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abcnews.go.comworld3 days ago
Family of Missing 18-Year-Old Nolan Xavier Wells Appeals for July 4 Photos
The family of Nolan Xavier Wells spoke to CBS News about his disappearance on Mississippi's Horn Island. They urged anyone with photos or videos from the Fourth of July to come forward.
espn.compolitics3 days ago
Body of Missing College Football Player Nolan Wells Recovered Near Horn Island
The remains of 18-year-old Nolan Wells were recovered Monday and identified the next day using dental records. His family’s attorney discussed a video of an argument filmed shortly before the disappearance during a July Fourth boat trip.
world3 days ago
Community Screenings of 'Satluj' Spread in Punjab After Platform Removal
Villagers in Punjab are holding public viewings of the film 'Satluj' after it was removed from the ZEE5 streaming platform. The movie depicts the investigation by rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra into disappearances during the 1980s and 1990s insurgency.
nypost.comworld5 days ago
Body of Mississippi teen found on Horn Island after boat trip
An 18-year-old was reported missing on July 4 after a boat developed mechanical problems near Horn Island. His body was recovered Monday morning during an aerial search. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of his disappearance.
France 24world7 days ago
France examines prevention of sexual violence after femicide case update
A suspect in a 2020 disappearance admitted to the killing and offered to help locate the body. The development comes amid broader discussion in France about violence against women and children.
New York Postworld10 days ago
Coast Guard seizes sailboat in missing-person case
Bodycam footage released this week shows the seizure of a sailboat during an investigation into a woman's disappearance in the Bahamas. The video captures the moment officials informed the crew that the vessel was being taken into custody.
forbes.comfinance12 days agoUpdated
FBI Concludes Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Are Fake
The FBI has determined that three ransom notes sent after the January 31 disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, are not genuine. The finding narrows the focus of the Pima County Sheriff's Department investigation to physical evidence and surveillance foota…
nbcnews.compolitics14 days ago
Husband Released Without Charges After Wife’s Disappearance in Bahamas
Brian Hooker reported that his wife Lynette fell from their dinghy on April 4. Court records from his previous marriage detail protection order requests citing threats and violence.
world14 days ago
Kenya Police Urge Reports on Enforced Disappearances After Activist Found Injured
The National Police Service stated it takes allegations of enforced disappearances and torture seriously and called on the public to report incidents. The move followed the discovery of activist Davis Lichuma in critical condition after he went missing during protests near Parlia…
nbcnews.comworld15 days ago
Abandoned Slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek Reflects Closure of South Korea Dog Meat Operations Ahead of 2027 Ban
An empty canine slaughterhouse in Pyeongtaek shows the rapid disappearance of South Korea's dog meat industry ahead of a national ban. The facility sits south of Seoul and contains remnants of prior operations.
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montrealgazette.comworld20 days ago
Investigators Receive Two Ransom Notes in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance
Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared months before June 24, 2026. Investigators received two ransom notes stating she had died and likely sent by one abductor or a group. Savannah Guthrie said the family is in agony.
abcnews.go.comworld20 days ago
Second note on Nancy Guthrie disappearance said she had died
A second note sent to media outlets stated that Nancy Guthrie had died shortly after being taken from her Arizona home. Law enforcement sources said the note followed an earlier ransom demand and was viewed as credible.
thesouthafrican.comworld35 days ago
Madlanga Commission Investigates Disappearance of R500m Cocaine from Police Custody
Hearings resume Monday with focus on two large cocaine seizures that disappeared from state facilities in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal.
New York Postpolitics37 days ago
Coast Guard Examines Dinghy from 2026 Disappearance of Michigan Woman Lynette Hooker
U.S. Coast Guard investigators have taken possession of the eight-foot dinghy from which Lynette Hooker, 55, disappeared in the Sea of Abaco in early April 2026. The sailboat the couple lived on is also under examination.
Al Jazeeraworld39 days ago
Ecuador families seek information on 51 reported disappearances during military operations
Fifty-one people have reportedly disappeared during Ecuadorian military operations since early 2024. Families continue to request information from authorities about the missing.
The Independentworld43 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard to Search Seized Sailboat in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Case
The U.S. Coast Guard will examine the couple's vessel in Fort Lauderdale after Bahamian authorities approved a U.S. dive team to search waters in the Sea of Abaco where Lynette Hooker vanished last month.
New York Postpolitics46 days ago
Chicago Couple Missing in Mexico City After Location and Banking Alerts
A Chicago couple living in Mexico City disappeared last week while retrieving medical equipment. Sporadic location data and bank activity have been reported since their disappearance.
