location -- or answers behind what may have happened to her. Her parents say that they refuse to give up on finding her.

Alycia was last seen on March 30, 2017 after leaving her home in her truck, which was later found abandoned in a muddy ravine -- along with her cellphone. It could be possible that her truck was purposefully driven off the road, but also possible that the 20-year-old coed was involved in an accident, before wandering away on foot. However, it should be noted that no evidence has ever indicated that Yeoman wandered away from her wrecked truck. 

Over the course of the search for Alycia Yeoman, random texts messages were sent to her mom claiming that she had been kidnapped. However, those text messages were later revealed to be "hoaxed." Nonetheless, with it being a month into the search for her, it's hard to believe that she could be voluntarily missing. Is it possible that someone has preyed upon Alycia Yeoman?

Or is it possible that this woman has disappeared in order to inflict harm on herself? While there are no reports sharing any kind of information to back up this theory, it should go without saying that any option should be explored while searching for a missing person. 

Regardless of all the speculation, one fact remains, and that is that Alycia Yeoman remains missing. Hopefully this case doesn't crawl forward for another month before her loved ones get the answers they deserve.
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The Heather Elvis podcast: What you missed

April 30, 2017, 11:48 am
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I finally aired the Heather Elvis podcast, even though I was more than a week late. I do apologize for all the scheduling issues -- which seem to be the norm these days. I promise that I will deliver more episodes to you on a more frequent basis, even if it's only once every two weeks or so.

As for the Heather Elvis podcast, I talked about the circumstances of Heather's disappearance, and the interview that Tammy Moorer granted me in 2013. I focused on the behavior of the woman now accused of participating in the alleged kidnapping of the Myrtle Beach woman. I also made an exciting announcement at the end of the broadcast!

I didn't have time to take calls in this half-hour episode, but next time I will open the lines up to take live callers.

To listen to the podcast, use the player below:

Listen to "Mystery in Myrtle Beach: The Heather Elvis Disappearance" on Spreaker.
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Will Jodi Arias's conviction be overturned?

April 30, 2017, 2:10 pm
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Jodi Arias is in the news again, and this time it's with the belief that she may be freed from prison. The National Enquirer claims that the convicted killer is appealing her murder conviction with the confident idea that she will be successful.

Jodi has raised approximately $40k to aid in her attempts at appealing her murder conviction. She's using those funds to hire a new defense team to assist her. While it seems laughable that she could ever be successful, it should be noted that her defense has made allegations against the state prosecution -- which could complicate things.

Jodi Arias is confident that she will be freed from prison after appealing her conviction. She's even reportedly talking about writing a book about the case once she is "free." Would you buy a book written by the woman convicted of killing Travis Alexander? 
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New Mexico man found nailed to tree by horrified city workers

May 2, 2017, 7:33 pm
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Authorities in New Mexico are trying to figure out how a man ended up nailed to a tree in Albuquerque, but he's reportedly "not cooperating."KIRO News 7 reports that the incident took place on Monday morning, to the bewilderment of those who discovered the man.

Authorities say that city workers, who were doing cleanup around a walking trail, were alerted to the sounds of a screaming man. When the followed the sound, they discovered a truly shocking situation. City workers say they discovered a man who had been nailed to a tree by his hands -- in an apparent mock-up of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

The man is not currently being identified in any news reports, nor are any details being shared that may clarify what actually happened. However, the most recent reports surrounding this case declare that detectives are "looking for suspects," in association with Monday morning's incident. So if someone did this to the man, why wouldn't he cooperate? Fortunately, the man is expected to survive, but there are just so many questions remaining.

Hopefully more answers come out soon in this bizarre case.
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Is Ted Bundy haunting this Washington home?

May 10, 2017, 12:34 pm
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Serial killer Ted Bundy has been dead for many, many years, but he's in the news this week -- and for a bizarre reason. Apparently a contractor, whose company is remodeling the home where Bundy was raised, believes that the home is haunted. Is the ghost of one of America's most prolific serial killers haunting this Tacoma, Washington residence?

The contractor -- and his crew -- legitimately believe that the home is haunted. They allege that "weird things" have taken place in the residence since they began remodeling it. Some of those incidents have involved moving furniture, jiggling doorknobs, etc., etc., -- you know, the standard "haunted house" stuff.

