The states where people go missing most — and what the data actually shows

According to the National Missing Persons Database, there are 26,403 open missing persons cases in the U.S.

A Planned Vacation Takes Strange Turn, a Teen Girl Is Rediscovered Decades Later and 3 More Unusual Missing Persons Cases

There are several missing persons cases that have surprising resolutions, such as the 2024 disappearance of Hannah Kobayashi ...
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Not all missing children cases look the same–and each one brings unique challenges

Learn about the different types of missing child cases, including family abductions, and the challenges they present. Understand the role of public awareness and media coverage in finding missing ...

Vigil at Fresno State shines light on missing, murdered Indigenous women as cases remain unsolved

Families, Central California tribes and community members gathered to honor Indigenous women, girls and relatives whose ...

Indigenous people honor and raise awareness for relatives who are missing or have been killed

Many events call for participants to wear red, a color that has become synonymous with honoring Indigenous victims of ...
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Missing persons bill passes Ohio House, could bring more answers to families

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOIO) - This week marks a big step forward for missing persons investigations in Ohio. A bipartisan bill from state lawmakers just passed in the Ohio Statehouse that could help ...
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Pima County Attorney's Office strengthening resources, partnerships dedicated to missing Indigenous people cases

The Pima County Attorney's Office just received a $75,000 grant from the Vera Institute, a national nonprofit focused on ...

April is Missing Persons Awareness Month in Wisconsin, 221 cases remain

April 2026 is Missing Persons Awareness Month in Wisconsin, which was proclaimed by Governor Tony Evers. According to the ...