Missing Persons

Africa November 24

50 kidnapped Catholic school students in Nigeria escape as some schools ordered to close

Fifty of 303 kidnapped students from Nigeria's St. Mary's School have escaped after Friday's attack. Pope Francis calls for immediate hostage release.

Wisconsin November 24

‘Slender Man’ stabber captured following nationwide manhunt

Police confirm Morgan Geyser, the convicted "Slender Man" stabber who escaped from a Madison group home after cutting her monitoring bracelet on Saturday, has been located.

California November 20

Charge against Melodee Buzzard’s mom dismissed, ankle monitor removed as FBI hunts for missing 9-year-old

A California mother had a felony charge dismissed as the FBI continues searching for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee, who was last seen near the Utah-Colorado border.

Missing Persons November 20

Boyfriend of woman who vanished at California beach bonfire speaks out, makes plea for public's help

Boyfriend of missing Utah woman Danielle Staley urges public to come forward as police suspect foul play in her California beach disappearance case.

Crime November 19

Missing ‘at-risk’ girl Melodee Buzzard’s mom appears in court after alleged box-cutter standoff

Mother of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard appears in court on felony false imprisonment charge unrelated to daughter's disappearance.

Florida November 17

Florida authorities rescue 122 missing children in historic operation, many exploited and abused: officials

Authorities in Florida rescued 122 missing children in one of the largest child recovery operations in U.S. history, officials announced Monday.

True Crime November 17

Dead businesswoman's rug found near mother-in-law's home after husband uncovered affair: prosecutors

Missing wife's body never found, but prosecutors say digital evidence shows Brian Walshe searched how to dispose of human remains before buying suspicious items.

Missing Persons November 15

Melodee Buzzard’s mom plotted to ‘cut off’ missing 9-year-old from ‘entire world,’ grandma says

Melodee Buzzard's grandmother Lilly Denes was adopting the 9-year-old when she says mother Ashlee took her away in 2021, and now Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office investigates.

U.S. November 14

Melodee Buzzard’s mom released after allegedly imprisoning officer, revealing missing daughter’s location

Santa Barbara authorities search for missing 9-year-old Melodee Buzzard after her mother Ashlee faces false imprisonment charges and refuses to reveal location.

Missing Persons November 8

Melodee Buzzard's mother arrested on charge unrelated to her daughter's disappearance

A California mother was arrested on a false imprisonment charge as the search continues for her missing 9-year-old daughter, Melodee Buzzard, who was last seen in October.

Homicide November 6

Suspected cult creeps plead not guilty after moms found in buried freezer

Two men accused of murdering Kansas mothers Jilian Kelley and Veronica Butler plead not guilty in Oklahoma court. Bodies found in buried freezer after custody dispute.