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Patricia Gambles, 21: Florida Woman Sexually Assaulted & Murdered In 1988

The rape and murder of this young woman has remained unsolved for decades.

15 hrs ago • Erika Marie

Lisa Flowers, 23: Disappeared From Wisconsin In 1991

Very little is known about her case.

Apr 9 • Erika Marie

Stony Creek Jane Doe: Remains Found In Shallow Grave In 1948

It is believed she was somewhere between 15 and 25-years-old.

Apr 8 • Erika Marie

Jennifer Blackmon, 35: Mystery Launches After Car Found Abandoned In 2020

She borrowed her daughter's car to get to work after hers broke down, but it was found abandoned near the home she once shared with her ex-husband.

Apr 7 • Erika Marie

Cleashindra Hall, 18: Disappeared From Arkansas In 1994

She was weeks away from graduating high school with honors & was set for college, but she mysteriously vanished after leaving work.

Apr 6 • Erika Marie

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Bridget Shiel, 19: Killed While Running From Murderer, DNA Yields Suspect

Aug 12, 2025 • Erika Marie

Sherrie Stout, 35: Mother & Daughter Go Missing, Child Turns Up 4 Years Later

Nov 30, 2025 • Erika Marie

Lorraine Snell, 19: Cousin's Husband Arrested For Her Murder 40 Years Later

Jan 28 • Erika Marie

Tynisha Ysais, 21: Killed By Rapper Who Ate Her Flesh

Aug 11, 2025 • Erika Marie

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LaShawnda Coates, 10 Months: Missing Girl's Father Allegedly Confessed To Murder

The baby was taken away from her parents after suffering injuries stemming from a violent argument.

Apr 4 • Erika Marie

Iesha Jackson, 22: Vanished From Arkansas In 2020 After Trip To Houston

A relative dropped her off at home following a trip out of town, but Iesha was never seen again.

Apr 3 • Erika Marie

Michelle Chrysler, 22: Last Seen With An Unknown Man In 1997

She was reportedly visiting Gary, Indiana when she vanished.

Apr 2 • Erika Marie

Rosie Mae Pilcher, 22: Disappeared On The Way To Sister's Home In 1982

Little has been shared about this case.

Apr 1 • Erika Marie

Kierra Coles, 26: Pregnant Postal Worker Missing From Chicago Since 2018

This cold case deserves much more attention.

Mar 31 • Erika Marie

Silver Alert

What Is A Silver Alert?

For seniors in danger, the Silver Alert can save lives, if it’s used.

Jan 17 • Erika Marie

Pat Moss, 77: Grandmother With Alzheimer's Vanishes In 2011

A woman later came forward & told police she gave Pat a ride to Atlanta's airport.

Aug 27, 2025 • Erika Marie

Carolyn Riggins, 69: Disappeared After Visiting A Bingo Hall In July 2020

A police camera captured her car on the highway the day after she went missing.

Aug 26, 2025 • Erika Marie

Juliah Karwitha, 66: Went For A Morning Walk In 2015 & Never Returned

She traveled from Kenya to L.A. to spend the holidays with her son.

Aug 25, 2025 • Erika Marie

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Patricia Gambles, 21: Florida Woman Sexually Assaulted & Murdered In 1988

Children

LaShawnda Coates, 10 Months: Missing Girl's Father Allegedly Confessed To Murder

The baby was taken away from her parents after suffering injuries stemming from a violent argument.

Apr 4 • Erika Marie

Sheila Renee Quinn, 4: Last Seen In Her Chicago Bedroom In 1980

Details about the case and investigation remain unknown.

Mar 30 • Erika Marie

Consuella Cash, 7: Little Known About Child Who Disappeared In 1975

It is always baffling when cases involving Black children don't receive new coverage or updates for decades.

Mar 25 • Erika Marie

Teens

Taranika Raymond, 13: Last Seen In New Orleans Home In 1995

Police are reportedly treating her case as a runaway.

Mar 23 • Erika Marie

Tarasha Benjamin, 17: Left Home In The Morning, Car Found Abandoned 2 Hours Later

In 2017, she borrowed a friend's car to go to a local flea market, but two hours later, the truck was seen abandoned on a highway.

Mar 22 • Erika Marie

Hattie Juanita Burton, 19: Pregnant High School Student, Disappeared in 1988

Her stepmother spoke with her during the day, but Hattie vanished sometime

Mar 8 • Erika Marie

Sabah Nasheed Karriem-Conner, 16: Vanished From Atlanta In 2000

She was reportedly working as a sex worker. The man who was allegedly her pimp has been arrested on charges unrelated to this case.

Mar 3 • Erika Marie

Cleashindra Hall, 18: Disappeared From Arkansas In 1994

She was weeks away from graduating high school with honors & was set for college, but she mysteriously vanished after leaving work.

Apr 6 • Erika Marie

Indiana

Michelle Chrysler, 22: Last Seen With An Unknown Man In 1997

She was reportedly visiting Gary, Indiana when she vanished.

Apr 2 • Erika Marie

Michelle Ellis, 23: Vanished In 1978, Car Was Found Abandoned

She left home at 8:00 a.m., but an hour later Michelle Ellis had disappeared and her car was found out of gas near a service station.

Feb 4 • Erika Marie

Karena McClerkin, 18: Vanished in 2016, Remains Identified in 2022

The primary suspect was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges.

Jan 31 • Erika Marie

Sandra Kay Powell, 16: Was Out With A Friend When She Disappeared In 1987

She was also four months pregnant at the time.

Jan 22 • Erika Marie

Jane Doe

Stony Creek Jane Doe: Remains Found In Shallow Grave In 1948

It is believed she was somewhere between 15 and 25-years-old.

Apr 8 • Erika Marie

Orleans Parish Jane Doe: Remains Recovered Under A House In 1998

This strange case continues to plague Louisiana investigators, and it is unfortunate that no one has come forward about this woman in all of these…

Mar 28

Pittsylvania Jane Doe: Partial Skeletal Remains Discovered In 1998

A man was mowing a Virginia field when he discovered the remains.

Mar 25 • Erika Marie

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Bridget Shiel, 19: Killed While Running From Murderer, DNA Yields Suspect

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Sherrie Stout, 35: Mother & Daughter Go Missing, Child Turns Up 4 Years Later

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Lorraine Snell, 19: Cousin's Husband Arrested For Her Murder 40 Years Later

Jan 28 • Erika Marie

Tynisha Ysais, 21: Killed By Rapper Who Ate Her Flesh

Aug 11, 2025 • Erika Marie

Aesha Amera Muhammad, 23: 2-Year-Old Son Told Police "Mommy's Dead"

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1970s

Consuella Cash, 7: Little Known About Child Who Disappeared In 1975

It is always baffling when cases involving Black children don't receive new coverage or updates for decades.

Mar 25 • Erika Marie

Sherise Magee, 1: Missing From Vegas Since 1975

A family member reportedly took her from her home.

Feb 26 • Erika Marie

Michelle Ellis, 23: Vanished In 1978, Car Was Found Abandoned

She left home at 8:00 a.m., but an hour later Michelle Ellis had disappeared and her car was found out of gas near a service station.

Feb 4 • Erika Marie

Diane Hollins, 31, & Daughter Tammy, 14: Vanished While On A Walk In 1979

Tammy's remains were later identified, but Diane is still missing.

Jan 17 • Erika Marie

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