This is a general discussion thread for cold cases, cold case innovations, or possibly to break out into a thread, if the interest goes that way.
This is a general discussion thread for cold cases, cold case innovations, or possibly to break out into a thread, if the interest goes that way.
I was reading this article on the internet about murder victim Dennis Wustenhoff and thought it was such a sad commentary! A journalism class helped prepare the information. The article is written like a story and really drew me in!
He was murdered by a bomb that was planted in his undercover car and the case remains unsolved.
projectcoldcase.org
He was murdered by a bomb that was planted in his undercover car and the case remains unsolved.
Dennis Wustenhoff - Project: Cold Case
projectcoldcase.org
I’m not sure where to put this so it won’t get lost. It’s an excellent article about Carl Koppelman and his years of dedication to solving unidentified persons cases.
www.aarp.org
An Unassuming Accountant Helps Solve Missing Person Cases
Carl Koppelman found his true passion - helping to identify the dead through his sketches. Read the victim's stories and see if you can help ID them.
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Car belonging to Auburn student missing since 1976 found submerged in creek with bones inside
Kyle Clinkscales was 22-years-old when he left LaGrange, Georgia to go back to Auburn, where he was a junior.
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Mel70
I miss you Oreo.
Seems like such a great guy. Wonderful dad. A perfectionist. Diligent at his job. Liked to make people laugh. His poor kids.I was reading this article on the internet about murder victim Dennis Wustenhoff and thought it was such a sad commentary! A journalism class helped prepare the information. The article is written like a story and really drew me in!
He was murdered by a bomb that was planted in his undercover car and the case remains unsolved.
Dennis Wustenhoff - Project: Cold Case
Sunburst
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Everyone is pretty familiar with the Borden murders of 1892 in Fall River, MA. I am not going to rehash everything about the case here-there are a bazillion sites that do that. At this point the case will never be solved definitively. But I jumped down that rabbit hole anyway and found two very interesting sites if anyone wants to explore the case in great detail. Here's the first one.
On this second site, I found something that is sort of creepy, but intriguing at the same time. Using AI, someone took some very famous pictures of Lizzie, her older sister Emma, Bridget the maid, Uncle John, Lizzie and Emma's bio mom Sarah Morse Borden. and of course the two victims in the case- Abbie Borden and Andrew Borden. As you will recall, Abbie was Lizzie's stepmother and Andrew was her father. (Lizzie's bio mom died when Lizzie was about 2 and Emma was 11-12 years old.)
That person then animated the photos with AI so people could get an idea of what they looked like in life, rather than just looking at static photographs. Here is the link to that page with the AI animation.
lizziebordenwarpsandwefts.com
On this second site, I found something that is sort of creepy, but intriguing at the same time. Using AI, someone took some very famous pictures of Lizzie, her older sister Emma, Bridget the maid, Uncle John, Lizzie and Emma's bio mom Sarah Morse Borden. and of course the two victims in the case- Abbie Borden and Andrew Borden. As you will recall, Abbie was Lizzie's stepmother and Andrew was her father. (Lizzie's bio mom died when Lizzie was about 2 and Emma was 11-12 years old.)
That person then animated the photos with AI so people could get an idea of what they looked like in life, rather than just looking at static photographs. Here is the link to that page with the AI animation.
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Abby around 1865 Lizzie Andrew Borden as she looked at the time of the murders Abby Durfee Gray Borden at age 49 Uncle John Vinnicum Morse Sarah Morse Borden, Lizzie’s mother 1823-1863 Emma L…
lizziebordenwarpsandwefts.com
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That’s kewl!Everyone is pretty familiar with the Borden murders of 1892 in Fall River, MA. I am not going to rehash everything about the case here-there are a bazillion sites that do that. At this point the case will never be solved definitively. But I jumped down that rabbit hole anyway and found two very interesting sites if anyone wants to explore the case in great detail. Here's the first one.
On this second site, I found something that is sort of creepy, but intriguing at the same time. Using AI, someone took some very famous pictures of Lizzie, her older sister Emma, Bridget the maid, Uncle John, Lizzie and Emma's bio mom Sarah Morse Borden. and of course the two victims in the case- Abbie Borden and Andrew Borden. As you will recall, Abbie was Lizzie's stepmother and Andrew was her father. (Lizzie's bio mom died when Lizzie was about 2 and Emma was 11-12 years old.)
