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Remains ID'd As 24-Year-Old Woman Missing From PA Home Over 18 Months Remains ID'd As 24-Year-Old Woman Missing From PA Home Over 18 Months
Remains ID'd As 24-Year-Old Woman Missing From PA Home Over 18 Months Remains found in an abandoned home have been identified as a missing 24-year-old woman, authorities told Daily Voice on Friday, April 26.  The remains found in an abandoned building in the 100 block of Fifith Avenue in Aliquippa on April 18 have been identified Rikiah Mahrquis Griffie, officials confirmed to Daily Voice. Ronda Duke dropped her sister Rikiah off at her boyfriend's house on Oct. 7, 2022, she was last heard from Oct. 11, and was officially reported missing on Oct. 21, according to numerous missing persons reports.  An anonymous tip led the Pennsylvania State Po…
Perkasie Police Seek Missing Woman Perkasie Police Seek Missing Woman
Perkasie Police Seek Missing Woman A 42-year-old woman is reported missing in Perkasie Borough, police said Friday, April 26.  Alizandria Alverio was last in contact with family members on Saturday, April 20, authorities said.  Anyone with information is asked to call borough police at 215-257-6876. 
77-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man Missing, Police Say (UPDATED) 77-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man Missing, Police Say (UPDATED)
77-Year-Old Pennsylvania Man Missing, Police Say (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been located safely, Upper Chichester police said Thursday evening, April 25.  Authorities are searching for missing 77-year-old Paul Desmki of Ridley.  Police said they found Demski's car parked at Immaculate Heart Cemetery, 1701 Market Street, but can't locate him.  Anyone with information is asked to call Upper Chichester Police or dial 911. 
Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say
Missing Philadelphia Man May Be In Chester, Authorities Say Police are looking for a missing 75-year-old man.  Robert Zack was last seen on Saturday, April 14 was last seen at his home on the 2400 block of W. Susquehanna Avenue, said Philadelphia police in a release.  Authorities said he may be in the Chester area or near the 2800 block of West Dauphin Street in Strawberry Mansion.  He is 6-foot-1 and bald with grey eyes.  Anyone with information is asked to call detectives at 216-686-3093. 
Missing PA Teen's 'Skeletal Remains' Found Almost 5 Months After Disappearance, Coroner Says Missing PA Teen's 'Skeletal Remains' Found Almost 5 Months After Disappearance, Coroner Says
Missing PA Teen's 'Skeletal Remains' Found Almost 5 Months After Disappearance, Coroner Says A teenage girl who went missing nearly five months ago was found dead, officials explained on Tuesday, April 23.  Kaitlin "Lil Bit" Nicole Whoolery, 17 of Uniontown, was last last scene on Nov. 23, 2023, the Pennsylvania CrimeStoppers said in a release on April 3 as the search for her continued.  Uniontown City Police described Kaitlin as a 17-year-old, white female, who was 5'3" tall, weighing 115 lbs, she had a nose piercing, a cross-chain, and a bead necklace that says "Blake", according to the release.  On April 16, "skeletal remains" were found in North Union Towns…
Northeastern PA Woman Missing, Police Say (UPDATED) Northeastern PA Woman Missing, Police Say (UPDATED)
Northeastern PA Woman Missing, Police Say (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been located safely, SARPD said Wednesday, April 24.  Stroud Area Regional Police are looking for a missing woman.  Lisa Ann DiGiovanni, 49, was last seen in Stroud Township around 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, authorities said.  She is 5 feet and 115 pounds and was last seen wearing a black jacket with white fur trim, blue jeans, and hoop earrings, according to police. She drives a white 2013 Hyundai Elantra sedan with Pennsylvania tag number MGZ-2595.  Anyone with information is being asked to submit a tip online. 
