Missing Persons

These are the cases when an individual disappears without a trace, prompting an investigation into their whereabouts, typically involving witness statements, forensic evidence and other facts to find out what happened and whether foul play was involved.


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A detective testifies in court during a preliminary hearing in Kentucky. (Court TV)
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Seraya Aung's grandmother joins Court TV as the search for 2-year-old continues. Seraya went missing on May 29 when her father, Aaron Aung, who has joint custody, did not return her for an exchanged drop off with her mother,Samara Harmon.
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Dale Warner in court
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Local and federal investigators are working together to search for a father, the toddler he's accused of abducting and his fiancée in a search that has spanned multiple states and now Mexico.
photos of Seraya Aung Harmon, Aaron Aung and Nadia Cole
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John Walsh speaking at CrimeCon on June 1, 2024. (Court TV)
David Swift listens to prosecutor
Gabby Petito's parents join Vinnie Politan and Julie Grant to discuss how the pain and suffering they've faced is a driving force in trying to help others, so that Gabby's story doesn't happen again.
Christopher Palmiter was charged with failure to report a missing child to law enforcement. Madalina Cojocari was last seen on Nov. 21, 2022, but wasn't reported missing until Dec. 15.
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christopher palmiter testifies
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Upon her release from prison, Diana Cojocari was asked about Madalina's whereabouts by reporters and replied,
combo photo of Diana and Madalina Cojocari