All articles tagged with #missing persons
In Guadalajara, thousands of missing-person posters line streets as families search for relatives amid cartel violence; lawmakers consider removing signs ahead of the World Cup, drawing concern from advocates who say such moves erase visibility of Mexico’s disappearance crisis while communities persist with grassroots investigations.
The family of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of Today host Savannah Guthrie, announced a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to her recovery or an arrest, as relatives and investigators appeal to the public after a tearful plea for help.
BuzzFeed’s community-curated collection spotlights 29 unsolved mysteries, ranging from disappearances like Nyleen Marshall, Bianca Lebron, and Summer Wells to historic cases such as the Mary Celeste and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Organized into sections—Disappearances That Defy Explanation, Brutal Crimes With No Arrests, Cases That Sparked Legal Controversy, Historic Mysteries Still Unsolved, and A Personal Story That Needs Answers—the piece blends reader submissions with media reporting to show why these cases linger in the public imagination.
Eight of the nine skiers missing after a Sierra Nevada avalanche have been found dead, with one still unaccounted for as authorities pivot from rescue to recovery amid ongoing dangerous weather and high avalanche risk. Six others were rescued earlier, with some in hospital, while officials urge people to heed avalanche forecasts and avoid backcountry travel as the situation continues to unfold.
An avalanche at Castle Peak near Truckee, Calif., trapped a 16-person backcountry group including four guides, leaving 10 skiers unaccounted for and six survivors awaiting rescue as authorities battled treacherous conditions; roughly 46 rescuers were en route amid heavy snow, blizzard conditions, and a high avalanche danger warning in the Sierra Nevada, with I-80 closed and search efforts slowed by the risk of additional slides.
Authorities, including the FBI and SWAT, conducted an operation at a residence about two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home as the search for the missing 84-year-old continues.
Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has been reported missing; authorities say her Tucson home is being treated as a crime scene and investigators are pursuing leads after she was last seen Saturday.
Two people have been confirmed dead and six remain unaccounted for after a landslide at a Mount Maunganui campsite, with police seeking information on three others who may have been there and could be international tourists who have since left. Two teenagers are among the missing; in Welcome Bay a separate landslide killed a grandmother and her grandchild. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited the disaster site as rescuers work around the clock amid ongoing heavy rain and forecasts of more storms, and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
The family of former Giants cornerback Sam Beal is pleading for help locating him, more than seven months after his July disappearance. Beal was last seen dropping off his girlfriend, borrowing her car to go to a job he didn’t reach, and told his girlfriend he was headed home to Virginia Beach. The car was found in Virginia Beach with Beal’s belongings nearby. Authorities have asked anyone with information to contact local police.
Indonesian rescuers have recovered a second body in the ongoing search for a Spanish soccer coach, Fernando Martín, and his two children who went missing after their boat sank in Komodo National Park on December 26. The rescue efforts, involving over 160 personnel, continue as authorities extend the search beyond the usual seven days, with hopes of finding all victims.
A devastating fire at a bar in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has resulted in 40 deaths and numerous injuries, with many missing persons including a 16-year-old boy and a promising golfer. The local hospital quickly reached capacity as victims were evacuated to other facilities. The resort, known for hosting elite ski events, is in shock as families search for loved ones amid ongoing investigations.
A devastating fire at a Swiss ski resort in Crans-Montana has killed about 40 people and critically injured 80, with ongoing efforts to identify victims and investigate the cause, believed to be sparked by sparklers in champagne bottles. Many victims are young, and families are facing agonizing waits for identification, while authorities examine safety regulations and fire spread.
The father of missing Texas teen Camila Mendoza Olmos, last seen on Christmas Eve, remains hopeful as authorities release new video evidence suggesting she may have left her home voluntarily. The investigation involves local volunteers, border security, and federal agencies, with her family expressing hope for her safe return.
Indonesian rescuers recovered a female body linked to a family missing after a boat sank near Komodo National Park, where Spanish soccer coach Fernando Martín and his children went missing; rescue efforts continue amid challenging weather conditions.
Police in Willow Springs discovered the body of a 21-year-old man linked to a November missing persons case, with details about his death and identity still unknown, and the investigation ongoing.