Ayla Reynolds (personal photo)

Three days have passed since police say Ayla Reynolds, 20-months-old, was last seen.  Ayla was last seen sleeping in her bed around 8 p.m. on Friday night.  Her father reported her missing the next morning around 9 a.m.  The FBI is now assisting with this case and are looking into the disappearance as a possible abduction. 

Volunteers, police and firefighters spent the weekend looking for Ayla.  She was last seen wearing green and polka dot one-piece pajamas and wearing a soft cast from a broken arm.  Investigators say there were several adults inside the home on Friday evening when the toddler went to sleep and at least one of them was not a family member.

Ayla’s pajamas had the words “Daddy’s Princess” on them. She stands 2 feet 9 inches tall, and weighs about 30 pounds.  If you have any information, please contact the Waterville Police Department at 207-680-4700.

William McQuain (Montgomery County Police Issued Photo)

Curtis Maurice Lopez (Montgomery County Police Issued Photo)

UPDATE: 12:15 p.m. 10/18/2011 - FROM MONTGOMERY CO. POLICE

Today, Montgomery County Police Chief J. Thomas Manger has announced that this morning, at approximately 9:11 a.m., a Montgomery County Police Department K-9 handler and a volunteer K-9 handler from the Mid-Atlantic D.O.G.S. Search and Rescue located the body of a young, African-American male off of Clarksburg Road about a quarter mile west of Frederick Road in Clarksburg, MD.  The body is believed to be that of William McQuain.

Due to surveillance video that detectives obtained during the course of the investigation, police now believe that McQuain’s body has been in this location since October 1, 2011.  The surveillance video, obtained from a self-storage facility located in the 13200 block of Wisteria Drive in Germantown, showed William McQuain and Curtis Lopez entering and re-entering a storage unit during the morning of October 1.  At that time, William McQuain appeared to be in a playful mood and showed no signs of distress.  The clothing that William McQuain was wearing in the video is similar to the clothing found on the body that was located today in Clarksburg. 

Following the discovery of the body this morning, detectives began and will continue to collect forensic evidence to further the investigation into the homicide of Jane McQuain and the death of William McQuain. 

More than 75 investigators combed two Maryland parks on Sunday in search of 11-year-old William McQuain.  Montgomery County Police say William’s mother, Jane McQuain, was found beaten and stabbed to death inside her home.  William, her son, has been missing since Sept. 30.

Curtis Lopez, 45, was arrested last week in Charlotte, North Carolina. Investigators say Lopez is Jane’s estranged husband. Lopez is charged with first-degree murder and police believe he is the only person responsible for Jane’s murder. An amber alert is still active to find William and police continue to launch on leads daily. 

William is described as a light-skinned African-American, about five feet tall and weighs about 85 pounds.  He is a 6^th grade student at Martin Luther King, Jr. Middle School in Germantown, Md.

Police are asking anyone who may have information about these events is asked to call the Montgomery County Major Crimes Division at 240.773.5070.  Those who want to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward may call Crime Solvers of Montgomery County toll-free at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477) or 240-773-TIPS.  Crime Solvers is offering a cash reward for information provided to them that leads to the arrest and/or indictment of the person(s) responsible for these crimes.  Anonymous tips can also be provided by typing “MCPD” plus the tip on a cell phone or PDA and texting it to 274637 (CRIMES).

Mariha Smith (personal photo)

An Amber Alert was issued Sunday after a 5-year-old girl vanished in the early morning hours from her home in Detroit, MI.  Police say Mariha Trenice Smith was sleeping on the floor when her mom woke up around 3:30 a.m. to find the window open.  Police were called and an amber alert was issued.  Mariha was last seen wearing a t-shirt with pink flowers and jeans.  She has black eyes and hair and stands about 2 feet, 5 inches tall.  She is only 26 pounds and this is being investigated as an abduction.  If you have any information, please contact Detroit Police: (313) 596-5900

Darrick Brown (Baltimore Police issued photo)

The Amber Alert system is responsible for the successful recovery of 540 children nationwide.  According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 90 percent of those recoveries have occurred since 2002. 

This week, Baltimore Police are celebrating another successful recover when they recovered 8-year-old Darrick Brown.  Investigators say Darrick was abducted Monday by two unknown men and thrown into the trunk of a car.  The child’s family, neighbors and police combed the area and prayed for his safe return.  Authorities say about 12 hours later, a neighbor noticed activity at an abandoned home and contacted the police.  It was at the home, less than one mile away from where Darrick went missing when they found him.

Nathianel Booker (Baltimore Police photo)

Investigators arrested Nathaniel Booker, 20, and charged him with kidnapping, reckless endangerment, first and second degree assault, extortion and false imprisonment. 

Baltimore Police is working to find the second alleged accomplice and they are turning to the public for information.

If you have any information to share in this case, please contact: 410.396.2100

Katherine Phillips Missing

An Amber Alert is still active for 4-month-old Katherine Phillips. She was last seen on June 29 with a man who is believed to be her father, Sean Phillips. Mason County prosecutors charged Phillips with kidnapping and held him on a $500,000 bond. At this point, he will not say where Katherine, also known as “Baby Kate’s” location.  Over the weekend, numerous searches took place, but none have led to the Katherine.

Baby Kate is only 2 feet tall, 12 pounds with blue eyes and light hair. She was last seen wearing pink shorts and a pink tank top with black and pink flowers.  

