Cold and Missing

Lynne, an adventurous and outgoing 18-year-old freshman at Middlebury College in 1971, vanished without a trace, sparking a decades-long mystery. Despite being a dedicated student and seemingly content, she disappeared on her way to an English Drama final just before Christmas break. Despite extensive searches and investigations, no conclusive evidence of her whereabouts or fate has ever been found. Over the years, her family has tirelessly sought answers, suspecting foul play or accidental death. Renewed interest in her case emerged in 2015 with the documentary "The Jinx," revealing a connection between Lynne's disappearance and Robert Durst, owner of the health food store she was last seen at. As of 2024, the mystery remains unsolved, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.

***If you know anything about the disappearance of Lynne Schulze in December 1971 - please call the Middlebury police at 802-388-3191***

Sources:

• The Burlington Free Press
• The Record
• The Journal
• Hartford Courant
• The Bratttleboro Reformer
• The Bridgeport Post
• Valley News
• The Brownsville Herald
• Rutland Daily Herald

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In August 2005, 13-year-old Alexandra Anaya disappeared from her home in Hammond, Indiana, under suspicious circumstances. Despite initial assumptions of a runaway, the discovery of her torso in the Little Calumet River in Chicago, with signs of sexual assault, transformed the case into a homicide investigation. Alexandra's family faced ongoing trauma, exacerbated by the lack of closure as her limbs and head remained missing. Despite efforts by law enforcement, including the FBI's recent revival of the cold case, crucial details and her killer remain elusive. With her mother still seeking answers, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, offering a doubled reward for assistance in bringing justice to Alexandra's memory.

***Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800 -225 5324) or submit tips online***

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In December 1994, four-year-old D’Wan Sims vanished from Livonia, MI, sparking a haunting mystery that still lingers. D’Wan, described as a cheerful child with a contagious smile, disappeared while shopping with his mother, D’Wanna, at Wonderland Mall. Conflicting timelines and suspicions quickly arose, with police questioning D’Wanna’s account and her involvement. Despite extensive searches, including a grand jury investigation and ominous letters suggesting foul play, D’Wan’s whereabouts remain unknown. Over the years, leads have surfaced and faded, with no conclusive answers. In December 2019, a potential breakthrough occurred when a man claimed to be D’Wan, though DNA testing later disproved this claim. Tragically, D’Wanna passed away in 2020, leaving behind unanswered questions and a community still seeking closure. Livonia Police continue to urge anyone with information about D’Wan’s disappearance to come forward, underscoring the enduring quest for justice and the hope of finding answers even decades later.

***If you know anything about the disappearance of D’Wan Sims in 1994 - or his whereabouts today- please call the Livonia Police at 734-466-2470***

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In this week's episode, we return to Orlando, FL, to delve deeper into the unresolved case of Regina Armstrong. Part 2 of our investigation focuses on the extensive efforts made to uncover the truth surrounding her abduction. Despite the passage of weeks and years, sightings of Regina persist, offering a glimmer of hope to her grieving family. However, this hope is shattered when a chilling discovery is made at a construction site—a flower sundress and a human skull. Despite the grim revelation, Regina's remains languish in an evidence locker for months until a crucial connection is finally made.

***If you know anything about the abduction and murder of Regina Mae Armstrong, please contact Crimeline at 1-800-423-8477 ***

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Part 1 of a 2 part episode on the cold case of Regina Mae Armstrong. Regina, a 6-year-old girl living in Orlando, Florida in 1985, is abducted on June 18th while playing outside with her sister and a babysitter's son. A man approaches them, offering money to the older children to stand guard while he takes Regina to pick up his grandchildren. The man leads Regina away, and despite witnesses seeing them together, she is never found. The police conduct an extensive search, but Regina remains missing. There are sightings of a girl resembling Regina with a man matching the abductor's description, but no concrete leads. The community rallies to support Regina's family, offering rewards and assistance in the search. Despite various sightings and efforts, Regina's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving her family desperate for answers.

