Missing Person: Elijah Gersham Cravens (NamUs #MP9137)

Missing Person: Elijah Gersham Cravens (NamUs #MP9137)
Full Name	Elijah Gersham Cravens Nickname: "Lige" is used a lot on Ancestry, which is an abbreviation of Elijah.
Date of Last Contact	1900 or 1902
Missing From	Okmulgee, Okmulgee County, Oklahoma
Missing Age	30 - 40 Years as per NamUs, but Ancestry captioned photos say his birthday was October 20th, 1867
Current Age	Not possibly alive
Biological Sex	Male
Race / Ethnicity	White / Caucasian
Height	5'0" - 6'0" (60 - 72 Inches)
Weight	100 - 300 lbs as per NamUs, but he does not look 300 pounds in his photos; he looks like an everyday man in the 140 to 180 range.
Hair Color	Unknown
Eye Color	Unknown
Circumstances of Disappearance	Farmer who lived outside Okmulgee, OK. Left on horseback to attend a Woodmen of the World meeting and was never seen again.
Transportation	On horseback
Clothing and Accessories	No information entered
Distinctive Physical Features	No known information
NamUs Case Created	January 5, 2011

Elijah Gersham Cravens - Based on His Profile at Ancestry

The following is by no means 100% factual. It is information from the missing person's Ancestry profile. It will reflect the opinions, biases, or research of the people who maintain his family tree.

Elijah Gershom “Lige” Cravens, born October 20, 1867, in Honey Grove, Texas, to Gersham Cravens and Zerelda Darnell. Per the Ancestry profile, he married Mary Ella Ramsey in 1889, fathering Walter and Edith. After Mary’s death, he wed Nannie Dorcus Cole in 1894, having two more children, including Jeannetta. By 1900, he lived in Creek Nation, Indian Territory.

The profile claims he died that year in Payne County, Oklahoma, at age 33 and was buried in Stanton, Texas. This conflicts with NamUs (MP#9137), which lists him missing from Okmulgee, Oklahoma, in 1902 after leaving on horseback for a Woodmen of the World meeting.

The Ancestry profile’s burial detail in Stanton, 400 miles away, is puzzling with no supporting evidence. A family legend notes he borrowed $500—worth about $19,284 in 2025 dollars, per the U.S. Consumer Price Index, enough for a small farm or several months’ wages—then vanished.

What was The Woodmen of the World?

The Woodmen of the World, founded in 1890 in Omaha, Nebraska, by Joseph Cullen Root, was a fraternal benefit society offering life insurance and social gatherings for members. In 1902, it operated local chapters called "camps" across the U.S., including in Indian Territory, where Elijah lived. These camps held regular meetings for community events, rituals, and mutual aid discussions, often in shared spaces like town halls or churches. Members, typically working-class men like farmers, joined for financial security and camaraderie, with the organization known for providing distinctive tree-stump tombstones until around 1920.

August 30th, 1891. St. Louis Globe-Democrat.

Disappearance of Patricia Jane Seelbaugh: A 1973 Cold Case

The Mysterious Disappearance of Patricia Jane Seelbaugh: A 1973 Cold Case from Grove City, PA

Unraveling the 1973 Disappearance of Patricia Seelbaugh at Barkeyville Truck Stop

