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Kellisue Ackernecht Missing Person Case

Last seen in Amsterdam, New York on Sep 30, 2008

Victim Details

Created

Feb 5, 2009

Case Added

May 8, 2024

First Name

Kellisue

Last Name

Ackernecht

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

135 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Female

Case Is Resolved

On the evening of September 30, 2008, 35-year-old Kellisue Ackernecht completed her shift as a supervisor at a Rite Aid in Amsterdam, New York, and began her drive home to nearby Johnstown. She was last seen leaving her workplace around 9:45 p.m. in her dark green 1998 Saturn sedan. At the time of her disappearance, Kellisue was wearing tan pants with a black patch on the back, a black shirt, a Rite Aid apron, and new white and pink sneakers. She also wore glasses, a wedding band, earrings, and two necklaces, one of which had three diamonds. Hours later, in the early morning of October 1, 2008, Kellisue's car was discovered engulfed in flames just a few blocks from her residence in an area known as Frog Hollow. The location of the vehicle was not on her usual route home. The fire completely destroyed the car, and there was no trace of Kellisue at the scene. An initial belief that the fire was an act of arson has been reconsidered, with the possibility of an accidental fire due to known radiator problems with the vehicle. Neighbors reported hearing what they thought were gunshots in the area around midnight, prior to the discovery of the burning car. Kellisue was a dedicated mother to her eight-year-old daughter and was actively involved in her school's PTA and cheerleading activities. While she was reportedly experiencing some troubles in her marriage, her family firmly believes she would never have voluntarily left her child. The investigation into her disappearance has been ongoing, with Johnstown Police following up on numerous leads over the years, including searches of wooded areas with K-9 units and state police helicopters. In early 2025, authorities executed a search warrant at a Johnstown apartment where a person of interest in her case had lived at the time she went missing. Despite these efforts, Kellisue's case remains unsolved, and what happened to her after she left work that night is still a mystery.

Last Seen

Sep 30, 2008

City

Amsterdam

State

New York

County

Montgomery County

Zip Code

12010

Agency ID

7180

Agency Name

Johnstown Police Department

Agency City

Johnstown

Agency State

New York

Agency County

Fulton County

Agency Zip Code

12095

Agency Contact

David Gilbo

Contact Job Title

Chief of Police

Agency Address

33-41 East Main Street, New York

Agency Phone

5187364021

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

JT-001411-08

Agency Report Date

Oct 1, 2008

Primary Agency

Johnstown Police Department

Hair Color

Red/Auburn

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

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Case Description

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Kellisue Ackernecht, a 35-year-old mother from Amsterdam, New York, was last seen on September 30, 2008. Ackernecht, who worked as a night-shift employee, vanished after leaving her job that evening, never making it back to her home. Her car was found the following day, burned and abandoned in a remote area just outside of town. This alarming discovery raised immediate concerns for her safety, as there were no signs of her near the vehicle, and her sudden disappearance was out of character.

The investigation into Ackernecht’s disappearance began with law enforcement examining the scene where her burned-out car was located. Despite the extensive search efforts, including scouring nearby woods and interviewing family, friends, and coworkers, no substantial clues emerged about her whereabouts. Investigators also reviewed her personal life, but no clear motive or leads were uncovered that could explain her sudden disappearance.

As time passed, Ackernecht’s family made numerous public appeals for information, pleading for any leads that might help solve the mystery. Despite the community's efforts, the case grew cold, leaving her loved ones in anguish. Kellisue Ackernecht's disappearance remains unsolved, and the investigation is still open. Authorities continue to hope that new information will surface, bringing closure to a case that has haunted her family and the Amsterdam community for years.
Last Seen: Sep 30, 2008