That person then animated the photos with AI so people could get an idea of what they looked like in life, rather than just looking at static photographs. Here is the link to that page with the AI animation.
Gallery
Abby around 1865 Lizzie Andrew Borden as she looked at the time of the murders Abby Durfee Gray Borden at age 49 Uncle John Vinnicum Morse Sarah Morse Borden, Lizzie’s mother 1823-1863 Emma L…
Little boy snatched 73 years ago found alive and well
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Missing boy snatched from park in California 73 years ago found alive and well
A missing boy has been found alive and well 73 years after being abducted, putting an end to a decades-old cold case.Luis Armando Albino, who was born in Puerto Rico, was aged 6 when he was snatched from a park in West Oakland, California in 1951.
According to multiple reports, Albino was tracked down thanks to DNA testing and newspaper clippings and was found alive on the east coast of the USA.
Albino, a retired firefighter and Marine Corps veteran, was found after 73 years by his niece Alida Alequin, 63, the LA Times reports.
Albino was playing in Jefferson Square Park near his family home with his brother Roger in February 1951 when he was lured away, an article from the Oakland Tribune reported at the time.
His niece told the press Albino was taken to the east coast by a couple who then raised him as their son.
Albino's mother, who died in 2005, kept a newspaper clipping of the article about the kidnapping in her wallet until her death.
"She always had hope that he would come home," Alequin told The Times.
The long-lost boy was found after his niece took a DNA test in 2020 and matched with a man who turned out to be her uncle, Albino.
With the help of the FBI and Justice Department, Alequin worked to track Albino down and reunited him with his family.
Alequin told The Times her uncle said he had some memories of being abducted but was never able to find the truth.
He was not willing to speak to the media after being found.
Guess Who
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So was this a case of illegal adoption or a real kidnap to raise situation. I know it says he was taken to the east coast by the couple that raised him, but that doesn't mean that they did the actual kidnapping and it also doesn't mean that they didn't.Little boy snatched 73 years ago found alive and well
Missing boy snatched from park in California 73 years ago found alive and well
A missing boy has been found alive and well 73 years after being abducted, putting an end to a decades-old cold case.
Luis Armando Albino, who was born in Puerto Rico, was aged 6 when he was snatched from a park in West Oakland, California in 1951.
According to multiple reports, Albino was tracked down thanks to DNA testing and newspaper clippings and was found alive on the east coast of the USA.
Albino, a retired firefighter and Marine Corps veteran, was found after 73 years by his niece Alida Alequin, 63, the LA Times reports.
Albino was playing in Jefferson Square Park near his family home with his brother Roger in February 1951 when he was lured away, an article from the Oakland Tribune reported at the time.
His niece told the press Albino was taken to the east coast by a couple who then raised him as their son.
Albino's mother, who died in 2005, kept a newspaper clipping of the article about the kidnapping in her wallet until her death.
"She always had hope that he would come home," Alequin told The Times.
The long-lost boy was found after his niece took a DNA test in 2020 and matched with a man who turned out to be her uncle, Albino.
With the help of the FBI and Justice Department, Alequin worked to track Albino down and reunited him with his family.
Alequin told The Times her uncle said he had some memories of being abducted but was never able to find the truth.
He was not willing to speak to the media after being found.
True. It could’ve been through a shady adoption agency of some kind. What an incredible story though!So was this a case of illegal adoption or a real kidnap to raise situation. I know it says he was taken to the east coast by the couple that raised him, but that doesn't mean that they did the actual kidnapping and it also doesn't mean that they didn't.
England woman found alive 52 years after going missing
An English woman missing since 1972 has been found “alive and well” by a cold case investigation team, according to police. This discovery concludes one of the longest-running missing person investigations in the region. Sheila Fox, who disappeared in Coventry 52 years ago, has been confirmed...
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Sheila Fox, who disappeared in Coventry 52 years ago, has been confirmed alive and well, according to a statement from West Midlands Police. She was found residing in another part of England.