Photo from NamUs

1973 Yearbook for Grove City Area High School. 

1971 Yearbook for Grove City Area High School

Case Summary: Patricia Jane Seelbaugh

Field	Details
Name	Patricia Jane Seelbaugh (used Patti as a nickname)
NamUs Case Number	MP7040
Probable Parents	Betty Jane Seelbaugh (confirmed in obit.)  September 8, 1932 - August 24, 2020 Domer R. Seelbaugh (Betty's husband, d. 2002)
Date of Last Contact	October 26, 1973 (Friday) Said to be missing since February 1973 in obituary for mother (will defer to NamUs).
Location Last Seen	Barkeyville Truck Stop, near Grove City, Mercer County, Pennsylvania, or at residence near Hallville (NamUs description on October 1st, 2025 is unclear)
Age at Disappearance	17 Years (Born Between: October 27, 1955, to October 26, 1956)
Current Age	69 Years (as of October 1st, 2025)
Biological Sex	Female
Race/Ethnicity	White / Caucasian
Height	5'0" (60 inches)
Weight	98 lbs
Hair Color	Black, long and straight
Eye Color	Hazel
Clothing	Blue jeans
Eyewear	Wore glasses for reading but did not have them at the time of disappearance
Circumstances of Disappearance	Last seen on October 26, 1973, at Barkeyville Truck Stop off Interstate 80, east of Interstate 79, in the company of friends. Dropped off with a known male at a residence in Hallville, near Grove City, PA, after midnight. Never seen again.
BMI	19.14 (would appear lean or slim)

Source: NamUs.gov, Case #MP7040

Patricia Seelbaugh’s 1973 Vanishing: A Truck Stop Riddle with a Mysterious MaleBy: Shane Lambert
Original time of publication: October 1st, 2025On Friday, October 26, 1973, 17-year-old Patricia Jane Seelbaugh vanished from Grove City, Pennsylvania. This is a case without much information online or in newspaper archives. On the latter matter, I did not find any original journalism regarding her case, which will make details scant to online researchers these days. Furthermore, some of the details that are available with this case are vague and even contradictory.

Where Was She Actually Last Seen?

According to the NamUs report (MP7040), Patricia was last seen at the Barkeyville Truck Stop off Interstate 80. This would be a rough hub for truckers and hitchhitters in the 1970s, where a teenager’s presence late on a Friday night feels strikingly odd. Truck stops were and remain well known for danger, with actions tied to prostitution and violent crimes like abductions and murders during that era. Taken alone, her last location at a truck stop would be a clue as to what happened for her.Yet, the report adds confusion. As it reads, it suggests the truck stop was not her last-known location after all. It says Patricia was dropped off with a “known male” at a residence in Hallville, near Grove City, after midnight, and that she was never seen again. The after-midnight qualification might make her disappearance date October 27th, 1973, adding another debatable fact pertaining to the case.But what I really don't like is this double last-location detail. Was she last seen at the truck stop or this male's residence?

Vague Reference to Known Male

Furthermore, the “known male” is a cryptic figure. Who was he—a friend, local, or predator? NamUs provides no clarity on his identity or why he’s noted, making the vague mention frustrating. The focus on Barkeyville suggests it may hold clues. Perhaps this is where she met the man but the residence marks her final sighting, shifting suspicion to that encounter.

Barkeyville Truck Stop: In the News

I decided to focus on the truck stop and how it appeared in the news over the years.
In one article for April 1987, the truck stop is mentioned in conjunction with a spate of missing women, who were prostitutes that served truckers at various truck stops in the greater region. The article appeared in the April 5th, 1987 Pittsburgh Press.

The 1987 article describes murders and disappearances associated with the greater area, including the Barkeyville Truck Stop. It's possible that there was more than one truck stop associated with the town but one can see the dangers. However, 1987 is a long time after Patricia's disappearance and thus the killings around 1987 are presumably not directly involved.
In a 1972 article regarding the truck stop, an article on June 30th referenced the arrest of five people at the truck stop who had drug charges dropped.

A March 13th, 1973 article references armed robbery at the truck stop. This further highlights the dangerous scene for the area where Patricia was potentially last seen. I found other instances of theft at the truck stop as well.

Oil City Derrick.

It remains unclear if her last-known location was the truck stop or the male's residence. I hesitate to fill in the blanks. However, that a missing 17-year old girl's final itinerary included such a clandestine place can't be ignored. 
This case is 52 years old and it probably won't be that long until it just slides into history. It's a shame that more details are not available and it would be nice if someone who remembers the night of her disappearance, if still alive, offered some insights into the comments (ie. her friends that were with her that night).

