Disappearance

Decades-Old Mystery Heads to Court: Lancaster Man Faces Trial for 1984 Disappearance of Estranged Wife

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Lancaster County, Pa. — After nearly four decades, the trial of Jere Bagenstose, a Lancaster County man accused of murdering his estranged wife in 1984, is set to commence. The long-awaited trial follows the disappearance and presumed death of Maryann Bagenstose, sparking a case that has lingered in the community’s memory. On Thursday, the final phase of jury selection concluded with 12 jurors and three alternates being chosen, setting the stage for the trial to begin tomorrow morning. Bagenstose, now 70, faces charges of homicide linked to the mysterious vanishing of his wife, at a … Read more

Key Developments in Mason City: Court Hearing Addresses Disappearance of Iowa News Anchor

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Mason City, Iowa – A critical court hearing concerning a long-standing missing person case involving an Iowa news anchor was held here recently. The case, which has baffled authorities and gripped the public for years, remains unsolved. The anchor, whose disappearance has remained in the headlines, vanished without a trace, sparking widespread speculation and an exhaustive investigation. This latest hearing sought to reexamine the evidence and possibly generate new leads to propel the case forward. During the proceedings, the judge reviewed numerous documents and testimonies, underscoring the complexities involved in the case. The hearing did … Read more

Michigan Mother Seeks Court to Declare Missing Sons Dead After 15 Years of Unsolved Disappearance

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ADRIAN, Mich. – A Michigan mother is seeking a judicial ruling to officially declare her three sons deceased, following their disappearance nearly 15 years ago when they did not return from a Thanksgiving visit with their father. The case has long troubled the small community next to the Ohio border and remains unresolved. Authorities have indicated their belief that the brothers are no longer alive and suspect their father, John Skelton, in their disappearance. Skelton, however, has only been charged with unlawful detention of the children. He is slated to finish a 15-year prison sentence … Read more

Jury Deadlocked in High-Stakes Murder Trial Over Disappearance of Ole Miss Student

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OXFORD, Miss. – Following more than nine hours of intense deliberation, a jury in Forrest County could not reach a unanimous verdict in the high-profile capital murder trial of 24-year-old Timothy Herrington, accused in the July 2022 disappearance and alleged murder of 20-year-old University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. On Wednesday night, the trial concluded with Lafayette County Circuit Judge Kelly Luther declaring a mistrial. The jury, composed of seven women and five men, wrestled not only with the capital murder charge but also with alternatives including first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and manslaughter. From … Read more