One spooky occurrence in particular, alleged by the contractor and his crew, involves the word "leave" being scrawled in dust on the floor of the home. Now, to some people this is an extra scary sign of a malevolent spirit. But, to me, it's a sign of a hoax.

Serial killer Ted Bundy was executed in the state of Florida in 1989 -- after years of imprisonment, and many years after ever residing in the Tacoma, Washington house in which he was raised. By the logic of those who believe in so-called hauntings, wouldn't the Florida prison be the preferred haunting grounds of the executed serial killer?

 That's not to say that bad things never happened in the Bundy home. While Bundy himself has claimed that he had a "normal" childhood, he had anything but that. He was raised to believe his grandparents were his biological parents, alongside his older "sister," who was actually his biological mother. He didn't learn of this twist in his life until he was a young teen. Behind closed doors in the Bundy home, things weren't a picnic, either, as to be suspected. But is it haunted by any ghost, much less Ted's? Unlikely.

I have a feeling that these claims are the result of someone's thirst for attention, which is something that certainly happens in the true crime realm. All too often are former homes of infamous murderers touted as "haunted," or at least worthy of tourism. No doubt, there will be droves of people who believe that the former Bundy home is haunted by either his vengeful, murderous spirit -- or at the least, negative energies associated with his entire existence. Whatever it is you choose to believe, be skeptical of those who exploit these beliefs for attention, profit or more.
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Did drunk driving kill Alycia Yeoman?

May 10, 2017, 12:48 pm
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As many of you are probably aware by now, the body of missing woman Alycia Yeoman has been recovered. Authorities have confirmed that the young woman's body was discovered in a river, not far from where her vehicle was previously found. This discovery brings a lot of questions to the table -- in particular, regarding how the missing woman's body wound up where it did. Was Alycia Yeoman another casualty of the dangers of drunk driving -- or was she the victim of foul play?

Loved ones of the once-missing woman are now calling for justice -- an indication that she may have been brought to some kind of harm. Meanwhile, people are expressing suspicion against the man who was known to last be with Yeoman. Michael Lizarraga claims that he doesn't believe he's a suspect in Alycia's disappearance or death, but he does admit he was with her right before she vanished. Lizarraga also admits that he drank with the 20-year-old coed, and allowed her to leave his home -- in her vehicle -- while under the influence of alcohol.

"She wanted to leave. I kept saying 'Sleep on the couch. Pass out at least a couple hours and then go home.' She said no."

So could Lizarraga be telling the truth? He's confidant that he won't be arrested in association with Alycia's disappearance and death, and his story does seem believable -- not to mention it sort of lines up with the evidence, thus far, in the case. Not long after Alycia Yeoman vanished, her truck was found wrecked off the side of the road, not far from where her body was ultimately found. It's indeed quite possible that the 20-year-old woman was intoxicated, and may have run off the road. Authorities haven't revealed whether or not there were tracks to indicate that she wandered from the wreckage of her vehicle, but it's plausible that this is what she did, and could explain how she ended up deceased in a body of water. This is not something that's entirely uncommon with people who drink and drive.

On the other hand, it's entirely plausible to believe that the intoxicated young woman fell victim to something far more sinister than the poor choice to drive while drunk. If Lizarraga is telling the truth about what happened when he last saw Yeoman, then it's likely that she fell victim to some other type of predator. Nonetheless, authorities themselves haven't really confirmed or denied any speculation floating around Yeoman's case.

So how did Alycia Yeoman die? Hopefully answers will come in time.
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Was Kristen O'Brien murdered?

June 12, 2017, 5:26 pm
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Authorities in Sangamon County, Illinois are looking for Kristen O'Brien. The 39-year-old woman reportedly vanished early last month, and has had no contact with her loved one since she was last seen. This is troubling information, but what's more troubling are the issues surrounding the woman's life before she vanished.

Those close to the Illinois woman say that she had been victimized in a series of events leading up to her disappearance. Just days before she was last seen, she had reportedly been involved in an "argument" with an unnamed male. The day following this alleged altercation, her home had been burglarized and then set on fire.

