Missing Persons Advocacy Center

05/15/2026

‼️Missing Endangered Person‼️

‼️The Calera Police Foundation is offering a 💲1,000 reward for anyone who has credible information that can help find Waithaka.

Thursday May 15, 2026 will mark one year since 72-year-old Reuben Waithaka disappeared in Calera, Alabama. Reuben's disappearance remains a mystery to family and investigators.
‼️Calera Police are holding a news conference on the 1-year disappearance of Reuben Waithaka.
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1EMdCW1S1D/

📍Reuben Waithaka, 73
🗓Last Seen: May 15, 2025
🌐Location: 100 block of Waterford Cove Trail in Calera, Alabama.

Reuben Waithaka traveled 8,200 miles from Kenya to watch his first grandson graduate from high school in , . They arrived to his son's house in Calera on May 14, 2025.

The morning after he and his wife landed in the US, Reuben walked out of his son’s house in Calera, Alabama. He told her he was going to look for his car,” Reubem's son said. “My dad just got here, and he’s got no car here. Mentally, he was still back in Kenya,” he said. Reuben on May 15, 2025.

The home’s doorbell camera captured Reuben stepping out onto the driveway at 11:08 a.m. His wife followed him outside. She realized that she had left the door unlocked, and that is not how it is done in , so she rushed to close it. She then turned back to Reuben and he was nowhere to be seen.

📍Description of Reuben📍
Age: 73, Height: 5'0", Weight: 165 lbs, Hair: Black, Eye's: Brown.
• He was dressed neatly in khakis, a checkered blue and white shirt and black shoes. Same clothing as shown in the photo of him.
• Reuben speaks some English, but with a heavy accent.📍

A neighbor gave Reuben a ride from the neighborhood, and then a second vehicle reportedly picked him up and dropped him off at the Speed Trac Service Station on hwy 25 at 11:36 a.m in Calera. Surveillance footage recorded him walking into the gas station almost two miles away. He waved at the store attendant, headed into a rest room and left through the back door. The last known sighting was of Reuben Waithaka crawling under a fence and walking into a hunting property, Calera Sports Hunting Club. An eyewitness told police of that sighting.

They’ve considered the possibility that Reuben had undiagnosed or another condition that was triggered by the stress of being away from home. It’s not uncommon for people with dementia to wander away from home, especially when they’re in unfamiliar surroundings.

📍Details of Reuben's Trip To The US.📍
He wasn’t himself on the flight to the US looking back, Reuben seemed restless on his trip to the United States. At the time, his family figured it was just exhaustion from the 18-hour journey, his son says. His parent's flight took off from the Kenyan capital of on May 13, 2025. Reuben drove his small sedan to the airport, where they boarded a Lufthansa flight through Frankfurt, , to . The flight to went fine, but things went downhill on the journey’s second leg to Atlanta. Reuben became incoherent and agitated, and a flight attendant had to step in to help his wife keep him seated.

Reuben’s unease didn’t end after landing in Atlanta. He appeared confused, and fell and hurt his knee when he tried to go the wrong way on an airport escalator. His limp from that fall is visible on the gas station security footage. Barua took his father to the ER once they arrived in Calera. He was discharged in the early morning after a CT scan of his head and some bloodwork came back normal, Barua says.

Jetlagged and exhausted Reuben showered, took a nap and ate a breakfast of fried eggs and tea. Then he stepped outside. His wife followed initially, but when she
rushed back to close the garage door, he was gone, his son says.

📌We are asking the public, especially truckers and people traveling through rest stops, to please keep an eye out. If you see him, please don’t give him another ride,” Barua said. “Call the nearest police station. We just want to bring him home.📌

📞If you have any information no matter how small, how insignificant you may think it is, please contact the Calera Police Department at (205) 668-3505.
You may call Crime Stoppers of Metro Alabama at (205) 254-7777 or submit an anonymous tip below
https://www.p3tips.com/TipForm.aspx?ID=646

📍Link's To More Information Regarding Details To This Case.
‼️Calera Police Department
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15LbZUvCHx/
‼️ALEA REPORT
https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfAlertFlyer.aspx?ID=c90bd0bc-0d12-43ac-af25-570d67ffeae1

05/10/2026

🕊Heaven Got A New Angel🕊

💔 It is with deep sadness that we announce that Karen Deann Hollis has been found deceased and is now a Beautiful Angel in Heaven.🌫
Our thoughts and prayers 🙏 are with Karen, her family, friends, and everyone who loved her and held her close to their hearts 💕 during this incredibly difficult time. May they find comfort in the love, memories, and support surrounding them as they mourn this heartbreaking 💔 loss. 🙏
R.I.P Karen Hollis 🙏💕🌹🕊🌈🦋

📍SUSPECT 👇
Randall Lendell Dejourney, was initially charged with abuse of a co**se and is now also charged with murder. A preliminary autopsy determined Karen Hollis’ cause of death was "asphyxiation" and ruled the manner of death a homicide. The autopsy currently serves as the primary evidence in the case.

