A missing woman is found dead 2 months after she disappears An 18-year-old Caucasian female named Amy Drake, a young mother from Norridgewock, Maine, was found deceased on November 24, 2006. Her remains were discovered by hunters in a wooded area near the Norridgewock-Skowhegan town line. At the time of her death, Drake had a two-year-old child.
Drake had been reported missing by her mother, Norma Drake, on September 20, 2006.
While it wasn't uncommon for Amy to spend time away from home, particularly at the residence of her boyfriend, Jason Forbus, she typically maintained daily contact with her mother. After four days without any communication, her mother grew concerned and contacted the police. The disappearance was considered suspicious as she had left behind personal belongings, including her purse.
The discovery of her body two months after she was last seen initiated a homicide investigation by the Maine State Police. Although an official cause of death has not been publicly released by investigators, it is being treated as a murder. In the years following her death, the case has remained open and is now considered a cold case, with no arrests having been made.
Attention in the investigation has often focused on her boyfriend, Jason Forbus. Their relationship was known to be volatile, and in July 2006, Forbus was arrested for assaulting Drake, an incident where he reportedly punched her and broke her nose. He pleaded guilty to domestic violence assault and was sentenced to six months in jail, but the sentence was stayed, and he was not incarcerated at the time of her disappearance. Forbus has a more extensive criminal record, including charges for drug trafficking, burglary, and other assaults. Despite public suspicion and being interviewed by police, Forbus has never been officially named a suspect or charged in connection with Amy Drake's death. The investigation into her murder remains active, with authorities continuing to seek information from the public.
