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5 Charged After Slain Trans Man Faced 'Prolonged Violence,' Police Say 5 Charged After Slain Trans Man Faced 'Prolonged Violence,' Police Say
5 Charged After Slain Trans Man Faced 'Prolonged Violence,' Police Say Five suspects have been charged in the brutal killing of a missing transgender man who died after repeated acts of violence and torture for more than a month by multiple individuals who later discarded his body in a field, New York State Police said. The investigation began on Sunday, Feb. 9.  Troopers in Ontario County from the Canandaigua barracks, located about an hour west of Syracuse, initiated a missing person case after receiving a welfare check request for Sam (Samantha) Nordquist, age 24, originally from Minnesota. Authorities determined he had been staying at Patty’s Lodge i…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police
Decomposing Body Dumped Along Prince William County Roadway: Police A pair of Virginia men are at large after allegedly moving a dead body and dumping it in the middle of a residential street in Woodbridge, police said. Officers from the Prince William County Police Department were called to the 13200 block of Trowbridge Drive around 7:15 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, where they found the decomposing remains of a man lying in the roadway. Authorities said 42-year-old Robert Patrick Hearn, of Annandale, died at a different location before his body was transported and left at the scene. The Medical Examiner’s Office is working to determine the cause of death, but…

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by Zak Failla
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Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful'
Upcoming Gabby Petito Doc On Netflix Sparks Mixed Reaction Online: 'So Disrespectful' A chilling new Netflix docuseries is set to reignite national interest in the murder of Gabby Petito, the 22-year-old aspiring social media influencer from New York whose life was cut short by her fiancé during their cross-country road trip. American Murder: Gabby Petito promises an in-depth look beyond the headlines, exploring how an online #VanLife romance unraveled into a nightmare.  The three-part documentary promises exclusive interviews with Petito’s family and friends, revealing the devastating truth behind her allegedly “perfect” relationship with Brian Laundrie—one that was ri…

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by Michael Mashburn
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Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff
Remains Of Missing Teen Believed Recovered In Virginia; Suspect In Custody: Sheriff A nearly two-month search for 19-year-old Gabriella Dawn Watkins in Virginia ended with a grisly discovery this week when members of the Westmoreland County Sheriff's Office uncovered her possible remains. At around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28, an extensive search was conducted on a large tract of land adjacent to Church Hill Road and Desha Road in Essex County in an attempt to locate Watkins, who has not been heard from since December. Hours alter, remains believed to be those of Watkins were located. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for further examinatio…

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by Zak Failla
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'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing 'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Found Safe In Nevada After Reported Missing Natalie DiDonato, a cast member from Season 5 of "Mob Wives", has been found safe in Nevada, ending a brief missing-persons search, NBC News reported. DiDonato, 44, contacted her mother, Denise Fuoco, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, and assured her she was safe and not being held against her will. "My daughter's been found," Fuoco told NBC News. "She's fine right now. We're trying to get her home." The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed that its search for DiDonato was officially over. In a statement released on Thursday, Jan. 23, the LVMPD said, "This case has been closed. We …

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by Jillian Pikora
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'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report 'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report
'Mob Wives' Star Natalie DiDonato Vanishes After Missing PA Flight: Report Natalie DiDonato, known for her appearance on Season 5 of "Mob Wives," has been reported missing after failing to show up for two flights home, according to TMZ. The Las Vegas Police Department confirmed that a missing person report for DiDonato, 44, was filed on Sunday, Jan. 21, 2025. However, Philadelphia Police did not respond to our request for comment. **UPDATE: DiDonato was found, click here to read out the our full report** According to TMZ, DiDonato’s family is deeply concerned after she failed to board a Jan. 5 flight from Philadelphia to her home in Florida. Friends and family sa…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD
Missing Dad, 39, Found Dead After 9 Day Search: Fairfax County PD The search for a missing man in Fairfax County has ended in tragedy, authorities announced. Tamrat Gebremichel was reported missing after having last been seen on Jan. 5 in Springfield, Fairfax County police said.  On Jan. 14, police announced that 39-year-old Gebremichel was found dead.  A GoFundMe says that Gebremichel was found dead in Alexandria. Further circumstances around the case have not been released, and police said only that no foul play was suspected. "He leaves behind his loving wife, Feven, and their two young sons, ages 9 and 11," the campaign says…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say
Man, 21, Reported Missing In Virginia Found Dead, Police Say A 21-year-old man who was reported missing on Tuesday morning in Prince William County was found dead on Wednesday, authorities announced. An alert was issued by police regarding 21-year-old Landon Von Darnell, who went missing from his home on Tenbury Court in the Bristow area of on Oct. 1. At the time, police said that he was "believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances and may be in need of assistance which qualifies him as endangered."  On Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Prince William County Police Department reported that Darnell was found dead in the Sperryville area, wher…