Kristen O'Brien was scheduled to interview with detectives regarding the presumed arson of her home. However, she never arrived at her appointment -- and has not been seen or heard from since that day. Furthermore, her phone has been turned off, adding more suspicion to her disappearance.

Initially, it was reported that Kristen O'Brien was last seen leaving her romantic partner's residence on the day she disappeared. She reportedly claimed that she was staying the night with a friend, but did not in fact do this. It's been believed from these initial reports that the missing woman could have disappeared on her own accord. However, recent developments could indicate otherwise.

With it being over a month since she was last seen, it's hard to believe that this missing woman is gone voluntarily. Police in Illinois have searched for O'Brien for more than a month, and there has been very little coverage -- if any -- of her case. So the slow pace could be indicative of what's to come. Hopefully the disappearance of this young woman doesn't turn into a years-long search, but for now all we have are questions.
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Missing in Maine: Where is Megan Gregory?

July 1, 2017, 8:30 pm
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A 27-year-old woman has been missing from Kennebec, Maine for nearly an entire month, and authorities can't seem to figure out what happened to her. Megan Gregory was reportedly last seen on June 5, 2017 in the area of Sand Hill in Augusta. There are troubling circumstances surrounding the young woman's disappearance, and there is -- sadly -- very little information being shared by police. What happened to this missing woman?

Police say that 27-year-old Megan Gregory was last seen wearing a pair of yoga pants, with a blue sweatshirt and flip flops. She is described as a white female, with long hair styled with dreadlocks. If you believe you've seen this woman, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities with the Kennebec County Sheriff's Office.

The disturbing circumstance hovering over this woman's disappearance, is the fact that she vanished shortly after arguing with her boyfriend. This is a troubling detail for one very big reason. Most female victims of crime are victimized at the hands of their own significant others. This stat also tends to come to play in regards to disappearances of woman who otherwise aren't known to vanish voluntarily. Does this mean that there is evidence against the missing woman's boyfriend? Authorities in Maine have yet to fully clarify on what they think may have happened to her.

As stated above, any information could prove useful in locating Megan Gregory -- or at least narrowing down what may have happened to her. So please, call the authorities in Kennebec County, if you think you have information that could prove useful to detectives.

In the meantime, please share this post to get the word out about Megan's disappearance. 
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Torso of missing woman found

July 2, 2017, 2:26 pm
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Update: Authorities are reportedly finding other dismembered remains in association with the torso that was previously found. Police have not yet named the identity of the slain woman, but have said that the victim is from New Jersey. 

Police believe they've located the dismembered torso of a missing woman. Thirty-one-year-old Jennifer Londono vanished just last Sunday, so if this latest development is true, this brings a horribly tragic end to a rather brief disappearance. Who could be responsible for this shocking case?

Jennifer London was last seen around a week ago, at the Luna Lounge -- a bar where she had been employed. The Daily Voice reports that Jennifer had closed the new bar, before vanishing mysteriously into the night. While she has a history of taking off for short periods of time, her loved ones say that she has never disappeared without keeping contact. This fact about the missing woman made her disappearance an immediate concern -- especially to her now-grieving mother.

It should be noted that authorities in New Jersey have not confirmed a positive match of the dismembered torso, to the missing woman. However, her family and other loved ones have reportedly expressed heartache at the horrifying loss of the young woman. Once it's officially confirmed, detectives will have their work cut out for them in their investigation behind what exactly happened to Jennifer. Was she murdered by someone she knew? Or was this 31-year-old lounge employee preyed-upon by an evil stranger? 
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Florida man shoots self in penis after sitting on gun

July 2, 2017, 6:05 pm
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A Florida man has been hospitalized, after police say he accidentally shot himself in the penis. The incident has left the man lucky to be alive, but surely embarrassed as this story becomes another viral addition to an ongoing internet meme.

Orlando News 6 reports that 38-year-old Cedrick Jelks was taken to the hospital by his girlfriend. The 24-year-old woman told authorities that Jelks sat on the gun, which was on the driver's side seat of his car. When he reportedly sat on the gun, it fired on its own, hitting him in the penis.

