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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.
nypost.compolitics4 days ago
Body of 18-year-old found on Mississippi barrier island after July 4 boat trip
Nolan Wells was reported missing after a July 4 outing to Horn Island. His body was recovered on the island the following Monday with no immediate signs of injury.
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.
abcnews.go.compolitics10 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Says Family Continues Search Five Months After Mother’s Abduction in Tucson
Savannah Guthrie said her family has faced unending trauma in the five months since her 84-year-old mother Nancy was abducted from her Tucson home on Feb. 1. No arrests have been made. The FBI continues to investigate ransom notes received in the case.
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…
New York Postsports13 days ago
British Soccer Fan Missing After Last Contact in Barcelona
Michael Hewitt, 65, was last heard from in Barcelona on June 21 while traveling from the UK to the United States for the World Cup. His family reports no contact since that date and says his phone has been out of service.
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.
thenation.comworld17 days ago
Syrian Medical Student Missing Since April, Family and Government Differ on Circumstances
An Alawite medical student has not been seen since leaving her dorm in April. Her family states she was taken against her will, while government statements indicate she departed voluntarily.
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Fortunefinance19 days ago
Today Show Host Appeals for Tips on Missing Mother
Savannah Guthrie asked viewers for information about her missing 84-year-old mother during a Tuesday broadcast. The request followed reports that ransom notes received months earlier indicated the woman had died.
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.
nypost.compolitics20 days ago
Ransom notes sent after Arizona woman's February abduction include specific home details
Two ransom notes were sent days after an 84-year-old woman was taken from her Tucson home. A retired FBI agent said the first note contained details not reported in news coverage.
Washington Examinerworld19 days agoUpdated
Nancy Guthrie Missing After February Abduction; Ransom Note Claims She Died
Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her Arizona home on February 1. Two ransom notes followed, the second claiming she died shortly after being taken. Her daughter Savannah Guthrie has made repeated public appeals for information.
abcnews.go.comworld21 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.
680news.comworld21 days ago
Investigators Sent Small Bitcoin Amount After Ransom Note in Missing Woman Case
Officials received a ransom note hours after an 84-year-old woman was reported missing from her Arizona home in early February. They responded by sending $152 in Bitcoin rather than the full $4 million demanded.
nypost.comworld23 days ago
Virginia Man Missing in Peru Since May 13 After Leaving Cusco Airbnb
Ian Treger, 29, of Lexington, Virginia, has not been heard from since May 13 while hiking in southern Peru. Peruvian police and U.S. officials are conducting searches in the Cusco region.
koreatimes.co.krworld24 days ago
Search for Missing American Woman in Bahamas Continues After Two Months
American Lynette Hooker disappeared after going overboard in the Bahamas more than two months ago. Authorities conducted a large-scale search while her daughter seeks further information on the case.
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nypost.comworld27 days ago
Costa Rican police tell family missing California woman likely died in water accident
Authorities informed the father of 30-year-old Ashley Phillips that she is believed to have disappeared during a hike to a waterfall on June 2. Severe weather including flash floods and mudslides has hampered search efforts in the area.
foxnews.comworld27 days ago
South Carolina Personal Trainer Missing After Leaving Gym
Police in South Carolina are searching for 39-year-old Elena Katherine Moore, a personal trainer last seen walking away from a Planet Fitness in Lexington on Thursday. Authorities released new photos and details as the investigation continues.
dohanews.coscience28 days ago
Search for missing California hiker paused by heavy rains in Costa Rica
A 30-year-old California tourist has been missing in Costa Rica since June 2 after flash floods and mudslides struck during her hike. Torrential rains have forced search teams to pause operations.
New York Postpolitics28 days ago
Costa Rica pauses search for missing California hiker due to heavy rains and landslide risk
Ashley Phillips, 30, disappeared June 2 during a hike. Severe weather has halted search operations, with efforts set to resume when conditions improve.
nbcnews.comworld37 days ago
Body of Missing 20-Year-Old American Found by Volunteers in Mountains Outside Kyoto After 3-Day Police Search
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, an Auburn University engineering student, was found dead in a mountainous area outside Kyoto on June 7, 2026. His mother, Nancy Higginbotham, confirmed the discovery by volunteer searchers.
