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As reported early this morning, the body of 5 year old Destiny Norton was found in the basement of neighbor Craig R. Gregerson. Gregerson’s property abutted the back yard of the home where Destiny Norton lived.
(20-year old Craig Gregerson has no previous criminal record, but was arrested for a domestic violence incident in 2004)
Police Chief Chris Burbank said the body of the child missing since July 16 was found at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the basement of Craig R. Gregerson, 20, whose property abutted the back yard of the Nortons.
The sudden shock of the reality of the sorrow, grief and the pain was overwhelming to those in the crowd and the family. In light of this horrendous and tragic discovery, many began to question how on earth with all the searching that was done for Destiny could she have been so close?
Neighbors and friends gathered outside the home of 5-year-old Destiny Norton and asked how the girl’s body could have gone undiscovered when it was so near.
“They told us they searched these buildings four f—— times,” Norton family spokeswoman Jeannie Hill said of police. “They did not do their jobs”.
(Salt Lake City Tribune)
The sad reality is that Destiny Norton may have been killed immediately. However, for those who followed the Jessica Lunsford case we discovered after the fact that Jessica was alive when the police were still looking for her as a missing person in the house where John Couey lived.
“All I know is the cops searched the whole freaking area and didn’t find nothing until today,” said Zach Willner, one of the 10 young people, including the Nortons, who lived together. “The person who got her had better freaking pay for it.”
Jeannie Norton, a friend of the family for 10 years, said police had said they searched the buildings four times.
The police did not release any information as to the cause of Destiny Norton’s death. Gregerson was booked in the homicide of Destiny Norton, but did not answer any questions.
Burbank earlier had announced the discovery of the body and told a news conference that Gregerson had been booked for investigation of homicide. He did not answer questions, and no information was released as to the cause of death or how long the girl had been dead.
The police did release a mug shot of Craig R. Gregerson from a previous arrest.
Police did release a mug shot of Gregerson that was taken when he was arrested in 2004 for investigation of domestic assault.
(ABC News)
UPDATE: Destiny’s body found in Salt Lake City: Victim discovered in home of neighbor
Michael Brandy, Deseret Morning News
Destiny Norton’s uncle, Peter Brooks, is conforted by a family friend Monday night.
The outpouring of grief over the news that Destiny Norton’s body was found right under everyone’s noses in almost too much to bear. The extensive and exhausting searches and she was right there, so very close.
The search for 5-year-old Destiny Norton ended in tragedy as police recovered the little girl’s body Monday night.
Destiny’s body was discovered in the basement of a home just two buildings behind her own home, from which she vanished on July 16.
“I can’t understand how someone can do this to a child,” sobbed Destiny’s uncle, Peter Brooks. (Desert News)
July 25th, 2006 at 09:03am
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We are sad to announce that Destiny Norton was found dead tonight. Her body 
was found in the basement of a home 5 blocks from where Destiny lived. The home where Destiny’s body was found was located at 518 East Elwood Place in Salt Lake City.
The body of Destiny Norton was discovered in the basement of a home five blocks from Destiny’s home Police have arrested Craig Roger Gregerson the lone inhabitant of a home at 518 East Elwood Place in Salt Lake City. The news was delivered in a press conference delivered by the Salt Lake City Chief of Police Chris Burbank.
(Video available of news conference)
(KUTV)
Rest in Peace Destiny, God bless you.
UPDATE: The parents of Destiny Norton have posted a Thank you to all those that they are grateful to on Destiny’s web-site, Finddestinty.net
Destiny has been found, unfortunately, the result was not as we all hoped for.
We would like to thank everyone who participated in the search, provided supplies, etc. Everything was greatly appreciated.
July 25th, 2006 at 12:18am
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Bianca Noel Piper has been missing since March 10, 2005. Has anyone seen this missing girl? If you have please contact the nearest FBI office.
On March 10, 2005, the mother of Bianca Noel Piper reported her missing at approximately 8:20 pm to the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office in Missouri. Bianca was last seen approximately one mile from her residence, walking on McIntosh Hill Road in Foley, MO. Bianca Noel Piper suffers from bipolar disorder and ADHAD.
