Missing Persons October 10 Missing mom found alive in forest as officials investigate ‘suspicious’ house fire Britney Gard, 46, called 911 from a forest near Bainbridge, Indiana, ending a week-long search that began after her house caught fire under suspicious circumstances.
Missing Persons October 4 Sextortion scams against teen boys skyrocket after COVID, watchdog says Callahan Walsh of NCMEC warns that financial sextortion targeting teenage boys has reached unprecedented levels since COVID with devastating consequences.
Missing Persons October 1 Mountain bikers find missing hiker wandering wilderness in underwear Three mountain bikers discovered lost hiker Heather Wayment in the Idaho wilderness and coordinated with rescue crews for a helicopter evacuation.
Florida September 30 Florida teen accused of faking abduction, shooting himself and sparking Amber Alert Marion County Sheriff Billy Woods says 17-year-old Caden Speight’s false abduction report triggered an Amber Alert before he was found safe in Williston.
Hawaii September 26 Coast Guard joins search for diver who vanished in Hawaii Coast Guard crews deployed helicopters and boats to search for Bryson Higashi, a 44-year-old who disappeared on Tuesday off Kauai's northern coastline.
Colorado September 23 Young hunters in Colorado died in 'instant,' coroner reveals Andrew Porter and Ian Stasko, both 25, died instantly from lightning while elk hunting in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness, a coroner had confirmed.
Colorado September 22 Colorado hunters found dead after going missing in rugged terrain Search and rescue teams found the bodies of two 25-year-old elk hunters who went missing in Colorado's San Juan Wilderness Area near Trujillo Meadows Reservoir.
Washington September 19 Travis Decker's remains believed to be located by Washington officials: sheriff's office Human remains possibly belonging to Travis Decker, the father accused of murdering his three young daughters, were found in Washington state, according to officials.
Missing Persons September 8 YouTube survival show contestant rescued in densely wooded Michigan area A California woman competing on a YouTube survival show was rescued after going missing for 18 hours in Michigan's Pigeon River Forest over the weekend.
Maryland September 5 Man charged with murder of missing woman is illegal immigrant out on bail after previous DWI arrest: report Reported illegal immigrant Hugo Hernandez-Mendez was charged with first- and second-degree murder in the death of 19-year-old Dacara Thompson, who went missing in Maryland last month.
Missing Persons September 2 Beloved professor found after she was reported missing during Labor Day walk Northwestern professor Nina Kraus, 72, was found after she was reported missing during a Labor Day walk in Evanston, Illinois, police said.