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.
eonline.comai37 days ago
Search for missing U.S. college student in Japan suspended after three days
Police ended a three-day search involving 100 officers, K-9 units, and helicopters. The student's family plans to hire a private search-and-rescue team expected to cost more than $100,000.
world38 days ago
Search Continues for Auburn University Student Missing in Japan
Kyoto Prefectural Police said investigators believe the 20-year-old left his family intentionally. Officers continue to search for the student and remain concerned for his safety.
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nypost.comai38 days ago
Auburn University Student Missing in Dense Mountain Forest Near Kyoto After Leaving Family at Train Station
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, has not been seen since May 29 near Kyoto. His family is funding a private search after police ended their operation.
japantoday.comworld38 days ago
American College Student Separates from Family, Boards Train Alone and Goes Missing in Japan
James Weston Higginbotham disappeared while vacationing with his family. His parents spoke to CBS News about the ongoing search.
usatoday.comworld39 days ago
55-Year-Old Michigan Woman Missing After Falling Overboard From Dinghy in Bahamas
U.S. Coast Guard investigators seized the eight-foot dinghy that Brian Hooker says he and his wife were aboard when Lynette Hooker disappeared in the Bahamas in early April. GPS data from a seized device conflicts with his account.
france24.comworld26 days agoUpdated
41-Year-Old Man Charged With Kidnapping Missing 11-Year-Old Lyhanna as Search Enters Sixth Day in France
A 41-year-old man has been charged with kidnapping the girl. Authorities face questions over why he was never questioned in a prior rape investigation.
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Fox Newsworld39 days ago
Auburn Student Missing Since May 29 After Family Separated During Japan Vacation Near Kyoto
James Weston Higginbotham, 20, disappeared after separating from his family during a vacation in Japan. Japanese police, the U.S. Embassy, and the FBI are searching wooded areas east of Kyoto.
nypost.comworld40 days ago
Auburn University student reported missing in Kyoto
An Auburn University engineering student was last seen Friday in Kyoto, Japan. Family members and university officials said search efforts are underway with assistance from Japanese police and U.S. authorities.
The Independentworld44 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.
nypost.comworld45 days ago
Search for Missing Woman Resumes in Bahamas After GPS Data Reviewed
Authorities resumed a search for a missing woman in the Bahamas. Navigation app data from her husband’s phone showed a route that differed from his account of events on their dinghy in April.
abcnews.go.comworld47 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.
thehollywoodgossip.comworld47 days ago
Coast Guard to Request Bahamas Permission for U.S. Divers in Lynette Hooker Search
The Coast Guard Investigative Service plans to seek Bahamian approval to deploy U.S. divers in additional search zones. The request follows new forensic leads from electronic devices belonging to Lynette Hooker's husband.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld47 days ago
Israeli Government Allocates 400,000 Shekels for Haymanut Kasau Search Campaign
The Aliyah and Integration Ministry and the Jewish Agency will spend about 400,000 shekels on billboards and social media to seek information on the location of nine-year-old Haymanut Kasau, who has been missing since 2023. The campaign will include a cash reward for tips that le…
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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.
news.google.comfinance50 days ago
Search Underway for 15-Year-Old Boy Missing in Lincoln Lake
Lincolnshire Police are searching Swanholme Lakes after a 15-year-old boy entered the water and has not been seen since. Emergency services responded at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 24.
New York Postpolitics53 days ago
Bronx Teen Missing After Being Swept Away at Rockaway Beach
An 18-year-old Bronx high school senior was swept away while swimming at Rockaway Beach on Tuesday. Family members identified him as Brandon Figueroa and said he was set to graduate next month.
deadline.comworld55 days ago
Katie Price Reports Husband Missing After Last Contact Wednesday
Katie Price stated she last spoke with her husband on Wednesday night. Officials are assisting the family in the search.
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The Bbcpolitics57 days ago
Police Expand Search for Missing 14-Year-Old in Barnstaple
Devon and Cornwall Police are conducting extensive searches along the River Taw in Barnstaple for 14-year-old Taylor Charlton. Officers reported finding a pair of shoes believed to belong to the boy and urged the public to avoid sharing unconfirmed information.
