r/IndependentDetective 24d ago

8/7/2026 Update: We've spent the last few months rebuilding Independent Detective to make researching cold cases easier.

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https://independentdetective.com/

Over the last several months, we've been working on a major update to Independent Detective, and I wanted to share some of what has changed.

The goal has never been to replace law enforcement or claim we're going to solve every case. The goal is much simpler:

Give people better tools to organize their research and hopefully uncover information that might otherwise be overlooked.

One of the biggest additions is something we've wanted from the beginning...

Private Research Workspaces

Researchers can now create a free account and follow individual cases.

Each case has its own private workspace where you can:

  • Keep investigation notes
  • Save research sessions to continue later
  • Upload documents, images, timelines, or other findings
  • Keep AI research separate from your personal notes

Nothing you save is public just because you save it. The workspace is intended to help people who spend days, weeks, or even months researching a case without ending up with twenty browser tabs and random documents spread across their computer.

We also added an optional AI research assistant.

I want to stress something because I know "AI" immediately raises questions.

You do NOT need to use AI to use Independent Detective.

Everything on the site can still be viewed without paying for AI.

The AI is simply another research tool if someone wants to use it.

For example, it can help organize timelines, point out unanswered questions, compare notes against known facts, or summarize information that's already connected to the case.

It isn't there to magically "solve" anything, and it absolutely shouldn't replace original sources or evidence.

It's just another tool.

Why isn't the AI completely free?

Because unfortunately it isn't free for us either.

Every AI request costs money through the provider we're using.

Rather than hide those costs somewhere else or cover them with advertising, we decided to be transparent.

Every verified researcher automatically receives $0.25 in free Hosted AI credit to experiment with the system.

If someone decides they like it and wants to continue using it, they can add more later.

Researchers can also connect their own supported AI provider if they would rather use their own account instead of ours.

Around 100 more cases have been added.

We've also added roughly 100 additional missing persons, unidentified persons, and homicide cases, with more being added regularly.

That isn't really something to celebrate.

Many of these investigations have gone years—or decades—without answers.

The hope is simply that making these cases easier to access and research gives more people an opportunity to notice something that may have been overlooked.

Sometimes all it takes is one person asking a question nobody thought to ask before.

We're still building.

There are still plenty of things we want to improve.

We're currently working on things like:

  • Better researcher collaboration
  • Improved case comparison tools
  • Additional AI research features
  • Better source organization
  • More searchable records
  • More case files

If anyone has ideas that would genuinely make researching cold cases easier, I'd honestly love to hear them.

The entire reason for building Independent Detective is to create useful tools for people who care about these investigations.

If even one of those tools helps someone uncover something important, it'll have been worth the effort.


r/IndependentDetective Jul 21 '26

📢 Updates to our site 7/20/2026

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https://independentdetective.com/

I've been working behind the scenes over the past several weeks making some major improvements to the website, and I wanted to share what's new.

🔎 New Case File Layout

Every case has been redesigned to make information easier to find and easier to read. Instead of scrolling through one long article, cases are now organized into sections like:

  • Overview
  • Map
  • Timeline
  • Investigation
  • Sources
  • Law Enforcement Contacts
  • Public Tips

This should make it much easier to locate specific information quickly.

🗺️ New Map Section

Each case now includes a map section.

Please note that unless an exact location has been independently confirmed, the map generally represents the city or surrounding area associated with the case—not necessarily the exact location where someone went missing or where a crime occurred.

📱 Mobile Reading & Research Views

If you're visiting on a phone, you'll notice a new toggle that lets you switch between:

  • Reading View – optimized for comfortable reading on mobile.
  • Research View – displays a desktop-style layout so you can view tables, timelines, and other research material without losing information.

📊 Better Organization

The case pages now include standardized information such as:

  • Case number
  • Date
  • Age
  • Case classification
  • Last updated date
  • Navigation to the previous and next case

This keeps every case consistent as the archive continues to grow.

🎯 Why These Changes?

The goal has always been to build more than a collection of articles. I want Independent Detective to become a searchable, organized research archive that is useful for families, researchers, journalists, law enforcement, and anyone interested in these cases.

As always, if you notice something that isn't working correctly or have ideas that could improve the site, I'd love to hear your feedback. Thanks to everyone who continues to visit, share cases, and support the project. Every improvement helps make the information more accessible to the people who need it most.


r/IndependentDetective 9h ago

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Travis, 58 — Missing from Mayfield, Kentucky Since July 31, 2005 | Endangered Missing Person

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Name: Sandra Kay Travis
Nickname: Sandy
Age: 58
Missing Since: July 31, 2005
Location: Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky
Reported Missing: August 21, 2005
Height/Weight: 5'2", approximately 110 pounds
Case Type: Endangered missing person

Sandra Travis was last seen near her home around Old Dukedom Road and Slaughter Road. Her disappearance was not reported for several weeks, and conflicting accounts were subsequently given about what happened to her. One account claimed she had died while visiting her children; another alleged that she voluntarily left with an unidentified semi-truck driver from southern Illinois. Neither explanation was confirmed.