The Bbcworld46 days ago
Expert tells inquest culvert near Noah Donohoe's disappearance was not high-risk
A hydrologist testified at an inquest that the culvert where Noah Donohoe was last seen was not high-risk. The 14-year-old's body was found six days after he went missing in north Belfast in June 2020.
abcnews.go.comworld46 days ago
U.S. Investigators Seek New Search Area in Lynette Hooker Disappearance
GPS data from an electronic device has prompted U.S. authorities to request permission for a dive search in the Sea of Abaco. The data does not match Brian Hooker's account of events on the night his wife disappeared.
nbcnews.comworld47 days ago
Michigan Couple's Sailboat Infrared Camera Examined in Bahamas Disappearance
An infrared camera aboard the sailboat of Brian and Lynette Hooker is being examined as part of the investigation into Lynette Hooker's disappearance in the Bahamas. The device may contain footage or data relevant to the case.
indianexpress.comsports48 days ago
Activists display images of missing people near Mexico City stadium
Activists placed photographs of missing individuals outside a major football stadium ahead of Mexico co-hosting the World Cup. The display aims to draw attention to unresolved disappearance cases.
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Japan Timesworld50 days ago
Japan Reports Rise in Dementia-Related Disappearances
The number of people with dementia reported missing in Japan nearly doubled from 2012 to 2024. Families and local governments are expanding search efforts and support networks as cases continue.
Nbc Newsworld61 days ago
Iran Executes 19-Year-Old Convicted of Arson at Military Facility During January Protests
Iranian authorities executed Mohammad Amin Biglari, who disappeared during anti-government protests in early January, the judiciary news site reported on April 5. At least 28 people have been executed since mid-March, 13 of them linked to those protests, according to Iran Human R…
abcnews.go.comworld62 days ago
Investigation Into Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Reaches 100 Days
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was reported missing on Feb. 1 from her home in Tucson, Arizona. At the 100-day mark, the inquiry centers on DNA analysis at an FBI laboratory in Quantico, Virginia, and video recovered from a doorbell camera.
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U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat in Probe of Michigan Woman's Disappearance
The sailboat named Soulmate used by Brian and Lynette Hooker has been seized by U.S. Coast Guard investigators. The vessel departed Marsh Harbour in the Bahamas on Friday and was taken into custody Saturday while en route to the United States. The action comes as the investigatio…
abcnews.go.comworld64 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat Linked to Lynette Hooker Disappearance
The vessel departed Marsh Harbour, Bahamas, on Friday and was taken into custody Saturday en route to the United States. The move comes as the probe into the Michigan mother's April 4 disappearance has intensified, with investigators interviewing witnesses and seeking information…
abcnews.go.comworld64 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat Owned by Couple in Lynette Hooker Disappearance Investigation
The vessel used by Brian and Lynette Hooker was taken into custody Saturday while en route from the Bahamas to the United States. The move comes as the Coast Guard Investigative Service has intensified its probe into the Michigan woman's disappearance on April 4, 2026. Her daught…
world64 days ago
FBI Investigates Deaths and Disappearances of US Scientists With Government Research Ties
The FBI is examining a series of deaths and disappearances involving at least 12 people who worked on sensitive government research projects at NASA, nuclear facilities and other agencies. The incidents span from July 2023 to February 2026 and include scientists, engineers, a ret…
nbcnews.combusiness65 days ago
FBI Investigating Deaths and Disappearances of Multiple US Scientists
Multiple House Republicans are under investigation or have resigned amid allegations of sexual misconduct with staff, prompting fresh criticism of the House Ethics Committee and calls for stronger rules. Republican women lawmakers have led demands for accountability, releasing da…
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The Independentworld66 days ago
Man Faces Up to Five Years in 2021 Disappearance of Navajo Elder
Preston Henry Tolth, 26, is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in federal court after pleading guilty to robbing Ella Mae Begay and driving off in her pickup truck. The agreement calls for a maximum of five years in prison with credit for three years served. Begay, 62, vanished fro…
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JNIM Jihadists and Tuareg Separatists Kill Mali’s Defense Minister in Suicide Attack Near Bamako
Mali's defense minister General Sadio Camara was killed in a suicide attack in Kati the same day. Videos showing violence against Fulani and Tuareg civilians have circulated widely since the offensive. A Fulani rights advocate reported multiple disappearances in the Kati area.
abcnews.go.comworld68 days ago
Israeli Rights Group Reports Disappearance of Gaza Mother and Daughter
A Palestinian mother and her daughter from Gaza have disappeared after last being seen alive in Israeli military custody. The legal rights organization HaMoked has raised the case following an investigation into their whereabouts. The group’s head of legal department discussed th…
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lamag.comworld68 days ago
FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Office Give Conflicting Accounts of Nancy Guthrie Investigation Timeline
FBI Director Kash Patel said the bureau was excluded from the probe into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, for the first four days after she went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on Feb. 1, 2026.