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How could a 12 year old girl get on a public bus after school and never been seen from again? This is exactly what happened with 12 year old Elyssa Vasquez in Clarkston, GA. In January of 2003 Elyssa was starting at a new school and was really excited about it. Her dad and brother were waiting for her at the bus stop near their home after school to hear about her first day. The bus came and went but Elyssa never got off. Police classify her as a runaway and her case goes cold quickly. The community of Clarkston, known for its diversity, did not seem to rally to find the missing girl. Elyssa's family continues to search for her, and her case was reclassified as an endangered missing child after 20 years. The family pleads for any information on her whereabouts.

***If you know anything about the disappearance of Elyssa Vasquez in January of 2003, or her whereabouts today, please call the DeKalb county police at 404-294-2519 ***

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Donny Gouveia, a 19-year-old gentle young man with a promising future, was brutally beaten to death in 1991 in Honolulu. His body was found at Magic Island Lagoon, and despite efforts by the police, the case remains unsolved. In 2019, the case was reopened in hopes of identifying the man seen in the ATM footage with Donny before his murder. Donny's family continues to seek justice and closure.

***If you have any information about the murder of Donny Gouveia, please contact Honolulu Crime Stoppers at 808-955-8300.***

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Angela, also known as Angie, is a 20-year-old woman in 1991 who is pregnant and engaged to her high school boyfriend, Rob. One night in April, while on a call with Rob at a payphone, Angie starts to get worried about a green truck that is circling the block. When the truck pulls in and parks next to the payphones she starts to quickly tell her fiancé the description of the man and his green truck. Rob hears Angie scream on the other end and then the phone is hung up. Rob happened to be a few blocks away from the pay phone and jumped in his truck to help Angie. While racing toward the pay phone Rob saw a car pass him in the opposite direction and heard Angie yell “Rob!”. Rob chases the truck but loses it. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Angie remains missing. Over the years, various leads and tips come in, but no significant progress is made in finding her. In 2021, police unveil a new theory that the abductor may have mistaken Angie for another Angela due to a ransom note sent to an informant's family. The case remains open, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.

***If you know anything about the abduction of Angie Hammond in April of 1991 - or her whereabouts today- please call the Clinton police at 660-885-5561 ***

Sources:

The Kansas City Star, The Springfield News-Leader, The Index, The Daily Journal, Columbia Daily Tribune, The Olathe Daily News, and Fox 2

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Najah, a devoted mother and foster parent, goes missing on her way to work at Panera Bread. Her car is abandoned in a parking lot about 5 minutes after she was due to start her shift. Shortly after that road crews contact police to say they found some of her belonging along a local highway. About a month after her disapperance a grizzly discovery is made about 2 hours away from where Najah was last seen. Fisherman find a severed foot in their lines. Police will confirm that the foot is Najah’s and that it was severed after her death. Despite extensive searches by multiple police agencies no other remains or clues are found in Najah’s 2019 disappearance and subsequent murder. Five years later, the case remains unsolved, leaving Najah's family and community still seeking answers.

If you know anything about the murder of Najah Ferrell in March of 2019 please contact the Avon police department at 317-839-8700

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Ellabeth Mae Lodermeier, also known as Ellie, went missing on March 6, 1974, in Sioux Falls, SD. When she didn’t show up for work her co-workers called her soon to be ex-husband, Gene Lodermeier. When Gene and a few coworkers went to her house they found the doors locked and her car in the driveway. Inside was a pizza with a single slice missing, bread dough left rising on the counter, and spilled flour. Only her jacket and purse was missing from the home. Months later her credit cards will show up in Canada and 19 years later her wallet and purse will be found buried next to a river. Despite these clues, investigators have never been able to bring Ellie home.

If you know anything about the disappearance of EllaBeth Mae Lodermeier in March of 1974 or her whereabouts today please call Det. Pat Mertes directly at 605-978-6797. Or to submit a tip anonymously please call the Crimer Stoppers Sioux Empire at 1-877-367-7007

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