Saturday, March 26, 2016

Alexandra Sawicki Is Still Missing - Have You Seen Alexandra?


Case: ON-MF-2000-11-01518

Name: Alexandra Sawicki
Missing Since: November 13, 2000
Missing From: Mississauga, Ontario
Classification: Missing
Date Of Birth: 1968
Age: 32
Height:160 cm (5'2")
Weight: 54 kg (119 lbs)
Hair Color: Red – red and blonde, worn straight
Eye Color: Blue
Race: Female
Gender: Caucasian
Distinguishing Characteristics: Teeth – described as good. Scar – scar located on the right side of the right eye. Language – speaks English, Romanian and Hungarian. Build – slender/thin. Complexion – light/fair.

A Little Bit About Alexandra's Case:

On the day of her disappearance, Alexandra drove from her home in Mississauga to Niagara Falls. She parked her car, a 4-door burgundy 1998 Dodge Neon, in a lot near the falls. Alexandra’s car was later that evening by police. She has not been seen since. Alexandra may have been distraught and upset at the time. When she was last seen, Alexandra was wearing Jacket – black in colour, ¾ quarter length, leather, Sweater – red, Pants – black Spandex pants, Footwear – black with a 2-inch heel, Necklace – gold necklace with a ruby, Watch – ‘Seiko’ brand watch & Purse – black leather purse.

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: 
Peel Regional Police Service - 905-453-3311 ext.3205
Case Number - PR00195133.11

Sources:

What Happened To Ricky Jones? His Family Is Still Waiting For Him To Come Home!


Case Number: ON-MM-1975-11-01521

Name: Richard Henry "Ricky" Jones
Missing Since: November 1, 1975 (Approximately)
Missing From: Brantford, Ontario
Classification: Missing
Date Of Birth: Unavailable
Age at the time of disappearance: 18
Height: 178 - 183 cm (5'10" - 6'0")
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Brown – shoulder length, curly, parted in the middle
Eye Color: Brown
Race: Caucasian
Gender: Male
Distinguishing Characteristics: Facial feature – slight cleft chin. Build – thin. Teeth – some fillings

A Little Bit About Ricky's Case: 

At the time of his disappearance, Ricky was living in Brantford. He was last seen by family on
Clench Avenue. In September 1975, Ricky enrolled in the Graphic Arts Program at the Oakville campus of Sheridan College. According to a recent inquiry from police, administrators at Sheridan College confirmed that Ricky did not continue his studies after January 1976.

Shortly after Ricky went missing, his family reported him missing to police. While the original file has not been located, the Brantford Police took a replacement missing person report in 2016. Ricky has not been in contact with family or friends since the fall of 1975. The date of the disappearance listed above should be considered as an estimate only. Ricky’s family and police would like to speak with anyone who knows of his current whereabouts or who had contact with Ricky since his disappearance.



If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: 
Brantford Police Service – 519-756-0113 Ext. 2266

Sources:
Brantford Expositor - March 4, 2016 Edition 
Paris Star Online - March 22, 2016 edition

Saturday, October 17, 2015

The Case Of Shelly Tannis Dene - Lost But Never Forgotten




Case Number: EPS File #:13-151984

Name: Shelly Tannis Dene

Missing Since: August 1, 2013 from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada (date approximate)
Missing From: Fort McKay First Nation
Classification: Missing
Date Of Birth: 1988
Age: 25
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 111 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Race: Aboriginal/Native
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Characteristics: She has a scar on her right cheek and a piercing above her left upper lip.

A Little Bit About Shelly's Case

Shelly is an Aboriginal female with brown eyes and brown hair. She has a scar on her right cheek and a piercing above her left upper lip.

Shelly was reported missing to the EPS by a family member on November 8, 2013. She had been out of family contact since approximately August of 2013.

Family is concerned for her welfare as it is unusual for her to be out of contact for this length of time. At the time of her disappearance she was living at a residence in the area of 114 Street and 102 Avenue.

The EPS Missing Persons Unit is investigating her disappearance, but has not yet been able to locate her.


If you have any information concerning this case, please contact: 
Edmonton Police Service 
(780) 423-4567

You may also reach out to the Edmonton Police Service Complaint Line at 780-423-4567 or the Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.

Shelly Tanis Dene - Case Number: EPS File #:13-151984



Friday, October 16, 2015

Where Is Jennifer Leigh Catcheway? Skownan First Nation's Missing Daughter


Case Reference: 2012020053

Name: Jennifer Leigh Catcheway

Missing Since: June 19, 2008
Missing From: Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Home: Skownan First Nation
Date of Birth:  June 19, 1990
Age at Disappearance: 18
Gender: Female
Bio Group: Aboriginal
Eye Color: Hazel Green
Hair: Brown, long length
Height: 170cm / 66 inches
Weight: 75kg / 165lb
Build: Slender/Thin
Clothing: Shirt -Green, White, Striped; Tattoo-Left Ankle, Letters "JC"; Tattoo-Left Hand, "J" scraped into skin

A Little About Jennifer's Case

Jennifer called her mother on June 19th and told her she was in Grand Rapids and was coming home to the Long Plain First Nation with two male friends. A family member last saw Jennifer on June 19 getting into a truck in Grand Rapids for what was supposed to be the return trip to Portage la Prairie. Jennifer was due to attend a barbecue celebrating her 18th birthday when she disappeared. She never made it home. There are reports she had been seen at a house party on Dakota Tipi First Nation on June 20th. The RCMP are now concerned because of the length of time that has gone by since she had contact with her family or friends.