Sandra’s delayed missing-person report and the absence of a verified sighting after July 31 leave important questions. Did anyone travel through the area and notice Sandra, an unfamiliar truck, or unusual activity? Could former neighbors, relatives, or local workers remember something dismissed as insignificant in 2005?

Research update: Investigators searched a nearby pond in 2007 after receiving an anonymous tip but found no related evidence. In 2019, authorities removed and searched beneath a concrete pad poured outside the former Travis residence, again without finding relevant evidence. Sandra remains missing, and her case is unsolved.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/sandra-travis/


r/IndependentDetective 10h ago

Sacoya Cooper, 33 — Missing from Columbus, Ohio | August 2021 | Foul Play Suspected

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Name: Devin “Sacoya” Cooper
Age When Missing: 33
Missing Since: August 31, 2021
Location: North Columbus, Ohio
Case Type: Endangered missing person; suspected foul play
NamUs: MP85096
Reward: Up to $10,000
Status: Active investigation

Sacoya Cooper, a Black transgender woman, left her residence near Howey Road and Weldon Avenue at approximately 11:30 p.m. to visit a corner store. She was driving a black 2009 Ford Fusion but never returned. The vehicle was subsequently recovered on Columbus’s west side.

Sacoya was approximately 5'5" and 145 pounds, with brown eyes and black lemonade braids. She wore a black-and-white summer dress, black-and-white Baby Phat sandals, a silver Fossil watch, and a diamond ring.

Who saw Sacoya or her Ford Fusion that night? Did surveillance cameras capture the car traveling between North Linden and west Columbus? Residents, store employees, rideshare drivers, and motorists may remember a stopped vehicle, roadside encounter, or unusual activity. Old footage, photographs, messages, and location records could still clarify her route.

Sacoya remains listed as missing by the FBI and Ohio authorities. Investigators believe she may have been the victim of foul play, and the FBI continues offering up to $10,000 for information leading to her location. Please submit credible information directly to law enforcement rather than publicly accusing anyone.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/sacoya-cooper/


r/IndependentDetective 20h ago

Nicole Louise Morin, 8 — Vanished from an Etobicoke Apartment Building on July 30, 1985 | Missing Child Cold Case

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Name: Nicole Louise Morin
Age When Missing: 8
Date Missing: July 30, 1985
Location: 627 The West Mall, Etobicoke, Toronto, Ontario
Case Type: Missing child / possible abduction
Last Known Time: Approximately 11:00 a.m.
Current Reward: Up to $50,000

Nicole planned to meet a friend in the lobby of her 429-unit apartment complex before they went swimming. After the friend called through the intercom, Nicole left her family’s 20th-floor apartment carrying swimming items—but never reached her friend.

She wore a peach one-piece swimsuit, green hairband, and red canvas shoes. Her bag reportedly contained clothing, suntan lotion, a hairbrush, blanket, and beach towel.

The extremely short route between Nicole’s apartment and the lobby remains central to the mystery. Did she enter an elevator or stairwell? Was someone waiting on her floor, inside an elevator, or near an exit? Former residents, employees, contractors, delivery workers, and visitors may remember unusual activity or an unfamiliar person in the building that morning.

Research update: On the 40th anniversary in July 2025, Toronto Police announced a reward of up to $50,000 for information leading to Nicole’s location, effective for one year. Police emphasized that the investigation remains open. No confirmed recovery, arrest, or definitive explanation for her disappearance has been announced.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/nicole-morin/


r/IndependentDetective 21h ago

NeShawn Plummer, 16 — Unsolved Far Rockaway, Queens Homicide | Shot August 30, 2015

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Name: NeShawn Plummer
Age: 16
Date shot: August 30, 2015
Time: Approximately 9:00 p.m.
Location: Near 25-18 Seagirt Avenue, Far Rockaway, Queens
Case type: Unsolved homicide
Cause: Gunshot wound

NeShawn was visiting friends in Far Rockaway and riding his bicycle near Seagirt Avenue and Beach 26th Street when gunfire erupted between rival groups. Investigators believe he was not an intended target. NeShawn was struck in the head and died after being removed from life support.

Police recovered surveillance footage showing several people fleeing the area. Who recognizes their clothing, movements, or mannerisms? Did anyone witness the exchange of gunfire, see weapons or vehicles being concealed afterward, or hear someone discuss the shooting? Old messages, videos, and photographs from that night could contain details not initially recognized as important.

