California Missing Person

Slender Man Defendant Flees Group Home After Bracelet Removal

Morgan Geyser, a defendant in the Slender Man case, is missing after removing her monitoring bracelet and leaving a group home in Madison, Wisconsin. Last seen on November 22nd with an adult acquaintance, Geyser’s current location is unknown, prompting a search led by the Madison Police Department with assistance from other suburban agencies. Authorities were notified on the morning of November 23rd, approximately 12 hours after she was last seen. The 23-year-old was previously committed for the attempted homicide of a classmate in 2014, with the crime motivated by the fictional character, Slender Man.

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Missing Girl Melodee Buzzard: Mom’s License Plate Change Raises Suspicions

Mom of missing girl Melodee Buzzard switched license plates during road trip: Officials… This is definitely a situation that has a lot of people talking, and understandably so. Right from the start, the story surrounding Melodee Buzzard’s disappearance presents some significant red flags. The fact that her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, switched license plates during a road trip is definitely not something that happens every day, and it certainly raises eyebrows. You just don’t typically see innocent people doing things like that, especially during what should be a simple family vacation. Authorities have clearly taken notice, and it’s a huge piece of the puzzle.… Continue reading

Remains of Missing Woman Found Behind Secret Attic Entry: California Ebony Alert Sparks Debate

Authorities in Vallejo, California, have located the body of 28-year-old Renia Lewis, who was reported missing. Douglas Irwin Shaw, 41, has been arrested and charged with murder. The body was found in the attic of a home, behind a concealed entry, after officers executed a search warrant. Shaw was taken into custody without incident and is alleged to have admitted to the killing; the motive remains under investigation.

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Atlanta Bagpiper’s Death, Son’s Remains Found: A Strange Double Mystery

The remains of Hank Frantz, missing for four years, were discovered in a treehouse on his father’s property after his father’s death. The DeKalb County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the identity of the skeletal remains, which are estimated to be months to years old. While the cause of death is difficult to determine from skeletal remains alone, police believe no foul play was involved. The discovery occurred after the family went to settle the father’s affairs following his death in a scuba diving accident in Maui.

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Missing Woman Unaware of Family’s Frenzy, Father’s Suicide

Hannah Kobayashi, a 30-year-old Maui resident, has returned to the U.S. after a multi-state journey that prompted a large-scale search by her family and law enforcement. Kobayashi, who had traveled to Mexico, was unaware of the media attention surrounding her disappearance after missing a connecting flight in Los Angeles and subsequently ceasing contact with her family. Authorities investigated, finding no evidence of foul play, and Kobayashi’s statement confirms she willfully remained in Los Angeles before returning home. The search tragically coincided with the suicide of her father, who took his own life near LAX while searching for her.

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American Released From Syrian Prison After ‘Pilgrimage’

After several months without contact, missing Missouri man Travis Timmerman was located in Syria, where he’d been imprisoned after entering the country on a self-described pilgrimage. U.S. military officials subsequently airlifted him to Jordan, a development confirmed by his family and Syrian authorities. Timmerman, who had previously traveled through Eastern Europe, reportedly told news outlets he’d been detained for seven months before being released following recent political upheaval in Damascus. His family expressed immense relief at his safe return.

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Missing Maui Woman Found Safe, Father’s Suicide Raises Questions

Hannah Kobayashi, a Maui resident missing since November after arriving in Los Angeles, has been found safe. Her family released a statement expressing relief and requesting privacy. While Kobayashi initially missed a connecting flight and later traveled to Mexico, authorities believe she intentionally missed her flight. This follows the recent death of her father, Ryan Kobayashi, who was found deceased near LAX.

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Missing California Man Found After 25 Years: A Sister’s Recognition and a Mystery Unveiled

After a 25-year disappearance, a California man missing since 1999 was found in Los Angeles earlier this year. His sister identified him from a USA Today article seeking to identify a nonverbal man hospitalized in Lynwood. Law enforcement confirmed the identification through fingerprinting, and the family will soon be reunited. The man, identified as Tommy, is currently nonverbal and relearning to walk, prompting a GoFundMe campaign to assist with his care. The Nor-Cal Alliance for the Missing also celebrated this unexpected reunion.

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