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perezhilton.comworld68 days ago
FBI Director Says Arizona Police Mishandled Missing Person Case
FBI Director Kash Patel said Arizona officials delayed bureau involvement in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie for four days. The Pima County sheriff disputed the account and said coordination with federal agents began immediately after the report.
Nbc Newsworld68 days ago
FBI Director and Arizona Sheriff Dispute Roles in Nancy Guthrie Probe
FBI Director Kash Patel accused Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos of sidelining federal agents for four days in the probe of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie's February disappearance from her Tucson-area home. Nanos disputed the claim, stating the FBI was notified promptly and a task forc…
GB Newspolitics68 days ago
German Constitution Prevents Extradition of Madeleine McCann Suspect to UK Post-Brexit
German authorities have confirmed that Christian Brueckner, the prime suspect in Madeleine McCann's disappearance, cannot be extradited to Britain under constitutional rules post-Brexit. The decision stems from Germany's ban on extraditing nationals to non-EU countries. Prosecuto…
GB Newspolitics70 days ago
FBI Investigates Deaths and Disappearances of 10 Scientists with Access to Sensitive Research
The FBI has initiated an investigation into the deaths and disappearances of 10 American scientists linked to government research programs. Director Kash Patel stated that the probe will examine potential connections, including access to classified information and foreign actors.…
Thesevenseas (talk) / Wikimedia (Public domain)world70 days ago
Madeleine McCann's Family Holds Vigil on 19th Anniversary of Disappearance
The family of Madeleine McCann marked the 19th anniversary of her disappearance with a vigil in Rothley, Leicestershire. Prayers were said and candles were lit at the event. The gathering occurred amid ongoing police investigation into the case.
GB Newsworld71 days ago
Man Charged With Murder and Sexual Assault of 5-Year-Old Girl Near Alice Springs
Northern Territory police charged Jefferson Lewis with murder and two counts of sexual assault in the death of 5-year-old Kumanjayi Little Baby. The Warlpiri girl's disappearance from a town camp sparked riots and looting in Alice Springs. Authorities imposed alcohol restrictions…
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eco-business.comworld73 days ago
2025 Marks Deadliest Year on Eastern Migration Route with Over 900 Deaths or Disappearances
More than 900 people died or disappeared along the Eastern Route in 2025, marking the deadliest year on record for the migration path from Africa to the Gulf. Dozens of men trekked home in Djibouti after failing to cross to Yemen. The journey highlights ongoing dangers including…
680news.comworld78 days ago
Mother Denies Missing 11-Year-Old Son Exists
Jacqueline Pritchett's 11-year-old son, Jacob, vanished last year. She refused to acknowledge that he existed. Her life remains as mysterious as the circumstances of his disappearance.
unexplained-mysteries.comworld79 days ago
Documentary Reveals Leaked UFO Files from Lab Linked to Missing Scientists
A new documentary presents leaked documents from Los Alamos National Laboratory indicating decades of secret U.S. government UFO research. The lab employed two of 11 missing or dead U.S. scientists who vanished in 2025. President Trump addressed the disappearances on April 16, st…
upi.comworld81 days ago
US House Oversight Committee and FBI Open Probes into Deaths and Disappearances of 10 Individuals Tied to Research
The US House Oversight Committee and FBI have announced probes into at least 10 deaths and disappearances of individuals tied to sensitive US research. Relatives dismiss conspiracy theories as hurtful and unfounded. Cases include a murdered astronomer and a missing retired Air Fo…
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British Soldier Missing from World War One Laid to Rest After Remains Discovered
The remains of a British soldier who went missing during the First World War were laid to rest in France following their discovery during hospital construction. The soldier, aged 20 at the time of disappearance in 1917, was identified through DNA testing provided by relatives.