For more information check out the website http://www.findbianca.org/
Description:
| Sex |
Female |
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| Race |
White |
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| Age at Disappearance |
13 |
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| Age Now |
14 |
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| Height |
5’6″ |
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| Weight |
185 lbs. |
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| Hair (Color, Description, Facial Hair) |
Brown
Bianca has curly hair.
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| Eyes (Color and Correction) |
Brown
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| Other Physical Characteristics |
Bianca has scars on her arms, legs and abdomen.
Bianca has pierced ears.
Bianca is taking medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and bipolar disorder.
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(AMW)
Bianca was last seen wearing a lime green blouse, blue jeans, a gray Adidas hooded sweatshirt, and white tennis shoes. She may also wear her hair in a ponytail and has scars on her arms and legs, a scar on her abdomen, and pierced ears. Additionally, Bianca is mentally challenged and may be in need of medical attention. The victim’s nickname is “B.”
America’s Most Wanted Brief
Bianca Piper Case Gets National Help
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children has activated its “Team Adam Project” and one of its consultants is no stranger to tough cases around here.
Joe Burgoon has brought his 27 years as a St. Louis police homicide investigator to the front of the Bianca Noel Piper case. Retired and now a consultant for the National Center For Missing And Exploited Children’s “Team Adam Project,” Burgoon says time may be the key to this case.
(KSDK)
Search Resumes for Missing Lincoln County Teen
Police and volunteers resumed their search Monday for a missing Lincoln County, Missouri teenager.
Hundreds of people joined in the search over the weekend for 13-year-old Bianca Noel Piper, who has been missing since Thursday evening.
Bianca was last seen around 6:00 Thursday walking along McIntosh Hill Road in Foley, Missouri.
(KOLR)
July 9th, 2006 at 10:20pm
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Justine Sprong, 9, has been missing since March 16, 2006. It is suspected that Justine Sprong was a family abduction and that she is with her mother, Clara Rodaer, and her father, David Sprong.
Justine was last seen on March 16, 2006. She may be with her mother, Clara Rodaer, and her father, David Sprong. An FBI Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution warrant was issued for David Sprong on March 22, 2006. They may have traveled to Mexico.
Poster of Justine Sprong, Clara Rodaer and Daveid Sprong
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Case Type: Family Abduction 
DOB: Oct 4, 1996
Sex: Female
Missing Date: Mar 16, 2006
Race: White
Age Now: 9
Height: 4’8″ (142 cm)
Weight: 80 lbs (36 kg)
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Missing City: SACRAMENTO
Missing State : CA
Missing Country: United States
Case Number: NCMC1041206
May 30th, 2006 at 05:44pm
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Colt Levi Clark, 9, has been missing for approximately two weeks. A $10,000 reward has been offered for his safe return.
A reward has now been offered in the case of a missing Seminole boy.
Colt Levi Clark, 9, has been missing for almost two weeks. His adoptive parents have offered a $10,000 reward for his safe return.
An Amber Alert was never issued for Colt Levi Clark as authorities stated there is no evidence of an abduction. This is one of the real flaws of Amber. I guess a nine year old just wondered off on his own for two weeks and is in no danger. Once would think that getting info out to as many people as fast as possible would be in this child’s best welfare.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children poster and description for Colt Levi Clark
May 4th, 2006 at 09:59pm
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Quadrevion “Dre” Henning, a 12 year old honor student and 11 year old Purvis Virginia Parker of Milwaukee, WI have been missing since March 19. There have been few tips and leads as to the boys disappearance. CBS ‘Without a Trace’ will profile the two missing boys in hopes of aiding in finding clues as to the where a bouts of Quadrevion and Purvis.
It started like any other Sunday afternoon: two friends heading to their neighborhood park to play some basketball.
But, reports Melinda Murphy on The Early Show, 12-year-old honor student Quadrevion “Dre” Henning and 11-year-old Purvis Virginia Parker, of Milwaukee, wound up vanishing on March 19, after getting permission from Dre’s grandfather to stay out a bit longer.
When they didn’t return, Gary Henning began his own house-to-house search.