Investigators would also like to speak with anyone who saw Sean Michael Phillips during the hours of 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  Phillips may have been at the Wendy’s near the Birch Lake Apartments during those hours. 

If you have any information, please contact the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children or 1-800-THE-LOST.

Katherine Phillips Missing

On Wednesday, June 29, authorities in Ludington, MI issued an amber alert for 4-month-old Katherine Phillips.  She was last seen with a man who is believed to be her father, Sean Phillips.  On Thursday, Mason County prosecutors charged Phillips with kidnapping and held him on a $500,000 bond.  At this point, he will not say where Katherine, also known as  “Baby Kate’s” location. 

Baby Kate is only 2 feet tall, 12 pounds with blue eyes and light hair.  She was last seen wearing pink shorts and a pink tank top with black and pink flowers.

If you have any information, please contact the National Center For Missing and Exploited Children or 1-800-THE-LOST.

The Amber Alert system in Pennsylvania has safely recovered 32 children since it began.  The PA Lottery has been a part of that system since 2004 when they first started to print information about alerts on tickets.  Now, the Amber Alerts will appear in a 17 inch monitor in more than 8,800 kiosks statewide.  The child’s picture, abductor and vehicle information will remain on the screens 24 hours a day 7 days a week and blast through 67 counties until the alert is cancled. 

Since this new lottery system was put in place, there has been one active Amber Alert.  Experts estimate the new system will reach thousands.  Citizens who live in Pennsylvania can also receive electronic notifications on an abducted child through the state alert system, AlertPA.

Juliani Cardenas (MISSING)

UPDATE: Stanislaus County Sheriff Adam Christensen confirms the body found today in a Central California canal is 4-year-old Juliani Cardenas… Suspect has not been located. Story developing…

BACKGROUND: Police say Juliani Cardenas, 4, was abducted from his grandmothers arms on January 18.  Juliani’s grandmother, Amparo Cardenas, told police Jose Esteban Rodriguez abducted her grandson and took off. Rodriguez is the child’s ex-boyfriend.

The official Amber Alert indicated Juliani was taken from Patterson, California and the suspect was last seen traveling in a silver Toyota Corolla with CA license plate: 6HBW445.

The vehicle is known to have oversized aluminum wheels. One of the left wheels is a spare wheel and is smaller than the others.

ABOUT JULIANI:

Eye color: Brown

Hair color: Black

Race: Hispanic

Height: 3’6”

Weight: 40 pounds

Last seen wearing: Dark pants and a light blue shirt

ABOUT THE SUSPECT:

Name: Jose Esteban Rodriguez

Age: 27

Eye color: Brown

Hair: Color: Black

Race: Hispanic

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 180 pounds

Last seen wearing: White and black shirt, checkered shorts and a beanie hat

If you have any information, please contact: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department at (209) 380-6015

Juliani Cardenas (MISSING)

Police say Juliani Cardenas, 4, was abducted from his grandmothers arms on Tuesday.  The Amber Alert to find him is still active.  Juliani’s grandmother, Amparo Cardenas, told police Jose Esteban Rodriguez abducted her grandson and took off.  Rodriguez is the child’s ex-boyfriend.

The official Amber Alert indicates Juliani was taken from Patterson, California and the suspect was last seen traveling in a silver Toyota Corolla with CA license plate: 6HBW445. 

The vehicle is known to have oversized aluminum wheels.  One of the left wheels is a spare wheel and is smaller than the others. 

ABOUT JULIANI:

Eye color:  Brown

Hair color: Black

Race:  Hispanic

Height: 3’6”

Weight: 40 pounds

Last seen wearing:  Dark pants and a light blue shirt

ABOUT THE SUSPECT:

Name:  Jose Esteban Rodriguez

Age: 27

Eye color: Brown

Hair: Color: Black

Race: Hispanic

Height: 5’9”

Weight: 180 pounds

Last seen wearing: White and black shirt, checkered shorts and a beanie hat

If you have any information, please contact: Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department at (209) 380-6015

Brittany Mae Smith (left) personal photo - Jeffrey Easley (right) booking photo

1)  Brittany Mae Smith vanished a little over a week ago from Roanoke, Virginia.  Investigators said the 12-year-old was taken by 32-year-old Jeffrey Scott Easley.  Easley met Brittany’s mother on the Internet.

2)  Brittany’s mom, Tina Smith, was found dead inside her home on December 6 when she didn’t show up for work.  Last week the Medical Examiner released the autopsy and ruled the case an official homicide.  An Amber Alert was issued for Brittany.

3)  Jeffrey Easley was charged with abduction and credit card fraud, and a nationwide manhunt ensued.  

4)  On Friday, December 10, a Good Samaritan recognized Brittany and Easley in San Francisco, California.  The pair was panhandling in front of the store.  The tipster said she remembered Brittany from HLN’s Nancy Grace show.  Authorities say the tipster ran into the Safeway and asked the clerk to call police.   

5)  Brittany Mae was rescued, Easley was arrested, and currently he is awaiting extradition.  He’s held without bond in San Francisco on the initial charges of abduction and credit card fraud.   As for Brittany, she was escorted back to Virginia yesterday to be reunited with her family.  She will attend her mother’s funeral later today.  At this point, no one is charged with Tina’s murder.