I wish they’d tell us more about it!An English woman missing since 1972 has been found “alive and well” by a cold case investigation team, according to police. This discovery concludes one of the longest-running missing person investigations in the region.England woman found alive 52 years after going missing
An English woman missing since 1972 has been found “alive and well” by a cold case investigation team, according to police. This discovery concludes one of the longest-running missing person investigations in the region. Sheila Fox, who disappeared in Coventry 52 years ago, has been confirmed...
Sheila Fox, who disappeared in Coventry 52 years ago, has been confirmed alive and well, according to a statement from West Midlands Police. She was found residing in another part of England.
@Tresir spill the tea?
GrandmaBear
Deputized Emu Slayer/Horse Thief Hunter
I don't like over regulation, don't think most of us perhaps do, not sure of all, but we've seen many a case where when someone is over 18 they can go off on own, their own, off the grid, leave home, party, tell no one, etc. Many a one has seemed like a child that perhaps was overcontrolled, pressure from family, college exams, etc. Go off grid.
I've shared some stories over the years in other threads. Not all are that young. Hannah wasn't, she's 30, the Runaway Bride wasn't. Others. The one in Madison, WI OMG.
But some of them used some serious worry and resources. Again I hate over regulation in our lives, but imo there does need to be a law on such. They should owe the costs at minimum. And may HAVE to let LE know they are alive and safe. Of course right now, with like H and the green card thing, possible charges could come there...
I'm very curious about how others feel on it. There's currently little they can be charged with to my knowledge and I again, I hate more and more laws and b.s.
So now we've got a couple cases above where the people have been alive throughout for a number of years. And the cases were probably still worked, and were cold cases. Imo that's just not right.
Perhaps where you just have to let someone know for instance you are just trying to leave a controlling parent, hub, etc but are okay?
Not sure any answers will come but I think it's quite the subject in and of itself.
I've shared some stories over the years in other threads. Not all are that young. Hannah wasn't, she's 30, the Runaway Bride wasn't. Others. The one in Madison, WI OMG.
But some of them used some serious worry and resources. Again I hate over regulation in our lives, but imo there does need to be a law on such. They should owe the costs at minimum. And may HAVE to let LE know they are alive and safe. Of course right now, with like H and the green card thing, possible charges could come there...
I'm very curious about how others feel on it. There's currently little they can be charged with to my knowledge and I again, I hate more and more laws and b.s.
So now we've got a couple cases above where the people have been alive throughout for a number of years. And the cases were probably still worked, and were cold cases. Imo that's just not right.
Perhaps where you just have to let someone know for instance you are just trying to leave a controlling parent, hub, etc but are okay?
Not sure any answers will come but I think it's quite the subject in and of itself.
Tresir
Well-known member
Here's the tea -
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal
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Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appealJane Clinton
Wed 1 Jan 2025 19.17 GMT
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A woman who went missing 52 years ago has been found alive and well after police released a grainy photograph as part of an appeal, solving one of Britain’s longest-running missing person cases.
Sheila Fox, now 68, disappeared from Coventry in 1972 when she was 16. At the time, West Midlands police said she had been living with her parents and could have been in a relationship with a man. Officers said they were keeping an open mind, believing she may have moved out of the area.
On Sunday, West Midlands police launched a fresh appeal to help find Fox, releasing a photograph of her from around the time of her disappearance on their website and social media.
Within hours of it going out, members of the public had got in touch with information, and on Wednesday police officers confirmed that Fox was alive and well. They said she was living in another part of the country.
A police spokesperson said: “We are delighted to announce the conclusion of one of West Midlands police’s longest-running missing person investigations.
“A single photo of Sheila from around the time of her disappearance was found by officers investigating and published on our website and social media. Within hours of the appeal, members of the public got in touch with information which led the team to her.”
DS Jenna Shaw, from the cold case investigation team, said: “We searched through every piece of evidence we could find and managed to locate a photo of Sheila.
“We are a small team of officers and I’d like to recognise the work of DC Shaun Reeve, who managed to resolve this case with help from the public. Every missing person has a story, and their families and friends deserve to know what happened to them and, hopefully, be reunited with them.”
