Missing Persons

When an individual disappears, an investigation is prompted into their whereabouts, typically involving witness statements, forensic evidence and other facts to find out what happened and whether foul play was involved.


Katrina Baur in court via Zoom.
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Diana Cojocari has officially been named a suspect in her daughter, Madalina Cojocari's disappearance. Madalina was last seen on Nov. 21, 2022, but wasn't reported missing until Dec. 15.

The Disappearance of Crystal Rogers

Vinnie Politan and his expert guests review the disappearance of Crystal Rogers and the updates in the case since she was last seen in 2015. More

June 25, 2024

Riley Strain's family finally has some answers after an official autopsy determined that Strain died an accidental death as a result of drowning and alcohol intoxication, revealing no foul play.
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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.
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Miles Bryant Interrogation Video #1
John Walsh speaking at CrimeCon on June 1, 2024. (Court TV)
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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,
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Julie Grant with a picture of Harmony Montgomery on the monitor.
Adam Montgomery is sentenced after being convicted of second-degree murder, second-degree assault, falsifying physical evidence, abuse of a corpse and witness tampering, in the death of his 5-year-old daughter, Harmony Montgomery.