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National Center For Missing And Exploited Children

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forensic-science1 year ago

"Forensic Scientist Urges Identification of 50,000 Unidentified American Skeletons"

Over 50,000 sets of human bones and skulls remain unidentified in the United States, prompting forensic artists like Joe Mullins to create lifelike busts of missing people in an effort to give them a name and their families closure. Mullins, along with a small band of forensic imaging specialists, uses advanced computer programs and physical sculpting to bring these unidentified individuals to life. Their work has helped solve numerous cases, providing answers for families frozen in uncertainty for decades, but there are still around 15,000 open cases concerning unidentified people, highlighting the need for more resources and attention to this silent mass disaster.

crime-and-justice2 years ago

"John Walsh Reflects on Son's Murder: Dying of a Broken Heart"

John Walsh, host of "America's Most Wanted," reflects on the brutal murder of his son Adam in 1981, which led him to become a victims' rights advocate. Despite facing personal tragedy, Walsh is returning to host a new season of the show alongside his son, Callahan Walsh, who works as a child advocate. The murder of Adam Walsh prompted the creation of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, and the Walsh family's advocacy efforts have led to significant legislative changes to protect children. Walsh hopes to continue helping families seek justice for their loved ones through the show.

local-news2 years ago

Nationwide Operation Recovers Dozens of Missing Children in Multiple States

During a 10-week nationwide operation called "Operation We Will Find You," the U.S. Marshals, along with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and state and local agencies, found or recovered 225 endangered missing children, including 30 from the San Antonio and surrounding areas. The operation focused on geographical areas with high clusters of critically missing children, with the San Antonio area being one of those locations. The children found included runaways and those abducted by non-custodial persons, many of whom were considered to be in dangerous situations and vulnerable to drugs, gangs, and human trafficking.

crime2 years ago

Abducted Illinois Girl Found Alive in North Carolina After 6 Years

A minor working at a shopping center in Asheville, North Carolina recognized Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted six years ago at the age of nine, from a brief roll call of missing people at the end of an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." Kayla's father was granted full custody of her in 2017, but her mother kidnapped her after a visit. Kayla has been reunited with her father, and her mother has been arrested. The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children emphasizes the importance of media coverage in the recovery of missing children.

crime2 years ago

Illinois girl abducted 6 years ago found safe in North Carolina, mother arrested

Heather Unbehaun, the mother of a girl abducted from South Elgin in 2017, has posted $250,000 bail and was released from custody. Kayla Unbehaun, who was allegedly abducted by her mother, was recently found in North Carolina. Heather Unbehaun was arrested in Asheville over the weekend and is due in court on July 11. Kayla Unbehaun is in good condition and in good spirits since being reunited with her family. It is not immediately clear if and what additional charges would be filed.

crime2 years ago

Missing South Elgin girl found in North Carolina after 4 years.

Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted by her mother in 2017, has been found in North Carolina. Her father had full custody at the time of her abduction, and her mother only had visitation rights. Heather Unbehaun was arrested in Asheville over the weekend and is being held on $250,000 bond. Kayla is now in protective custody. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children had posted an alert online, and the case was also mentioned in an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" series about parental abductions.

crime2 years ago

Abducted South Elgin Girl Found Safe 6 Years Later in North Carolina

Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted by her mother in 2017 when she was nine years old, has been found safe in North Carolina six years later, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Her mother, Heather Unbehaun, took her on a camping trip in South Elgin and disappeared with her. Kayla's father, Ryan Iserka, issued a statement thanking law enforcement agencies for their assistance and asking for privacy as they navigate this new beginning.

crime2 years ago

Billionaire's Email Containing Nude Children Photos Sparks Investigation.

Photos of nude children, estimated to be as young as 8, were found in an email account associated with South Dakota billionaire T. Denny Sanford, according to newly released records. The investigation started after AOL’s parent company sent a tip to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, which passed it on to authorities in South Dakota. Sanford's attorney said various other people had access to his electronic devices and that prosecutors ultimately decided against filing criminal charges in the case. The newly released documents are investigators’ sworn affidavits in support of five search warrants obtained in 2019 and 2020 for Sanford’s email, phone and internet data.