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US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan
US College Student Vanishes During Family Trip To Japan A family trip overseas has turned into a desperate search. James "Weston" Higginbotham, a 20-year-old Auburn University student from Hoover, Alabama, was last seen on surveillance video in Kyoto, Japan, on Friday, May 29, during a family vacation. NBC affiliate WVTM 13 in Birmingham reported that Higginbotham was traveling in Japan with his family when he disappeared. His family said he arrived at Kyoto Station around 8:15 p.m. Friday. His phone last showed activity at 8:29 p.m. Before that, surveillance footage showed Higginbotham had made a purchase at a Kohnan hardware store in the Kyo…
Savannah Guthrie's Husband Posts Touching Tribute On Her First Mother's Day Without Mom Nancy Savannah Guthrie's Husband Posts Touching Tribute On Her First Mother's Day Without Mom Nancy
Savannah Guthrie's Husband Posts Touching Tribute On Her First Mother's Day Without Mom Nancy A holiday meant for celebration has landed in the middle of a family's long-running heartbreak. Michael Feldman, Savannah Guthrie's husband, shared a Mother's Day tribute on Sunday, May 10, as her mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing. Feldman posted a photo on Instagram of the NBC "Today" co-anchor hugging the couple's two children, an 11-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son. He captioned the post, "To the strongest person I know. Surrounding you with love on Mother's Day."  View this post on Instagram The tribute comes as the search …
Roommate Charged With Murders Of USF Doctoral Students Arrested After SWAT Standoff Roommate Charged With Murders Of USF Doctoral Students Arrested After SWAT Standoff
Roommate Charged With Murders Of USF Doctoral Students Arrested After SWAT Standoff A 26-year-old man has been charged with murder after a missing University of South Florida student was found dead and another remains unlocated, authorities said. Hisham Abugharbieh, 26, is facing two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the deaths of Zamil Limon, 27, and Nahida Bristy, 27, according to an update released Saturday, April 25. Limon, a graduate student at USF, was found deceased following a multi-day search, while Bristy has not yet been located, authorities said. The case began as a missing persons investigation and quickly evolved into a multi-jurisdictional probe…
Body Of Missing NJ Dad Found Near Delaware Beach After Disappearing From Boat: Report Body Of Missing NJ Dad Found Near Delaware Beach After Disappearing From Boat: Report
Body Of Missing NJ Dad Found Near Delaware Beach After Disappearing From Boat: Report The body of a 47-year-old New Jersey dad who vanished after falling off of a boat on Thursday, April 9 in the Delaware Bay has been recovered, according to NJ Advance Media. Matthew Oliver, of Millville, was a crew member on the commercial fishing boat Bon Secour, when he disappeared. His body was found Tuesday, April 21, about a mile offshore from Bowers Beach in Kent County, NJ.com says, citing Delaware State Police. Melanie Parent, with whom Oliver shares a daughter with, wrote a Facebook post after his body was discovered. "We were told he may never be recovered and that was unacceptab…
Erie County Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under Basement Stairs: DA Erie County Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under Basement Stairs: DA
Erie County Double Murderer Killed 3rd Victim Found Hidden Under Basement Stairs: DA A New York man already serving 40 years to life for murdering two women has now been charged in a third killing — and investigators say there may be more victims still undiscovered. Richard Fox, 62, of Buffalo, was arraigned on a fresh murder charge in Niagara County Court on Monday, Dec. 22, in the January 2023 death of 32-year-old Crystal Curthoys, court records show. It came just weeks after Fox was sentenced in Erie County Court to consecutive prison terms after confessing to murdering Cassandra Watson and Marquita Mull. Curthoys’ remains were found beneath a basement staircase in a bo…
Undefeated Football Coach Vanishes: Now He's Wanted In Child Porn Probe, Reports Say Undefeated Football Coach Vanishes: Now He's Wanted In Child Porn Probe, Reports Say
Undefeated Football Coach Vanishes: Now He's Wanted In Child Porn Probe, Reports Say New twists have emerged in the case of the missing and undefeated Virginia football coach, who is now wanted by authorities. Travis Lee Turner, 46, the head football coach at Union High School in Big Stone Gap, was first reported missing on Thursday, Nov. 20 by Virginia State Police, out of Wise County, where his team has rolled to a 12-0 record under its interim coach. His disappearance sent shockwaves through the community when Virginia State Police troopers couldn't find him at home in connection with an unrelated investigation. While his vanishing act has drawn public attention, T…
6-Month-Old Infant Son And Mother, 34, Missing Over A Week Found Safe: Philly Police 6-Month-Old Infant Son And Mother, 34, Missing Over A Week Found Safe: Philly Police
6-Month-Old Infant Son And Mother, 34, Missing Over A Week Found Safe: Philly Police The mother and infant reported missing in Philadelphia have been found safe, police announced on Monday, Nov. 17. Iyanna Noble, 34, and her 6-month-old son, Robert Noble III, were located and are safe, according to an update shared by Philadelphia Police Officer Miguel Torres. The pair had last been seen leaving the 1200 block of South 20th Street on Sunday, Nov. 9, before their disappearance was reported the following day.. Additional information was unavailable.
