IntroductionThe disappearance of individuals leaves an indelible mark on their families and communities. One such case is that of Odin Lopez, a 31-year-old man who vanished from Waltham, ...

IntroductionMary Lou Russo, affectionately known as "Dede," vanished without a trace from Phoenix, Arizona, in 2005. Despite the passage of time, her case remains unsolved, leaving her family and the ...

IntroductionSteven Robert Kirby, known to his friends and family as "Steve" or by his initials "S.R.," disappeared under mysterious circumstances in 2005. His case remains unsolved, leaving a trail ...

IntroductionThe disappearance of Ray Lima from Mineola, New York, remains an unresolved case that has puzzled investigators and the community for nearly two decades. Despite efforts to uncover the ...

Introduction to the CaseDarrell Todd Barham, a 43-year-old resident of Louisburg, North Carolina, vanished without a trace on August 14, 2005. His sudden disappearance has left his family and the ...

Introduction to the CaseMarcus Knight, a 23-year-old resident of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, vanished without a trace on August 24, 2005. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and his family, ...

Introduction: The Vanishing of Two MenOn August 26, 2005, Michael William Desmet, aged 33, and his associate, 52-year-old Joseph Clarence Wilma Jr., embarked on a journey from Humboldt County, ...

Early Life and BackgroundJoseph Clarence Wilma Jr. was born on June 18, 1953, in Blue Island, Illinois, to Joseph C. Wilma Sr. and Corrine M. (Hoogervorst) Wilma. Growing up in a large family, he ...