Patricia Seelbaugh Had Gone Missing Previously

I did find a newspaper report describing Patty as one of a quartet of missing youngsters in the area. It seems she went missing at the age of 15, if only for a short time. She must have been found as she appeared in her yearbooks and disappeared permanently in 1973. But it could be that the previous short-term missing episode, which drew media attention, made her 1973 disappearance a little less urgent. This is not a same-name match as the age matches and so does the address of RD 3.

Nov1. 1971 The Record-Argus

I also found some hospital admissions (ie. Jan 24, 1972 The News-Herald), but no clear relevance.

Missing Person Case: Jeannetta Ruth LaBelle (Presumed Drowned)

Missing Person Case: Jeannetta Ruth LaBelle

Jeannetta Ruth LaBelle, a 39-year-old White/Caucasian woman, went missing on January 25th, 1969, in Ojai, Ventura County, California. She was swept downstream during a creek flood, according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs #MP138874). According to limited newspaper coverage that I found, she was in her home at the time of the flash flood.

At the time of her disappearance, Jeannetta stood at 5'5" and weighed 170 lbs, with red/auburn hair, green eyes, and a distinctive horizontal scar on her leg. However, if her remains are discovered, the scar would not be an indicator at this point as only skeletal remains can be expected.

The blurb below spells the first name differently but only slightly. Due to everything else matching, it appears to be the same case. This blurb appeared the day after Jeannetta disappeared in a newspaper local to where she lived.

January 26th, 1969. Ventura County Star.

Case Form F:

(1) Subject known and seen to be swept into flood waters.
(2) Subject not seen again.

This is a generalized form of a kind of missing person that I use at this site. It fits because the newspaper article confirms that she was "swept away" into raging waters that appear to be what we would call a flash flood today. She remains missing as of October 1st, 2025.

Missing Person Case: Jeannetta Ruth LaBelle
NamUs Case Number	MP138874
Name	Jeannetta Ruth LaBelle
Date of Last Contact	January 25, 1969
Missing From	Ojai, Ventura County, California
Missing Age	39 Years
Current Age	96 Years
Biological Sex	Female
Race / Ethnicity	White / Caucasian
Height	5'5" (65 Inches)
Weight	170 lbs
Hair Color	Red/Auburn
Eye Color	Green
Distinctive Physical Features	Horizontal scar on leg
Circumstances of Disappearance	Swept downstream during a creek flood in Ojai, CA on January 25, 1969
NamUs Case Created	February 19, 2025

Commentary

By: Shane Lambert

People who disappear into rivers or flood waters can stay missing for ages. That is the case even when they are known to have been swept away, which is different than someone who was only presumed to be swept away (ie. no witness).

Jeanetta might have ended up buried under a lot of sediment and there is potential for dismemberment en route. Accordingly, it probably won't be amateur researchers that shed any light on this case. 

If she is found, then it will likely be due to a chance event, like excavation, or a nature lover encountering her remains somehow (ie. luck). My recommendation for amateur researchers is not to work on this case as people who are known to be swept away and presumably drowned are not the kind of missing people that surface with 'new lives' at some other point.

However, a Jane Doe found in the area could be cross examined. On that matter, people who are lost in rivers or flood waters are likely to show up in so-called "depositional zones." These are places alone the water's route where something slows the flow of the water, like a bend. A beach in this area is more likely than other spots to contain buried human remains of people lost to the waters.

The San Antonio Creek flows into the Ventura River which flows toward the Pacific Ocean. Jane Does found in this drainage system could be cross referenced to Jeannetta's case but it's hard to picture one intact skeleton after all these decades.

NamUs Unidentified Women Uploaded in September 2025 – Seeking Public Help for Resolutions

15 Recent NamUs Jane Doe Cases: Unidentified Women Uploaded in September 2025 – Seeking Public Help for Resolutions

By: Shane Lambert
Published: October 1, 2025

There were 15 new unidentified female cases—known as Jane Does—uploaded to NamUs between September 1 and October 1, 2025. These cases span decades, from tragic discoveries in the 1990s to fresh investigations in 2025. 

