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Wanda Floyd, at age 60, led a transient lifestyle in Courtland, Alabama back in the summer of 2020. The world was amidst the pandemic full force, and friends would check in with Wanda periodically.

The small town of Wallkill, New York, has been overshadowed by a dark cloud since the 2003 murder of Megan McDonald, a 20-year-old student from SUNY Orange. Her untimely death, marked by blunt force trauma, left a permanent scar on the community. For two decades, the New York State Police, led by Lieutenant Brad Natalizio, have tirelessly sought justice for Megan, a pursuit marked by unwavering commitment.

Mike Negrette was an excellent musician- known especially for his trumpet skills and his talent on the steel drums. In 1999, he was a freshman at UCLA on a music scholarship, with so much going for him. College years are supposed to be about growing up, having some fun (hopefully not too much fun), making friends, and learning about life.

On April 24, 2021, Dee Ann Warner spoke to her friend, crying tears of frustration, sadness, and anger. Her marriage was a disaster, she told her, and Dee said she was going to ask her husband Dale for a divorce that night.

The small town of Burlington, New Jersey, still echoes with the unresolved mystery of Margaret Ellen Fox's disappearance. On June 24, 1974, a seemingly ordinary day turned into a decades-long cold case that has baffled investigators and haunted the community.

In the heart of Jackson, Tennessee, the disappearance of Bethany Leanna Markowski continues to perplex and sadden the community. On March 4, 2001, 11-year-old Bethany, known for her brown hair, blue eyes, and Caucasian ethnicity, vanished, leaving a void filled with questions and theories. Today, she would have turned 33, a stark reminder of the time elapsed since her mysterious disappearance.

She deserves justice and her family deserves answers. Shannon Paulk would be 33 years old had her life not been needlessly taken in 2001. Would she still live in Prattville, AL, where she was ripped from her family? Would she be married? Be a mother? Have a career?

Lisa Lynn Stone had a lot of tragedy in her life, but in 2010, she was 51 years old and doing her best to live life to the fullest. Friends describe her as funny, outgoing, bubbly, and loved to laugh and make others laugh.

In a renewed effort to solve a cold homicide case, the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office has announced an increase in the reward for critical information. This decision comes as a response to the unresolved 2014 shooting in Tangipahoa Village, Louisiana, which tragically ended the life of Authur Tyler. As the investigation continues to seek answers, the reward has now been raised to $10,000, reflecting the community's urgency to bring closure to this case.

The disappearance of Jeanie Lofton on April 2, 1994 in Texas, has left a permanent mark on the community surrounding Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church on FM 2517, where her mother's car was found abandoned, and a family that has waited decades for answers that have never come. The case, which has confounded investigators since the day she vanished, remains as mysterious as it was the day it turned into a cold case.

The summer of 1979 was an exciting one for Marie Ann Blee. She was 15 years old, had her driver’s permit, and had a lot of friends. Marie was excited to get her braces off that August. She still wore a retainer, but she was finally free of braces, just in time for her sophomore year at Hayden High School in Hayden, Colorado.

Richard Petrone and Danielle Imbo were long-time acquaintances, growing up together in the Philadelphia area. In 2004, after a contentious separation from her husband, Joe, Danielle and Richard began seeing each other occasionally. Danielle wasn’t quite sure she was ready for a relationship, but Richard adored her and they enjoyed going out to see live bands together. They had a shared love of music and Danielle really needed some distractions from her tumultuous divorce.

Desperate Search for Keora: The Lawson Family’s Heartfelt Appeal. The Lawson family has been living a nightmare since 22-year-old Keora Lawson, a young mother to a one-year-old son, inexplicably disappeared from Fitzgerald, Georgia. The last known communication with Keora dates back to May 1, 2021, and since that day, there has been a profound silence, leaving her family in despair.

Latasha Harlins, whose life story tragically mirrors the complexity and strain of race relations in the United States, was born on January 1, 1976, in a family marred by domestic violence. Moving to South Central Los Angeles from Illinois in 1981, Latasha's family life was troubled; her mother, Crystal Harlins, endured ongoing abuse from Latasha's father, Sylvester "Vester" Acoff Sr., which eventually led to divorce and further threats to Crystal's safety.

In a disquieting incident that remains unresolved, an unidentified young man was discovered on fire in an empty lot in Atlanta, Georgia, on April 24, 1996. Despite the immediate medical attention he received, the young man succumbed to his injuries the following day in the hospital. In the brief time before his death, he was unable to provide his identity or any details about the person or persons responsible for his tragic situation.

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The search for Anthony Murrill, who disappeared over half a century ago, has not been abandoned, with fresh efforts underway to uncover his whereabouts. In the wake of his disappearance on November 14, 1971, the porch light at Anthony's home remained on for years, a beacon of hope by his mother that her son would find his way back. His bicycle, too, stood ready for his return. Anthony, at the tender age of 9, was last seen in the Harris Holmes housing project in Atlanta, Georgia. He was one of four siblings raised by a devoted single mother.

In December of 1988, a case emerged that would haunt the Georgia Bureau of Investigation for decades: the discovery of an unidentified young child, referred to as 'Baby Jane Doe.' Despite the passage of time, authorities remain determined to solve this tragic mystery and have recently spotlighted the case once again, encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

In the quiet streets of Hollister, California, the piercing silence of tragedy has echoed. Jacob Arballo, a local father revered by his family and friends, was the victim of a brutal act of violence that left a community grappling for answers and a young girl without her father.

Mystery Lingers in Columbus: The Unsolved Case of Willie Mae McCloud. In the vibrant streets of Columbus, Ohio, Willie Mae McCloud was known as a friendly and charismatic woman. Despite facing her battles with mental health and substance abuse, 56-year-old Willie Mae had a heartwarming aura, making her popular among many. Her usual spots included a nearby gas station and dollar store close to her residence on Chatterton Road on Columbus's east side, where she was often seen panhandling.