Eugene Wade "Gene" Martin, a 13-year-old boy, disappeared on August 12, 1984, while delivering newspapers in Des Moines, Iowa. Described as polite and shy, he left home alone to earn money, but failed to complete his route, prompting a search that involved police and the FBI. Witnesses reported seeing him speaking to an unidentified man and a green car in the area. Despite extensive searches and familial efforts, his case remains cold, with theories ranging from abduction to connection with another missing boy, Johnny Gosch.
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Unsolved Case: The Vanishing of Lucely ‘Lily’ Aramburo in Miami, Florida
Lucely "Lily" Aramburo, a 23-year-old woman, vanished from Miami, Florida, on June 2, 2007, after an argument with her boyfriend, Christen Pacheco. Diagnosed with schizophrenia and depression, she had a history of drug abuse but was working to regain custody of her son, Palden. Despite reporting her missing, her case received little initial attention. Various theories about her disappearance circulate, including potential suicide, running away, or foul play, particularly involving Christen, who was reportedly the last to see her. Her case remains unsolved.
Angelo ‘Andy’ Puglisi Disappearance: Unsolved Case Details & Suspects
Angelo "Andy" Puglisi, a 10-year-old boy, went missing from Lawrence, Massachusetts, on August 21, 1976, while visiting the Higgins Memorial Swimming Pool. Despite extensive searches, no trace of him was found, leading authorities to suspect foul play. Two main suspects have emerged: Wayne Chapman, linked to child abductions, and Charles Pierce, who confessed to other crimes against children. Both are now deceased, leaving the case largely unsolved. Andy's disappearance remains a heart-wrenching mystery, with his family yearning for answers and closure.
Roxanne Elizabeth Paltauf
Roxanne Paltauf disappeared on July 7, 2006 after an argument with her boyfriend. Is he responsible? Or did something else happen to her that fateful da
Asha Degree Case: Unsolved 9-Year-Old’s Disappearance from North Carolina
Missing since February 14, 2000 from Shelby, North Carolina Sex: Female Race: Black Hair Color: black Eye Color: brown Date of Birth: August 5, 1990 Age: 9 (at the time of her disappearance) Height: 4'6″ Weight: 60 pounds Clothing: possibly a white nightshirt with a teddy bear on it, acid wash or white jeans, and … Continue reading Asha Degree Case: Unsolved 9-Year-Old’s Disappearance from North Carolina
The Disappearance of Susan Powell, Part 1
Missing since December 7, 2009 from West Valley City, Utah Sex: Female Race: white Hair Color: brown Eye Color: blue Date of Birth: October 16, 1981 Age: 28 (at the time of her disappearance) Height: 5′ 4″ Weight: 130 pounds Clothing: long sleeved black shirt and black dress pants Image Courtesy of cnn.com Information Courtesy … Continue reading The Disappearance of Susan Powell, Part 1
The Mysterious Disappearance of Roxanne Paltauf: A Detailed Analysis
Roxanne Paltauf, a dedicated young woman from Austin, Texas, went missing on July 7, 2006, at 18 years old after leaving a hotel following an argument with her boyfriend, Louis Walls. Despite her accomplishments, such as working two jobs and pursuing a GED, her relationship with Walls, marked by violence, raised concerns. After her disappearance, Walls tampered with evidence, and her Texas ID was found with Geoffrey Moore, a person of interest. The case remains unsolved, leaving her family and community seeking answers.