New York Postworld57 days ago
Husband Stayed on Sailboat 24 Hours After Wife Fell Overboard in Bahamas
Brian Hooker remained on his sailboat for roughly 24 hours after his wife Lynette fell overboard near Hope Town in the Bahamas on April 4. Authorities later seized the couple's vessel, Soulmate, off the Florida coast as part of an active criminal investigation.
foxnews.comworld62 days ago
U.S. Coast Guard Seizes Sailboat in Search for Missing Woman in Bahamas
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized a sailboat belonging to a couple as part of the ongoing search for the wife who disappeared in the Bahamas. Authorities continue efforts to locate the woman. CBS News reported the development on May 13, 2026.
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.
nbcnews.comworld63 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Marks 100 Days Since Mother Reported Missing
Television journalist Savannah Guthrie posted a tribute to her mother Nancy Guthrie on Mother’s Day. The post stated that the family will continue searching and will not be at peace until Nancy Guthrie is found. Monday marks 100 days since she was reported missing.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld63 days ago
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…
eonline.comfinance63 days ago
Savannah Guthrie Renews Public Appeal for Information on Mother Missing Since February
The TODAY show co-anchor posted a video compilation and emotional message on Instagram on May 10, 2026, more than three months after her 84-year-old mother was reported missing near Tucson, Arizona. Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her daughter’s home after dinner on Jan. 31. Autho…
Deadlineworld64 days ago
Nancy Guthrie, 84, Missing Nearly 100 Days After Last Seen in Arizona Home
The Today show co-host shared an Instagram tribute on May 10, 2026, nearly 100 days after her 84-year-old mother disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Authorities believe Nancy Guthrie was taken against her will after blood matching her DNA was found on her porch and her securit…
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…
nypost.comfinance64 days ago
FBI, Pima County Investigators Say They Are Close to Solving Abduction of Savannah Guthrie's 84-Year-Old Mother
Michael Feldman shared an Instagram post on May 10, 2026, honoring his wife Savannah Guthrie with the message "To the strongest person I know" and "Surrounding you with love on Mother’s Day. " alongside a photo of her kissing their children. Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from he…
nypost.comworld67 days ago
Search for Missing Michigan Woman Lynette Hooker Continues into Fifth Week
Coast Guard investigators are seeking to question the owners of a sailboat moored near Lynette Hooker's vessel in the Bahamas when she disappeared. The mother of the missing woman said her husband has not contacted her. The search has now stretched into its fifth week.
nypost.comworld68 days ago
US Coast Guard Seeks Information on Sailboat Near SV Soulmate on Night Lynette Hooker Disappeared
The US Coast Guard Investigative Service announced Tuesday it is seeking public tips to identify the owner of a sailboat moored near the SV Soulmate on the night Lynette Hooker vanished near Aunt Pat’s Bay. Brian Hooker, 59, told authorities his wife, 55, fell from an 8-foot ding…
citizen.co.zaworld71 days ago
South African Police Recover Human Remains from Crocodile in Search for Missing Businessman
A police officer was lowered from a helicopter into the Komati River to retrieve a euthanized crocodile suspected of consuming a missing 59-year-old businessman swept away by floodwaters. Human remains were found inside the 15-foot reptile during an examination at Kruger National…
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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics89 days ago
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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld91 days ago
Bahamas Authorities Search for Missing Michigan Woman as Deadline Approaches for Husband's Detention
Police in the Bahamas are conducting searches for Lynette Hooker, a 55-year-old woman from Michigan who disappeared at sea on April 4, 2026. Her husband, Brian Hooker, 59, was detained last Wednesday and faces a deadline of 7:20 p.m. Eastern time on April 13 for authorities to ch…
upi.comworld91 days ago
Husband of Missing American Woman Detained in Bahamas Pending Charge Decision
Brian Hooker, 59, husband of missing American Lynette Hooker, has been detained in Bahamian custody since his arrest last Wednesday. He reported his wife missing three days prior to the arrest. Police must decide by Monday night whether to press charges against him.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld92 days ago
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.
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…