Japan Families Seek Support for Missing Loved Ones
Families searching for relatives possibly taken by North Korea decades ago need help as they grow older. Their tireless advocacy work continues despite the challenges of aging.
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Google Recovers Crucial Video in Abduction Case
When Nancy Guthrie was abducted, investigators thought doorbell footage was lost forever. Google found it anyway, helping crack the case wide open.
Florida Police Deploy Trained Otter in Missing Person Search
A two-year-old otter named Splash traveled to Pensacola as backup for an underwater search, showcasing an innovative approach to rescue missions. The specially trained Asian small-clawed otter never had to dive because the missing woman was found safe.
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AI Brings Mexico's Missing People Back to Life Online
Mothers in Mexico are using artificial intelligence to create videos where photos of their missing loved ones "speak" directly to viewers. The innovative project has helped keep over 125,000 disappeared people in the public eye.
Volunteers Find Missing Backpacker After Police Search Ends
When winter weather forced police to end their search for missing Belgian backpacker Celine Cremer, her family hired volunteers who found answers in just weeks. Their success shows how communities can help solve cases that seem impossible.
Parents Find Hope in Missing Man's Active Investigation
After months of uncertainty, the parents of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan received reassurance that police are actively working on their son's case with substantial evidence. Their meeting with Queensland's police minister brought a "ray of hope" to a family searching for answers.
QR Code Lockets Help Reunite Missing Loved Ones in India
After 12 years lost on Mumbai's streets, a mother reunited with her sons thanks to compassionate police work. A simple QR code pendant technology is now helping families find missing loved ones faster.
Two Sisters Built UK's Missing Persons Helpline From Bedroom
After a family friend vanished in 1986, Mary Asprey and Janet Newman created Britain's first 24/7 missing persons helpline from a tiny bedroom. Their grassroots charity now helps 10,000 families annually and changed how police respond to disappearances.