Ramiro  Avila Jr., a 32‑year‑old Hispanic transgender individual, was reported missing from Brownsville, Texas after last being seen in the early morning hours of May 13, 2017 in the downtown area near the 1200 block of East Washington Street. That night, at approximately 2:40 a.m., he was dropped off by his sister and never returned home. From that moment on, no confirmed sightings, phone activity, or contact with family occurred.At the time of his disappearance, Avila was described as 5’8″ to 6’0″ tall, weighing between 200 and 220 lb, with brown hair and brown eyes. He identified as either female or gender-fluid and commonly used the name Kimberly. The clothing he wore the night he disappeared included a black wig, a black short-sleeved dressy blouse, a black skirt, black fishnet stockings, stiletto heels, and gray contact lenses.Avila had worked for years as a sex worker in downtown Brownsville; those close to them noted that despite the risks of that profession, they consistently returned home at the end of each night. When Avila failed to do so on that May night and their phone fell silent, alarm quickly mounted and a missing report was filed with the Brownsville Police Department.The case is entered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP39128 and classified as an endangered missing person report. Investigators with the Brownsville Police continue to treat the case as active, although no conclusive evidence has emerged to suggest either foul play or accidental disappearance.In 2019, during a two‑year anniversary vigil for Kimberly, Cameron County District Attorney Luis Saenz reportedly stated he had “just interviewed a suspect who may have been responsible” for Avila’s death—but he did not provide follow‑up details or apologies for the impact that remark had on the family. Efforts to raise public awareness continued, with a combined reward of $10,000 offered by local organizations and law enforcement for any credible information.Despite the efforts of family, investigators, and an LGBTQ+ task force established in Brownsville in 2019 to address violence and discrimination against transgender and gender-fluid individuals, Avila’s whereabouts remain unknown over seven years later. A lingering call from 2019 by an unknown individual claiming to have information ended abruptly without disclosure, and no substantial leads have surfaced since.Avila’s family continues to hold vigils, raise awareness on social media, and urge the public for any tip or small detail that could help shed light on their loved one's fate. The search remains open, with hopes still alive for resolution and closure.

Elizabeth Short, known posthumously as the "Black Dahlia," was a 22-year-old aspiring actress who was brutally murdered on January 15, 1947, in Los Angeles, California. Her body was discovered by a local resident in a vacant lot near Leimert Park. The gruesome nature of the crime, including the fact that Short’s body had been cut in half and drained of blood, captivated the public's imagination and quickly became one of Los Angeles' most infamous cold cases. The media dubbed her "the Black Dahlia" due to her rumored gothic style of dark clothing and hair, and this moniker became much more widely known than her real name.Short’s body was mutilated in several ways: her face had been slashed from the corners of her mouth to her ears, creating what is often called a "Glasgow smile." She also bore cuts on various parts of her body, and her corpse appeared to have been washed clean by the perpetrator. The investigation revealed that her intestines had been neatly placed beneath her, and the entire crime scene appeared staged, with her body being posed in a dramatic manner. Despite a comprehensive investigation, during which hundreds of people were interviewed, the police were unable to identify the murderer, and the case eventually went cold.Over the years, there have been many suspects and theories about who might have killed Elizabeth Short. Some theories point to figures like Dr. George Hodel, whose son, a retired LAPD detective, has argued that his father was responsible for the murder. Another theory presented by author Piu Eatwell suggests that the crime was committed by Leslie Dillon, a mortician’s assistant, potentially at the behest of a nightclub owner whose advances Short had rejected. Despite these theories and even some confessions, no charges have ever been filed, and the true identity of the killer remains a mystery to this day. The enduring fascination with the case has made it a part of popular culture, inspiring books, films, and countless speculative accounts.

In the winter of 2018, a young man named Male Alexander Gumm embarked on a journey from his home in North Berwick, Maine, to the lush landscapes of Kauai, Hawaii, in what he described as a quest for 'enlightenment.' This trip, however, would mark the beginning of a heart-wrenching mystery for his family and friends. In the time leading up to his departure, those close to Alexander noticed a significant change in his behavior. He grew distant from his social circles and even took a vow of silence with his parents. His interests had shifted towards spiritualism, religion, and natural healing, leading him to adopt a strict vegan diet and spend a great deal of his time in meditation. A talented musician and artist, Alexander had once dreamed of a professional career in music but began to reject the ideas of fame and fortune.On February 22, 2018, his parents drove him to a bus depot in Dover, New Hampshire, under the impression he was heading elsewhere. From there, he took a bus to Boston and boarded a flight to Kauai. Upon his arrival, he checked into the Kauai Beach House Hostel, where he stayed for two days. Records show he attempted to contact two taxi companies on February 22 and 23, though neither has a record of picking him up. The last known activity from his phone was a call made from the hostel on February 24, 2018. After that, all communication ceased. He left the hostel without a trace and has not been seen or heard from since.The investigation into Alexander's disappearance has been fraught with uncertainty and few solid leads. He had traveled to Hawaii with only cash, and the nearly $8,000 in his bank account has remained untouched. His family believes he may have sought out Buddhist or Hindu monks in his spiritual search. In late 2019, his friends traveled to Hawaii to search for him, uncovering potential sightings of him camping and possibly purchasing camping gear in the spring of that year. Many of his friends speculate that he may have ventured into the Kalalau Valley to live off the grid, a place known for attracting those seeking a reclusive lifestyle. The rugged and remote nature of Kauai's terrain has made search efforts incredibly challenging. While some theories point to the possibility of suicide, given some erratic behavior prior to his trip, his family holds out hope that he is still alive and will make contact when he is ready. The case of Male Alexander Gumm remains an open and perplexing mystery, a story of a young man who seemingly vanished while in search of something profound, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions and a family waiting for any sign of his return.

