Missing Person Commentary

By: Shane Lambert The D.B. Cooper plane hijacking is a legendary unsolved mystery. The name is a false one given to a man who hijacked a plane in late November 1971. To this day, his identity remains unknown, and the debate regarding who he was has been alive for years. In this article, I am changing perspectives a little. I'm not looking to find out what D.B. Cooper's real name was. Instead, I want to review what I think happened to Cooper on the night of the hijacking. On this matter, I think one theory stands out as both simple and plausible: Cooper parachuted into the Columbia River or a tributary and met his end there. This is a previously supported theory, including with FBI agents. The FBI artist rendering of the so-called D.B. Cooper Review of the Events of November 24th, 1971: D.B. Cooper Hijacks a Plane On November 24th, 1971, a man calling himself "Dan Cooper" boarded Northwest Orient Airlines Flight 305. This flight was bound from Portland, Oregon, to ...

By : Shane Lambert I will work on a series in the time frame ahead that I will tag/label "Famous Historical Cases." This will be a tangent away from missing persons cases for a little bit. I do it because I'm sure the readers of my blog enjoy historical cases and are fans of true crime in general, not just missing people cases. To start the series, I will look at the case of Jack the Ripper, the infamous and unsolved serial killer case from the late 19th century. In doing so, I presume the reader has at least some general knowledge of the case from the 1880s in England. My position is that Charles Lechmere should be considered the leading suspect. Charles Lechmere: The Leading Suspect in the Jack the Ripper Case Charles Lechmere stands as the strongest suspect in the Jack the Ripper case, holding a clear edge over all other top 'contenders' due to his undeniable presence at one of the crime scenes. My position certainly isn't unique: Lechmere has gai...

The Unsolved Disappearance of Daniel Andrew Weaver in Waco, Texas On Tuesday, January 18th, 1983, 20-year-old Daniel Andrew Weaver left his home in Waco, Texas, and disappeared, leaving behind a mystery unsolved after more than four decades. He told his wife, Tamara Weaver, he was visiting his father before heading to his 7-11 gas station job for a 4pm to midnight shift. Daniel never reached work, and he has not been seen or heard from again. His vanishing spurred a robust investigation involving police, three grand juries, and private detectives hired by his brother, David Weaver. The case deepened in 2006 when his stepmother, Lydia Weaver, submitted a will she claimed Daniel signed. A Texas court deemed it forged, per a 2007 UPI report . David, who contested the will, had Daniel declared dead, calling the legal fight part of a broader puzzle. Suggestions That Daniel Died Close to His Disappearance Date Daniel did leave behind an uncashed paycheque from his job at 7-...

10 Oldest Missing Persons Cases on NamUs in March 2025: A Closer Look By : Shane Lambert Original time of writing : March 31st, 2025 The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) added or updated about 450 missing persons cases between March 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. Below is a table featuring the 10 oldest cases from this period, sorted by "Date of Last Contact" (DLC). These cases, ranging from 1970 to 2009, represent some of the longest-standing mysteries recently brought into focus by NamUs, drawn from various locations across the United States. As of March 31st, 2025, the Gene Stees case is the only one I've been able to look at on this site. He is missing as a fugitive from justice. The Oldest Cases Uploaded to NamUs in March 2025 NamUs Case # Name Gender Race/Ethnicity Date of Last Contact Missing From Missing Age Date Modified #MP139693 Gene Stees Male White / Caucasian ...

The Corvette Predator: Speculation on the Disappearance of Robin Ann Graham On Sunday, November 15th, 1970, 18-year-old Robin Ann Graham vanished from the U.S. Highway 101 southbound lane near the Santa Monica Boulevard off-ramp in Los Angeles, California. She left behind a locked 1969 Chevrolet Nova and a mystery that lingers over five decades later. Below are her case details, followed by a theory on what might have happened to her that night. In this theory, I test whether it makes sense that a 'helpful' stranger might have actually been stalking her. Case Details: Robin Ann Graham's Disappearance Category Details Missing Person Robin Ann Graham Biological Sex Female Race / Ethnicity White / Caucasian Last Seen Time November 15th, 1970, between 2 AM and 2:45am (Saturday-night/Sunday-morning) Missing Age 18 Years Current Age 72 Years Height 5'6" (66 Inches) Weight 125 lbs ...

Lydia Josefina Chocooj: Missing from Bonita Springs, Florida Since March 2024 - Case Still Active Missing Person Case Summary: Lydia Josefina Chocooj Category Details Case Overview Lydia Josefina Chocooj, a 16-year-old Hispanic/Latino female, went missing from Bonita Springs, Florida, on March 27th, 2024 (Wednesday). Reported that day, she’s now 17 as of March 26th, 2025 (Wednesday). Her case, NamUs #MP118962, is detailed here . Last Known Details Last seen in Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida, on March 27th, 2024 (Wednesday), Lydia left on foot. Recently moved from Camden, New Jersey, she wore black pants and a white shirt, with no trackable devices noted. Physical Description Age at Disappearance: 16 years old Current Age: 17 years old Height: 5’3” (63 inches) Weight: 125 lbs Hair: Black, shoulder-length Eyes: Brown Distinctive Features: Mild acne on cheeks; no other marks Clothi...