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by Zak Failla
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'Endangered' Teen Reported Missing For Days In Virginia 'Endangered' Teen Reported Missing For Days In Virginia
'Endangered' Teen Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Recognize him?  The Prince William County Police Department has issued an alert to the community as they attempt to track down a 17-year-old who has been missing for days out of Woodbridge. An alert was issued by the agency regarding Phoenix Marsalis Lewis, who was reported missing on Wednesday, Sept. 25 and is considered an endangered juvenile, according to police. He was last seem leaving his home on Pearson Drive in Woodbridge. Officials said that "during the ongoing investigation, detectives received additional information, which has prompted (Lewis) to now be considered end…

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by Zak Failla
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Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD
Tipster Came Forward With 'Info Helpful In Case' Of Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle: PD Information that was helpful in the search for missing Manassas mother Mamata Kafle has been provided to police, officials said on Tuesday afternoon. Investigators continue to search for evidence regarding the woman's disappearance, and the subsequent cover-up by husband Naresh Bhatt, who is behind bars. Kafle was last seen in Prince William County on July 27, and last heard from the following day during a phone call to a friend.  A welfare check was then conducted at the family's home on Aug. 2, and Naresh Bhatt reported his wife missing three days later on Aug. 5. On Sept. 10, the …

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by Zak Failla
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Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School
Police Search For Missing Manassas Park Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Body In Area Of Camp, School The search for missing Manassas mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body reached a fevered pitch on Thursday afternoon, the same day her husband was reportedly granted a speedy trial. On Sept. 5, the Manassas Park and Prince William County police departments continued their active investigation into Bhatt's death, with a fresh search throughout the community after receiving new intel. According to police, on Thursday, they were searching the Blooms Crossing community, the area surrounding the Manassas Christian School, Camp Carondelet, and a portion of Blooms Park. Investigators say that "detectives d…

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by Zak Failla
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Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (DEVELOPING) Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (DEVELOPING)
Signal Hill Park Shut Down Amid Ongoing Search For Manassas Mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt (Developing) The search for missing Manassas mom Mamta Kafle Bhatt's body made its way to Signal Hill Park on Friday afternoon. Investigators temporarily shut down the park on Aug. 30 as they continue to search for evidence regarding the woman's disappearance, and the subsequent cover-up by husband Naresh Bhatt, who is behind bars. Mamta was last seen in Prince William County on July 27, and last heard from the following day during a phone call to a friend. A welfare check was then conducted at the family's home on Aug. 2, and Naresh Bhatt reported his wife missing three days later on Aug. 5. On Friday…

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by Zak Failla
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New Reports Shed Light On Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Disappearance, Husband's Arrest New Reports Shed Light On Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Disappearance, Husband's Arrest
New Reports Shed Light On Mamta Kafle Bhatt's Disappearance, Husband's Arrest Grisly new details have been released as the probe into Mamta Kafle Bhatt following her disappearance and the subsequent apparent cover-up her husband, Naresh Bhatt attempted before his arrest and arraignment this week. Citing police documents, WUSA reports that evidence found during a search of the couple's Manassas Park home shows Naresh killed his wife and dragged her body out of the house, attempting to cover up the alleged murder. Despite extensive searches conducted with and by the community, the 28-year-old mom's body had not been recovered as of Friday, Aug. 23.  Mam…

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by Zak Failla
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Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say
Mamta Bhatt's Husband Charged With Concealing Body, Arrested, Manassas Park Police Say Charges have been filed against Naresh Bhatt in his wife's disappearance, police announced. On Thursday afternoon, Aug. 22, Manassas Park police announced that Naresh Bhatt was charged with prohibition against concealment of dead body after a search warrant was executed at the home he shared with Mamta Kafle Bhatt. The 28-year-old mother went missing late last month, and her husband was the last person to have spoken to her, police said. Police did not say whether or not a body was found, and said only that they found additional evidence in their home. Mamta’s 1-year-old daughter was…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance
Where Is Mamta Kafle Bhatt? Speculations Loom Over Manassas Mom's Baffling Disappearance Each day, community members remain hopeful that Manassas Park police will put out some sort of conclusive update on the search for Mamta Kafle Bhatt. Since her disappearance on Wednesday, July 28, that has yet to happen. Police say only that they investigate every lead and reassure concerned community members that they are utilizing every resource. The latest update came on Friday, Aug. 16, when police said they responded to two separate calls at Blooms Park in reference to reports of possible information/evidence involving Mamta Kafle investigation.  "Both incidents were investigated, an…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom
Major Search Launched For Missing Manassas Mom A massive search is under way in Northern Virginia for a missing mother. Manassas Park police say Mamta Kafle Bhatt was last seen on July 31 and has not had any contact with her family since then. Sharing a MISSING ADULT for our colleagues with City of Manassas Park Police Department: The Manassas Park Police... Posted by Prince William County Police Department on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 The 28-year-old woman is believed to be missing under "involuntary" circumstances, police said. A Facebook group has been launched in an effort to help find Bhatt.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Infant Found, Father Facing Charges In DC (UPDATED) Missing Infant Found, Father Facing Charges In DC (UPDATED)
Missing Infant Found, Father Facing Charges In DC (Updated) Alarm bells are sounding for members of the Metropolitan Police Department as they search for an infant who was reported missing in Northwest DC on Wednesday. An alert was issued by the agency early on July 17 as they seek the public's assistance in locating 5-month-old Rajah Leonard, who was last seen around noon in the 6000 block of 16th Street NW and is believed to be accompanied by 27-year-old Ramon Leonard. Shortly before 6 p.m. on Wednesday, the department announced the child had been located "in good health," and Ramon Leonard was in custody. The child was described as being around …

