Author: Observernews

Kermit, West Virginia (June 12, 2022) — The family of 32-year-old Brittany Duff is urgently searching for answers after she disappeared without a trace on June 12, 2022. Brittany, a mother of four, was last seen leaving a home in the 1500 block of Jennings Creek Road in Kermit, West Virginia. She called a friend the following day, saying she would be arriving soon, but never showed up. Her family has not heard from her since. What Happened: Brittany Duff’s disappearance remains shrouded in mystery. On June 12, 2022, she left her mother’s home on foot, wearing a white t-shirt…

WILMINGTON, NC — The disappearance of 30-year-old Ebonee Shanetta Spears on January 15, 2016, remains a haunting mystery. What started as an evening of uncertainty quickly spiraled into a situation that would leave her family devastated, and no answers have come since that fateful night. What Happened: Ebonee, a mother and daughter, was battling Lupus while raising her 13-year-old daughter, Aniya. On the evening of January 15, 2016, she called her mother, Harriet, to let her know Aniya was safely at her grandmother’s house. Ebonee left her apartment with plans to head to the Boys & Girls Club, seeking a…

CROWSNEST PASS, AB — The search for five-year-old Darius Macdougall continues into its third day after he went missing near Island Lake Campground on Sunday morning. Despite the difficult terrain and challenging conditions, authorities remain hopeful that Darius will be found safe. What Happened: Darius was walking with six family members near the campground, located about four kilometers south of Crowsnest Pass, when he became separated from the group. He was last seen around 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Despite extensive search efforts, including a widening of the search area into more difficult terrain, Darius remains missing. The Royal Canadian Mounted…

SACRAMENTO, CA — Nearly a year has passed since Angelica Bravo was tragically found dead in her North Sacramento home, but the case remains unresolved. While Angelica’s death has been ruled a homicide, the mystery surrounding her murder has led to even greater anguish—her two young children, Athena (4) and Mateo (3), are still missing. What Happened: In July 2024, Angelica Bravo’s lifeless body was discovered inside her home, marking the beginning of a heartbreaking investigation that would leave even more questions than answers. Early on, it was suspected that Angelica’s partner, Camron Lee, was involved in her death, and…

KERR COUNTY, Texas — Despite the passage of over two months since the catastrophic flooding on July 4th, the search for 8-year-old Cecilia “Cile” Steward and 63-year-old Jeffery Ramsey remains ongoing. As of Monday, volunteers and specialized rescue teams continue their efforts to locate the missing individuals. What Happened: Following the devastating flooding that submerged parts of Kerr County, including areas along the Guadalupe River, rescue and search operations have been underway since July 6th. The United Cajun Navy, a Louisiana-based nonprofit with extensive disaster response experience, led the charge in the search. They have combed through the floodplain with…

A tragic sniper attack at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Dallas, Texas, on Wednesday has resulted in the deaths of three people, including two detainees. What Happened: The shooting occurred early Wednesday at a field office in Dallas. Two ICE detainees were killed in the attack, and one other person was injured, according to reports from WFAA. The shooter, who later died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, was found on the roof of a nearby immigration attorney’s office. Details on the Shooter: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the shooter’s death via X (formerly Twitter) and noted…

A Charlotte massage therapist has been charged with felony secret peeping after allegedly recording a client without her knowledge using a hidden phone during a session at a local spa. What Happened: The incident occurred at Silent Moments Spa on Park Road on Monday, September 22, 2025. The victim, a client at the spa, reported to Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police that after finishing her massage, she returned to the room to get dressed and noticed a flashing light. Upon investigation, she discovered a hidden phone near a backpack, which had been recording her without her consent. The client, in shock, used her…

A 22-year-old driver has been sentenced to over two years in prison after admitting to causing serious injury in a single-vehicle crash when he fell asleep at the wheel. What Happened: Haron James, of Stokes Drive, Leicester, was sentenced to two years and two months in prison and disqualified from driving for over three years following a crash on November 4, 2024. The collision occurred when James, driving a white Mercedes Sprinter van, fell asleep behind the wheel while traveling back to Leicestershire from an exhibition in London. At approximately 2:30 a.m., while driving westbound on the A14 between junctions…

DECATUR, Ga. (WGHP) — A 14-year-old girl, Amy Reidling, has gone missing from her home in Decatur, Georgia, leaving her family in deep distress. Authorities are urgently asking for the public’s help to locate her. Amy was last seen on September 21, 2025, around 2:00 p.m. at her residence in the 1900 block of Janet Lane. Her family believes she may have been led away by an adult she met online, potentially under false pretenses. What Happened: Amy’s disappearance is particularly concerning as she was last seen leaving her home, and authorities suspect she may have been influenced by an…

DETROIT, Mich. (WGHP) — A mother, wife, daughter, and sister, 46-year-old Liticia Grenke Harris, has gone missing from her Detroit home. Her family is desperately seeking the public’s help in locating her. Last seen on Monday, September 22, 2025, near East 7 Mile & Outer Drive, Liticia was driving her red 2013 Dodge Avenger, a four-door sedan. However, since that day, she has not been heard from or seen, and there has been no trace of her car. What Happened: Liticia’s sudden disappearance is completely out of character. There have been no calls or texts from her, and no sign…