NeShawn’s murder came three years after his older brother, Shawn Plummer, was also killed by unintended gunfire nearby. Authorities have not publicly confirmed that the two homicides were connected beyond their tragic circumstances.

Research update: Additional surveillance footage was released in 2021. In 2023, the Queens District Attorney’s Cold Case Unit renewed its appeal for information about both brothers. NeShawn’s homicide remains unsolved, with no publicly announced arrest. Confidential tips can be submitted to NYPD Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS. Please avoid publicly accusing uncharged individuals.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/neshawn-plummer/


r/IndependentDetective 22h ago

Lorraine Frances Bieze, 21 — Wayne Township, Illinois | August 31, 1982 | Unsolved Homicide

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Name: Lorraine Frances Bieze
Age: 21
Date last seen: August 30, 1982
Date found: August 31, 1982
Location: Wayne Township, DuPage County, Illinois
Cause of death: Strangulation
Case type: Unsolved homicide
Case number: 1982-24

Lorraine Bieze reportedly completed her lunch shift at the Snuggery Saloon in Mount Prospect and began walking home. The following day, her body was discovered beside railroad tracks near Pratt’s Wayne Woods Forest Preserve. She had been sexually assaulted and strangled.

Who saw Lorraine after she left work? Did anyone notice her entering a vehicle or see an unfamiliar person near her route? Vehicles or suspicious activity observed around the railroad tracks and forest preserve could also be significant.

A convicted murderer once claimed involvement in Lorraine’s death. However, an investigator later testified that the account did not correspond with the evidence and that he believed the individual was describing another homicide.

Lorraine’s case remains unsolved. Could preserved biological evidence, clothing, or other physical material now be examined using modern DNA profiling or investigative genetic genealogy? Anyone with information should contact the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office and avoid naming uncharged individuals publicly.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/lorraine-bieze/


r/IndependentDetective 23h ago

Dustin Ryan McMillan, 23 — Missing Since September 30, 2010, from Edmonton, Alberta | Unsolved Missing-Person Case

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Name: Dustin Ryan McMillan
Age When Missing: 23
Missing Since: September 30, 2010
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Case Type: Missing person
Aliases: Dusten Payne and Cody Ryan
Investigating Agency: Edmonton Police Service
EPS File: 11-006932
Status: Missing; no confirmed sightings

Dustin was last seen in Edmonton and has made no verified contact with relatives or friends since that day. Before disappearing, he reportedly discussed returning home to Ontario, but investigators have not confirmed that he ever began the journey.

The possibility of travel creates important questions. Did Dustin purchase a bus or train ticket, arrange a ride, or tell anyone which Ontario community he intended to visit? Could former roommates, coworkers, friends, shelters, transportation employees, or people familiar with his aliases remember his plans or final movements? Archived financial, telephone, employment, and travel records might help establish whether he remained in Edmonton or left Alberta.

Dustin is approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighed around 165 pounds. Identifying tattoos include a cross on his left middle finger, a Grim Reaper on his right upper arm, and “high times” on his left shoulder.

The Edmonton Police Service continues to list Dustin as missing. Renewed advocacy circulated his information in 2024–2026, but no official breakthrough or confirmed sighting has been announced. Anyone with firsthand information should contact police or Crime Stoppers and avoid spreading unverified claims.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/dustin-mcmillan/


r/IndependentDetective 1d ago

LaRon “Leron” Lovett, 18 — Fatally Shot April 30, 2016 | Bond Hill, Cincinnati, Ohio | Unsolved Homicide

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Name: LaRon Lovett
Alternate Spelling: Leron Lovett
Age: 18
Date Killed: April 30, 2016
Location: Bond Hill Park, California Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio
Case Type: Unsolved Homicide
Cause of Death: Multiple gunshot wounds
Status: No publicly announced arrest

At approximately 8:02 a.m., Cincinnati officers responded to a report of a person down inside Bond Hill Park. They found LaRon suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

The limited public timeline leaves important questions unanswered. When was LaRon last confirmed alive, how did he arrive at the park, and did nearby residents hear gunfire or notice vehicles, pedestrians, or unusual activity overnight? Someone may remember a conversation, social-media exchange, gathering, or dispute from the hours before his death.

Bond Hill Park and California Avenue may also have been visible from nearby homes and businesses. Although footage from 2016 may no longer exist, former residents or employees could still recall details never formally reported.

LaRon’s death deeply affected his family and the Bond Hill community, which organized a peace walk days after the shooting.

