Missing Persons
Latest Missing Persons News and Updates
A Delaware man was reported missing in 2011, and this year his remains were found. His friend now faces murder accusations.
A suspect was arrested in connection to a cold-case missing person from 2011 in Delaware. Police discovered the victim was buried on a property.
Missing road tripper Gabrielle Petito’s boyfriend named person of interest in case: ‘The answers will eventually come out’
Police named Brian Laundrie, the boyfriend of Gabrielle Petito, who went missing while with him on a road trip, as a person of interest in the case.
Virginia woman who was caring for missing 3-year-old girl cops fear is ‘in danger’ arrested with fugitive
State police in Pennsylvania arrested a woman in connection to the disappearance of a little girl who has not been accounted for since last winter.
Adopted boy runs away, sparking Amber Alert. Mother, biological son accused of abuse after investigation.
A mother and her son were arrested in connection to an investigation that sparked an Amber Alert case for a missing child, authorities said.
Man in Oregon accused of kidnapping, murdering woman who vanished from hotel last spring
A man is in custody and accused of murder and multiple other crimes in connection to an Oregon woman who vanished last spring, according to police.
Man accused of murder after mother of his child, friend go missing during cross-country visit
A man in Arizona faces murder charges after police say two people went missing during a visit from Pennsylvania. One victim was the mother of the suspect's child.
A man who was reported missing a year ago was murdered, police say. Two suspects are now in custody.
Two people were arrested in connection to a murder in South Carolina. The victim was reported missing a year ago, but the arrests were delayed until DNA confirmed the victim's remains.
Woman, man accused of kidnapping a newborn baby from under mom's nose in Massachusetts
A woman and a man in Massachusetts face charges after kidnapping a baby from her mother. The 4-day-old newborn was left at a Subway and appeared unharmed.
Police frantically search for baby with medical condition after mom threatens harm during police car chase
Police are searching for a mom and a newborn in Wisconsin and issued an AMBER Alert. The baby has a medical condition and is without medicine.
Oregon man allegedly claimed his estranged girlfriend committed suicide. He’s now accused of her murder
An Oregon woman was found dead in her truck and her estranged boyfriend is accused of her murder after claiming she tried to commit suicide, authorities said.
Could a jailhouse snitch back up Mollie Tibbett's killer's claims of being a pawn to murder?
The sentencing for the man convicted of killing Mollie Tibbetts in Iowa has been delayed after the defense noted two new witnesses who back up the killer's claims.
Illinois sex offender charged in connection to disappearance of a Georgia teen
A man from Illinois has been charged with kidnapping and trafficking in the disappearance of a 13-year-old who was taken from her Georgia home. He was registered as a sex offender.
Mom slain, child kidnapped and AMBER Alert helps police track down the suspect
A child has been found safe in Tennessee after an Amber Alert was issued in New Jersey. Police suspect the father in connection with the child's mother's murder.
Though their cases may be decades old, new technology is helping ID 'Jane and John Does'
New technology and volunteer groups are helping police identify decades-old John and Jane Does. Finding their identities helps bring closure to families.
Man charged with murder after remains of girlfriend found in remote area of California: police
A man in California has been charged with murder in connection to his girlfriend's death. The victim was reported missing in 2017 and her remains were found this year.
Texas educator has been missing for month, her husband is now accused of murder
An educator has been missing in Georgetown County, Texas for months and her husband was indicted for murder. Police found a letter where the suspect allegedly confessed.
Husband accused of murder after wife goes missing in Colorado in 2019
Colorado Springs police believe Dane Kallungi killed Jepsy Amaga Kallungi, who is missing since 2019. He was charged with murder in Colorado this week.
Could a new arrest finally answer what happened in the Lindsey Baum cold-case murder?
A new arrest may help solve the murder of 10-year-old Lindsey Baum. Investigators think the cases might be linked since the victims are from the same small town in Washington.
Man murders person he thought snitched on his crimes, leaves her on Indian reservation
A man in Washington was convicted of murdering a Native American woman he thought witnessed an assault. The victim was shot in the head and left on a reservation.
Body of missing Georgia teacher found near a rural road, suspect charged
The body of Tina Price, 46, was found along a rural stretch of Pleasant Grove Road in Washington County. Aaron Matthew Adams was charged in connection with the crime.
Five West Virginia children died in a fire. Or did they? The mystery of the Sodder family's disappearance.
Five children part of the Sodder family in West Virginia disappeared following a house fire at the end of World War 2. Nobody seems to know if they died or where they are today.
'Major Development' as father, son arrested in connection to Kristin Smart disappearance case.
California police are set to make a major announcement in connection to the Kristin Smart disappearance case. Reports are officers have made an arrest in the case.
Missing for months, woman found dead in Texas. Suspects arrested hundreds of miles away.
