It’s been nearly a year since a family of four vanished in California, and authorities think the McStays may have planned a trip to Mexico before they disappeared.
1) Joseph McStay, 40, his wife Summer, 43, Gianni, 4, and Joseph, 3, went missing on February 4, 2010. Authorities said they found e-mails from Joseph and Summer asking about passport information and entry into Mexico before February 4th, a clear indication that they may have planned their getaway. But the question is, why? It doesn’t appear the family had any financial or marital problems, Joseph left behind his teenage son, and their home was left in working order.
2) Who reported the family missing? Michael McStay, Joseph’s brother, reported the family missing to police 11 days after the vanished.
3) What did the family leave behind? The McStay’s family pets were left in the yard without food or water. Investigators say perishable food was left on the counter along with other personal items left in the home.
Philadelphia Police say the SafetyNet for LoJack is the reason a 77-year-old male, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, was located a couple a months ago. The family enrolled their loved one in the program and he was wearing his SafetyNet braclet at the time he disappeared.
SafetyNet officials were notified, the bracelet’s frequency was activated and the Tac Air 2 system lifted off. Police say the aviation unit received a strong signal from the air, and guided the ground investigators into the location.
UPDATE: Police in Overland Park, Kansas say Aisha Kahn, 19, was found unharmed and she was not a victim of an abduction. Aisha has been reuinted with her family and friends. It is unclear where she has been for the last six days, her family released this statment on the ’Help Find Aisha Khan’ Facebook page, “On behalf of the Khan family, we are ecstatic to announce that Aisha has been found.”
BACKGROUND: Investigators in Kansas are searching for a 19-year-old student who has not been seen since Friday. Authorities say Aisha Khan left her sister a troubling voicemail around 11 a.m. before she disappeared. In the message, there were indications that Aisha may have been harassed by a man who appeared to be drunk and tried to kiss her. Overland Park Police at this point to do not have information to confirm an abduction took place and they are moving forward with a missing persons investigation.
Crystal Keyona Anderson was last seen on July 26 in New Carrollton. Prince George’s County investigators say she was in the 7500 block of Riverdale Road before she vanished. Crystal’s family and friends have been on the ground passing out fliers ever since and making noise about her case. Family members are releasing a $2,500 reward for information leading to Crystal’s whereabouts.
Crystal is described as a black female, about 5’5” and 125 pounds. She has black hair, brown eyes and was last seen with four ponytail braids. She was alos wearing khaki cutoff shorts, black tennis shoes and a white t-shirt.
Anyone with information is asked to call the investigative Section at: 301-772-4492
Investigators say Michelle Le vanished from the Kaiser Hayward Medical Center in California on May 27. She walked outside to her car, and never came back. Based on evidence found, police fear she is a victim of homicide. This week, authorities closed in on a possible suspect and made an arrest. Lt. Keener, with the Hayward Police department, said Giselle Esteban, former high school and college roommate is charged with Michelle’s murder. Michelle’s body has not been found. Keener indicated various pieces of evidence like cell phone records, surveillance video and DNA led them to Esteban’s doorstep. The suspect was arrested early Wednesday morning and has not spoke about the case to police. Kenner said Michelle and Esteban may have had some sort of fallen out, but police do not have a concrete motive for the killing. Police say they served a search warrant on Esteban’s property on May 29 then again on September 7.
Esteban was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, but police confirm, due to her pregnancy and a doctor’s appointment, the arraignment will be postponed.
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for more than three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
Bethany Decker is a pregnant 21-year-old senior at George Mason University, married to a soldier serving in Afghanistan. Investigators say she’s been missing since Jan. 29 and was formally reported missing by her family on Feb. 19.
Bethany has been married to her husband Emil Decker for almost two years, and has a 17-month-old son named Kai. Authorities say just before she vanished, Bethany went on a vacation to Hawaii with her husband who has since re-deployed to Afghanistan. Bethany, who is known to have an easygoing personality, was last seen at an apartment building in Ashburn, Va. Authorities are keeping an eye on her credit cards, Facebook and phone activity, but so far, it’s all quiet.
Bethany is a white female, stands about 4’11” and weighs about 130 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
If you have any information, please contact authorities: (703) 777-0475
The search for Kyron Horman was back on today as dozens of professional searchers and volunteers combed Sauvie Island for the child. This is a place investigators focused on for weeks after he went missing on June 4.
Desiree Young spoke out yesterday at the Kyron Horman Wall of Hope begging the public to raise the reward to find her son. Terri feels that her son is being held against his will and a boost in reward funds may prompt the right person to call with information. Currently the reward sits at $50,000.
More fundraisers are underway to help find Kyron and add to that reward. On October 9 and 10, 50 percent of all nursery sales at the Sleepy Ridge Farms in Mulino will go toward the Kyron Horman Foundation fund. Kyron was last seen by his step-mother Terri Moulton-Horman at the Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon. Although no suspects or persons of interest have been named in the case have been announced, Kyron’s step-mother Terri Horman continues to be in the spotlight. She was the last person to see Kyron that morning.
The abduction of an elderly woman has one small Vermont community on edge. The FBI says Pat O’Hagan, 78, may have been abducted six days ago from her home in Sheffield, and sadly there’s been no sign of her. As investigators begin to piece this mystery together, they’ve learned she most likely went missing last Friday. A friend filed a missing persons report on Saturday when she stopped by Pat’s home to pick her up for her weekly rug-hooking meeting only to discover she wasn’t there.
Pat is extremely active. The grandmother of nine was known to kayak, go camping, help out in her community and be active in her church. Police and the FBI have scoured all nearby areas including abandoned buildings. The Vermont National Air Guard has even flown over the area to see if they can spot any sign of the missing woman.
Authorities aren’t saying what leads them to believe that Pat did not walk off on her own, but they are devoting a lot of resources to tracking leads and information that may find her.
UPDATE: Investigators found Holly’s body not far from her condo… The coroner is conducting an autopsy and her official cause of death is under investigation.
There has been no sign of an Ohio woman who’s been missing for almost a week. Investigators and family members say Holly Trimble, 37, vanished and hasn’t been seen since 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 19. Columbus Police have searched the fields near her home, but no clues in this case have surfaced.
Holly’s keys, cell phone and wallet were left inside her home along with her vehicle. Holly, who is a Senior Pricing Analyst for Nationwide Insurance, did not show up for work this week. Her family has plastered her local town with fliers hoping to gain exposure and lead to her whereabouts.
She is 5″9″ – brown hair – brown eyes.
If you have any information, please contact the Columbus Police:
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Philadelphia Police say the SafetyNet for LoJack is the reason a 77-year-old male, who suffers from Alzheimer’s, was located a couple a months ago. The family enrolled their loved one in the program and he was wearing his SafetyNet braclet at the time he disappeared.
Madeline Morris has been searching for her missing son for more than three years, and recently the case received added attention when a $1,000 reward was announced to help find her son. Montgomery County Police say John Morris, 37, went missing from Dickerson, Maryland on July 30, 2007. He was last seen near his home at the 2400 block of White’s Ferry Road standing at the end of the driveway. At the time, John shared his residence with his boyfriend, and police say his vehicle and belongings were left behind when he went missing. In a new press release, Montgomery County Police say, “extensive investigative techniques have been used during this multi-year investigation to try to gain information about what may have happened to Morris. No evidence has been developed to confirm whether or not Morris remains alive. The family believes that he would not have stayed away this long without making contact with his family. His family also believes that he would not intentionally have left and abandoned his dog. At this stage of the investigation, foul play is suspected.”
