A 1975 Chevrolet Camaro that disappeared over 40 years ago was discovered submerged in a North Carolina creek, with human remains found inside. The car, last seen in 1982, belonged to three men who went missing at that time. Divers confirmed the car's identity and the presence of human remains, prompting further investigation and DNA testing.
The body of a woman was discovered inside a car that had become submerged in a lake in Irvine's Woodbridge development. Firefighters were called to the scene and divers located the vehicle, continuing to search for anyone inside. The Irvine police have taken over the investigation.
Divers are working to retrieve a submerged car from the Saluda River in Greenville County, South Carolina. The car, located along Highway 183, has stolen tags, and authorities are investigating whether anyone is inside.
The body of Katherine Elizabeth Gannon, a missing Texas woman, was found in a submerged car in a manmade lake in Galveston County. Texas EquuSearch, a search and rescue organization, located the vehicle and authorities removed it to find Gannon's body inside. Five other vehicles were also found in the lake, and investigations are ongoing. Gannon was last heard from on March 30 and was reported missing on April 1. The results of her autopsy are pending.
Erica Bergeron, a missing woman in Flagler County, was found dead inside her submerged car in a retention pond. She was last seen on surveillance video outside Palm Coast Lanes bowling on Old Kings Parkway early Thursday morning. The dive team found her vehicle with her body inside after hours of searching the pond. Medical examiners confirmed her identity.
A missing woman was found alive and rescued from a submerged Jeep in a Texas lake by a fisherman, wrecker service, and deputies. The woman, who hasn't been named, was listed as a missing person from the Longview Police Department. It's unclear how long the Jeep was in the water, and police have not released any other information. The woman was rushed to a hospital for treatment.
Divers found a submerged car belonging to Robert Heikka, a missing teacher from Port Orange, Florida, with a body inside. Heikka went missing in December 2020, and his car was found in a canal along Pioneer Trail, about 10 miles south of Port Orange. The body has not been positively identified yet, but officials have notified Heikka's family. Various law enforcement agencies have been involved in the ongoing search for Heikka since his disappearance.
A body was found inside a submerged car belonging to Robert Heikka, a Florida teacher who went missing in October 2020. The car was recovered from a canal near New Smyrna Beach after a recent drop in water level. While positive identification has not been made, authorities believe the body is that of Heikka. The investigation into his disappearance has involved multiple agencies, including the FBI. No further details about the body have been released.