Today, we're shining a light on these stories, including enhanced details on three poignant cases: an infant found in a Texas dumpster in 1993, decomposed remains in Missouri from the same era, and a hospital patient in South Carolina who passed under a false name. Public tips could be the key to identifying them—have you seen someone matching these descriptions?

Overview of the 15 NamUs Jane Doe Cases Uploaded in September 2025

These cases represent a mix of historical cold cases and recent recoveries, all entered into NamUs to leverage advanced matching algorithms, DNA analysis, and public outreach. Sorted by date the body was found, the table below summarizes key details. Readers should note that the date a body was found, certainly does not mean that the person died close to that date.

NamUs Case Number	Date Body Found	Location Found	Age Range	Race	Height	Weight	Circumstances	NamUs Case Created
UP150622	04/20/1993	Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas (Candlewood Apartments)	Infant	White / Caucasian	1'2" (14 inches)	8 lbs	Found in a dumpster under newspaper	09/27/2025
UP149967	09/21/1993	St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri	Adult (Pre-50)	Uncertain	5'4" (64 inches)	Cannot Estimate	Decomposed remains discovered	09/12/2025
UP150810	11/15/1994	Myrtle Beach, Horry, South Carolina	45-50 Years	White / Caucasian	5'5" (65 inches)	148 lbs	Died in hospital under alias "Elenoir Hart"	10/01/2025
UP150846	03/01/2023	Miami, Miami-Dade, Florida	--	Black / African American	--	--	Was entering USA illegally. Was being returned, but died.	10/01/2025
UP150119	05/18/2025	San Francisco, San Francisco, California	40-60 Years	White / Caucasian	--	--	--	09/25/2025
UP149976	07/09/2025	Queens, Queens, New York	50-80 Years	Black / African American	--	--	--	09/18/2025
UP150593	07/11/2025	Corpus Christi, Nueces, Texas	35-55 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149757	07/29/2025	Franktown, Douglas, Colorado	30-50 Years	Multiple	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149746	07/29/2025	Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee	30-60 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/16/2025
UP149753	07/29/2025	Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee	40-60 Years	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/16/2025
UP149837	08/08/2025	Lutz, Hillsborough, Florida	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP149885	08/19/2025	Hood River, Hood River, Oregon	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/23/2025
UP150599	08/20/2025	Coweta, Wagoner, Oklahoma	--	Uncertain	--	--	--	09/30/2025
UP150506	09/17/2025	Detroit, Wayne, Michigan	--	White / Caucasian	--	--	--	09/27/2025
UP150777	09/26/2025	Houston, Harris, Texas	--	Black / African American	--	--	--	09/30/2025

Note: Data sourced from NamUs uploads as of October 1, 2025. All cases remain unidentified, with no public matches reported. Submit tips via NamUs.gov.

Spotlight on NamUs UP150622: The Heartbreaking 1993 Corpus Christi Infant Case

NamUs case UP150622 is an unidentified female infant discovered on April 20, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Nueces County, Texas. Dubbed "Baby Jane Doe," the newborn—estimated at just 1'2" (14 inches) tall and 8 lbs—was found by a woman rummaging through a dumpster at an apartment complex, concealed under a piece of newspaper. Her straight, thick black hair and dark eyes were noted, with her face recognizable despite the circumstances.

I did find a newspaper article pertaining to this case. There was one in the April 21st, 1993 edition of the Corpus-Christi Caller Times.

In my opinion, if solved, then it would be DNA that does it. However, someone coming forward is still not out of the question despite the 32 years that have passed. In cases like these, there is not going to be a missing person report that corresponds to the Jane Doe because, when dealing with newborn Jane Does, the deceased doesn't usually have an advocate that knew her.

Deep Dive into NamUs UP149967: 1993 St. Louis Decomposed Remains Mystery

Shifting to another 1990s cold case, UP149967 involves an adult female (pre-50 years) whose decomposed remains were found on September 21, 1993, in St. Louis City, Missouri (ZIP 63147). Estimated height: 5'4" (64 inches); weight and precise age range unavailable. The skeleton was near-complete but not recognizable, with race uncertain. Uploaded to NamUs on September 12, 2025 (ME/C #CITY-1993-1948), this case evokes questions of foul play or exposure in an urban setting. No hair, eye, or distinctive features were documented due to decomposition. 