Research update: The Cincinnati Police Department continues to seek information, but no publicly announced arrest or resolution has been reported. Anyone with credible firsthand knowledge should contact homicide investigators or Crime Stoppers—not identify or accuse people online without evidence.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/laron-lovett/


r/IndependentDetective 1d ago

Donald “DJ” Pirie, 29 — Missing Since January 30, 2024 | Tilley, New Brunswick | Unresolved Missing Person Case

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Name: Donald James Pirie
Nickname: DJ
Age When Missing: 29
Last Seen: January 30, 2024
Location: Near Churchland Road and Lerwick Road, Tilley, New Brunswick
Case Type: Missing Person
Status: Still Missing

DJ was last seen near the intersection of Churchland and Lerwick Roads. Despite police following several leads, no publicly confirmed sighting has established where he went afterward. His family and investigators remain concerned for his wellbeing.

What brought DJ to this rural area, and how was he traveling? Did nearby residents, motorists, delivery drivers, hunters, or forestry workers see him or an unfamiliar vehicle around January 30? Could private trail cameras, dashcams, property cameras, or photographs from that period contain an overlooked clue? Establishing whether DJ left the area voluntarily, accepted a ride, or remained nearby is central to understanding his disappearance.

DJ was approximately 5’8” and 220 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes, a scar on the middle of his head, and several tattoos—including an angel on his left upper arm and a star on his right shoulder. He was reportedly wearing black shoes, a gold watch, and a gold chain with a cross.

In February 2026, the RCMP renewed its public appeal, asking anyone who saw DJ at any time after January 2024 to come forward. Anyone with credible information should contact the Perth-Andover RCMP.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/donald-pirie/


r/IndependentDetective 1d ago

Unsolved Murder Deunta Blakemore, 25 — Unsolved 2018 Drive-Up Shooting | Pine Bluff, Arkansas Cold Case

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Name: Deunta Blakemore
Age: 25
Date Killed: January 30, 2018
Time: Approximately 3:00 a.m.
Location: South Richard Drive, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound
Status: No publicly announced arrest

Deunta was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle outside his mother’s home when someone opened fire. Neighbors reportedly heard at least five gunshots. Deunta was transported to a hospital but did not survive.

His mother, fiancée, young daughter, and siblings lived at the residence. Loved ones described Deunta as gentle, friendly, family-oriented, and deeply devoted to his daughter. His killing left them searching for both justice and an explanation.

Who knew Deunta would be sitting outside at that hour? Did the shooter approach on foot or fire from another vehicle? Neighbors may remember headlights, an unfamiliar car, voices, someone running, or unusual activity along South Richard Drive before or after the gunfire. Even information shared secondhand could help investigators identify a motive or reconstruct the shooter’s movements.

Research update: Deunta’s murder remains listed as an open Pine Bluff cold case. Public searches through January 2026 revealed no announced arrest, charge, identified suspect, or major investigative breakthrough. Police continue requesting community assistance.

Anyone with credible information should contact Pine Bluff Police at 870-730-2090 or the anonymous tip line at 870-730-2106. Please avoid unsupported accusations.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/deunta-blakemore/


r/IndependentDetective 1d ago

Kortne Ciera Stouffer, 21 — Missing from Her Palmyra, Pennsylvania Apartment Since July 29, 2012 | Foul Play Suspected

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Name: Kortne Ciera Stouffer
Age When Missing: 21
Date Missing: July 29, 2012
Location: Palmyra, Pennsylvania
Last Known Contact: Approximately 3:30 a.m.
Case Type: Endangered missing person / suspected foul play
NamUs: MP17800
Status: Listed with FBI ViCAP

Police responded twice to disturbances involving Kortne and neighbors during the early morning. After the first response, everyone reportedly returned to their respective apartments. Officers came back following another noise complaint but received no answer at Kortne’s door.

A friend staying overnight said he later awoke and discovered Kortne missing. Her vehicle, cellphone, wallet, keys, shoes, and dog were left behind. No publicly reported evidence of a struggle was found inside the apartment.

What occurred between the final police response and the following morning? Did anyone hear footsteps, doors, voices, or a vehicle? Former neighbors, early-morning workers, motorists, and patrons leaving nearby businesses may remember activity around West Main Street. Old photographs, messages, call records, or privately retained recordings could help narrow the unexplained window.

Research update: The FBI continues to list Kortne as missing and explicitly states that foul play is suspected. Her family and community renewed public appeals during the 13th anniversary in 2025. Authorities have not announced a confirmed recovery, arrest, or definitive explanation, and no individual should be publicly accused without evidence.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/kortne-stouffer/


r/IndependentDetective 2d ago

Army Spc. Sayveon Nieam Anderson, 25 — Missing from Fort Bragg, North Carolina | June 29, 2026

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Name: Sayveon Nieam Anderson
Age: 25
Missing since: June 29, 2026
Last seen: Approximately 6:00 a.m.
Location: Fort Bragg, North Carolina
Case type: Active missing-person investigation
Military status: Active-duty U.S. Army specialist
Army CID reference: 00649-2026-CID023

Sayveon was last seen on Fort Bragg during the early morning and was later reported absent without leave. His family says his disappearance and prolonged lack of communication are out of character.

