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Cops: Boyfriend of Missing Fla. Police Cadet 'Not Cooperative'

By David LohrMar 17th 2011 – 2:16PM
Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office

Authorities in Florida suspect foul play in the disappearance of police cadet Kelly Rothwell and say that her longtime boyfriend, David Perry, is not cooperating with the investigation. "You'd think you would want to be involved if somebody was missing that was close to you, that you would want to help find them, [but]...

Elderly Hit Especially Hard as Hope for Missing Fades in Japan

Mar 17th 2011 – 11:20AM
Itsuo Inouye, AP

Itsuo Inouye, AP

RIKUZENTAKATA, Japan -- The elderly couple fled their home on foot as the warning sirens blared. But they could not keep up with their neighbors and fell behind as the tsunami rushed in. Nearly a week later, 71-year-old Taeko Kanno and her husband are still missing. "I think there is no hope," said Katsuo Maiya, Kanno's...

Police Frustrated by Lack of Leads in NC Teen's Disappearance

By David LohrJan 11th 2011 – 3:09PM
Baltimore Police

Baltimore Police

Two weeks after a 16-year-old North Carolina girl disappeared while visiting relatives in Baltimore, police appear to be hitting a dead end in the investigation. There are no suspects, no motive and few leads to follow in the disappearance of Phylicia Barnes. "It is almost like she completely vanished," Baltimore police...

Missing Georgia Teacher Tara Grinstead Presumed Dead

By David LohrDec 23rd 2010 – 4:15PM

Tara Grinstead, the popular South Georgia school teacher who vanished without a trace five years ago, is presumed dead. According to WALB News 10, the ruling was made by Irwin County Probate Court officials. The action is described as a formality, necessary so Grinstead's family can settle her estate, the news station...

Background on missing

Missing in action (MIA) is a casualty Category assigned under the Status of Missing to armed services personnel who are reported missing during active service.

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