Examining NamUs UP150810: The 1994 Myrtle Beach Hospital Alias Case

Rounding out the trio is UP150810, a white/Caucasian female aged 45-50 found deceased on November 15, 1994, in Myrtle Beach, Horry County, South Carolina (ZIP 29578). She checked into a local hospital the day prior as "Eleanor Hart" (or "Elonoir Hart") but passed from natural causes before next-of-kin could be verified and her details proved false. At 5'5" (65 inches) and 148 lbs, she had gray/partially gray hair and blue eyes, with a "recognizable face" in the NamUs description.

Usually, that designation is meant for Jane Does that are deceased and decomposed but this Jane Doe is someone hospital staff must have spoken to while alive. Despite this, no photo was uploaded to the case, which would aid greatly in identification.

Why These NamUs Jane Doe Cases Matter: The Push for Identification in 2025

With over 13,000 unidentified cases in NamUs nationwide, these 15 uploads—especially the detailed 1993 infant, St. Louis skeleton, and South Carolina alias—renew calls for forensic genealogy, DNA submissions, and tips. Resolutions bring peace to families; in 2023 alone, NamUs facilitated hundreds via matches. As cases like these resurface, SEO-optimized awareness (keywords: NamUs Jane Doe cases 2025, unidentified women Texas Missouri South Carolina) amplifies reach. Share this post, submit leads at NamUs.gov, and help close these chapters. Have information? Contact authorities today.

Case Form A: Missing Persons Who Vanish Abroad

By: Shane Lambert
Original Publication Date: September 30th, 2025

Case Form A: The Vanishing Traveler

In my Missing Persons Commentary blog, I use “Case Forms” to categorize missing persons cases into patterns. A “form” groups disappearances by key circumstances—locations, events, or behaviors—to reveal insights and aid investigations. One thing it does, which is a weakness, is that it doesn't treat cases as wholly unique. With this approach, you can try to gain insight between cases based on similar sets of facts.

Case Form A is defined as follows: 

(1) Subject Travels Abroad
(2) Subject Does Not Check-in For Return Transportation. 

In this case, it’s the latter condition—missing a flight or paid transport—that triggers the missing person designation, whether soon or in the future. Unlike missing a coffee date, a class, or casual appointment, which might be shrugged off, a missed flight costs hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.

In 2005, a transatlantic ticket ran $600–$1,200, a hefty sum to abandon. Usually, transportation, especially flights, is considered important enough that people will not merely abandon it. Therefore, the missed transportation often signals a problem—be it choice, accident, or foul play.

Last call for a missing passenger.

Christine Linda Longino

Christine, 31, from Sandy Springs, Georgia, embodies Case Form A. In early November 2005, she was dropped off at a MARTA station (Atlanta-area transit), took a train to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, and flew to London’s Gatwick Airport. She missed her November 12th return flight.

Was it a new life, foul play in London, or an accident that caused her to miss her flight home? Timeline gaps—October 14 vs. November last-seen dates—and an unknown drop-off person cloud the case, still unsolved in 2025.

Natalee Holloway

Natalee, 18, traveled to Aruba in May 2005 for a graduation trip. She was last seen leaving a bar on May 30th, then later that day, she missed her group’s prepaid return flight to Miami that morning. Her mother raised the alarm immediately, launching a search. Joran van der Sloot’s 2023 confession confirmed foul play, but her body remains missing.

Join the Search

It's important to not get tunnel vision. There are good reasons why someone might miss their paid transportation. Furthermore, what amounts to a lot of money for one person might not be a lot to the next.

Other examples will be added as time goes by. But I want the reader to note that missing paid transportation, especially expensive transportation, is a clue that something is significantly wrong with someone's life. That person needs to be located immediately and their well-being accounted for.