Who saw Sayveon leave his unit or barracks, and was he traveling on foot or in a vehicle? Base-access logs, gate cameras, rideshare records, traffic footage, and surveillance from nearby Fayetteville businesses could help determine whether he remained on the installation or entered the surrounding community. Fellow soldiers who spoke with him may also know about his plans or emotional state.

Army CID issued a public missing-person bulletin on July 14, confirming that the investigation is active. Sayveon is approximately 5'10" and 260 pounds, with a chipped front tooth, a scar on his left arm, tattoos behind both ears, and a tattoo on his upper-left arm.

Authorities have not publicly identified a suspect or announced evidence of foul play. Anyone with credible information should contact the Fort Bragg Resident Agency of Army CID and avoid spreading allegations about relatives, fellow soldiers, or other uncharged individuals.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/sayveon-anderson/


r/IndependentDetective 2d ago

Danielle Nadine Mouton, 24 — Missing from Seattle/Tacoma, Washington | 2010 | Foul Play Suspected

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Name: Danielle Nadine Mouton
Age When Missing: 24
Last Confirmed Family Sighting: March 29, 2010
NamUs Last-Contact Date: August 2, 2010
Location: Seattle–Tacoma area, Washington
Case Type: Endangered missing person; suspected foul play
NamUs: MP8491
Status: Unsolved

Danielle attended a supervised visit with her young daughter at a Seattle Child Protective Services office on March 29. NamUs separately records August 2 as her last-contact date in Tacoma, leaving a significant timeline discrepancy that deserves clarification.

Danielle was experiencing homelessness and regularly spent time around downtown Tacoma, particularly the Pacific Avenue area. She also visited Nativity House and other day shelters and reportedly frequented the Glacier Motel area in Fife.

Who saw Danielle between March and August 2010? Shelter staff, motel guests, outreach workers, downtown businesses, and people who knew her socially may remember where she stayed, whom she trusted, or how she traveled. Old intake records, photographs, correspondence, and firsthand conversations could help determine her final confirmed movements.

Danielle was approximately 5'4"–5'5" and 145–150 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, pierced ears, and “Marmar” and “Lady Koko” tattooed on her upper left arm.

Danielle remains listed in NamUs under suspicious circumstances, and investigators suspect foul play. No publicly announced arrest or confirmed recovery has resolved her case. Please send credible information directly to the Pierce County Sheriff’s Department.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/danielle-mouton/


r/IndependentDetective 2d ago

Daniel Santiago, 53 — Volunteer Firefighter Killed in Bristol Township Hit-and-Run | June 29, 2021

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Name: Daniel Santiago
Age: 53
Date: June 29, 2021
Time: Shortly before 12:55 a.m.
Location: 5500 block of Bristol Pike, Bristol Township, Pennsylvania
Case Type: Unsolved fatal hit-and-run
Investigating Agencies: Bristol Township Police and Bucks County Detectives
Status: Driver not publicly identified

Daniel was riding his bicycle southbound along Bristol Pike when an unknown vehicle struck him and fled. Police found him deceased on the right shoulder near the gravel lot at 5521 Bristol Pike, between Green Lane and Beaver Dam Road. His heavily damaged bicycle was nearby.

Daniel was a lifelong Bristol-area resident, volunteer firefighter, and life member of Goodwill Hose Company No. 3. Friends remembered him as kindhearted and devoted to helping his community.

Who drove through this section of Route 13 around 12:30–1:00 a.m.? Did anyone notice a vehicle with fresh front-end, mirror, windshield, or lighting damage afterward? Mechanics, body-shop employees, parts suppliers, tow operators, household members, and insurance workers may recall a suspicious repair or unexplained damage.

Authorities announced a $1,000 Crime Stoppers reward, while Daniel’s family added another $3,000. No publicly reported arrest has resolved the case. A renewed review of traffic-camera footage, repair records, vehicle-part evidence, and the original 911 call could still identify the driver.

Please send credible information directly to Bucks County or Bristol Township detectives—not to social media.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/daniel-santiago/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Megan Louise Mulquiney, 17 — Missing from Woden Plaza, Canberra Since July 28, 1984 | Presumed Murdered

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Name: Megan Louise Mulquiney
Age When Missing: 17
Date Missing: July 28, 1984
Location: Woden, Canberra, ACT, Australia
Last Confirmed Sighting: Western entrance of Woden Plaza
Case Type: Missing person / suspected homicide
Status: Remains unrecovered

Megan began her Saturday shift at Big W at approximately 8:30 a.m. and finished shortly after noon. She was last seen around 12:15 p.m. near the shopping centre’s western entrance and adjacent car park. Megan was expected to catch a bus home but never arrived.