2 Missing Teens May Be Headed Toward Pennsylvania Or NYC, Police Say 2 Missing Teens May Be Headed Toward Pennsylvania Or NYC, Police Say
2 Missing Teens May Be Headed Toward Pennsylvania Or NYC, Police Say Police are searching for two missing upstate New York teens who were last seen together and are believed to possibly be traveling out of state toward Pennsylvania.  Sierra L. Foley of Sauquoit, 15, and Paige E. Roberts of Marcy, 16, were last seen on the evening of Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Sierra’s residence in Oneida County, New York State Police said on Thursday, Oct. 23.  Investigators believe the pair may be traveling toward New York City or Pennsylvania in an unknown vehicle.  Paige is described as 5-foot-2 and 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. She …
Missing Alert: Pennsylvania Dad Last Seen Leaving For Work Trip To New Jersey,  Police Say Missing Alert: Pennsylvania Dad Last Seen Leaving For Work Trip To New Jersey,  Police Say
Missing Alert: Pennsylvania Dad Last Seen Leaving For Work Trip To New Jersey, Police Say Police in Pennsylvania are attempting to locate a dad who has been reported missing, authorities announced on Thursday, Oct. 16. Eduardo Rodrigues-DeJesus, 62, of Lower Paxton, was reported missing by his daughter on Wednesday, Oct. 15, according to police. She told investigators that she last spoke to her father on Monday, Oct. 6, when he said he was leaving for New Jersey for work. Rodrigues-DeJesus may be driving an orange Pontiac Vibe with Pennsylvania registration MNR 5359, officers said. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Lower Paxton Township Bureau o…
Mom, 2 Daughters Missing After Leaving Hotel In Pennsylvania: State Police Mom, 2 Daughters Missing After Leaving Hotel In Pennsylvania: State Police
Mom, 2 Daughters Missing After Leaving Hotel In Pennsylvania: State Police A Lancaster County mother and her two daughters are missing after walking away from a Salisbury Township hotel, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Oct. 10. Stephanie Vickers-Stinson, 46, left the Comfort Inn and Suites on Route 41 with her daughters Kylee, 14, and Kristian, 12, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, around 4 p.m., according to police. The family had been staying at the hotel for months before their disappearance. They were last seen in the area of Spring Garden Road and Park Avenue in Salisbury Township. Police believe Vickers-Stinson may be experiencing a mental health episode…
Missing Teen's Body Found In Breakout Singer d4vd's Tesla: What We Know Missing Teen's Body Found In Breakout Singer d4vd's Tesla: What We Know
Missing Teen's Body Found In Breakout Singer d4vd's Tesla: What We Know Authorities have identified the body of a teen girl discovered inside an impounded Tesla registered to a breakout music star born in New York City. Celeste Rivas, 15, was named as the person found dead inside singer d4vd's 2023 Tesla Model Y, according to the Los Angeles County medical examiner's office. Her body was discovered in the car's front trunk at a Hollywood tow yard on Monday, Sept. 8. According to the medical examiner's office, Rivas' body was "severely decomposed," Rolling Stone reported. "[Her body was] inside the vehicle for an extended period of time before be…
Missing 11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Disappearing In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATE) Missing 11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Disappearing In Philadelphia: Police (UPDATE)
Missing 11-Year-Old Boy Found Safe After Disappearing In Philadelphia: Police (Update) An 11-year-old boy who went missing after attending an event with his mother in Center City has been found safe, Philadelphia police announced on Saturday, Sept. 13. Isaiah Kelvas wandered out of the Spruce Street exit of the Kimmel Center Arts Fest at approximately 12:45 p.m. and was reported missing by his mother, police said. He was located a short time later by Upper Darby Police in the vicinity of the 69th Street terminal, according to authorities. Kelvas is described as a white male standing 4 feet 8 inches tall and weighing 71 pounds. He had last been seen wearing a blue Phillies Ci…
14-Year-Old Saphira Smith Disappeared From PA Home More Than 1 Week Ago: State Police 14-Year-Old Saphira Smith Disappeared From PA Home More Than 1 Week Ago: State Police