Case Forms: Categorizing Missing People Into Patterns

By: Shane Lambert
Original publication date: September 30th, 2025

I’m excited to launch a new section for my blog posts that focus on Missing Persons cases. This will be called "Case Form," a subsection of my posts where I’ll delve into the structure of a missing persons case through a unique lens.

A "form" is like a form of an argument in logic, where there is a general outline covering an argument type. In my missing persons context, it will refer to a general category defined by the major details or recurring patterns that shape disappearances that may be unrelated but still provide insight into one another's case—such as the circumstances, locations, or key events involved. It will aim to be broad and yet concise: covering case details in a general way but not detailing too much criterion.

Using a Case Form, is the opposite of treating each case as unique. Rather this approach identifies broader frameworks, like a journey abroad or a sudden change in behavior, allowing us to group similar cases for deeper study and comparison.

It’s a way to organize the complexities of these mysteries into recognizable types, revealing insights into how and/or why people go missing. By exploring these forms, we can better understand common threads and spark curiosity about potential resolutions.

Furthermore, using forms can help relate solved cases to unsolved cases. I plan to list all the forms below with ambitions or revisiting the scores of cases from the past.

Case Forms Used at Missing Persons Commentary

Case Form A:

(1) Subject Travels Abroad
(2) Subject Does Not Check-in For Return Transportation

Example: Christine Linda Longino, unsolved as of the original publication date

The working hypothesis behind Case Form A would be that the failure to check-in for the return transportation is a big blue that something is amiss.

Case Form B:

(1) Subject (Woman) Last Seen By Husband

(2) Subject Argued With Husband at Last Sighting

Example: Jennifer Provencal, unsolved as of the original publication date.

The working hypothesis behind Case Form B is the confrontational aspect of the marriage had something to do with the disappearance. 

Case Form C:

(1) Subject Went Hiking With a Group

(2) Subject Separated From Group

Example: Alan Visher, unsolved as of the original publication date.

Case Form D:

(1) Subject Went Hiking Alone

(2) Subject Enters Dangerous Area

Example: Jesse Pinegar, unsolved as of the original publication date.

Case Form E:

(1) Subject (Female) is Driving Without Passengers

(2) Subject's Vehicle Breaks Down

Example: Robin Ann Graham, unsolved as of the original publication date.

Case Form F:

(1) Subject known/or and seen to be swept into flood waters or a river.
(2) Subject not seen again.

Example: Jeannetta Labelle, unsolved as of the original publication date.

Christine Linda Longino: Missing From Sandy Springs, GA Since 2005 After Flight to London

Christine Linda Longino: Missing From Sandy Springs, GA Since 2005 After Flight to London 

Case Form

This goes by Case Form A:

(1) Missing Person Travels Abroad 

(2) Missing Person Does Not Check-in For Return Transportation

The latter event triggers or is an important part of the missing person designation.

Case Details: Enhanced from NamUs

Category	Details
Demographics	Legal Name: Christine Linda Longino Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias: None Missing Age: 31 Years (DOB: ~1974, may be October 14th, 1974) Current Age: 50 Years Biological Sex: Female Race/Ethnicity: White/Caucasian Height: 5'1" - 5'3" (61-63 inches) Weight: 125-150 lbs BMI: 21.4-23.8 (avg. 22.9, normal range)
Circumstances	Date of Last Contact: November 1st, 2005 to November 11th, 2005? October 14, 2005 (Friday) is listed at NamUs but she appears to have been dropped off somewhere between November 1st and November 11th, 2005 at a MARTA station. She had a return flight from England to the USA booked for November 12th so she must have taken her flight there before that date (but Nov. 9-11th would be a very tight window for a trans-Atlantic trip). Last-known Location: Gatwick Airport in London, England? Sandy Springs, Georgia 30328 (Fulton County) is her listed last-known location as per NamUs but it seems like her last location was actually the Gatwick Airport in London, England. Her NamUs description says she boarded the plane from Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to Gatwick Airport in London. If she did board that plane and it was a safe flight, then her last-known location should be treated as the Gatwick Airport. I think her address was on Longwood Chase at the time of her disappearance in Canton, Georgia. Circumstances of Disappearance: According to NamUs, Christine was dropped off at a MARTA Station near GA-400 (first or second week of November 2005) (the MARTA Station would probably be the North Springs or Sandy Springs station). She then took a MARTA train to Hartsfield-Jackson Airport and flew to Gatwick Airport, in London, England. Her scheduled return flight on November 12th, 2005, went unconfirmed.
Description	Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown

