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Camper Found Alive After Two-Day Ordeal in Mount Jefferson Wilderness
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Camper Found Alive After Two-Day Ordeal in Mount Jefferson Wilderness

Rescuers located 68-year-old John Nelson alive about five miles from Russell Lake after he went missing on July 7 in the Mount Jefferson Wilderness. He’d been stranded in rugged, burned terrain with downed trees; volunteers and air assets—including an Oregon National Guard Black Hawk helicopter—brought him to safety for medical evaluation. Nelson, a retired doctor, was reunited with his family after the rescue, which involved multiple agencies and more than 100 rescuers.

Remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris found in SC reservoir as parents face homicide charges
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Remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris found in SC reservoir as parents face homicide charges

In Aiken County, South Carolina, partial remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris were recovered from Cedar Creek Reservoir after a large multi-agency search. Her parents, Johmarea Harris and Michilae Herring, are charged with homicide by child abuse and destruction and desecration of human remains and have been denied bond; investigators say the girl may have died about a month before she was reported missing, and the pair are due back in court in September.

Mississippi teen’s family demands answers after boating trip disappearance
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Mississippi teen’s family demands answers after boating trip disappearance

The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who went missing during a July 4 Horn Island boating trip and was later found dead, is demanding answers as the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says no foul play is suspected. An independent autopsy has been ordered by civil rights lawyer Ben Crump amid conflicting witness statements and concerns about how the case is being investigated, with initial autopsy results not yet released.

Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death
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Family of Nolan Wells Demands Transparent, Thorough Probe into Teen’s Mysterious Death

The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells call for a transparent, thorough investigation into his mysterious death after a Fourth of July boat trip in Horn Island, Mississippi. While authorities say there’s no current evidence of foul play, the family is pursuing answers and an independent autopsy as they seek clarity and accountability.

Husband Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Maya Millete Disappearance
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Husband Convicted of First-Degree Murder in Maya Millete Disappearance

A Chula Vista jury convicted Larry Millete of first-degree murder in the 2021 disappearance of his wife Maya Millete. Prosecutors said he killed her after she sought a divorce and disposed of her body, though no body or murder weapon has been found. He faces up to 25 years to life in prison, with sentencing postponed while a separate assault-weapon charge is resolved; a status conference is set for next month.

Body Found on Horn Island Believed to Be Nolan Wells, Identity Pending
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Body Found on Horn Island Believed to Be Nolan Wells, Identity Pending

An 18-year-old football player, Nolan Wells, disappeared on a trip to Horn Island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast during the Fourth of July weekend. A body found Monday by a park ranger is believed to be Wells and is awaiting DNA confirmation, with authorities saying there is no initial evidence of foul play though the investigation continues. Wells’s family and community have memorialized him, and a GoFundMe has been set up to cover funeral costs.

Body found on Horn Island ends missing Mississippi teen case
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Body found on Horn Island ends missing Mississippi teen case

Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old from Ocean Springs, MS, went missing on July 4 after a boat trip to Horn Island with friends; a two-day search ended with a body found on the island and identified by his mother. No cause of death has been released and investigators say the case remains active. Wells would have turned 19 next month. The disappearance drew national attention, with social-media discussions about a possible racial incident and a statement from the NAACP expressing condolences.

Nolan Wells’ Death Confirmed After Horn Island Discovery
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Nolan Wells’ Death Confirmed After Horn Island Discovery

A body found on Horn Island has been identified as 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who disappeared July 4 while visiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast with friends. Wells’ mother confirmed the death, and authorities say the remains match his description, with DNA testing pending; the cause of death is not yet known. Wells would have turned 19 next month and was a wide receiver for Southwest Mississippi Community College. A large search involving state, federal and local agencies and volunteers followed his disappearance, and the campus community has mourned his loss. A GoFundMe has been started for his family.

Body found on Horn Island ends search for missing Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
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Body found on Horn Island ends search for missing Mississippi teen Nolan Wells

A body was found on Horn Island, Mississippi, leading officials to call off the search for 18-year-old Nolan Wells; identity has not yet been confirmed. Wells was last seen around 4:30 p.m. July 4 on the northwest tip of Horn Island and was described as a Black man, 6'1" tall and 180 pounds, wearing blue swim trunks, sunglasses and no shirt. The United Cajun Navy and Jackson County Sheriff's Office had been conducting land, air and water searches; Horn Island is a wilderness area about 10 miles off the Gulf Coast and accessible only by private boat.

Body Found Offshore on Horn Island in Nolan Wells Missing Person Case
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Body Found Offshore on Horn Island in Nolan Wells Missing Person Case

A body was recovered offshore of Horn Island during the ongoing search for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, who disappeared July 4 after visiting the barrier island with friends. The body has not yet been identified, though authorities said it matches Wells’ description; a multi-agency search including the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department and the Coast Guard has been underway since his disappearance.

Why Daveigh Chase wasn’t reported missing for a decade, per her manager
entertainment9 days ago

Why Daveigh Chase wasn’t reported missing for a decade, per her manager

Daveigh Chase’s former manager says she had been missing for more than 10 years before her death at 35, and her private, introverted nature led friends to assume she’d return rather than report her as missing. A 2015 missed meeting with Rob Reiner raised concern, and there were believed sightings (including a Skid Row lead) that kept searches ongoing. Initially, the project Finding Lilo aimed to help find her, but the effort is now being reframed as a documentary celebrating her life after her death earlier this month.

Philly mom vanishes into a 'house of horrors' as FBI uncovers vats, chemicals and a Bundy note
crime11 days ago

Philly mom vanishes into a 'house of horrors' as FBI uncovers vats, chemicals and a Bundy note

A Philadelphia mother who disappeared in 2016 is back in the spotlight after the FBI and local police searched the Olney home of her ex-husband and uncovered 55-gallon drums, chemicals, firearms and drugs, plus a note referencing serial killer Ted Bundy; authorities later arrested his son, Eugene Horsch, who was found with a fake DEA badge and weapons, renewing hope for answers about Amy McHale’s disappearance.

Body found in Grayson Lake after DUI arrest tied to missing Kentucky teen
crime12 days ago

Body found in Grayson Lake after DUI arrest tied to missing Kentucky teen

Authorities recovered the body of 19-year-old Marly Kinney from Grayson Lake after she disappeared Wednesday during a rented pontoon boat trip. The boat operator, 23-year-old Cameron Conley, was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated after admitting to drinking; a breath test registered 0.137. Kinney’s cause of death has not been determined and the investigation is ongoing, with multiple agencies aiding the search.

Ashland Woman Found Dead in Grayson Lake After Missing-Person Search
local12 days ago

Ashland Woman Found Dead in Grayson Lake After Missing-Person Search

The body of 19-year-old Marly Kinney of Ashland was recovered from Grayson Lake on Sunday, nearly four days after she was reported missing during a rented pontoon boat outing. State police said her family has been notified and the Carter County coroner responded; the cause of death will be determined by the Kentucky State Medical Examiner. A wide, multi-agency search involving divers, boats, drones, helicopters, and volunteers was conducted.