14-Year-Old Saphira Smith Disappeared From PA Home More Than 1 Week Ago: State Police 14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing From Chanceford Township: PA State Police A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing from her home in York County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Saphira Smith was last seen at her residence on Oriole Circle in Chanceford Township on Wednesday, Sept. 3, according to Troop J, York Station. Smith is approximately 4 feet 8 inches tall, weighs about 95 pounds, and has brown hair and blue eyes, investigators said. Police are conducting a missing/runaway juvenile investigation and are asking anyone with information on Smith’s whereab…
Missing Endangered Woman Sought By PA State Police Missing Endangered Woman Sought By PA State Police
Missing Endangered Woman Sought By PA State Police A 45-year-old Schuylkill County woman vanished from Pottsville days ago, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Monday, Sept. 9, 2025. Rebecca McNellis was last seen in the area of the 700 block of West Market Street in Pottsville City around 10 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, according to troopers based in Frackville. She is described as 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighing approximately 260 pounds, with strawberry blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a leopard print headband, floral jogger-style pants, and a hoodie, police say. Authorities believe McNellis may be at special risk…
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From PA Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From PA
Alert Issued For Missing 16-Year-Old Girl From PA Authorities are asking for help in locating a missing Pennsylvania teenager who may have traveled to upstate New York. Smrity Darjee, 16, of Lower Paxton, was reported as a runaway on Saturday, Sept. 6, according to the Lower Paxton Bureau of Police. Darjee is believed to be in the Albany, New York, area, investigators said. Anyone with information is asked to contact Lower Paxton Bureau of Police at 717-558-6900 or this website, and reference incident number LP-25-019231. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Missing Woman Found During DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania: Police Missing Woman Found During DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania: Police
Missing Woman Found During DUI Arrest In Pennsylvania: Police A routine traffic stop in Nazareth led officers to a missing woman and the arrest of her driver on DUI charges, police announced on Sunday, Sept. 7. Nazareth police initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle traveling east on Easton Road on Tuesday, Sept. 2, according to the release. Officers suspected the driver, identified as 34-year-old Jason J. Lamboy, might have been impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance, authorities said. During the investigation, police discovered the female passenger was listed as a reported missing adult. Officers confirmed her identity and contacted the agency…
2-Year-Old Boy Missing Since May Found In September: Chester Police (UPDATE) 2-Year-Old Boy Missing Since May Found In September: Chester Police (UPDATE)
2-Year-Old Boy Missing Since May Found In September: Chester Police (Update) A 2-year-old Chester boy missing since May has been found safe in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Saturday, Sept. 6. Jeremiah Cottman was located in Philadelphia and is now in the custody of Children and Youth Services, investigators said. He is currently undergoing evaluation at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. The successful recovery was the result of a multi-agency effort, according to police. Agencies involved included CYS worker Jessica Weld, Chester City Detectives, Detective Captain El’Lan Morgan, Detective Robert Ticknor, Cpl./Detective Kevin Schieler, Cpl./Detective Astr…
Large Scale Search For Missing Swimmer Called Off In Cape May Large Scale Search For Missing Swimmer Called Off In Cape May
Large Scale Search For Missing Swimmer Called Off In Cape May Cape May police have ended a large-scale search for a reported swimmer in distress after determining there is no evidence a missing person case exists. On Thursday, Sept. 4, around 8 a.m., Cape May firefighters were dispatched to Madison Avenue beach for a report of a person in the water who had not surfaced, according to the Cape May Police Department. When emergency crews arrived, they learned the report was nearly an hour old and found no one in distress in the immediate area. Multiple agencies responded, including the U.S. Coast Guard Fire Department, Air Station Atlantic City, Small B…
Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Central PA Returned Home: Police (UPDATE) Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Central PA Returned Home: Police (UPDATE)
Child Found Walking Alone On Road In Central PA Returned Home: Police (Update) A child who was found walking alone in Lower Paxton Township on Tuesday, Aug. 19 has been reunited with his family, police announced. The boy was located around 11 a.m. near Jonestown Road and South Johnson Street, according to the Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Police. Later that same day, officers shared that the child had been safely returned home
Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials
Dad On Work Trip Disappears — Then His Car, Body Were Pulled From River: Officials A New Jersey father who vanished during a work trip to Iowa was found dead after his car was pulled from the Missouri River, authorities said. Akshay Arora, 47, of Hillsborough, had been reported missing on Wednesday, Aug. 6, when colleagues said he never showed up for a flight, Sioux City, IA, police said.  Later that evening, his vehicle was discovered submerged in the Missouri River, but no body was inside, prompting days of search efforts, police said. On Friday, Aug. 8, at 5:05 p.m., officers recovered Arora’s body from the river, police said. Preliminary investigations show no i…
Autistic Toddler Found In Pool Hours After Leaving Pennsylvania Home: Police Autistic Toddler Found In Pool Hours After Leaving Pennsylvania Home: Police
Autistic Toddler Found In Pool Hours After Leaving Pennsylvania Home: Police A 3-year-old autistic boy who disappeared from his Pennsylvania home early Tuesday morning was found in an above-ground pool hours later, authorities announced. Northern York County Regional Police said the child left his home in the 6100 block of Pine Road in Jackson Township (York County) around 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Multiple agencies — including police, fire, and Search 93 — joined the effort to find him. At 11:55 a.m., a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter crew spotted the boy in a pool at a home in the 4100 block of East Berlin Road. Officers arrived at the pool three m…
NY Sisters, 16, Missing For Days May Be In Philly Area, Police Say NY Sisters, 16, Missing For Days May Be In Philly Area, Police Say
NY Sisters, 16, Missing For Days May Be In Philly Area, Police Say Authorities are asking for help in locating two Long Island sisters who have been missing for several days. Daneayah and Daneajah Johnson, both 16, were last seen in Port Jefferson Station on Saturday, Aug. 9, according to the New York State Missing Persons Clearinghouse. Daneayah was wearing a black shirt, gray pants, and gray Jordan shoes, while Daneajah had a blue sweater, black sweatpants, and slippers. The girls may have traveled to Philadelphia, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call 1-800-346-3543. Share this story by clicking the Facebook icon below.
Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located
Missing Michigan Teens Lead PA Troopers On Chase Before Foot Pursuit: All Located A high-speed chase involving four juveniles — three reported missing from Michigan — wound through Lebanon and Lancaster counties before ending in a foot pursuit, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, Aug. 8. All four have now been located, according to Manheim Township Police. The incident began Thursday night on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Lebanon County when troopers attempted to stop a suspect vehicle, PSP said. The driver exited at the Lancaster/Lebanon Interchange, prompting multiple municipalities to join the search. Manheim Borough police spotted the vehicle on State Route…
Gloucester County Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD Gloucester County Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD
Gloucester County Woman Missing: Franklin Twp PD A 40-year-old Gloucester County woman is missing, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. Keirsten Savage was last seen at her Malaga residence on Monday, Aug. 4 wearing dark colored clothing. She is 5'5" and weighs 140 lbs. with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on Savage's whereabouts are asked to contact Detective Dylan Colclough at 609-579-1168.
