Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, disappeared on May 1, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. She was last seen by her husband, who said she walked out of the house after an argument. Bianca's phone went dark that night, and no one has heard from her since. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Bianca's sister, Jovanna Burney, her friend Julie Stinson, and a representative from Search and Support San Antonio, Lori Wittmeyer.  Bianca is right-hand dominant, has a tattoo of the letter "B" on her left hip, and a surgical scar on her abdomen. At the time of her disappearance Bianca was 5’1, 125 lbs., with brown eyes and shoulder-length brown hair.  She was last seen wearing a blue jean jacket, multi-colored leggings, and wedge shoes. She is said to have been carrying a pink Prada purse, and a black Prada wallet.  Anyone with information regarding Bianca’s case is urged to call the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-7660 or San Antonio Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP (210-224-7867).

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Marilyn “Niqui” McCown vanished from Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. The 28-year-old was last seen on security video at a convenience store near a local laundromat. Months later, the GMC Jimmy she had been driving was found in Dayton, Ohio; her laundry was found folded inside the vehicle.  Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Niqui’s sister, Michelle McCown-Luster, and Niqui’s daughter, Payton Johnston, about their long search for answers. Josh also speaks with WDTN co-anchor Kelley King, who has followed Niqui’s case for years. Also featured is Richmond Police Department Detective Mike Wright, who continues to investigate Niqui’s disappearance.

Niqui was 5’3” and weighed 115 pounds at the time of her disappearance with brown hair and eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink top, biker shorts, and sandals. She would be 53 years old today. Anyone with information about Niqui’s case is asked to call the Richmond Police Department at 765-983-7247.

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Haleigh Murphy, a 22-year-old Army veteran and mother, was last seen on June 16, 2023, leaving a bar in Round Rock, Texas, with a male friend.  Her family has not heard from her since that night. According to the Austin Police Department, at the time of her disappearance Haleigh was an informant for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Haleigh’s mother, Becky Mitchell, her sister, Harley Murphy, and her best friend, Brittney Ketchum. When last seen, Haleigh Murphy was 5’ and 130 lbs. She had short platinum blonde hair, hazel eyes, and many brightly-colored tattoos. She would be 26 years old today. Anyone with information regarding her disappearance is asked to contact the Texas Rangers at 512-424-2160 or the Texas Department of Public Safety Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 512-424-5074.

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Cheryl Scherer vanished from the Rhodes Pump-Ur-Own gas station in Scott City, Missouri, on April 17, 1979. The 19-year-old had spoken with her mother that morning, but when a co-worker stopped by the station shortly after that call, Cheryl was gone. Nearly half a century later, Cheryl’s disappearance remains unsolved, and tips continue to come in today.  Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Cheryl’s younger siblings, Anthony Scherer and Diane Scherer-Morris, along with Sheriff Derick Wheetley, Det. Sgt. Michael Williams, and Det. Carerra Patterson of the Scott County Sheriff’s Office about the case. At the time of her disappearance, Cheryl Scherer was 5’1”, weighed about 100 lbs., with blue eyes and shoulder-length red hair. Cheryl would be 67 years old in August. Anyone with information about her disappearance is urged to contact the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 573-545-3525.

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On June 5, 2017, 20-year-old Ashley Loring Heavy Runner reportedly went to a couple of house parties on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Browning, Montana. The next day, she and her sister Kimberly Loring messaged each other on Facebook. That is the last time anyone in Ashley’s family has heard from her. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz talks with Kimberly Loring, Montana Free Press reporter Nora Mabie, and Haley Omeasoo, Ashley’s high school classmate and founder of Ohkomi Forensics, about the crisis of missing Native Americans and the work being done to bring their cases to light. At the time of her disappearance Ashley was 5'2" and weighed about 90 lbs. She has brown hair and brown eyes. Ashley would be 29 years old today. Anyone with information on Ashley's whereabouts is asked to call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or contact their field office in Billings at (406) 248-8487. You can also submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov.

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On October 3, 2024, 28-year-old Broadway performer Zelig Williams disappeared from Columbia, South Carolina. He was last seen by his mother, Kathy Williams, when he left her house around 9:50 that morning. After he failed to return home, Kathy filed a missing person’s report with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. The next night, Zelig’s car was discovered at the Palmetto Trailhead with some of his belongings inside. Despite extensive searches, no trace of Zelig has been found, and the investigation remains active. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Zelig’s loved ones and Investigator JP Smith of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department. Zelig Williams is about 5’9” and 175 lbs., with brown eyes. He would be 29 today. Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is asked to contact the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at 803-576-3000 or Midland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC.

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Dateline: Missing In America returns for Season 5 with six all-new episodes and compelling cases.

Correspondent Josh Mankiewicz reports on missing person cases brought to our attention by our social media followers. Each of the 6 episodes centers on one individual’s disappearance, told through the voices of those left behind. Listen closely. You could be the key to solving a mystery. Details shared by loved ones and investigators may spark a memory that could help bring answers.

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For years, Dateline’s 'Missing in America' series has highlighted the stories of the missing and the families who won’t stop searching for their loved ones. Now, four seasons into the podcast — and for the 12th anniversary of the digital series — we’ve brought together some of the people we’ve met along the way for a candid, emotional conversation. You’ll hear from family members like Travis Ware and Sue Quackenbush, from loved ones-turned-advocates like Rachel Barth and Colleen Nick, from retired detective Nan Trogdon, and from MMIWP advocate Raven Payment. Together, they share what they’ve learned in their ongoing fight for answers and offer guidance for others walking the same difficult path.

Learn more about the cases mentioned in this podcast. 

The Disappearance of Alexis Ware: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-january-2022-disappearance-alexis-ware-n1297966

The Disappearance of Danielle Lopez: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/danielle-lopez-disappearance-new-jersey-rcna211887

The Morgan Nick Case: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/mother-missing-morgan-nick-still-fighting-bring-her-home-fbi-n1283729

The Disappearance of Kent Jacobs: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-march-2002-disappearance-kent-rcna87155

The Tyler Goodrich Case: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/dateline-missing-in-america-podcast/dateline-missing-america-podcast-covers-november-2023-disappearance-ty-rcna163022

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Hey, Dateline fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Something About Cari. Keith Morrison takes us to America’s heartland, where single mom Cari Farver disappears just weeks into a new romance. What follows is a series of strange and terrifying events, including taunting texts and threatening emails to Cari's boyfriend and his ex that escalate to stalking, arson and murder. But nothing could prepare friends, family, and investigators for the mind-bending twist that would come next… 

If you like what you hear, just search Something About Cari to listen to the first two episodes now, completely free. Or subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or DatelinePremium.com. Subscribers get early access to new episodes and can listen to all Dateline podcasts ad-free.

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Hey Dateline fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing a special preview clip of The Last Appeal, an all-new original podcast series from Dateline and Lester Holt. 

In this series, Lester Holt takes listeners inside the urgent case of Robert Roberson, a Texas father set to be executed on October 16th for the 2002 death of his 2-year-old daughter. Lester is on the ground in Texas, where he examines the evidence against Roberson and talks to the people closest to the case, including the lead detective, who now believes he helped put an innocent man behind bars. Lester’s exclusive interviews reveal critical information the jury never heard. This series will confront listeners with questions about justice and truth, and perhaps the most haunting question of all: Is an innocent man about to be put to death? 

To start listening, just search “The Last Appeal”. And remember to follow for new episodes releasing each day this week. For ad-free listening, subscribe to Dateline Premium on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or DatelinePremium.com.

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