It’s estimated that around 800,000 children are reported missing each and every year. Thankfully, most of these children return home safely. But what about those who never return? For the loved ones left behind, the not knowing must be unimaginable. In this article, we shall look at five cases of missing children.
Tag: Abduction
The Abduction of Michaela Joy Garecht
Michaela Joy Garecht, 9, was abducted from the front of a store in Hayward, California, on 19 November, 1988, by a young man with long blonde hair. She still hasn’t been found and her abductor still remains unidentified.
The Unsolved Murder of Regina Mae Armstrong
5-year-old Regina Mae Armstrong was abducted from outside her babysitter’s apartment in broad daylight.
The Tragic Life & Disappearance of Brittney Beers
Britney Beers, 6, disappeared while sitting on a bench in front of the apartment where she lived in Sturgis, Michigan, in 1997. A history of sexual abuse and neglect was then uncovered. She hasn’t been seen since.
The Abduction & Murder of Jessica Lunsford
Jessica Lunsford, 9, was abducted from her home in Homosassa, Florida, on the 24th of February, 2005.
The Pay Phone Murder- Who Killed Elaine Nix?
Elaine Nix was abducted after using a pay phone late at night in Gainesville, Georgia. She was found murdered nine days later.
Deadly Lottery – The Abduction of Graeme Thorne
On the 7th of July, 8-year-old Graeme Thorne was abducted in Bondi, Australia. His abduction was the first of it’s kind in Australia and ultimately led to a change in lottery winning procedures in the country.
The Ransom Abduction of Bobby Greenlease
Throughout much of the 20th century, child abduction for ransom was aimed at the children of wealthy families. One of these cases was the abduction of 6-year-old Bobby Greenlease.
The Kidnapping of Elizabeth Shoaf
14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf was abducted and held hostage in an underground bunker by a sex offender.