Karen Deann Hollis, 23
Last Seen: May 8, 2026
Last Location: Northport, Alabama.

Karen Deann Hollis, 23, disappeared around midnight on May 8, 2026 from the Georgetown Apartments in the area of 43rd Avenue in , . She has not been seen or heard from since.

‼️Physical Description ⤵️
• Age: 23
• Height: 5'6"
• Weight: 106 lbs
• Eye's: Blue
• Hair: Blonde/Strawberry
• No Clothing description given.

📞Anyone with information is urged to contact the Northport Police Department at (205) 339-6600 immediately.

‼️More Information Below ⤵️
📍ALEA
https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfAlertFlyer.aspx?ID=26a4f6fb-c0fa-464b-a395-65ce187ba00b
📍Tuscaloosa County Sheriff
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18ELkPu6ij/

05/06/2026

‼️Operation Desert Dawn‼️

A three-week initiative called Operation Desert Dawn led to the discovery of 31 missing Arizona children, including endangered runaways, authorities said.

According to the U.S. Marshals Service, it carried out "Operation Desert Dawn" from April 13, 2026 to May 1, 2026 focusing on areas with high concentrations of missing children and endangered runaways.

📍The following children were some of the ones who were safely found during the operation: ⤵️

• 16-year-old female suspected to be a victim of s£x trafficking in .
• 11-year-old female with mental health concerns.
• 16-year-old experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges.
• 17-year-old who had been missing from for 18 months.
• 14-year-old missing from Phoenix, located in .
• 17-year-old female suspected to be a victim of s*x trafficking in Phoenix.

“Through the dedication of our partners, these now have the opportunity to return to safety and begin moving forward,” Bayless said.

Bayless said some of the children have already been reunited with their families, while others are receiving care through crisis centers and support services.

While the operation focused on finding kids, investigators say it also led them to potential . Cases are still under investigation, and more arrests could still come.

Which agencies were involved in "Operation Desert Dawn"❓️
The U.S. Marshals Service led the initiative, along with help from state and local agencies across metro Phoenix, including the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The Phoenix and Glendale police departments took part in "Operation Desert Dawn", along with the departments of public safety and child safety.

📍In 2025, the agency recovered 583 children through the program, according to its data. Since 2015, the agency has located or recovered more than 4,561 missing children.

📍The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children reported that the number of active missing children in Arizona is 140 as of May 5, according to the center’s online data.

📍The Human Trafficking Hotline received 550 reports from Arizona in 2024, the last year reported. Of those, 175 involved victims or survivors of human trafficking, according to the organization.

Operation Desert Dawn was supported by the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015.

The U.S. Marshals Service says anyone with information on missing or endangered children can call the National Center for Missing and Exploited children at 1-800-THE-LOST.

05/06/2026

Solving Lee County’s only cold case hinges on the answer to one question: Who is this boy❓️

Investigators may be one step closer to identifying a little boy whose remains were found in 1975 in a wooded area near , .

• Date Found: September 7, 1975
• Location Found: Giddings, TX
• Estimated Age: 3-5 Years Old
• Male

On September 7, 1975, was a sunny day in Central Texas. A family was having a picnic at a roadside park off US Highway 77, south of Giddings, Texas near the Fayette County line, when the father spotted a trash bag under a tree. In the trash bag was skeletal remains of a 3 to 5 year old boy. The skull had brown hair and three puncture wounds.

‼️How The Child Was Found:
The child was wrapped in a bed sheet, Canon brand, with a multi-colored floral pattern. Then, he was enclosed in two dark green trash bags secured with bailing wire.

‼️Description & Clothing:
He had straight dark brown hair about four inches long. The child was wearing a long sleeve pull over with a snap on the left shoulder, color was white with red stripes. Pants were dark blue like the image which were both Buster Brown brand.