While it's fortunate that the Florida man wasn't fatally shot, police have reported that the incident could land the man in jail. Jelks, a convicted felon, is currently on parole -- making it illegal for him to have possession of a firearm. So it seems that he not only shot himself in the junk, he totally shot himself in the foot!
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Helpful Florida man beaten and harassed by lost child's family

July 2, 2017, 9:02 pm
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A Florida man was reportedly beaten by the loved ones of a missing two-year-old, but police say it was for all the wrong reasons. Cleveland.Com reports that the unnamed man was simply trying to help the lost toddler find her parents, but his supposedly helpful nature didn't appear to work out for him in this particular case. Sadly, the beating wasn't the worst to come of his attempt at being a good Samaritan.

Police say that the unnamed man saw the two-year-old child walking alone near a sports complex -- where the child's parents had been attending a baseball game. Trying to be helpful -- and not wanting the toddler to come to any harm -- the Florida man attempted to help the girl find her parents, who were attentively watching a ballgame, instead of noticing that their toddler had wandered away. Authorities say that while multiple independent witnesses noticed the man trying to help the lost child, one witness saw danger. That witness is who alerted the toddler's parents to the fact that their child was in the company of a strange adult man.

When the parents found the child -- and the man who was trying to help her -- they weren't at all grateful. Instead, the father of the once-missing child threw the Florida man to the ground and pummeled him with his fists. Two other family members assisted in the violent beating, and kicked the man while he was down on the ground.

Things didn't end there for the unnamed Florida man. Police say that the good Samaritan was further victimized by the family of the little girl. Police say that the tot's parents posted his photo and other personal information on the internet, smearing him publicly while accusing him of being a child molester and attempted child kidnapper. Because of the actions of the little girl's parents, the man and his wife have been forced to move out of the town of Lakeland, where they are no longer safe.

This is tragic. Police have confirmed that the man was acting out of the kindness of his heart when he saw the child wandering around without any adult supervision. His act of kindness not only resulted in many physical injuries, but the trauma of being maliciously accused of crimes against children by the very people who should have been watching their child, but chose not to. What's truly sad about this is that reports have confirmed that the father of the little girl does not regret what happened. What does this say to any other people who may be compelled to help a lost child?

The behavior of the parents of the little girl in this case is absolutely despicable, but it's fortunate that their child wasn't brought to any harm. If you ask me, the parents were totally lucky this time. Instead of encountering a real-life predator, their wandering toddler met someone who wanted to help her find the safety of her family. If these parents keep letting her wander off like they did in this incident, they may not be this lucky again. That's especially if people in their area don't want to be assaulted for simply trying to help.


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What happened to Ellen Perna?

July 2, 2017, 10:31 pm
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Authorities in Henderson, Nevada have been searching for nearly two years for Ellen Perna -- and she still hasn't been found. The teen was just 16-years-old when she vanished in 2015, and even though her disappearance attracted mainstream media coverage, very little is known about the circumstances of her case. With her 18th birthday around the corner, will she suddenly resurface safe and alive?

Her disappearance has remained a mystery for nearly two years, but Ellen Perna will be turning 18-years-old sometime this year. If she is to resurface as a legal adult, it will prove that the teenager ran away from home, and has somehow remained under the radar for all this time. However, in this digital age of constant social media use, it's hard to believe that this young woman has been hiding out in anticipation of being a grown-up. In fact, "Ellie" has shown no online activity since her Sept. 2015 disappearance. This adds a troubling element to her disappearance, even though there is a shred of hope that she is still out there, somewhere.

Do you know anything about the disappearance of Ellen Perna? If you think you've seen her, or if you have any information that could prove useful, please do not hesitate to call Henderson Police at (702) 267-4737.
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Is Madeleine McCann's body in a well?

July 3, 2017, 1:34 am
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The search for Madeleine McCann may have been completely botched from the beginning. At least that's what can be taken from the latest updates in the missing child's case. According to The Daily Star, numerous wells in the area of Praia da Luz were not searched when Maddie was reported missing. So does this mean that her final resting place could be in one of those previously ignored locations?

With it being a decade since Madeleine McCann was last seen, it's hard to believe that she's even alive anymore. In fact, there has never been any evidence to indicate that she was ever abducted from the apartment where her parents lefter unsupervised. It's widely believed that her parents -- Kate and Gerry McCann -- covered up an accidental death, and hid her body. If this is true, then could Madeleine's body have been hidden in one of those numerous wells in the area?

