In 2003, a teen left home with a strange man and never came back. Two weeks later, her mom received
19-year-old LaQuanta Riley was born in 1984 to her mother, Pam Riley, who was only 16 at the time. As a result, LaQuanta was raised by her aunt, Katie Smith. LaQuanta maintained a good relationship with her mom and they kept in touch throughout her life. She graduated high school with honors and received a full scholarship to college. She was about to begin her freshman year studying criminal justice when she suddenly vanished.
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Between being a single mother and holding down a full-time job at a Honda factory in Marysville, Ohio, 29-year-old Patti Adkins led a busy life with little to no room for much else, let alone a love life. However, she wouldn’t have to look far. A year before she went missing, Patti became completely enamored with a married co-worker and began an illicit affair.
Read full storyIn 2002, a 7-year-old girl vanished after talking to a strange woman at school. Where is Alexis?
7-year-old Alexis Patterson lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her mother, Ayanna Patterson, her stepfather, LaRon Bourgeois, and her 6-month-old sister, Dysoni. Alexis' biological father, Kenya Campbell, left before she was born. Loved ones described Alexis as a bubbly girl who loved roller skating, and pink.
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Teekah Lewis lived in Tacoma, Washington, with her mother, Theresa, and her five siblings. The 2-year-old adored Winnie the Pooh and her favorite food were french fries and starbursts. She used an inhaler for asthma and required medical supervision. Teekah is half Chippewa Indian and half Black.
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On July 9, 1945, 6-year-old Tom Martin and his 4-year-old brother, Jerry, were riding their bikes near their quaint Manhattan apartment when a strange woman approached them. She asked the children if they wanted some candy; Tom refused but Jerry couldn’t deny his sweet tooth. The woman took him by the hand and told Tom they would return shortly.
Read full storyIn 2012, a 14-year-old girl visited her father. She was never seen again and he refuses to explain what happened to her.
14-year-old Brittany Shante Robinson lived in Mobile, Alabama, with her mother, Tiana Hogue. According to loved ones, Brittany loved to read and draw. She got along well with her teachers and was in advanced classes. Tiana shared custody with Brittany’s father, Demetric Lemond Hooper.
Read full storyIn 2008, a 16-year-old girl disappeared during a sleepover. Years later, her mother discovered a shocking journal entry.
Shemika "Mika" Cosey was a vibrant, 16-year-old who lived in Berkeley, Missouri with her mom, Paula, and her three sisters including a 10-month-old baby girl. Shemika loved kids and she looked after her baby sister while Paula, a single mom, worked to support the family of four.
Read full storyIn 2001, a single mom left two sisters home alone. She returned to find a bizarre note and a shocking voicemail.
Tracey Bradley, a single mother of four, lived in Chicago, Illinois with her four daughters. Her eldest child, 10-year-old Tionda Bradley, was a vibrant, sassy girl with a passion for dance and gymnastics. Tionda adored her half-sister, 3-year-old Diamond Bradley, who was shy and had an infectious smile.
Read full storyThe Woman Who Was Locked in an Attic for 25 Years by Her Own Family
Born to a highly respected bourgeoise family in Poitiers, France, Mademoiselle Blanche Monnier was a brown-eyed beauty, known for her charming, joyful personality and breathtaking good looks.
Read full storyThe NASA Astronaut Who Attacked Her Secret Lover's Girlfriend
Lisa Nowak was six years old when she watched Apollo 11 and decided she wanted to be an astronaut. After high school, she enrolled in the United States Naval Academy and became an Aerospace Engineer. In 1996, Lisa joined NASA and fell in love with fellow astronaut Richard Nowak. The couple got married, moved to Texas, and had three children together.
Read full storyA 10-year-old girl with a "secret older boyfriend" left school with a strange man. She was never seen again.
10-year-old Bianca Lebron lived with her parents and older sister Janissa in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The fifth-grader excelled academically, loved to dance and sing, and had a pet hamster named Nina.
Read full storySearching for Answers: The Unsettling Disappearance of Irene Gakwa
Irene Gakwa had always dreamed of a life in America, and a rewarding career as a nurse. After she turned 30, she told her parents she was leaving Kenya, where she had been born and raised, to start the next chapter of her life. Irene was ready for a new journey — one with unlimited possibilities.
Read full storyA pregnant mom disappeared two weeks before her due date. Where is Amanda Jones?
Amanda Jones was a 26-year-old single mom who lived in Hillsboro, Missouri. She had a 4-year-old daughter named Hannah, and she was 8 and 1/2 months pregnant with a baby boy whom she planned to name Hayden Lucas.
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It was October 1, 1995. Lorena Ramirez and her husband took their three children, two boys and a 3-year-old girl named Juana, to Chapultepec Park in Mexico City. They met with their relatives and spent the afternoon strolling through the beautiful garden and watching animals in the zoo. Little did they know that their lives were about to change — forever.
Read full storyHe Made a Mysterious Call After Celebrating NYE With His Friends - And Was Never Seen Alive Again
A couple was driving home on New Year’s Eve when they saw a young man stumbling down the street wearing only a plaid shirt and boxer shorts. They decided to turn back and offer him a ride but there was suddenly no trace of him. The man had seemingly vanished into thin air and he was never seen again.
Read full storyIn 2010, a pregnant 15-year-old girl vanished after she refused to get an abortion. Where is Janteyl Johnson?
Janteyl Johnson lived in Newark, Delaware with her parents and siblings. The 15-year-old dreamed of going to beauty school and eventually, opening her own hair salon. Janteyl loved to sing, dance, and prank her siblings for fun. She was a student at Glasgow High School where she ran track.
Read full storyOn Valentine's Day 2000, a 9-year-old girl packed her bag and snuck out. Then, a bizarre discovery was made.
Harold and Iquilla Degree got married on Valentine's Day, 1988. They had their son, O'Bryant, in 1989 and their daughter, Asha, in 1990. Since the siblings were only 11 months apart, they were very close and even shared a bedroom in their apartment on Oakcrest Drive in Shelby, North Carolina.
Read full storyTeen Claims She Shoved Her Best Friend Off a Bridge Because She Asked Her To
In August of 2018, 16-year-old Jordan Holgerson went to Moulton Falls Regional Park near Vancouver, Washington with a group of friends. Among the group was Taylor Smith, Jordan’s best friend. That fateful day, Taylor, 18, made an impulsive decision that changed Jordan’s life in a split second.
Read full storyIn 2019, a teen went on a road trip with an older man. She was never seen again. Where is Sunny?
Sunny Sramek lived in rural Trenton, Nebraska with her mom Paula Johnson. One spring morning, Sunny told Paula that she was going on a short road trip and would be back later that night. Paula kissed her only daughter goodbye, unaware that it was the last time she would ever see her.
Read full storyIn 1996, a 15-year-old girl found out she was pregnant with her older boyfriend's baby. She hasn't been seen since.
15-year-old Rachel Pratt lived in Garden City, Kansas with her parents and seven younger siblings. She did well academically speaking and participated in several extra-curricular activities.
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