Vanished Without a Trace: The Unsolved Disappearance of Brittany Hammond

A Mother’s Routine Errand Turns Into a Mystery

On the night of December 12, 2018, 30-year-old Brittany Hammond left her home in Patriot, Indiana, telling her mother she was going to the store and would return shortly. This seemingly routine errand marked the last time her family saw her. A friend later reported seeing Brittany get into a vehicle that was not hers around that time. Since then, she has not been seen or heard from, and her cell phone, which she rarely parted with, has been turned off—a detail that deeply concerned her family. 

A Family's Growing Desperation

Brittany's disappearance left her family in a state of anguish. Her mother, Melinda Lewis, noted that Brittany would always call to ask about Christmas dinner plans, a call that never came that year. Her sister, Jessica Riley, expressed the family's frustration and desperation, stating, "To be honest, it's been hell." The family held a candlelight vigil on August 3, 2019, at the Patriot boat launch, releasing balloons and lanterns in hopes of keeping Brittany's memory alive and encouraging anyone with information to come forward. ...Read More

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