Script by Ben Jenum

In the winter of 2017, a 17-year-old named Nathaniel Holmes vanished from Westminster, Colorado, leaving behind a trail of questions that remain unanswered. On the morning of December 19th, his mother dropped him off at Hidden Lake High School, an alternative school he had been attending for just five weeks. Nathaniel, who had previously been enrolled in an online high school program, was reportedly struggling and had made the switch to Hidden Lake in hopes of a better fit. The day before he disappeared, he had seemed lethargic to his father, admitting to taking a Xanax from a friend. This prompted the decision for him to spend the night at his mother's house so she could keep an eye on him. The following morning, after being dropped off at school, Nathaniel did not attend his classes. Instead, he went to the principal's office and urgently requested to speak with a friend, a request that was denied. Following this interaction, Nathaniel walked out of the school.After leaving the school grounds, Nathaniel made a phone call to his mother from a stranger's phone at a nearby park. He left her a voicemail stating that she did not need to pick him up from school as he had arranged a ride with a friend of his father's. This claim later proved to be untrue. His mother, feeling uneasy, still went to the school at the end of the day, but Nathaniel was nowhere to be found. He was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt with the words 'Mirage Recovery,' jeans, and black tennis shoes with white soles. He had a small scar above his belly button. He left behind all of his personal belongings, including his iPad, and did not have a phone or any money with him. His disappearance was considered out of character, as he was not known to even spend the night at friends' houses.The investigation into Nathaniel's disappearance has been fraught with challenges. The school reportedly had no surveillance cameras, and some sources indicate they were not fully cooperative with the investigation. While investigators believe Nathaniel may have left of his own accord, his family remains deeply concerned for his safety. There were reports that he had been visiting a homeless shelter prior to his disappearance, where some people believed he was homeless. Several months after he went missing, a friend of Nathaniel's reported a possible sighting of him entering the apartment of a known drug dealer, but this lead could not be verified. Despite the passage of time, the case remains unsolved. The Westminster Police Department continues to seek information regarding his whereabouts, and a reward has been offered for any information that could lead to his return. The circumstances surrounding Nathaniel's disappearance, from his state of mind in the days leading up to it to the mysterious phone call and unverified sighting, create a troubling and unresolved narrative.Script by Ben Jenum

Brian Edward Klecha, age 35, was last seen on December 27, 2017, at a MidFlorida Credit Union in Auburndale, Florida, where he made a banking transaction. At the time of his disappearance, Brian had recently moved into a shared residence in Lakeland, Florida, with several roommates. He worked as a bus driver for Disney and was known to frequent LGBT nightclubs in the Hillsborough and Pinellas County areas.After his disappearance, troubling details emerged. His roommates divided up his belongings, and one of them, Ramon Antonio "AJ" Perez Seda, was found with Brian's phone, passport, and debit card. Brian's 2014 Jeep Patriot was later found abandoned after being involved in a traffic accident in Tampa, Florida, but it was believed that someone else was driving at the time. Investigators suspect foul play, possibly linked to domestic violence or a drug-related crime. Despite several leads, Brian remains missing, and his case is classified as endangered.Authorities continue to investigate, and his family has been actively seeking answers. There is a reward for information that could help solve the case, and the public is encouraged to come forward with any tips that could assist in locating Brian or determining what happened to him.Script by Ben Jenum

Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old resident of Catalina Foothills, Arizona, was reported missing on February 1, 2026, in a case that authorities are treating as a possible abduction. Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen at her home on the evening of January 31, 2026. Concerns were raised the following day when she failed to attend her regular church service, prompting family members to report her disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff's Department has stated that evidence found at her residence indicates she did not leave voluntarily and they are investigating the case as a crime.Investigators with the Pima County Sheriff's Department have described the circumstances of Guthrie's disappearance as suspicious. Evidence discovered at her home, including bloodstains that were later confirmed to be hers through DNA testing, has led authorities to believe she was taken against her will. Sheriff Chris Nanos has stated that Guthrie has limited mobility and would not have been able to walk far from her home on her own. She is also in urgent need of daily medication for a heart condition and has a pacemaker. Authorities have emphasized that Guthrie is of sound mind and her disappearance is not related to any cognitive issues.The investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance is being led by the Pima County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The search has transitioned from a local search and rescue effort to a criminal investigation, with law enforcement urging the public to come forward with any information. The case has garnered national attention, and the Guthrie family has released emotional video pleas for her safe return. The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or the arrest and conviction of those involved in her disappearance. Media outlets have reported on alleged ransom notes, which are being investigated by authorities.Script by Ben Jenum