If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person please contact one of the following agencies:

Winnipeg RCMP at (204) 983-5461
Email: ddiv_contact@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

Jennifer Leigh Catcheway - NAMPN

The Unexplained Disappearance Of Reuben Matthew Buck



Case Reference: 2014002353


Name: Reuben Matthew Buck

Missing Since: June 2, 1978
Missing From: Moose Lake , Manitoba Canada
Year of Birth: 1957
Age at Disappearance: 20
Gender: Male
Bio Group: Aboriginal
Eye Colour: Brown
Hair: Black , Long
Height: 170cm / 66 inches
Weight: 68kg / 150lb

A Little Bit About Reuben's Case

On June 2nd, 1978 two men found a racing canoe and reported the incident to police. During the resulting investigation it was discovered there were two men in the canoe who apparently were going out to dig for Seneca root. According to witnesses who observed the men leave; indicated they left in adverse weather conditions which included high winds. BUCK has not been located and his whereabouts remain unknown.


If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person please contact one of the following agencies:

Winnipeg RCMP at (204) 983-5461
Email: ddiv_contact@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)


The Doe Network: Case File 3565DMMB

Monday, October 12, 2015

The Disappearance Of Willard Clarence Brass - Still Hoping 25 Years Later and Always Searching


    Case File 2032DMSK
    Willard Clarence Brass

    Date Of Birth: May 12, 1941
    Age at Time of Disappearance: 52 years old
    Missing From: Yorkton, Saskatchewan
    Height: 175 cm (5'9")
    Weight: 66 kg (146 lbs)
    Hair Color: Brown
    Eye Color: Brown
    Race / Ethnicity: Aboriginal / Native / Indigenous
    Clothing: Blue denim jacket, red/gold ball cap, blue jeans, white and brown dress shirt, white socks and black leather shoes.
    Distinguishing Characteristics: Tattoo on right forearm of a dagger and a heart; on left hand, "Love" and 4 Aces across the fingers.



    A Little About Willard's Case
    On the 15th of May, 1993, Willard BRASS, 52 years old, was last seen at a residence in Yorkton, Sk. Willard was reported missing on May the 15th by his family, however, searches and investigation have failed to locate him.

    The letter below was sent to the RCMP by Willard's family. They will not give up hope.

    To whom it may concern

    We the family of Willard Brass are asking if anyone has any information to the disappearance of Willard to contact the RCMP or crimestoppers. All we want from this is to find our dad and give him a proper burial like every human being deserves. We would like to have closure and to be able to live our lives and not wonder constantly where he is. Willard was not only a father to 10 children he was a grandfather to 27 grandchildren and a great grandfather to 20 great granchildren.Whom loved him very much. Year after year we had to live with losing loved ones that never new what happened to their son, brother and uncle. There`s always that hope that he would walk back into out lives and take away all this pain and agony we`ve been going through for almost 16 years. We are always searching for him in crowds or in different towns and cities.


    If you have any information regarding the disappearance of this person please contact one of the following agencies:

    Regina RCMP Historical Case Unit at (306) 780-5582
    Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
    Email - saskmissingpersons@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

    Source Information: 
    Canada's Missing Case File 

    Tuesday, September 29, 2015

    The Terry Cornell Murder Case - 40 Years Cold


    Case Number: W-68458

    Terry Cornell
    Age: 17
    Height: 5’7”
    Weight: 135 lbs.
    Body Discovered: Sunday September 7th, 1975
    Location: 100 block of McDonald Rd., Syracuse, NY
    Suspect: Unknown

    A Little About Terry's Case
    The body of Terry Cornell was discovered on Sunday, September 7th, 1975, lying in a culvert in the 100 block of McDonald Rd.  She was last seen walking in the 100 block of Glenwood Ave. after leaving a bar in the Elmwood section of Syracuse. The 20-year-old had been stabbed several times in the head and chest. Terry was discovered by a passerby just nine hours after she was last seen alive. Police said she had left the Avalon Bar on foot after refusing a ride from friends and was last seen around 3:20 a.m. near the corner of Glenwood Avenue and Craddock Street. Terry left Avalon Bar, 1826 South Ave.
    around 3:15 a.m. on Sept. 7, 1975. She was last seen alive in the 200 block of Glenwood Avenue five minutes later. At 12:42 p.m. that day, Terry's body was found dumped in a culvert in the 100 block of McDonald Road, near Corcoran High School. Terry was choked and stabbed five times, including once through the heart. One of her sandals was found near 109 Strathmore Drive the following morning. The second sandal was found a block away outside 211 Strathmore Drive.

    Terry Cornell murder scene
    These are significant locations in the Sept. 7, 1975 murder of Terry Cornell.


    1 - Avalon Bar -  3:15 a.m.: Terry Cornell leaves the Avalon Bar at 1825 South Ave.
    2 - 3:20 a.m.: She is last seen alive at 200 Glenwood Ave.
    3 - 109 Strathmore Dr.: Victim’s first sandal found.
    4 - 211 Strathmore Dr.: Victim’s second sandal found.
    5 - 12:42 p.m.: Cornell’s body found at 100 McDonald Rd.


    A composite photo made in 1975 of a 
    suspect in Terry Cornell's homicide. This 
    suspect was seen driving a dark blue 2-door
    vehicle that was seen in the area on the night 
    Cornell was killed.

    A composite photo made in 1975 describing 
    a teenager seen walking in the area the night
    Terry Cornell was killed.
























    Anyone with information about Cornell's death or any other of the more than 70 cold cases the Syracuse Police Department continues to investigate is urged to call police at 442-5234, or leave a tip on the department's website. All tips will be kept confidential.


    E-mail: coldcasesquad@syracusepolice.org
    Phone: 315-442-5234

    Detectives welcome any and all information that is provided.