Truth be told, this is just one of the countless theories that have come up in Madeleine's case over the course of the past 10+ years. It's also been alleged that the missing toddler's body was incinerated, therefore leaving no body to ever be discovered. At this point in the endless search for Madeleine, anything is possible. Meanwhile, her parents remain under intense scrutiny in the public eye, but have never been charged with a crime.

Do you think Madeleine McCann's body may be found in a well? Will her body even be found at all? 

If you want to know more about Madeleine's case, please be sure to check out my book "The Disappearance of Madeleine McCann: What really happened?" It's a damning true crime story about child neglect and more. Click here to see the book on Amazon.
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What happened to Theresa Lockhart?

July 3, 2017, 3:12 pm
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Authorities in Michigan are looking for Theresa Lockhart. The 44-year-old woman reportedly vanished in May of this year, but with the search for her in its second month, it's hard to see a positive ending in this case. That appears to be a shared sentiment among members of the public, some of whom believing the woman's husband knows more than he claims. Did this missing woman's husband have something to do with her mysterious disappearance, or is Theresa Lockhart missing under different circumstances?

Theresa was last seen by her husband, Christopher Lockhart, at around 10:00 p.m., on May 18th. Not long after she was reported missing, her abandoned vehicle was found parked at a "park-and-ride" in Portage, Michigan -- where she resided. This has been one of the only developments in the ongoing search for Lockhart, but authorities (along with many in the public) believe her husband knows where she is.

Christopher Lockhart has been declared a person of interest in the disappearance of his wife, Theresa Lockhart. Police say that the Michigan man has not been entirely cooperative over the course of the past month that they've been searching for his wife. Why would a man be uncooperative with authorities, while his wife is missing? While it's easy to assume that Christopher Lockhart knows what happened to his wife, it's important to acknowledge whether or not there is any evidence against him. Have authorities found anything that could possibly tie him to the disappearance of Theresa Lockhart?

Christopher Lockhart has explained that he believes his wife is missing, because she wants to embarrass him. He's also claimed that she is "seeking mental help." These all appear to be attempts at taking the attention off of himself, but that's really just achieving the opposite. Meanwhile, detectives have spent several hours searching the residence shared by the missing woman and her husband. They have not released any information about what was found (if anything) in the home.

Hopefully some more developments come up soon in this case, before it ends up going cold. With the search for Theresa Lockhart approaching two-months-old, it's hard to see a happy ending in sight.
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What happened to Brittany Mallinson?

July 3, 2017, 4:37 pm
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Authorities in Independence, Missouri are looking for Brittany Mallinson. The 25-year-old woman has been missing for approximately three weeks, and there has been very little mainstream media coverage of her disappearance. However, her loved ones aren't giving up, and are reaching out to the public in hopes of finding her.

What happened to this missing Missouri woman? Reports say the 25-year-old woman vanished around the 15th of last month, but she wasn't reported missing until several days later. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance haven't been made available in news reports.

The missing woman, a mother of three, does have a Facebook page, which indicates that she had recently entered a new relationship just weeks before she vanished. Other than that, there are very little details about this missing woman's life available online. This makes it hard to figure out what may have happened to her, but hopefully her loved ones and detectives are pulling together in hopes of finding out where she could be.

If you know anything about the disappearance of Brittany Mallinson, please do not hesitate to call authorities in Independence, Missouri. Any information could prove useful in finding out what happened to this missing woman.
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Mystery in Tennessee: Where is Sebia Archer?

July 3, 2017, 5:01 pm
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Authorities in Johnson City, Tennessee are looking for 46-year-old Sebia Archer, who has been missing now for over a month. While detectives try to figure out what happened to the missing woman, her loved ones are begging for answers. Will they ever get them? With such little information in her case, it's hard to determine what may have happened to her.

She was last seen in the evening time on May 18th, at a gas station. Since that night, it's been as if she vanished from existence. Sebia, who goes by the name Sheba Daniels, was seen getting into a vehicle with an unidentified male, and authorities have not been able to track him down either.