thejournal.ieworld82 days ago
NASA Assists Probe into Deaths and Disappearances of Scientists in US Nuclear and Aerospace Research
NASA has become directly involved in probing the deaths and disappearances of at least 10 scientists linked to critical US nuclear and aerospace projects. The investigation focuses on these incidents amid highly sensitive research areas. Details remain limited as the inquiry prog…
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Former NNSA Official Comments on Investigation of 11 Scientists
A former deputy administrator at the National Nuclear Security Administration stated that investigators may uncover additional details in the cases of 11 missing or deceased scientists but likely no connections between them. The NNSA is reviewing reports of mysterious deaths and…
thehindu.compolitics88 days ago
Trump Addresses Disappearances of 10 Scientists with Classified Access
President Trump commented on the disappearances of 10 scientists who had access to classified material. He expressed hope that the incidents are random and stated that more information would be available in the next week and a half. In response to a question about possible involv…
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usmagazine.comworld88 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Shares Grief Advice with Sheinelle Jones Amid Mother's Disappearance
Savannah Guthrie discussed her experiences with grief and guilt related to her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, in a conversation with colleague Sheinelle Jones. Jones, who lost her husband Uche Ojeh to brain cancer, returned to work in 2025. The discussion highlighted personal cop…
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U.S. Coast Guard Deploys Cadaver Dogs to Aid Search for Missing American in Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard has deployed cadaver-sniffing dogs to assist in the search for a missing 55-year-old American woman in the Bahamas, 11 days after her disappearance. The K-9 team arrived on Wednesday. The search follows an incident where the woman reportedly fell overboard fr…
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Mexican Security Forces Locate Missing Mayor and Father in Taxco de Alarcón
Mexican security forces have located the mayor of Taxco de Alarcón and his father after they went missing. Taxco de Alarcón is known as the silver capital of Mexico. Details on the circumstances of their disappearance and recovery remain limited.
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Bahamas Authorities Hold Husband in Custody After Woman's Disappearance from Dinghy
Lynette Hooker, 55, has not been seen since more than a week ago when she allegedly fell from a dinghy in the Bahamas. Her husband, Brian Hooker, 59, was taken into custody last week and remains detained while denying any wrongdoing. The couple had reconciled after a prior separa…
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Brian Hooker Arrested in Bahamas Amid Investigation into Wife Lynette's Disappearance
Brian Hooker was arrested on Wednesday night in connection with the disappearance of his wife Lynette more than a week ago. Hooker had told police that Lynette fell off their small boat and was swept out to sea. Attorney Terrel Butler represents Hooker in the criminal investigati…
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Family Seeks Information 10 Years After Saskatchewan Teen's Disappearance from Yorkton Bus Depot
A 16-year-old girl disappeared from the Yorkton bus depot on April 12, 2016. Her family continues to search for answers and holds annual vigils to remember her. Police have investigated over 1,000 tips but the case remains unsolved.
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Family Reveals Ted Bundy Stalked Laura Ann Aime Before Her 1974 Murder
The family of Laura Ann Aime, a 17-year-old victim of serial killer Ted Bundy, has disclosed details of how Bundy targeted her prior to her disappearance. Aime vanished from a Halloween party in 1974, and police later confirmed Bundy's involvement. The revelations provide additio…
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Stepmother Urges Husband of Missing American Woman in Bahamas to Tell Truth About Boating Incident
The estranged stepmother of the husband of an American woman missing in the Bahamas has called on him to provide truthful details about the boating incident that led to her disappearance. The woman fell into Bahamian waters while boating with her husband. Authorities are investig…
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Former Bay Area College Football Player Missing for One Week
A former college football player from the Bay Area has been missing for one week. Family members have reported details about his behavior prior to the disappearance. The case involves ongoing efforts to locate him.
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Body of Iranian Activist Masood Masjoody Found in Vancouver After Disappearance
Masood Masjoody, an Iranian activist in Vancouver, disappeared after accusing two compatriots of wanting him dead. His body was later discovered. The incident highlights tensions within Canada's Iranian diaspora community.
Newsweekworld93 days ago
Brian Hooker Detained in Bahamas Over Wife Lynette Hooker's Disappearance at Sea
Brian Hooker, a 59-year-old U.S. national from Michigan, remains in custody as Bahamian authorities investigate the April 4 disappearance of his wife Lynette Hooker after she fell from their dinghy near Elbow Cay. The U.S. Coast Guard has opened a separate probe. Hooker's detenti…
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Michigan Man Held in Bahamas Jail After Wife's Disappearance During Boat Trip
Brian Hooker, from Michigan, is in custody in the Bahamas following the disappearance of his wife Lynette during a sailing trip. The couple had been on a multi-year sailing adventure aboard their vessel, Soul Mate. Hooker stated that Lynette fell overboard into the Atlantic Ocean…
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Pima County Sheriff Faces Questions on Work History Amid Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos must respond by April 21 to questions from the Board of Supervisors regarding his work history, leadership, immigration enforcement, and budget issues. This requirement comes as Nanos leads the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Na…