MISSING: Jarod Williams Last Seen Days Ago In Chambersburg, Police Say MISSING: Jarod Williams Last Seen Days Ago In Chambersburg, Police Say
Missing: Jarod Williams Last Seen Days Ago In Chambersburg, Police Say Chambersburg police are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who has not been seen since Monday, July 28. Jarod Williams was reported missing on Friday, Aug. 1, according to the Chambersburg Police Department. Family members told police they have not had contact with Williams since he was last seen in Chambersburg. Authorities believe he may be operating a silver Hyundai Tucson. The case remains active under reference ID 2025-08313. Anyone with information about Williams’ whereabouts is asked to contact the Chambersburg Police Department
PA Man Missing Over 2 Weeks, Police Say PA Man Missing Over 2 Weeks, Police Say
PA Man Missing Over 2 Weeks, Police Say A Columbia man has been missing for two weeks, the Columbia Borough Police Department announced on Thursday, July 31. Estiven Alvarez has not been seen or heard from since mid-July, according to police. Reports indicate he was last spotted in Columbia Borough, though he is known to frequent both Lancaster and York counties. Authorities said Alvarez was officially listed as a missing person after loved ones were unable to reach him for approximately two weeks. Anyone with information on Alvarez’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Columbia Borough Police Department at 717-684-7735.
Missing 9-Year-Old Found Dead After Dad's 'Inconsistent' Account, NYSP Says Missing 9-Year-Old Found Dead After Dad's 'Inconsistent' Account, NYSP Says
Missing 9-Year-Old Found Dead After Dad's 'Inconsistent' Account, Nysp Says A Canadian girl reported missing near Lake George was found dead in upstate New York, and her father’s account of the night is under scrutiny, state police said. UPDATE: Luciano Frattolin Charged With Murder The 9-year-old, identified as Melina Frattolin, was reported missing around 9:58 p.m. on Saturday, July 19, in the area of Exit 22 on I-87, prompting an Amber Alert, according to a release from New York State Police. The call came from her father, Luciano Frattolin, 45, also of Canada, who initially claimed a possible abduction had occurred, authorities said. Luciano Frattolin app…
Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police
Woman Missing In Cherry Hill: Police A 62-year-old Cherry Hill woman has been missing since Wednesday, July 9, authorities said. Denise Reilly was last seen at 8 a.m. at her residence at 220 St. Mary’s Dr., Cherry Hill police said. Reilly is 5’5” and weighs 270 lbs. She has brown hair and blue eyes, police said. She was last seen was last seen wearing a red or orange shirt, cream colored capri pants, and was carrying a large bag, police said. Reilly needs medication and has difficulty hearing, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call (856) 488-7828. 
NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide
NY Man Vanishes In Caribbean; Body Found During Search, Police Investigating as Homicide Police on the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos have opened a homicide investigation after a 51-year-old New York man vanished in the middle of the night last month while vacationing with his wife, according to a new report. Brian Tarrence, of Manhattan, who had flown to the island to celebrate his first wedding anniversary, was last seen leaving his Airbnb around 4 a.m. on June 25. He was walking toward Grace Bay, NBC News reported. The Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force discovered a decomposing body in Grace Bay on Saturday, July 5. Authorities have not officially identified …
Missing PA Woman’s Husband Charged With Homicide After Katlyn Harp’s Body Found (UPDATE) Missing PA Woman’s Husband Charged With Homicide After Katlyn Harp’s Body Found (UPDATE)
Missing PA Woman’s Husband Charged With Homicide After Katlyn Harp’s Body Found (Update) The search for Katlyn Harp has ended in tragedy. The Columbia County Coroner confirmed Sunday evening that the body found earlier in a wooded area off Harp Lane belongs to 33-year-old Katlyn Harp, of Bloomsburg. Her husband, Vincent Lloyd Harp, has been charged with criminal homicide in connection with her death. Coroner Jeremy Reese said Katlyn was officially pronounced dead at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, after her remains were recovered in Montour Township. The cause and manner of death are pending autopsy, but evidence and observations at the scene indicate apparent homicide, according…
‘What Is Wrong With People?’ Sister Of Missing PA Woman Katlyn Harp Fires Back At Critics ‘What Is Wrong With People?’ Sister Of Missing PA Woman Katlyn Harp Fires Back At Critics
‘What Is Wrong With People?’ Sister Of Missing PA Woman Katlyn Harp Fires Back At Critics A 33-year-old Columbia County woman vanished from her home last Thursday, and state police have launched an extensive investigation using drones, dogs, and specialized search teams. Katlyn Harp was last seen at her home on Fairview Drive in Hemlock Township, near Bloomsburg, around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 19, 2025, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday, June 27. Harp is described as a white woman with blonde hair and blue eyes. Police are calling this a “very active investigation” and confirmed that PSP’s Aviation Unit, K-9 teams, SERT (Special Emergency Response Team), Drone Te…