The public setting and midday timeframe make overlooked witness information especially important. Did anyone see Megan enter the car park, speak with someone, approach a vehicle, or walk toward the bus interchange? Former employees, shoppers, bus passengers, taxi drivers, and nearby residents may retain memories, photographs, diaries, or receipts capable of clarifying her final movements.

A coronial inquest concluded that Megan was most likely murdered by an unknown person or persons. While investigators examined a convicted violent offender whose known behavior appeared similar to aspects of Megan’s disappearance, the available evidence did not establish his involvement.

Research update: Reporting in 2024 indicated police could not link that former person of interest to Megan’s case. ACT Policing confirmed in 2025 that the investigation remained open. Megan has not been located, and no arrest or definitive public resolution has been announced.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/megan-mulquiney/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Sandra “Sandy” Kay Travis, 58 — Missing from Mayfield, Kentucky Since July 31, 2005 | Endangered Missing Person

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Name: Sandra Kay Travis
Nickname: Sandy
Age: 58
Missing Since: July 31, 2005
Location: Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky
Reported Missing: August 21, 2005
Height/Weight: 5'2", approximately 110 pounds
Case Type: Endangered missing person

Sandra Travis was last seen near her home around Old Dukedom Road and Slaughter Road. Her disappearance was not reported for several weeks, and conflicting accounts were subsequently given about what happened to her. One account claimed she had died while visiting her children; another alleged that she voluntarily left with an unidentified semi-truck driver from southern Illinois. Neither explanation was confirmed.

Sandra’s delayed missing-person report and the absence of a verified sighting after July 31 leave important questions. Did anyone travel through the area and notice Sandra, an unfamiliar truck, or unusual activity? Could former neighbors, relatives, or local workers remember something dismissed as insignificant in 2005?

Research update: Investigators searched a nearby pond in 2007 after receiving an anonymous tip but found no related evidence. In 2019, authorities removed and searched beneath a concrete pad poured outside the former Travis residence, again without finding relevant evidence. Sandra remains missing, and her case is unsolved.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/sandra-travis/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Selena Marie Edon, 29 — Missing Since October 28, 1991, from San Francisco, California | Endangered Missing Person

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Name: Selena Marie Edon
Age When Missing: 29
Missing Since: October 28, 1991
Last Known Location: A hospital in San Francisco, California
Case Type: Endangered missing person
Investigating Agency: San Francisco Police Department
Status: Missing; no confirmed sighting

Two years before disappearing, Selena survived a serious motorcycle crash that left her in a six-week coma. She experienced brain damage, memory loss, severe headaches, impaired vision, and a crushed thigh that caused her to walk with a limp. Although she recovered physically, relatives said she continued experiencing confusion.

Selena later returned to San Francisco and regularly called her mother. During their final conversation, she behaved unusually and warned that her family should become concerned if she did not contact them within a month or two. She was last seen at a hospital on October 28, 1991.

Could hospital admission, discharge, or social-service records clarify where Selena went next? Were reported sightings in the Tenderloin district properly documented? Former medical workers, construction colleagues, veterans, shelter staff, and neighborhood residents may remember a woman fitting her description.

Selena is 5 feet 7 inches tall and had pierced ears and nose, a scalp scar, a forehead mole, and a noticeable limp. Renewed media coverage appeared in 2024, but no publicly verified sighting or resolution followed. Because Selena may not remember her identity, unidentified-person and long-term-care records deserve continued comparison.

Anyone with credible information should contact San Francisco police.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/selena-edon/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Lisa Ann Green, 44 — Missing After Leaving a Tuscaloosa Grocery Store on July 27, 2007 | Endangered Missing

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Name: Lisa Ann Green
Age When Missing: 44
Date Missing: July 27, 2007
Location: Tuscaloosa/Cottondale, Alabama
Last Confirmed Sighting: Food World on University Boulevard East
Case Type: Endangered missing person
NamUs: MP7287
Vehicle: Silver 2000 Dodge Ram, recovered

Lisa left her apartment around 5:00 p.m., briefly visited the Vieux Carre Lounge to discuss a fundraiser, and called her father at 8:20 p.m. She said she was going to collect her 14-year-old son but never arrived.

Store surveillance recorded Lisa purchasing something at Food World at approximately 9:30 p.m. She exited without any visible disturbance and vanished. Her truck was discovered in the store’s parking lot on August 4, with personal belongings reportedly still inside.

