An 82-year-old Michigan man, Gilbert Bernal Sr., has been charged with the murder of his wife Joan Bernal, who disappeared nearly 40 years ago in Joliet, Illinois. The case was reopened after new evidence, leading to a grand jury indictment and Bernal's arrest. The investigation revealed past domestic violence and the possibility that her body was buried under concrete, although she has never been found. Bernal is scheduled for a court hearing in January.
A court in Ecuador sentenced 11 air force personnel to prison for the forced disappearance and murder of four Afro-Ecuadorian boys during security operations in Guayaquil, highlighting issues of human rights abuses and racial vulnerability under the current security policies.
Kelly LeBrock, once a Hollywood icon, left her glamorous career behind to live a reclusive, ranch-based life in California, citing her desire for a quieter, more authentic existence and to raise her children away from Hollywood's spotlight.
A white-tailed eagle in Newtown, Powys, went missing after its satellite tag was cut off and hidden, prompting police and wildlife authorities to investigate a suspicious disappearance, with efforts to locate the bird ongoing amid concerns over illegal persecution.
The Ugandan military has confirmed it is holding Catholic priest Father Deusdedit Ssekabira, who went missing nearly two weeks ago and was previously reported kidnapped by the army, accusing him of involvement in 'violent subversive activities.' The church and opposition figures criticize the detention amid concerns over enforced disappearances and political repression in Uganda, especially with upcoming elections.
A Belgian woman, Celine Cremer, who went missing in Tasmania over two years ago, was recently linked to her disappearance after her phone was found in the wilderness, prompting a renewed search by her friends and police, with initial findings suggesting she may have become disoriented after leaving her usual path.
The article lists 21 celebrities who have disappeared from the public eye, including musicians, actors, and other public figures, highlighting how some once prominent personalities have faded from the spotlight.
A 9-year-old girl, Melodee Buzzard, has been missing for over a month after her mother, Ashlee Buzzard, took her on a multi-state trip involving disguises and license plate swaps, and then returned alone. The mother was recently arrested on a false imprisonment charge, but the investigation into Melodee's whereabouts continues, with authorities seeking public assistance to locate the girl.
By 2025, traditional captchas have largely disappeared from the web, replaced by more advanced or unobtrusive methods of bot detection, reflecting ongoing technological and cultural shifts in online security.
A satellite image showing an unusual object in Nikumaroro lagoon has sparked a new expedition to investigate whether it could be Earhart's plane, potentially solving one of aviation's greatest mysteries, with competing theories about her fate and ongoing searches both on land and underwater.
Kada Scott, a 23-year-old woman from Philadelphia, has been missing since October 4, 2025, after last being seen leaving her work. Despite police searches and investigations, including involvement from the FBI, her whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities are exploring potential harassment and other leads.
Celeste Rivas Hernandez, a 14-year-old girl from Lake Elsinore, disappeared multiple times before her body was found decomposed in the trunk of a Tesla owned by singer D4vd in Hollywood Hills. Authorities are investigating her connection to D4vd and the circumstances of her death, which remains unclear. The case has distressed her community and raised questions about her last interactions and the events leading to her death.
The McStay family vanished from California in 2010, and their bodies were later found in the Mojave Desert. Chase Merritt was convicted of their murders in 2019, though he maintains his innocence and plans to appeal, amid ongoing questions about the case.
MotorTrend's long-term Fisker Ocean disappeared after a service appointment, was later found crashed and in a scrap yard in California, and sold at auction for just $4,350 despite a $61,500 MSRP, with many questions about its whereabouts and history remaining unanswered.
Protesters in Mexico City rammed and set fire to a military base gate to demand justice for the 43 Ayotzinapa students who disappeared in 2014, highlighting ongoing concerns about government and military involvement in the case, which remains unresolved after years of cover-up and investigation.