Missing Ohio Girl May Be In Pennsylvania, State Police Say Missing Ohio Girl May Be In Pennsylvania, State Police Say
Missing Ohio Girl May Be In Pennsylvania, State Police Say Authorities are searching for an Ohio girl who is believed to be in Northeast Philadelphia.  Claudia Ical-Caal, 16, was last seen on Robinson Avenue in Kenton, Ohio early on Tuesday, April 16, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  She is 5-foot, 110 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a red tank top and blue jeans.  Investigators say she might be with 20-year-old Leonardo Chavez on the 6600 block of Oxford Avenue in Philadelphia, and may be "at special risk of harm or injury."  Anyone with information should call 911 or the Kenton, Ohio …
Police Find Car Of Missing NJ Woman In Bucks County: Authorities Police Find Car Of Missing NJ Woman In Bucks County: Authorities
Police Find Car Of Missing NJ Woman In Bucks County: Authorities Authorities in Warminster Township are looking for a missing New Jersey woman.  Ember Hext of Bound Brook was reported missing on Feb. 16, police said in a release. Her car was spotted in the Central Bucks area "within the last few weeks" and was recently found abandoned in Warminster, officials said.  Investigators believe Hext may be staying in the Doylestown area.  Anyone with information should call Bound Brook Police Department at 732-356-0800 or submit a tip online. 
Missing 79-Year-Old Sought In Philadelphia Missing 79-Year-Old Sought In Philadelphia
Missing 79-Year-Old Sought In Philadelphia Police are looking for a 79-year-old woman in North Philadelphia.  Estes Lewis was last seen on the 2000 block of Westmoreland Street around 5 a.m. on Monday, April 1, authorities said.  She is 5-foot-4 and 110 pounds with a thin build, medium complexion, and brown eyes, according to police. She was wearing a green/gray coat when last spotted.  Anyone with information is asked to call PPD detectives at 215-686-3353 or dial 911. 
MISSING: Teen Mom, 5-Month-Old Infant Flee 'Christ Home for Children' In PA, Police Say MISSING: Teen Mom, 5-Month-Old Infant Flee 'Christ Home for Children' In PA, Police Say
Missing: Teen Mom, 5-Month-Old Infant Flee 'Christ Home for Children' In PA, Police Say Police in Warminster are seeking a missing teenager and her infant daughter.  Seventeen-year-old Daneishya Nicole Neal left the Christ Home for Children, 800 York Road, with her 5-month-old daughter Eliana Rae Neal on Saturday, March 23, police said.  Neal left a message for Christ Home staff, "thanking them for all of their help and advising she was 'going her own way' with her 5-month-old daughter," according to authorities.  Both Neal and her daughter are under the custody of Lancaster County Children and Youth, police said.  Daneishya was last s…
PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say
PA Girl Missing Since Last Week, Police Say Pennridge Regional Police Department is looking for a missing teenager.  Geyahna Medwatz was last seen on Lower Rocky Dale Road in West Rockhill Township around 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21, authorities say.  Police do not believe she has cell service and said there is "some concern for her wellbeing." No clothing description is available.  Anyone with information is being asked to call Pennridge Regional Police at 215-257-5104 or submit a tip online. 
PA Girl Missing For Nearly Two Weeks, Police Say PA Girl Missing For Nearly Two Weeks, Police Say
PA Girl Missing For Nearly Two Weeks, Police Say Authorities in Berks County are looking for a missing teenager.  Melodee Deronette, 16, was last seen around noon on Saturday, March 9, on Cheltenham Drive in Wyomissing, borough police say.  She may be at special risk of harm or injury, authorities said.  Anyone with information should call 911 or Wyomissing police at 610-375-6102.  
Missing Woman Last Seen In Bucks County: Police Missing Woman Last Seen In Bucks County: Police
Missing Woman Last Seen In Bucks County: Police Hilltown Police are asking the public to keep an eye out for a missing woman.  Christal Ruth was last seen near Spur Road and Bethlehem Pike in Souderton on Monday, March 11, the department said in a release. Family members last heard from her in January, police said.  She is 5-foot-3 and about 140 pounds, according to investigators.  Anyone with information should call Hilltown Township Police Department at 215-453-6011 or email CID@hilltownpd.org. 