Commentary on the Case

At first glance, there is a lot that does not make sense about this case. Firstly, she is associated with Georgia, USA, but I noted above that this missing person seems likely to be missing with a last-known location of Gatwick Airport in London.

That would be the case simply if she is known to have boarded her flight at the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport bound for that airport. Presumably, the flight would have been a safe one, otherwise this wouldn't be much of a mystery (ie. she didn't just board the plane but arrived at Gatwick).

The last-seen date of October 14th, 2005, presumably, represents when someone who knew her last saw her. I think this may have been Christine's 31st birthday, suggesting that she was last seen by some at a related event. I did look this person up on ancestry and did some corroboration work between hits.

One thing that doesn't make sense with this case is if she was known to get on a flight in the first or second week of November 2005, then that would be reliable information about her whereabouts after October 14th, 2005. By this time in aviation history, you are not boarding a flight without proving who you are, so there's no way she's on that plane without presenting convincing ID. That being the case, why is October 14th considered her last-seen date as opposed to when she boarded the plane?

Confusing Double 'Last Seen' Event in Description

Her NamUs description says she was dropped off at a MARTA Station (Atlanta transit). Who dropped her off? And wouldn't that mean she was last seen well after October 14th, 2005 by this person?

It's also a little weird that the description of her disappearance time frame doesn't list an exact flight date. The vague reference to the first or second week of November suggests that this is not a case that has drawn much professional attention. If there was, I would think her flight date would be known. There are a lot of questions about this case and part of the job in getting answers may be to promote the case in London, England.

Efforts on Ancestry Website for this Missing Person: Christine Longino

While looking at Ancestry, first I found what appeared to be her high school yearbook, where she used the name Christine Longino. If the Christine Longino is the yearbook is the same one as our missing person (faces look alike), then that almost proves that Longino was her birth name, unless she married into the name very young (ie. before the print of her high school yearbook).

I tried to authenticate different search results as her but couldn't do that conclusively. Yet, I did achieve high confidence. For some reason, this missing person, if the profile below is hers, was associated with another name.

I wondered if that was a name she married into, if it was a user or system error, or if it meant something else (ie. name change not related to marriage). If you work on this case and that last name pops up, it's something to look at.

Similar Cases: Missed Return Flight

Missing a scheduled return flight while abroad is a significant clue that something may have happened to an individual, as it often signals an unexpected disruption in their plans. In the case of Christine Linda Longino, who flew from Atlanta to London’s Gatwick Airport in November 2005, but did not board her return flight on November 12, the absence of confirmation suggests she may have faced foul play, an accident, or chosen to stay abroad without notice.

With regard to this latter point, if she married into a new name somehow, then that would complicate finding her. You couldn't simply search for her name in social media or online forums because her name would now be different. You could look for a Christine Wilkins in London, but that could be an empty rabbit hole as well.

But on this matter, if Christine wanted to stay in England or planned to, then why book the return flight? That too is complicated to speculate on.

Her return flight suggests that she was planning to return to the USA. But sometimes when you enter a country, the customs agents will want to see your plan to leave. Someone experienced in travel might book a return flight with plans to no-show it for this reason, despite the cost. It's a way of misleading the customs agents.

There have be en cases where someone's missed flight has been part of the investigation into their disappearance. Natalee Holloway’s failure to board her May 30, 2005, return flight from Aruba sparked a massive search. 