VIDEO
(CBS)
If you have any information about Quadrevion and Purvis, please call Milwaukee police at 877-628-3804, or contact your local FBI office.
Police Escalate Search For ‘Good Boys’
A Florida group called A Child Is Missing was also helping police in the search. The group called all home and business telephone numbers within a mile of where the boys were last seen and played a recorded message about the pair, Schwartz said. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children posted pictures of the boys on its Web site, as did America’s Most Wanted.
April 8th, 2006 at 07:54pm
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AN AMBER ALERT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR 3 YEAR OLD KENDRICK JACKSON. 
Kendrick Terrell Jackson was last seen this morning at his home located in the 1200 block of Wilcrest in Houston, TX wearing a white t-shirt and pajama shorts printed with pictures of baseballs and footballs.
Kendrick Jackson is about 3-feet-tall and weighs 30 lbs.
Texas EquuSearch is leading the search for Kendrick Jackson and to PLEASE contact our office at 281/309-9500 with any tips or leads!
Printable poster of Kendrick Jackson.
- Name: Kendrick Jackson
- Date Missing: April 7, 2006: 9:30am
- Missing From: Houston, TX
- DOB: 03/16/2003
- Age: 3 years old
- Hair Color: Black
- Height: 3’0”
- Weight: 35lbs
- Eye Color: Brown
- Sex: Male
- Race: Black
- Complexion: Medium/Dark
- Police/Sheriff: Houston Police Department
- Officer/Deputy Name: HPD Missing Persons
- Officer’s Phone #: 713/7315223
- Officer’s Case #: 54473506
- TES Case #: 06548
According to reports, a witness reported seeing the boy with a man at the Canfield Falls Apartments in the 1200 block of Wilcrest where the boy lives.
A witness reported seeing the boy with a man who was not his father at a Metro bus stop outside the Canfield Falls Apartments in the 1200 block of Wilcrest where the boy lives. The witness described the man as a black male, about 5 feet 7 inches to 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 30-to-40 years old, and wearing black jeans and a white T-shirt. (Houston Chronicle)
UPDATE: The search will continue on Saturday starting at 6am.
Texas EquuSearch will be utilizing the latest technology available including our aerial drone with camera in nose that helped locate the body of Raul Mendoza in the Buffalo Bayou a couple of weeks ago.
Tim Miller, Director of Texas EquuSearch, needs foot searchers immediately!
Our command center is located at the Canfield Falls Apartments, 1251 Wilcrest, Apartment #65, Houston, TX (click here for map)
UPDATE: KENDRIX T JACKSON added to National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
April 7th, 2006 at 11:49pm
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Tanya Kach had been missing for over 10 years. She was last seen February 10, 
1996; however, was found alive in a residence in McKeesport, PA.
While authorities have not released any details surrounding the case at this point, McKeesport police have confirmed that Tanya Kach was found alive inside a residence in McKeesport Tuesday, reports KDKA-TV.
Kach, who’s now 24, was reported missing on Feb. 10, 1996.
McKeesport Police Chief Joseph Pero says Kach was initially listed as a runaway, but her disappearance turned from there into a missing person case. (CBS 2)
Tanya Kach had been listed on the database at the National Center for Missing & 
Exploited Children.
UPDATE: According to reports, Tanya Kach told the owner of a local convenience store that she was a missing girl and that she was being held by a school security guard against her will.
Joe Sparico, owner of J.J.’s Deli Mart, said the woman he’s known for the past six months as Nikki Evans broke down in tears Tuesday and told him she is the missing Tanya Kach, and that a school security guard had kept her locked in a bedroom of his Soles Street house that he shares with his elderly parents.
“To be honest with you, I really didn’t believe her at first,” Sparico said. “I mean, who could believe that. It’s been 10 years. It was just too much for me to believe.”
But when she walked into his store Tuesday morning, she was shaking and crying.
“She said she had something to tell me. She begged me to believe her and help her and not abandon her,” Sparico said.
(Pittsburgh News Live)
Girl Missing for 10 Years Found, Was Allegedly Held Captive
On Tuesday she was identified as a 24-year-old woman using the name Nicky Evans, WTAE reported.
