News 14 Carolina|Unsolved missing persons cases around our state

February 5, 2010 by Linda
Filed under General, Spotlight

Missing person inspiration for cross-country road trip

Leah Roberts went missing in 2004. The NC State grad disappeared while on a cross country trip. Her case is the inspiration for the Cue Center’s annual Road Tour. Now volunteers set out on a grueling journey bringing attention to other unsolved cases, including some from right here in North Carolina.

10/23/2011 05:22 PM

‘On the Road to Remember’ tour targets missing persons cases

The group “Community United Effort” or CUE was in the Sandhills region Friday to bring awareness to several missing persons cases. Friday’s event kicked off the organization’s annual “On the Road to Remember” tour. CUE volunteers met with family members and local law enforcement in an effort to continue the search for those who are missing.

10/21/2011 07:04 PM

Cold cases re-examined following multiple charges against Boyer

Crime investigators across the state are taking another look at some cold cases after new murder charges were filed Tuesday against accused serial killer John Wayne Boyer. Boyer is now tied to three murders in three states including North Carolina.

09/14/2011 05:37 PM

Case of missing Moore County teenager from 2004 given new look

Investigators have given the case of a missing Moore County teenager a fresh look. Jaime Southgate, 15, disappeared shortly before Christmas in 2004

09/04/2011 03:34 PM

Oldest missing persons case in NC gets new look

One of the oldest unsolved missing person cases in North Carolina is getting another look by investigators. Leila and 4-year-old Mary Bryan went missing on May 10, 1941 in Carolina Beach. Shortly after they disappeared, the case received national attention. However to this day, no one really knows what happened to the mother and daughter duo.

Family sticks together in hopes father will return home

The case of a father from Rowan County is getting a fresh look from the CUE Center for missing persons. Michael Rustin, 33, also known as Mikey, disappeared in April of 2009. His family now hopes that anyone with information will come forward. Food and fellowship is family tradition at the Rustin home. And even with everyone not present, thoughts and memories of Mikey are everywhere.

Search continues for missing mother

Jessica Lowery, 25, disappeared in December of 2005 from Robeson County. Her family now hopes that anyone with information will come forward. Since her disappearance, there has been little to no information in the case.

Hoke County investigators look into two cold cases

Two missing persons cases in Hoke County are getting a fresh look from investigators. Both Troy Jacobs and Roger Chambers’ case puzzles detectives because there are few clues to work from. However, family members and law enforcement hold out hope that someone knows details that will help investigators.

Volunteers search for Wilkes Co. man missing 2 years

The search continued this weekend for a Wilkes County man who has been missing for more than two years.

N.C. Missing generates 60 tips in 2010

Every month, News 14 Carolina in cooperation with the Cue Center for Missing Persons takes a closer look at some unsolved missing persons cases from around our state. While our stories have generated numerous tips, too many cases go unsolved.

Family of Asha Degree still hopeful 11 years after disappearance

Asha Degree was nine years old when she walked out of her home near Shelby in the early morning hours of Valentine’s Day, 2000. Motorists saw the young girl walking highway 18 at 4 a.m., but she was never to be seen again.

Family hopes second look at case will provide answers

Kimberly Thrower disappeared in April of 2004 while waiting at her school bus stop near her Laurinburg home. The Scotland County teenager never made it to school that day. Her case is now getting a second look from investigators as family members hold out hope for answers.

Search for missing boy continues 10 years later

Four-year-old Tristen “Buddy” Myers disappeared from his rural Sampson County home nearly a decade ago. His disappearance unfolded just months after the boy came to live with relatives in North Carolina. Roseboro residents and investigators still hold out hope they will find out what happened.

Cue Center Road Tour aims to solve cases in North Carolina

Spring Break trip leaves mother waiting for daughter’s return

An Appalachian State freshman was visiting friends on Spring Break. That is the last time anyone would hear from Virginia Wood, 19, from Beaufort County. Her trip was in 2007 and now her case has grown cold.

Family continues search for missing son

Dedrick Smith, 26, disappeared from Winston-Salem in October 2006. Smith suffers from a mental illness and is in need of medication. Police and family continue to search for answers in his case.

After 10 years, daughter still searching for missing mom
Ten years have passed since Pamela Bradshaw disappeared from Wilmington. Now her only child is back in town handing out fliers and meeting with the investigators on the case.

3 cases of missing North Carolina men still unsolved

Missing children often dominate headlines. But across North Carolina, there are hundreds of adults who disappear, leaving family members distraught and with many questions.

Cue Center conference wraps up with candlelight ceremony

Family and friends lit candles Saturday night in honor of murder victims and those still missing. The candlelight service wrapped up the Cue Center’s annual conference this weekend.

Forensic artist gives new hope to 1978 missing child case

After 31 years of not knowing, Donna Green could be a step closer to finding her missing child, all because of a chance meeting with world renowned forensic artist Diana Trepkov.

911 call changes direction of missing woman investigation

At first, investigators thought Shonda Stansbury, a woman who went missing in 2006, may have left on her own, but a 911 call a few days later told a different story.

Friends hope new information will lead to justice

Debbie Key disappeared from a Carrboro bar in 1997. Authorities believe she was murdered, but her body was never found. A man even confessed to killing her, but that admission was thrown out, leaving friends and family wondering if justice will ever be served.