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Case Description
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On December 3, 1989, five-year-old Melissa Brannen disappeared during a holiday party at the Woodside Apartment Clubhouse in Lorton, Virginia. Melissa was attending the party with her mother, Tammy Brannen, who was a resident of the apartment complex. As the two were about to leave the party, Melissa went to get a final snack and was never seen again. The party, attended by around 80 guests, quickly became the scene of a major search after her sudden disappearance.
Caleb Hughes, a groun ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 03, 1989
Caleb Hughes, a groun ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 03, 1989
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Apr 03, 2009
Feb 25, 2022
Melissa
Brannen
40
5
36 inches
38 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
Dec 03, 1989
Lorton
Virginia
Fairfax County
22079
No
231
30355
Fairfax County Police
Fairfax
Virginia
Fairfax County
22035
Jon Long
Detective
12099 Government Center, Virginia
7036912131
County
Law Enforcement
893371483
Fairfax County Police
7608
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/08/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone else noticed how Caleb Hughes' behavior at the party was alarmingly overlooked at first? ... ...Read More
02/18/2024
02/18/2024
Does anyone else find it strange how quickly Caleb Hughes became a suspect in Melissa's case? I mean... ...Read More
01/11/2023
01/11/2023