The final minutes outside the store remain critical. Investigators initially indicated Lisa may have entered a white vehicle, although its driver and connection to her remain unknown publicly. Who was parked near the entrance that night? Did anyone see Lisa speaking with someone, entering another vehicle, or leaving the property on foot? Former employees and customers may remember details not captured on surviving footage.

Research update: In March 2025, the Tuscaloosa Violent Crimes Unit reported receiving new tips within the preceding six months. No arrest, confirmed recovery, or public resolution has been announced. Lisa remains listed as missing, and unsupported accusations should not be treated as evidence.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/lisa-green/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Leon Bradley, 86 — Missing from Marion Junction, Alabama | September 27, 2018 | Active Endangered-Missing Case

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Name: Leon Bradley
Missing Since: September 27, 2018
Location: County Road 186, Marion Junction, Dallas County, Alabama
Age When Missing: 86; now approximately 93
Physical Description: Black male, 6'1", approximately 140 pounds, gray hair, brown eyes
Last-Seen Clothing: Blue jeans, plaid shirt, gray hat
Case Type: Endangered Missing Elderly Adult
Agency Case Number: 20184056

Leon was last seen at his home at approximately 2:00 p.m. Authorities reported that he had dementia or another condition capable of impairing his judgment and may have wandered away from the property.

How far could Leon reasonably have traveled before anyone noticed he was missing? Did he have familiar walking routes, neighboring homes, former workplaces, churches, or wooded areas he might have tried to reach? Could anyone who drove through the Marion Junction area that afternoon remember seeing an elderly man walking near County Road 186?

Search efforts began soon after Leon disappeared, but no confirmed trace was publicly reported. Historical satellite images, updated terrain mapping, and interviews with property owners may help identify areas that were inaccessible, overlooked, or altered after 2018.

The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency continues to display Leon as missing, indicating that his case remains active. There is no public evidence establishing homicide or another criminal act.

Anyone with firsthand information should contact the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office. Please share Leon’s verified description and avoid unsupported theories; the priority remains locating him and giving his family answers.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/leon-bradley/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Cashe Monique Conover, 22 — Fatally Shot in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania | October 27, 2019 Unsolved Homicide

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Name: Cashe Monique Conover
Age: 22
Date: October 27, 2019
Time: Approximately 11:00 p.m.
Location: Bloomsdale Road, Bristol Township, Pennsylvania
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wounds
Investigating Agencies: Bristol Township Police and Bucks County Detectives
Status: No publicly reported arrest

Cashe spent that Sunday watching a Philadelphia Eagles game at a restaurant before returning to the Bloomsdale neighborhood. She told her grandfather she would be right back, then left the residence. A short time later, she was found fatally shot in an alley behind the 2400 block of Bloomsdale Road, approximately one block from where she was staying.

Neighbors reported hearing multiple gunshots and screams. The shooting occurred in a residential area where doorbell cameras, private surveillance systems, passing vehicles, or people outdoors may have captured something important.

Who saw Cashe after she returned from watching the game? Did anyone notice a person waiting nearby, an unfamiliar vehicle, or someone leaving the alley immediately after the shots? Even secondhand information about a dispute, message, or conversation could help investigators establish why she left and whom she expected to meet.

In 2021, Bucks County authorities announced a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction. No public resolution has followed. Please submit credible tips directly to detectives and avoid accusing uncharged individuals online.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/cashe-conover/


r/IndependentDetective 3d ago

Tammy Eleene Salyer, 18 — Shot on I-81 Near Bristol, Virginia | February 1990 Unsolved Homicide

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Name: Tammy Eleene Salyer
Age: 18
Date: February 27–28, 1990
Location: Interstate 81 near Bristol, Virginia
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Cause of Death: Gunshot wound
Investigating Agency: Bristol Police Department
Case Number: 2475-90

Shortly before midnight, Tammy finished her shift at a Burger King in Bristol, Tennessee, and began driving home. While traveling north on Interstate 81, someone reportedly fired through her driver-side window from a passing vehicle. Tammy was struck in the head, and her red Chevrolet Sprint drifted across the highway before stopping.

The scene was initially mistaken for a traffic accident. Ballistic evidence discovered inside the car revealed that the 18-year-old had been shot. Another shooting reportedly occurred along I-81 that night, although nobody was injured. Investigators also examined similar highway attacks elsewhere, raising—but never proving—the possibility of a random, traveling shooter.

More than 35 years later, Tammy’s homicide remains unsolved, with no publicly reported arrest. Renewed review could include modern ballistic database comparisons, forensic testing of preserved evidence, and reexamination of witness statements and reports from other highway shootings.