Investigators believed the child died approximately two months prior to discovery. Despite investigative efforts at the time, the identity of the child was never determined, and the case remained unresolved for many years.

The Lee County Sheriff's Office reopened the investigation as part of an ongoing effort to review and pursue cold cases with modern investigative resources and technology. As part of this renewed effort, investigators partnered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Through that partnership, a forensic artist with has created a facial approximation that may represent what the child looked like in life.

This facial reconstruction has now been released in hopes that someone may recognize the child and help investigators finally the victim.

Sheriff Garrett Durrenberger stated, "This child has remained unidentified for nearly fifty years. Our goal is to restore this child's and to find any surviving family members.
📍Interview With Sheriff
https://youtu.be/CT-HsThYxzI?si=bNAkVFjmnyNDZTlU

📢 We are asking the public to review the facial approximation and contact us if they recognize anything that may assist investigators.📢

The Lee County Sheriff's Office remains committed to pursuing justice and answers in this case, regardless of the time that has passed.

Anyone who may have information related to this case, or who recognizes the facial approximation, is encouraged to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 📞(979) 542-2800.

‼️More Information In Links Below⤵️
📍Namus ⤵️
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case #/132361?nav
📍Lee County Sheriff's Office
https://www.leecountysherifftx.org/press-releases/public-assistance-requested-in-1975-cold-case-investigation
📍Tips may also be submitted through the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children in the link below ⤵️
https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMU/2034496/1

04/23/2026

‼️Do You Recognize This Woman❓️

Los Angeles General Medical Center is asking for the public’s help in a woman who has been hospitalized since Thursday April 16, 2026.

The patient was found unresponsive near the corner of 5th Street and Towne Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, according to the L.A. County Department of Health Services.

‼️She is described as a Black woman about 41 years old, with dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs about 125 pounds.

Anyone with information that may help identify her is urged to contact:⤵️

• Brian Dillon, Senior Clinical Social Worker
📞Phone: (323) 409‑3134
Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

• Cristol Perez, Senior Clinical Social Worker
📞Phone: (323) 409‑4317
Hours: Sunday–Wednesday, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

• The Los Angeles General Medical Center Department of Social Work can also be reached at 📞 (323) 409‑5253.

• Anyone calling after hours can reach the department at 📞 (323) 409-6883. Anyone calling on the weekend can reach the department at 📞 (323) 409-5254.

04/23/2026

‼️Searching For Family Members‼️

Authorities are searching for family members of three people who died recently in Jefferson County, Alabama.

Their bodies are ready to be released for burial, but the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office has not been able to locate and notify their next of kin.

‼️Carole Lynne Howard, a 76-year-old Black female, died April 12, 2026 at her home in the 2500 block of River Haven Drive in , Alabama.

Howard died of natural causes and was a patient of Compassus Hospice.

Chief Deputy Coroner Bill Yates said Howard had no known family, according to her social worker and caregiver.

‼️Steven Edward Royal, a 70-year-old white male, died April 16 in Hueytown, .

Steven Royal had been a tenant of Baron House of since 2016 and was under the care of Southern Care New Beacon Hospice.

Steven was the only child of Edward Royal, who died in 2021, and Marie Royal who died in 1992. He attended High School.

‼️Robert Glenn Strong, Jr., a 57-year-old white male, died April 15 at UAB Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.

He, too, had no known family.

Robert Strong in 2024 listed a home address in the 3500 block of 12th Avenue North but was most recently known to be homeless in the , Alabama.

Family members are asked to call the coroner’s office at 📞 (205) 930-3603.

04/23/2026

‼️Alabama Cold Case ‼️

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐞𝐧

On March 23, 2023, Britton Leigh Baisden left her home in Flomaton.

Where she went after that is unknown.

She was known to move between Flomaton and Century, Florida, crossing that line regularly. That means her path did not stop in one place.

Someone may have seen her in passing. At a store. On a road. In a moment that did not stand out at the time.

But it should now.

If you have any information, please contact the Flomaton Police Department at 251-296-5811.

Because answers in this case may not be where you expect them to be.

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐞𝐧

On March 23, 2023, Britton Leigh Baisden left her home in Flomaton.

Where she went after that is unknown.

She was known to move between Flomaton and Century, Florida, crossing that line regularly. That means her path did not stop in one place.

Someone may have seen her in passing. At a store. On a road. In a moment that did not stand out at the time.

But it should now.

If you have any information, please contact the Flomaton Police Department at 251-296-5811.