While her loved ones are frantic, authorities seem to believe that she's still alive and "nearby," but they haven't exactly elaborated on these comments. Nonetheless, their statements indicate that Sebia Archer, aka Sheba Daniels, is missing voluntarily. But is she really?

With it being nearly two months since anyone has seen or heard from Sebia, it's hard to imagine that she'd be "nearby" the Johnson City area without reaching out to those who are seriously worried about her. If authorities are wrong, and she's not voluntarily missing, then every day that passes puts more distance between detectives and solving this case.

If you have any information about the disappearance of Sebia Archer, aka Sheba Daniels, please do not hesitate to contact the authorities with the Johnson City Police. Any information or possible sighting could lead to locating this missing woman.
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Who killed Alexandrea Raber?

July 3, 2017, 5:19 pm
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An Aurora, Colorado woman was reportedly murdered, and now detectives have a mystery on their hands. The Aurora Sentinel reports that the body of 18-year-old Alexandrea Raber was discovered in a motel room on Sunday morning, in an event that authorities immediately dubbed "suspicious." Now they've confirmed that the 18-year-old woman was murdered -- so who did it?

There are still few details in this developing case, but reports have confirmed that Alexandrea Raber was found in a room at the Knight's Inn Motel in Aurora on Sunday morning. The exact cause of death in this case hasn't been publicly released yet, but officials declared at the time of the discovery that her death was suspicious. It didn't take much longer than 24 hours later for them to declare that the young woman had definitely been murdered.

The 18-year-old teen had just graduated from high school this year, but little else has been shared about her private life with the public -- such as why she was at the Knight's Inn Motel in the first place. What is known is that her body was discovered during a reported welfare check -- indicating that her loved ones had been worried about her. So how long had she been out of contact before her body was ultimately discovered? That's just one of the numerous questions that could be asked at this time.

Authorities are asking anyone with any information to come forward. At this time, there is no known person of interest or suspect in the murder of Alexandrea Raber, so any kind of information could prove useful in bringing closure to this slain young woman's loved ones.
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Holly Bobo murder trial: Will there be justice for slain nursing student?

July 3, 2017, 6:06 pm
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Over six years ago, Tennessee nursing student Holly Bobo was violently kidnapped from her family's home. Her disappearance became an immediate media sensation, gaining the attention of people from one end of the country to the other. The search for the coed lasted for three years, before her skeletal remains were finally located. It was a heartbreaking end to a chapter that many hoped would turn out so much differently, and it was a revelation that there was a monster (at least one) in the sleepy town of Darden. Now here we are, so many years later, and the fiends responsible for Holly's death are scheduled to go on trial. Will she and her loved ones get the justice they so deeply deserve?

Ultimately, three men stand accused of kidnapping and murdering Holly Bobo. Zachary Adams, his brother Dylan and a man named Jason Autry are all believed to be directly involved in the young woman's death -- and the details that have made it to the public are absolutely horrifying. Detectives believe that Zachary Adams forcefully abducted Bobo on the morning of April 13, 2011.

It's believed that Zachary raped Holly, even going as far as filming the violent event. In fact, prosecutors have alleged that Zach's brother held the camera while the 20-year-old coed was raped and killed. These are horrifying allegations, and if they're true there is a snuff film in existence, starring this unfortunate young woman.

This has long-been a strange case. While officials with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation played this case close to their vests, a lot was left on which to speculation. In particular, the strange behavior of the then-missing woman's brother -- along with his ever-changing story about what happened the morning she was kidnapped -- made it easy to speculate. Clint Bobo witnessed the abduction of his little sister, and is notoriously known for doing nothing to stop it. This behavior led to the speculation that he may have been involved in her disappearance. Of course, if you go by what detectives believe, Clint Bobo had absolutely nothing to do with the kidnapping and murder of his sister. In this case, Clint Bobo's behavior in the early days of his sister's disappearance is illustrative of the fact that everyone behaves differently in times of crisis.

Will there be justice for Holly Bobo? At this point in the case it's hard to tell. The trial of suspect Zachary Adams is scheduled to begin this week, and it's really anybody's guess as to how long it will last. During the course of this upcoming trial we may see a world of evidence that was never released to the public, or we may see a floundering prosecution attempting to convict a total of three men.


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