“She’s in good condition. She’s with family members in the Pittsburgh area,” Police Chief Joseph Pero told The Associated Press.
Held Captive for a Decade
Sparico told “Good Morning America” the alleged captor is a security guard at a school, and that he brainwashed her into thinking that her family didn’t want her anymore. He and Kach had allegedly concocted a cover story, telling people that she’d met him when he was 18 and he was working as a security guard at a mall.
(ABC – GMA)
UPDATE II: Police say missing Pa. woman had been confined to house for years
Tanya Nicole Kach, now 24, had been living at the home of Thomas Hose, 48, just about two miles from her father’s house in this Pittsburgh suburb, police said. The two had met at the school Kach attended before her disappearance.
In what is just an amazing story of being hid in plain sight, Tanya Kach was kept out of sight in seclusion just a couple of miles from her home.
Allegheny County Police Superintendent Charles Moffatt said Kach had been living at the home Hose shared with his parents since 1996, and was not allowed to leave the house for the first four years she was there.
When others came over, Kach was made to stay in a bedroom, Moffatt said.
“She had no contact with people, other than the people that were in the home,” Moffatt said.
Moffatt said that Hose would tell her what to eat and what to wear, something Moffatt referred to as “mind games.” Moffatt said there was no indication that Kach had been physically restrained.
Moffatt said charges were pending but would not elaborate.
James Ecker, Hose’s attorney, said police planned to charge his client late Wednesday with sex crimes involving a minor. The attorney said there was no indication that Kach had been abducted or kidnapped.
(Penn Live)
March 22nd, 2006 at 09:25pm
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Five months later after Hurricane Katrina and about 2,500 people remain missing and the trail is going cold. As the evacuation of hurricane Katrina took place, 750,000 families along the Gulf Coast split up and scattered across the United States in the 
frenzied anticipation of the storm.
Thousands of people have been reunited. But as time drags on, hope is turning to fear that loved ones may never be found, or in some cases don’t want to be found or that a few may even have since died.
“Did you forget how much YOU loved your grandmother and how much SHE loved you,” an unidentified person wrote last week on one of the many Web sites set up to help Katrina victims search for the missing.
As difficult as it is to locate the many missing people, there are also reports that some of the missing take this opportunity to go missing.
“It’s a huge difficulty to try to track these people down,” Robert Johannessen, a spokesman for the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, told Reuters. 
“You have to believe that there are people who used this as an opportunity to go missing.”
The Find Family National Call Center, set up to help people search for Katrina missing, listed 2,508 people missing as of the end of January. The actual number could be smaller as some people may have found relatives without informing the center, Johannessen said, but new cases are still coming up — about 80 just in the past week.
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children lists 254 children as still missing related to Katrina and Hurricane Rita that blew through the same area weeks later.
(Reuters)
February 7th, 2006 at 01:26am
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Police have searched the home of a friend of Adre-Anna Jackson’s parents as part of their investigation into the disappearance of the 10-year-old girl.
The home was searched Thursday, KIRO-TV reported. Police seized clothing and other items. The man told KIRO-TV that officers accused him of sexually molesting the girl. He denied the allegations.
Police have said that in addition to talking with Adre-Anna’s parents, they are questioning anyone the parents or their daughter knew as part of the investigation.
(full article)
Case of missing girl, 10, baffles police
Frustration, fear and frayed nerves are plaguing the people who know Adre’Anna Jackson, a 10-year-old Tillicum girl who disappeared three weeks ago somewhere between home and school.
Detectives are working to identify and interview approximately 51 sex offenders who live in the immediate area, Farrar said. But it has been time-consuming since officers have had to confirm that the offenders were where they said they were at the time Adre’Anna disappeared, he said.
“Nobody’s been ruled out as a suspect, but then nobody’s risen to the level of a prime suspect,” he said. “We don’t have any good, solid information to lead us to one theory or another, so everything is still on the table.”
Anyone with a connection to Adre’Anna has been questioned and re-questioned, Farrar said. The FBI is involved in the search and put a national spotlight on Adre’Anna’s case, he said.
(full Seattle Times article)
December 26th, 2005 at 12:16pm
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