I wonder if she did indeed leave with the man and then took on his name? It just seems it would be more difficult to change your name.Here's the tea -
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal
Coventry woman who vanished 52 years ago found alive and well
Mystery of Sheila Fox’s disappearance at 16 solved after fresh police appeal
Jane Clinton
Wed 1 Jan 2025 19.17 GMT
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A woman who went missing 52 years ago has been found alive and well after police released a grainy photograph as part of an appeal, solving one of Britain’s longest-running missing person cases.
Sheila Fox, now 68, disappeared from Coventry in 1972 when she was 16. At the time, West Midlands police said she had been living with her parents and could have been in a relationship with a man. Officers said they were keeping an open mind, believing she may have moved out of the area.
On Sunday, West Midlands police launched a fresh appeal to help find Fox, releasing a photograph of her from around the time of her disappearance on their website and social media.
Within hours of it going out, members of the public had got in touch with information, and on Wednesday police officers confirmed that Fox was alive and well. They said she was living in another part of the country.
A police spokesperson said: “We are delighted to announce the conclusion of one of West Midlands police’s longest-running missing person investigations.
“A single photo of Sheila from around the time of her disappearance was found by officers investigating and published on our website and social media. Within hours of the appeal, members of the public got in touch with information which led the team to her.”
DS Jenna Shaw, from the cold case investigation team, said: “We searched through every piece of evidence we could find and managed to locate a photo of Sheila.
“We are a small team of officers and I’d like to recognise the work of DC Shaun Reeve, who managed to resolve this case with help from the public. Every missing person has a story, and their families and friends deserve to know what happened to them and, hopefully, be reunited with them.”
Tresir
Well-known member
It's not illegal to get married at 16. In England and Wales you need parental permission until you are 18. However, if you elope to Scotland, you can marry at 16 without parental permission. That's what Gretna Green on the border is famous for. Coventry to Gretna is not that far. About 4 hours drive only. She would then legally have his name.
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GrandmaBear
Deputized Emu Slayer/Horse Thief Hunter
Everyone here used to go, don't ask me why, to Pine City, MN. Even of legal age, 18. My folks got married there, many did. Vegas has always been known for cheesy chapels, that's a bit different.
To the subject though of these missing people who have always been alive,I agree that an adult should be able to leave and do as they like, I truly do agree with that, but they should have to do something like let LE know alive who can then tell concerned family members they are alive but don't want to come back or some such. We see so many cases these days where of course they don't dare ignore even a missing adult and searches and more are done, and it all takes time and $$$. It's gotten, imo, almost asinine but LE dares not ignore it of course, not these days.
Might be a murder, might be a purpously missing adult.
Lawmakers are slow and both sides (who are really friends imo) profit and neither side does a darned thing about anything. Of course add that we can't talk of such like adults, just helps them out.
They do react if at least a small group of people start yelling but we aren't to do that either.
Imo the Amber Alert was one of the best laws every done quite a ways back, fought hard for too, but in recent years we've found out how much it has changed in various states. No one told any of us of course. Our news SUCKS.
I'll leave it at that. Back when THEY actually did used to get all this info. AND let people know.
To the subject though of these missing people who have always been alive,I agree that an adult should be able to leave and do as they like, I truly do agree with that, but they should have to do something like let LE know alive who can then tell concerned family members they are alive but don't want to come back or some such. We see so many cases these days where of course they don't dare ignore even a missing adult and searches and more are done, and it all takes time and $$$. It's gotten, imo, almost asinine but LE dares not ignore it of course, not these days.
Might be a murder, might be a purpously missing adult.
Lawmakers are slow and both sides (who are really friends imo) profit and neither side does a darned thing about anything. Of course add that we can't talk of such like adults, just helps them out.
They do react if at least a small group of people start yelling but we aren't to do that either.
Imo the Amber Alert was one of the best laws every done quite a ways back, fought hard for too, but in recent years we've found out how much it has changed in various states. No one told any of us of course. Our news SUCKS.
I'll leave it at that. Back when THEY actually did used to get all this info. AND let people know.
Ah okay. Yes, my sister got married at 15! My BIL was 17! They remained married until his death at age 40.