Two people face charges in connection to a case where a woman went missing in Dallas, Texas, for months. The suspects were arrested in Florida and one remains at large.
FAMILY AND FRIENDS SUSPECT FOUL PLAY IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF BRITISH GIRLFRIEND OF AMERICAN IN THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLAND.
Sarm Herslop from the U.K. was on a trip with her American boyfriend to the Virgin Islands when she went missing. Police have searched but yet to find her.
NEARLY 16 YEARS AFTER NATALEE HOLLOWAY WENT MISSING. ONE MAIN SUSPECT, STILL FEW ANSWERS.
From the moment Natalee Holloway went missing in Aruba in 2005, her case has captivated media and True Crime enthusiasts. Here is a recap of the case and the likely suspect.
SHE WAS MISSING FOR 17 YEARS, UNTIL INVESTIGATORS FOUND HER REMAINS IN A SHALLOW GRAVE. HERE'S WHAT POLICE ARE DOING NEXT
Tyesha Bell went missing in May 2003. Police recently recovered remains that have been identified as Bell near Aurora, Illinois. Her case is now considered a homicide.
TEXAS WOMAN WHOSE TODDLER SON IS MISSING ADMITTED SHE WASN’T ‘READY TO BE A MOTHER,’ POLICE SAY
A Texas mom is being investigated by police in San Antonio after she and her son went missing. The mom returned, but the toddler is still gone.
KRISTIN SMART CASE UPDATE: INVESTIGATORS LAUNCH SEARCH WITH CADAVER DOGS AT HOME OF PRIMARY SUSPECT’S FATHER
Police in California are conducting a new search in connection to Kristen Smart, who went missing 25 years ago. Dogs searched the home of the father of a key suspect.
A MISSING WOMAN, AN ACCUSED COP: EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT THE SARAH EVERARD CASE
Sarah Everard went missing from London, England and her case has drawn headlines. A cop is being detained in connection to the case.
DISAPPEARED 3 DECADES AGO: FAMILY BELIEVES MISSING FLORIDA WOMAN IS DEAD AND DETERMINED TO FIND HER BODY
Marinthia Ann McCoy went missing in Florida more than 30 years ago. While police continue to ask for information in her cold case, her family believes she is dead.
MELISSA CADDICK'S HUSBAND LIVING IN 'DENIAL' OVER WIFE'S ALLEGED THEFT OF INVESTORS' MILLIONS, DAD SAYS
Melissa Caddick's father-in-law gave his the family's first interview since her remains were found. He says Caddick's husband is living in denial over her alleged theft of millions of dollars.
EXCLUSIVE COLUMN: I COVERED THE HEATHER ELVIS, TAMMY MOORER CASE FEATURED ON '20/20' FOR TWO YEARS. HERE'S WHAT I CAN SHARE ABOUT IT.
The case of Heather Elvis' disappearance is set to be featured on ABC's "20/20." She went missing from South Carolina after an affair with a married man.
MISSING PERSON OR WAS IT MURDER? BODY PARTS HAVEN'T SWAYED POLICE IN MARYLAND WOMAN'S CASE
Friends and family of Melanie Meleney insist she was murdered in Maryland and some of her body parts have been found. But, police continue to investigate her disaperance as a missing person case.
A YEAR AGO, GANNON STAUCH'S MISSING PERSON CASE BECAME A MURDER WITH STEPMOM CHARGED. THE CASE HAS ONLY GOTTEN WILDER SINCE.
Letecia Stauch, the stepmom of Gannon Stauch, was arrested in connection to his murder one year ago, despite pleading for his return after he went missing. Now, she plans to represent herself at trial.
MELISSA CADDICK WENT MISSING WITH MILLIONS IN OTHER PEOPLE'S MONEY. INVESTIGATORS JUST DISCOVERED A BIG CLUE.
Australian police say they have found remains that belong to Melissa Caddick. She went missing last year with millions of other people's money.
WHERE IS MELISSA CADDICK? THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING FINANCIAL HIGH-FLIER AND THE $20 MILLION THAT DISAPPEARED WITH HER
Melissa Craddick is accused of making off with millions of dollars of other people's money in a Ponzi scheme. Police continue to search for her after she disappeared following a raid.
ALEXIS MURPHY WAS MURDERED IN 2013 AND FOR SEVEN YEARS NOBODY KNEW WHERE HER REMAINS WERE. UNTIL NOW.
Alexis Murphy went missing in 2013 and a man was convicted of her murder, without the body being found. Virginia officials announced they found the remains.
PREGNANT WOMAN, UNBORN CHILD FOUND DEAD AND STUFFED IN A SUITCASE. TWO PEOPLE ACCUSED OF MURDER IN THEIR DEATHS.
A pregnant woman who was reported missing in North Carolina was found dead and stuffed in a suitcase along a river. Police announced the arrest of two people for her death and her unborn child.