Because answers in this case may not be where you expect them to be.

04/23/2026

‼️Alabama Cold Case‼️
A cold case mystery - colder than the icy water of Cold Creek near Morris. 1956: two brothers, a cousin, and their 1947 Ford go missing. 70 years later, their disappearance raises more questions than answers.
HUGE thanks to Alabama Cold Case Advocacy and Daniel McCraw who made the story come to life! How do you tell a story with basically no confirmed information and only two photos of the missing men? Here’s how we did it 👇

04/23/2026

𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 | 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐞 𝐋𝐞𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬𝐨𝐧

On June 20, 2020, 81 year old Earsie Lee Richardson was last seen in the Long View Road area of Evergreen.

She was wearing yellow pajama pants and a red and grey shirt.

She did not leave prepared. She did not leave with what she would need.

Someone in that area may have seen her walking, may have passed her on the road, or may remember something that did not seem important at the time.

Think back to that day.

If you have any information, please contact the Conecuh County Sheriff's Office at 251-578-1260.

Because someone may have seen where she went next.

04/20/2026

‼️MISSING PERSON‼️

The Corpus Christi Police Department are seeking the public’s help in locating a woman.

Andrea Gibbons, 54, was recently reported missing by her family. She is known to be in the Flour Bluff area in Corpus Christi, .

Andrea Gibbons, 54, was recently reported missing by her son. The last time he seen her she was getting coffee at a 7-Eleven by Burger King in the area of Flour Bluff in Corpus Christi, Texas in November of 2022. The last time he spoke to her was July of 2023.

‼️Physical Description ⤵️
• Age: 54
• Race: White Female
• Height: 5'3"
• Weight: 125 lbs
• Eye's: Green
• Hair: Brown
📍She has several tattoos:
• Butterfly on lower back.
• Devil/Angel on top right / middle of back.
• Traditional Black and Grey Angel on her top left shoulder.
• Ta**us symbol behind her neck.
📍Scars:
• She has several scars.
• C-Section scars from pregnancy.
• Cuts on her hand that have healed.
• Another scar on her back.
📍Piercing's:
She does have piecerings, but they are simple stud size piercings. She did have a nose piercing.
📍She usually has her hair red/brown, she does dye her hair frequently so usually color spectrum of brown and red.

📢 Kayla's son has a message for his mother if she's out there and reads this post:❤️
I love you mom.
I'm doing everything I can just to know you're ok and safe. I am still looking for you. If anyone see's my mother, please let me know 📢

📢 We kindly request that you share and assist Missing Persons Advocacy Center in their mission to bring Andrea Gibbons home safely and reunite her with her family and friends. When sharing this post please set on Public, that way it's seen and continously shared by all 📢

📞Anyone who sees Andrea or has information about her location is urged to call 911 or the Corpus Christi Police Department at (361) 886-2600.

📍Corpus Cristi Police Department
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17EZBc4ji1/

04/19/2026

📢 WONDERFUL UPDATE❤️
I am extremely happy to announce that all of our prayer's was answered, Lindsey Denney has been found safe. Thank you all for the prayer's and sharing her post.❤️

‼️Emergency Missing Child Alert‼️

Lindsey Denney, 15
Last Seen: April 17, 2026
Location: Calera, Alabama

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency has issued a on behalf of The City of Calera Police Department as they request for the public’s help locating a teenager.

Lindsey Denney, 15, was last seen on April 17, 2026, at approximately 7:00 pm in the area of Dunwar Drive in , .

📍Physical Description ⤵️
• Age: 15
• Height: 4'10"
• Weight: 100 lbs
• Hair: Blue
• Eye's: Blue
📍Clothing Description ⤵️
She was last seen wearing a blue or black hoodie and purple Nike shorts.

💥 Lindsey has been diagnosed with a condition that could effect her judgement 💥

📢 Missing Persons Advocacy Center in , Alabama kindly request that you share and assist in spreading awareness for Lindsey. Her family and friends are concerned for her safety and well-being and eagerly awaiting her safe return. Lindsey is local to me, help us bring her home safely. 📢

📞If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Lindsey Denney, please contact The City of Calera Police Department at (205) 668-3505.

📍City of Calera Police Department ⤵️
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4wwzWbxA/
📍ALEA ⤵️
https://app.alea.gov/Community/wfAlertFlyer.aspx?ID=03db45df-b6e3-4aa7-a435-6fe21565073d