Missing Persons

These are the cases when an individual disappears without a trace, prompting an investigation into their whereabouts, typically involving witness statements, forensic evidence and other facts to find out what happened and whether foul play was involved.

Unsolved Casefile: What happened to Brookelyn Farthing?

18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing was last seen June 22, 2013. She had been at a party and was going to catch a ride with a friend. More

June 23, 2023

Father charged in toddler’s death granted bond

Cory Bigsby is accused of killing his 4-year-old son, Codi, in June 2021 before reporting him missing in January 2022. More

June 21, 2023

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Affidavit: Wife claims Adam Montgomery fatally struck Harmony Montgomery

Kayla Montgomery told investigators that Adam Montgomery fatally struck Harmony Montgomery then spent months hiding her body. More

June 20, 2023

Cory Bigsby indicted in 4-year-old son’s murder

Cory Bigsby has been indicted on a murder charge in connection to the death of his son, 4-year-old Codi Bigsby, who went missing last year. More

June 9, 2023

Police escort Joran van der Sloot into a vehicle on a runway.

Joran Van Der Sloot Arrives in United States

Joran van der Sloot, who is the suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance, arrived in Birmingham on Thursday afternoon. More

June 8, 2023

Joran van der Sloot is driven away from prison in a police vehicle.

Joran van der Sloot, suspect in Holloway case, arrives in U.S.

UPDATE: Joran van der Sloot, the suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance, arrived in the United States on Thursday afternoon. More

June 8, 2023

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Father of Madeline Kingsbury’s children arrested after remains found, police say

Adam Fravel was taken into custody the same day remains believed to belong to Madeline Kingsbury were found on the side of a local highway. More

June 8, 2023

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Joran Van Der Sloot Heading to United States

TJ Ward, the Holloway family's private investigator, talks about the theory of what happened to Natalee Holloway. More

June 7, 2023

Judge: ‘Very Defective System’ Failed Harmony Montgomery

The judge who finalized Harmony Montgomery's brother's adoption reflects on failures in the little girl's case. More

June 7, 2023

A masked person examined Joran van der Sloot

Judge Affirms Extradition for Joran van der Sloot

Joran van der Sloot, the suspect in Natalee Holloway's disappearance, is expected to arrive in the United States on Thursday. More

June 6, 2023

Inside the Apartment Where Kayla and Adam Montgomery Lived

New video offers a look inside the New Hampshire apartment that was searched as part of the investigation into missing Harmony Montgomery. More

June 6, 2023

Joran van der Sloot enters his family's car.

Judge affirms extradition for chief suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance

The judge's ruling came less than 24 hours after Joran van der Sloot's attorney filed a writ of habeas corpus to stop the extradition. More

June 6, 2023

Van Der Sloot Attorney to Challenge Extradition

The attorney representing Joran van der Sloot said that his client changed his mind and now will challenge extradition to the United States. More

June 5, 2023

Lawyer: Suspect in Natalee Holloway disappearance to challenge extradition

The attorney representing Joran van der Sloot said that his client has changed his mind and plans to challenge extradition to the U.S. More

June 5, 2023

Missing person poster for Natalee Holloway on a pole with beach in background

Key suspect in Natalee Holloway case expected to be extradited soon

Joran van der Sloot's lawyer said once the bureaucratic procedures are completed and he is given a medical exam, he will be transferred to the... More

June 5, 2023