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by Zak Failla
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Man Who Stuffed Virginia Woman's Body In Suitcase, Dumped It In Trash Pleads Not Guilty: Report Man Who Stuffed Virginia Woman's Body In Suitcase, Dumped It In Trash Pleads Not Guilty: Report
Man Who Stuffed Virginia Woman's Body In Suitcase, Dumped It In Trash Pleads Not Guilty: Report The Virginia man who is accused of murdering a 30-year-old mother and stuffing her in a suitcase before being tossed in the trash has reportedly pleaded not guilty to the crime. Brandon Devon White, 30, has been accused of the murder of his girlfriend Taty’ana Zakiyyah Cooks, whose body was found in a trash collection truck in March, officials say. The two were reportedly in a relationship and had been living together at the time. She was reported missing on March 21 when she failed to pick up her 1-year-old son from daycare, prompting a missing person investigation that ended with a g…

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by Zak Failla
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Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County
Search For Missing Man Enters Day 6 As Heat Indexes Soar Over 100 Degrees In Loudoun County The search for a vulnerable 78-year-old man is ongoing in Virginia as the region continues to contend with the ongoing heatwave. With temperatures approaching the upper 90s and the heat index possibly hitting 105 degrees, concerns are mounting for Edward Lane, who suffers from dementia and was reported missing on Thursday, June 20 in Loudoun County. ⚠️ An active weather day looms ahead amidst hot temperatures rising into the mid/upper 90s (heat indices of 100-105). A... Posted by US National Weather Service Baltimore/Washington on Wednesday, June 26, 2024 He was last seen in the 19…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Woman Found Dead Near Wooded Area In Virginia, Police Say Missing Woman Found Dead Near Wooded Area In Virginia, Police Say
Missing Woman Found Dead Near Wooded Area In Virginia, Police Say A 26-year-old woman reported missing for nearly a week in Fairfax County was found dead near a wooded area, police say. Springfield resident Fayra Desiree Bonilla-Rubi was reported missing to the Fairfax County Police Department by family members on Monday, June 10, only to be found dead in the 7600 block of Highland Street late on Friday afternoon, according to officials, who say they were alerted to the body by a member of the community. The investigation into her death is ongoing, and an autopsy is being conducted to confirm the cause and manner of death. No additional details were…

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by Zak Failla
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Boater Remains Missing After Vessel With Personal Belongings Found On Lake Anna: Sheriff Boater Remains Missing After Vessel With Personal Belongings Found On Lake Anna: Sheriff
Maya Smith Missing At Lake Anna A major search has been launched for a Spotsylvania County woman missing since the weekend. Maya Olivia Smith, of Culpeper, was last seen renting a boat at Lake Anna in Spotsylvania County around 12:30 p.m. on May 11, the Louisa County Sheriff's Office said. She was last seen wearing a purple sweater jacket with a zipper, and baggy dark blue or black pants. Her hair now has highlights and is styled short and “poofy”.  On Sunday, May 12, a report was taken by the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office about an abandoned boat stuck on a sandbar in Lake Anna, located around Bear Castle Driv…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Fairfax County Man Shared Facebook Post About Greed Weeks Before He Was Found Dead Missing Fairfax County Man Shared Facebook Post About Greed Weeks Before He Was Found Dead
Missing Fairfax County Man Shared Facebook Post About Greed Weeks Before He Was Found Dead A 32-year-old Fairfax County man was found dead hours after he was reported missing in Virginia. Reid Williamson was reported missing by Fairfax County police Thursday night, April 11, after last having been seen on Little River Turnpike in Chantilly.  Police said he was found dead Friday afternoon, April 12. No foul play is suspected. On March 27, Williamson shared a lengthy Facebook post divulging that he has been struggling with greed particularly, around food.  God has been exposing something in my heart that I hadn’t recognized before. Greed. Usually when you think of g…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Teen Found In Home Of Virginia Abductor Charged With Child Abuse Material: Police Missing Teen Found In Home Of Virginia Abductor Charged With Child Abuse Material: Police
Missing Teen Found In Home Of Virginia Abductor Charged With Child Abuse Material: Police A teen who has been housed in Virginia after going missing from New York has been reunited with her family, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. On Sunday, police say that detectives from the agency's Missing Person and Child Exploitation Unit were advised that a teen missing from New York may be in the county.  That tip led investigators to a home in the 7300 block of Sportsman Drive in McLean, where the minor was found with 20-year-old Muammer Steve Demir, who is accused of driving north in August last year and bringing the child back to Virginia. Demir was arrest…