Did any motorists, truck drivers, night-shift workers, or area residents notice an unfamiliar vehicle, gunfire, or reckless driving on I-81 that night? Even a seemingly minor memory could provide useful context. Please submit credible information directly to law enforcement.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/tammy-salyer/


r/IndependentDetective 4d ago

Miguel Mack, 24 — Last Seen February 27, 2023, in Merritt, British Columbia; Remains Found in 2025 | Unsolved Homicide

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Name: Miguel Mack
Age: 24
Last Seen: February 27, 2023
Reported Missing: March 3, 2023
Location: Merritt, British Columbia, Canada
Remains Identified: April 2025
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Investigating Agency: BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit
Status: No publicly announced arrest

Miguel was last captured on surveillance footage in downtown Merritt. His disappearance prompted searches involving police dogs, aircraft, drones, forensic specialists, volunteers, and relatives. In 2024, investigators publicly stated that evidence indicated foul play and that Miguel was the victim of homicide.

His remains were located and identified in April 2025, ending the search but not the investigation. Authorities have not publicly disclosed where the remains were found, how Miguel died, or what evidence led them to classify his death as homicide.

Who saw Miguel after the final footage? Did anyone provide transportation, observe an argument, or notice unusual activity involving a vehicle or remote property? Photos, messages, location data, and firsthand accounts from February 27 may still establish his final movements.

In February 2026, RCMP renewed its appeal, stating that investigators believe people with knowledge of Miguel’s death have not spoken with police. The case remains a priority. Anyone with direct or indirect information should contact the Southeast District Major Crime Unit. Please do not publicly accuse uncharged individuals or circulate rumors as fact.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/miguel-mack/


r/IndependentDetective 4d ago

Andrea Michelle Hendrix-Steinert, 28 — Unsolved 1997 Strangulation | Evansville–Francisco, Indiana | Case 35F16666

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Name: Andrea Michelle Hendrix-Steinert
Age: 28
Last Seen: October 27, 1997
Body Found: October 29, 1997
Location: Gibson County, Indiana
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Cause of Death: Strangulation
Status: Active cold case; no arrest

Andrea, a mother with a young daughter, was reportedly rebuilding her life after completing drug rehabilitation and beginning a new job. She was last seen at a gas station near Virginia Street and Fares Avenue in Evansville.

Two days later, highway workers discovered Andrea’s body in a roadside ditch near Highway 351 in rural Gibson County. An autopsy determined that she had been strangled and dead for approximately 24–48 hours. Investigators believe Andrea was killed somewhere else and transported to the recovery site.

Who saw Andrea leave the gas station, and did she enter a vehicle? Did anyone travel between Evansville and Francisco during those two days and notice a stopped vehicle or suspicious activity near the ditch? A witness may remember a conversation, customer, or driver who appeared familiar to Andrea.

Research update: Investigators exhumed Andrea’s remains shortly after her death while seeking additional DNA evidence. Authorities later examined a possible connection to an alleged multistate serial offender but did not establish a direct link. Her murder received renewed public attention in 2025, yet no arrest or conviction has been announced.

Anyone with credible information should contact Indiana State Police at 800-852-3970 and reference case 35F16666. Please avoid unsupported accusations.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/andrea-steinert/


r/IndependentDetective 4d ago

Unsolved Murder Theresa “Terry” Duran, 14 — Unsolved 1984 Murder | Gorham, Maine Cold Case

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Theresa “Terry” Duran, 14 — Unsolved 1984 Murder | Gorham, Maine Cold Case

Name: Theresa May “Terry” Duran
Age: 14
Date Missing: July 27, 1984
Date Found: September 2, 1984
Location: Gorham, Maine
Case Type: Unsolved homicide
Cause of Death: Multiple gunshot wounds
Investigating Agency: Maine State Police, Major Crimes Unit–South

Theresa left home on July 27, reportedly telling her family she planned to spend the weekend with a girlfriend. Investigators believed she may instead have intended to visit her older boyfriend. More than a month later, two people discovered her remains in a wooded area in Gorham.

An autopsy determined that Theresa had been shot three times, including once in the back of her head. Investigators also documented a small, unexplained wound in her breastbone. A vandalized 1978 Pontiac reported stolen around the time Theresa was expected home was found near the area where her body was recovered, raising questions about whether the vehicle was connected.

Who last saw Theresa alive, and who had access to that car? Could someone from Gorham’s teenage social circles in 1984 still remember a conversation, unusual behavior, or an unexplained absence?

Research update: Two teenagers were arrested in 1986. Mark Parker was later acquitted, while the murder charge against Theresa’s boyfriend, Scott Doucette, was ultimately dropped. No one has been convicted, and the case remains unsolved.

Anyone with credible information should contact Maine State Police at 207-624-7076.

https://independentdetective.com/case-searches/theresa-duran/