Troopers Seek Tips To Find Pennsylvania Mom's Remains Troopers Seek Tips To Find Pennsylvania Mom's Remains
Troopers Seek Tips To Find Pennsylvania Mom's Remains More than 20 years after her husband was convicted of her murder, state police are still trying to locate Kelly Frances McBride's remains.  The 22-year-old mom was reported missing by her father on March 23, 1984, troopers say. She had been living on East 8th Street in Northampton Borough with her husband James and their 5-year-old son.  After her dad reported her disappearance, James told investigators that his wife had chosen to leave their home that February. His story was later contradicted by physical evidence and he was eventually convicted of killing her in 2001, state…
Philadelphia Teen Has Been Missing Since February, Police Say Philadelphia Teen Has Been Missing Since February, Police Say
Philadelphia Teen Has Been Missing Since February, Police Say Authorities in Philadelphia are looking for a missing child.  Vanessa DeJesus, 14, was last seen on the 2200 block of Cambria Street at 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 23, according to city police.  She is 5-foot-4, 130 pounds, and was last spotted wearing a school uniform, PPD said.  Anyone with information should call 215-686-3252 or dial 911. 
Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (UPDATED) Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (UPDATED)
Missing Montco 11-Month-Old May Be 'At Risk': Police (Updated) Update: The subject of this report has been safely located, Upper Merion police say.  Authorities are searching for a missing infant who they believe "may be at special risk of harm or injury."  Rakim Rowe, 11 months, was last seen with his father Rakim Brown-Rowe near Moore Road in Upper Merion around 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13, said township police.  The child is 27 inches tall and weighs 18 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue and white striped shirt with gray cargo shorts and gray sneakers, authorities said.  His father, 35, …
Missing Teen Sought In Northeast Philadelphia: Police Missing Teen Sought In Northeast Philadelphia: Police
Missing Teen Sought In Northeast Philadelphia: Police Authorities in Philadelphia are looking for a 15-year-old boy who hasn't been seen since  Saturday, March 2.  Christopher Hackimer was last spotted around 10:30 a.m. on the 4500 block of McKinley Street in Wissinoming, according to city police. Officials believe he frequents the area near Lehigh Avenue and Kensington Avenue.  He is 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds and was last seen wearing a black and white "Backwoods" hoodie with blue sweatpants, police added.  Anyone with information can call detectives at 215-686-3153.
Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall
Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Catherine Blank of Emmaus died on Wednesday, Feb. 14 after she was reported missing by authorities. She was 46.  Blank was found near the railroad tracks along Indian Creek Road a little over a day after police reported her disappearance, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office has said.  Her cause and manner of death were pending further investigation following her autopsy on Feb. 16.  "Cathy, a vibrant soul known for her kindness, love for animals, and radiant smile, tragically lost her life under harrowing circumstances," said her brother Richard Blank on GoFundMe. "Diagnosed…
90-Year-Old Philadelphia Man Has Been Missing Since October, Police Say 90-Year-Old Philadelphia Man Has Been Missing Since October, Police Say
90-Year-Old Philadelphia Man Has Been Missing Since October, Police Say Philadelphia police are searching for a missing senior.  Roy Trammell, 90, has not been seen since October 2023, according to detectives. He was last spotted on the 1700 block of French Street in North Philadelphia, authorities said.  Trammell is 5-foot-10 and 160 pounds with a thin build, police said. He has brown eyes, gray hair, a dark complexion, and a burn scar on his face.  He's known to frequent the 4100 block of Lancaster Avenue in the Powelton neighborhood of West Philly, authorities added.  Anyone with information is asked to call PPD's Central Detective…
COLD CASE: PA Woman Disappeared Without A Trace 20 Years Ago, State Police Say COLD CASE: PA Woman Disappeared Without A Trace 20 Years Ago, State Police Say