Lacey L. Anderson, a 19-year-old white female from Norfolk in Madison County, Nebraska, was last seen by her mother on August 23, 2009, at about 4 p.m. at their home on Syracuse Avenue. When she did not return, the Norfolk Police Division opened a missing-person investigation on August 26, drawing in the Madison County Sheriff’s Department and the Nebraska State Patrol. For weeks, tips were checked and leads were chased while family and local officers pressed for answers in a case that was quickly becoming a vigil of waiting.Nearly three months later, on November 14, 2009, her body was found in neighboring Pierce County. The discovery shifted the effort from searching for a missing teenager to a death investigation, with multiple agencies continuing to sort through timelines and testimony in hopes of learning what happened after she left home that late-summer afternoon. Officials publicly emphasized that they were still pursuing possible leads into the cause of her death.Years on, authorities have not announced any arrests in connection with Lacey Anderson’s death, and no suspects have been publicly identified by the investigating agencies. As the case cooled, the Nebraska State Patrol indicated that while the FBI had not taken over, agents stood ready to assist, a measure of how thoroughly local investigators had combed through available leads. The file remains open, a long-running, unsolved loss for her family and the community that first rallied when she disappeared.

Tracie Bell, a 54-year-old Cook County State Attorney's Office employee, was last seen at her condo in Richton Park, Illinois, on March 6, 2018. On that day, police conducted a welfare check after she missed work, a behavior described as uncharacteristic for her. When officers arrived, they found Tracie at home, appearing disoriented, but otherwise cooperative. Paramedics were called to check her vitals, including her blood sugar, as she was diabetic. Tracie was also suffering from rheumatoid arthritis and had recently recovered from pneumonia. Despite seeming in a "right frame of mind," this was the last confirmed sighting of her.The following day, another welfare check was conducted when she again failed to show up for work, but this time, Tracie was nowhere to be found. Her car was still parked outside her home, and her phone, which was missing, showed no activity. Investigators found no signs of foul play, though Tracie's disappearance remains unsolved and classified as a missing persons case. Family members noted she always kept a set of stackable silver rings with semiprecious stones, which have not been located since she went missing.

Davohnte Morgan, a 28-year-old man from San Francisco, went missing on May 5, 2020, while visiting Mount Shasta, California, with his girlfriend. The night before his disappearance, the couple had an argument, after which they both stayed at the Cold Creek Inn. The next morning, his girlfriend went for a walk and briefly passed him, noting that he seemed upset but did not speak to him. This would be the last confirmed sighting of Davohnte.Surveillance footage from multiple cameras later captured Davohnte walking around Mount Shasta that morning, covering about 2.25 miles over the span of an hour. He appeared to be heading out of town, and after this, there were no further sightings. His debit cards have not been used since, and his phone was turned off, raising further concerns. Despite extensive searches by local law enforcement, including cadaver dogs and collaboration with agencies like the FBI, no significant leads have emerged.The circumstances surrounding Davohnte’s disappearance are considered suspicious, and his family has been actively involved in seeking answers. A private investigator has been hired, and a reward has been offered for information leading to his whereabouts. However, as of now, Davohnte remains missing, and the case remains unsolved.

Lydia "Dia" Abrams, a 65-year-old woman, was last seen on June 6, 2020, at her ranch in Mountain Center, California, located in the San Jacinto Mountains. Abrams, a retired stockbroker, owned a large property called Bonita Vista Ranch and lived there for many years. On the day of her disappearance, she was last seen by a ranch employee. Her car, phone, and personal belongings were left behind, raising concerns about foul play. Despite extensive searches of the rugged terrain surrounding her home, no significant clues to her whereabouts have been found.Abrams' family, particularly her two children, have voiced suspicions, believing her disappearance may be connected to conflicts over her estate, which she had recently modified to exclude them as beneficiaries. Friends and family describe her as a devoted mother and experienced outdoorswoman, making her sudden disappearance even more puzzling. Several searches, including efforts by volunteers and law enforcement, have covered a wide area, but no substantial leads have emerged.Authorities, including the Riverside County Sheriff's Department, continue to investigate her disappearance. The case remains open, with hopes that new information might surface. A substantial reward has been offered for any tips that could help solve the mystery. Abrams’ case has gained media attention, and her family continues to seek answers, urging anyone with information to come forward.