Help Identify UK Jane Does from November 2005

You can help bring closure to Christine Longino’s case by checking UK databases for unidentified females (Jane Does) who died or are believed to have died around November 2005, particularly near London or Gatwick Airport. You need to cross reference Christina's case details to the Jane Doe, both in terms of demographics and timeline considerations. 

Visit the UK Missing Persons Unit at missingpersons.police.uk and filter the unidentified persons section for females, aged 25-35, with brown hair/eyes, 5'1"-5'3", and 125-150 lbs.

Alternatively, explore Doe Network’s Europe section (doenetwork.org) or INTERPOL’s Identify Me (interpol.int/en/What-you-can-do/Identify-Me). If you find a potential match and don't want to report it directly, then feel free to include it in the comments at this blog post as I do look at them.

Pepper Reed Missing: Could UP4389 Be the Match?

By: Shane Lambert
Original Publication Date: September 29th, 2025 (Monday)

Pepper Reed Case Summary (NamUs #MP150118)

With Pepper Reed’s case, what is hard to overlook is that she was deeply intertwined with Terry Rasmussen in the stages of her life leading up to her disappearance event. He is a man whose criminal legacy has recently captivated true crime audiences.

In December 1975, when Pepper Reed was last seen in Houston, Texas, she was three months pregnant with Rasmussen’s child. This child, later named Rea Rasmussen, was born on June 15, 1976, in Anaheim, California, entailing that Pepper remained alive at least until then despite the official last contact date being late in 1975. Her association with Rasmussen, who later became a suspected serial killer, adds a layer of tragedy to her disappearance.

Terry Rasmussen’s crimes have been spotlighted in recent years, notably in the 2025 Oxygen series *Unknown Serial Killers of America* (Season 1, Episode 4), which detailed his role in the Bear Brook murders and other killings across decades. The episode, aired in June 2025, explores how he used aliases like Bob Evans and Gordon Jenson to evade detection. His conviction for a 2003 California murder and suspected involvement in multiple unsolved cases have kept his story relevant, with calls for tips on missing women like Pepper still active.

Category	Details
NamUs Case Number	MP150118
Legal Name	Pepper Reed
Biological Sex	Female
Race/Ethnicity	White / Caucasian
Missing Age	23 Years
Current Age	73 Years
Height	5'2" - 5'4" (62-64 Inches)
Weight	115-130 lbs, but was pregnant in the time period close to her disappearance event
BMI	20.2 - 23.0 (based on height 5'2"-5'4" and weight 115-130 lbs) (pregnancy should be noted)
Hair Color	Brown
Eye Color	Brown (Both)
Date of Last Contact	December 18, 1975 is stated at NamUs, but Pepper Reed did give birth to a child in June 1976 in Anaheim. This suggests that she was likely seen there, perhaps even in a hospital.
Last Known Location	Anaheim, Orange County, California
Circumstances	Last seen in Houston, Texas, with boyfriend Terry Rasmussen between December 12-18, 1975, while three months pregnant. Moved to Anaheim, where daughter Rea was born on June 15, 1976. Rea was found deceased in Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire, in 2000, identified in 2025. Terry Rasmussen, convicted of murder, is suspected in Pepper's disappearance and the Bear Brook Murders.

Attempt to Match: Pepper Reed and UP4389 (Jane Doe)

UP4389 stands out as a compelling match for Pepper Reed. The Jane Doe was found as only skeletal remains, discovered in a Valencia wash off I-5 on January 26th, 1980. Skeletal remains and being found in wash suggest a delayed find, which could include a potential 1976 homicide.  Decomposition and exposure could easily account for the three-year gap, especially if someone disposed of her hastily after Rea's birth and then fled. 

The estimated age range of 17-24 aligns closely with Pepper’s 23 at disappearance, while the White/Caucasian race matches perfectly, and the height/weight (5'5"-5'9", 115-130 lbs) is a strong fit—Pepper’s 5'2"-5'4" is a minor variance, but skeletal measurements can fluctuate by 2-4 inches without complete remains, and the weight range is spot-on (both are 115-130 estimates).