Cold CASE: PA Woman Disappeared Without A Trace 20 Years Ago, State Police Say On Feb. 11, 2004, Phylicia Albina Thomas got back from work around 11:30 p.m. The 22-year-old had finished her shift at the Pump-N-Pantry before making her way to her Lake Township, Luzerne County home, according to Pennsylvania State Police.  Thomas went outside briefly after getting home but never made it back inside. She has not been seen or heard from since, troopers say.  Today, Phylicia Thomas would be 42 years old.  Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers She was 5-foot-6 and 110 pounds with light brown hair and blue eyes. When she was last seen, Thomas was wearing a blue…
Skull Found In PA Pond Was That Of 2004 Attempted Murder Suspect, Officials Say Skull Found In PA Pond Was That Of 2004 Attempted Murder Suspect, Officials Say
Skull Found In PA Pond Was That Of 2004 Attempted Murder Suspect, Officials Say A human skull discovered in an Amity Township pond has been identified as belonging to a missing attempted murder suspect, Berks County prosecutors say.  The skull was found by a child in a body of water near Pine Lane in April 2022, the District Attorney's Office wrote in a release Wednesday, Jan. 31. Two follow-up searches of the pond turned up no other human remains, authorities said.  Investigators believed the skull was that of Roger Hart, a former Pottstown resident who went missing in 2004 after he was charged with trying to kill his wife at their home. Hart fled the s…
Schuylkill County Teen Missing, Possibly In Danger, State Police Say (UPDATED) Schuylkill County Teen Missing, Possibly In Danger, State Police Say (UPDATED)
Schuylkill County Teen Missing, Possibly In Danger, State Police Say (Updated) UPDATE: The subject of this report has been located safely, per state police.  Troopers in Schuylkill County are asking for the public's help to locate a missing teen.  Maryanne Snyder, 17, of Frackville, was last seen around 9:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, near South Nice Street, state police said.  She was wearing a black Reebok hoodie and a green dress, troopers said. Anyone with information is asked to call PSP Frackville at 570-874-5300. If spotted, call 911. 
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers
Woman Who Jumped Into Delaware River Found Alive: Troopers The 30-year-old who leaped into the Delaware River when approached by state police Monday night, Jan. 15, was found alive and well, troopers say.  State police were looking for the unnamed woman in connection with a domestic incident on Durham Street in Riegelsville around 6:30 p.m., Daily Voice reported. They found her on a nearby river trail with three children, but when troopers approached, she hopped into the water, authorities said. The children were "safely secure(d)" by troopers.  First responders scanned the river for two hours but were unable to locate her and called off…
Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police
Sex Offender Who Lives In Lebanon Is Missing: Pennsylvania State Police A Colorado sex offender who lives in Lebanon and works in Berks County is missing, police announced on January 4.  Santos Joel Rodriguez-Cruz, became a "non-complaint" registered sex offender when he "failed to verify his information between the required times," Lebanon City police and Pennsylvania State Police said in separate releases.  The 30-year-old only is required to check in with PSP once a year to be photographed and register his address, workplace details, and any vehicles he may own. He failed to do any of that before Oct. 23, 2023, documents show. A warrant for his arr…
PA Husband Arrested In Vegas On Homicide Charge For Wife, 5 Years After Ex-Wife Hired Hitman PA Husband Arrested In Vegas On Homicide Charge For Wife, 5 Years After Ex-Wife Hired Hitman
PA Husband Arrested In Vegas On Homicide Charge For Wife, 5 Years After Ex-Wife Hired Hitman A 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman was found dead on New Year's Day a week after she went missing, and her 55-year-old husband was arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada on homicide charges, police announced on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Franyerlys Nicole Zambrano, a Venezuela native, was found dead at her home in the first block of Bierer Avenue, Uniontown on Monday, according to area police. She had been reported missing after she failed to come to work at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort for three days, so her coworkers contacted the Uniontown police and an investigation was launched on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023.…
MISSING CHILDREN: South Jersey Baby, Teen Could Be In Philadelphia, Police Say MISSING CHILDREN: South Jersey Baby, Teen Could Be In Philadelphia, Police Say