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by Zak Failla
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Search Ongoing For Missing Man Known To Travel From Virginia To Maryland For Drugs: PWC Police Search Ongoing For Missing Man Known To Travel From Virginia To Maryland For Drugs: PWC Police
Search Ongoing For Missing Man Known To Travel From Virginia To Maryland For Drugs: PWC Police Seen him?  A recovering substance abuser last seen in Prince William County before seemingly heading toward Baltimore has been reported missing for years, and now police are renewing their efforts to find him.  An alert was issued by the Prince William County Police Department on Tuesday as they seek the public's assistance in locating 33-year-old Robert Sterling McCarthy, who has been missing for more than four years after last being seen on Feb. 20, 2020. According to police, McCarthy was last seen by his girlfriend at her home on Prince Cole Court in Manassas after the tw…

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by Zak Failla
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20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say 20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say
20-Year-Old Missing For Days In DC May Need Medication, Police Say Friends and family in DC are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a 20-year-old man who has been missing for days and may be in need of medical assistance. A new alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department for Cristofer Jose Mora Ramirez, who was reported missing from the 600 block of Raleigh Place SE early in the afternoon on Monday, Feb. 26. Mora Ramirez was described as being a Hispanic man who is approximately 5-foot-8, weighing 160 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black hooded coat, black pants, with black and white sneak…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing Person Found Missing Person Found
Missing Person Found The missing person in this news report has been found safe.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Missing Woodbridge Man Found Missing Woodbridge Man Found
Missing Woodbridge Man Found The missing person previously identified in this story has been found unharmed, Prince William County police said.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say
Man Reported Missing For Days In Virginia Found Dead In Fairfax County, Police Say A man reported missing nearly a week ago has been found dead in Fairfax County, according to police. An alert was issued by the Fairfax County Police Department on Saturday, Jan. 13 after Jamison Jones had been missing for several days in the area of Coppermine Road in McNair. On Wednesday night, the agency announced that Jones was found dead in Reston, though no foul play is suspected. Sadly, Jamison was found deceased yesterday in Reston. Our thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. Preliminarily, no foul play is suspected. Detectives continue to investigate. Thank you fo…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman, 3-Month-Old Baby Missing Out Of DC Since Late December: MPD Woman, 3-Month-Old Baby Missing Out Of DC Since Late December: MPD
Woman, 3-Month-Old Baby Missing Out Of DC Since Late December: MPD Concerns are mounting as the search continues for a mother and daughter who have been missing out of DC for nearly a week. An alert was issued by the Metropolitan Police Department on Thursday as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Kristin and Freedom Sherman, who have been missing since Friday, Dec. 29 from the 5000 block of D Street SE.  Kristin Sherman was described as being 5-foot-4, weighing between 140 and 150 pounds with long red hair, brown eyes, and a scar on her upper lip. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and brown boots. The 3-month-old child was last se…

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by Zak Failla
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Missing 3-Year-Old 'In Extreme Danger' Could Be Traveling Through Virginia: State Police Missing 3-Year-Old 'In Extreme Danger' Could Be Traveling Through Virginia: State Police
Missing 3-Year-Old 'In Extreme Danger' Could Be Traveling Through Virginia: State Police Police in Virginia have joined the search for a missing 3-year-old girl who may be in extreme danger after being taken from her father's home in New York. An alert was issued by Virginia State Police on Monday on behalf of the NYPD as they work to locate Kadence France, who was last seen at her father's home in Staten Island and is believed to be with 26-year-old Randalae Rhodes, possible in Virginia. According to investigators, "the child is believed to be in extreme danger."  France was described as being about 3-feet tall with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink …

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by Zak Failla
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Woodbridge Man Found Safe (UPDATE) Woodbridge Man Found Safe (UPDATE)
Woodbridge Man Found Safe (Update) A 31-year-old Virginia man was found safe hours after he was reported missing. Brandon Morton was last seen leaving a home on Quant Drive in Woodbridge around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to county police He may be operating a dark green 2008 Toyota Camry, and made concerning statements before leaving and again over the phone. Morton is believed to be missing under voluntary circumstances and may be in need of assistance, which qualifies him as endangered.  Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of this person is asked to contact Prince William County police at 703…

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by Cecilia Levine