Missing Children: South Jersey Baby, Teen Could Be In Philadelphia, Police Say A search for a missing baby and teen was under way Sunday, Nov. 12 in South Jersey. Akera Johns, 16, and Hakeem Hintzen, 1, both of Vineland, were the center of an investigation launched by the New Jersey State Police Missing Persons and Human Trafficking Unit, and the Vineland Police Department, as of 11:30 p.m. The two were last seen around 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, at the Cumberland Family Shelter on Mays Landing Road in Vineland, according to NJSP. Akera is described as a black female, 5'10", approximately 140 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Hakeem is described as a b…
COLD CASE: $5,000 Reward Offered In PA Woman's Sudden Disappearance COLD CASE: $5,000 Reward Offered In PA Woman's Sudden Disappearance
Cold CASE: $5,000 Reward Offered In PA Woman's Sudden Disappearance Forty-five years after a Scranton woman vanished, Pennsylvania State Police are on the case.  Authorities say Joanne Williams was 22 years old the last time she was seen on December 7, 1978.  Williams left her East Gibson Street home that night to attend a dance class at a studio in Chinchilla some six miles away, according to investigators. She left the studio around 10 p.m. and was never seen again.  Police said they found her car, a red 1977 Datsun 200 SX with white racing stripes, about a week later, unlocked and abandoned across town at the intersection of&nbs…
Human Remains ID'd As Pennsylvania Man Missing Since 2012: Coroner Human Remains ID'd As Pennsylvania Man Missing Since 2012: Coroner
Human Remains ID'd As Pennsylvania Man Missing Since 2012: Coroner A Monroe County man who went missing more than a decade ago died from a gunshot wound to the head, according to officials.  The remains of Stephen C. Lepore were unearthed at 95 Peet Road in Dreher Township, Wayne County, said the Coroner's Office.  The skeletal remains were discovered by an unknown party on Tuesday morning, Oct. 17, and identified as Lepore using dental records on Thursday, Oct. 19, Coroner Edward R. Howell said.  Lepore, of Tobyhanna, was last seen on the morning of August 17, 2012, driving his 2007 Chevrolet Express, state police investigators have said.  Stephen C…
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing PA Mom Heading To NJ Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing PA Mom Heading To NJ
Decomposed Body Could Be Connected To Missing PA Mom Heading To NJ Human remains found in a Germantown home on Tuesday, Oct. 17 may be those of a missing Philadelphia woman, according to her loved ones.  City police and FBI agents made the grisly discovery in the basement of a residence on the 400 block of East Penn Street, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice.  The victim has not been officially identified, but loved ones say the body was that of missing 39-year-old Javitta Ren Brockington.  Thank you for all who prayed and shared the posts about Javitta. Her body was found 😢. Please pray for her family and... Posted by Courtney Lyneé on Wednesday,…
Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police
Missing South Jersey Teen Could Be In Philadelphia: Police Police in South Jersey have reported the disappearance of a 16-year-old girl. On Thursday, Sept. 21 at approximately 4 p.m., Mariah Jarrells was reported missing, according to Willingboro Township police. Mariah is approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs approximately 120 pounds. Mariah has brown eyes and black hair and wears glasses.  She is believed to be possibly in the Philadelphia or South Jersey area, police said. Officers and detectives are still actively searching for Mariah, they said. Anyone with information on her whereabouts are urged to call 9-1-1 or the Willingbo…
'Possibly Confused' 88-Year-Old Man Found, PA State Police Say 'Possibly Confused' 88-Year-Old Man Found, PA State Police Say
'Possibly Confused' 88-Year-Old Man Found, PA State Police Say UPDATE: Jaime Palacio, 88 of New Holland Borough has been found safe, according to PSP. No additional information was released.  ORIGINAL: An elderly man is missing and he may be "at special risk of harm or injury," Pennsylvania State Police announced on Friday morning.  Jaime Palacio was last seen around midnight in the area of the 500 block of East Main Street, New Holland Borough, on Sept. 22, PA State Trooper James Grothey detailed in a release.  He could be driving a silver 2010 Toyota Corolla with Pennsylvania registration HRM-3454. Palacio is described as 5 fe…