missing persons

ALEA Issues Missing Person’s Alert for Troy Man

The Troy Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in located a missing man. 49-year-old Walter Junior Orr was last seen on April 11, leaving his residence in Troy. The direction he was traveling is unknown at this time. Orr is described as a black male, 5’9″ in height, weighing 188 lbs. He was last seen wearing acid wash…

Update: Search for Missing Man in Autauga County Canceled

UPDATE: The search has been canceled. No other details were released. The Autauga County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in finding a missing man. Ed Will Smith is 65 years old and may be living with a condition that may impair his judgment. He is 5’9″ tall and 180 pounds. He was last seen in Wetumpka on December…

Update: Three People Now Facing Charges in Aniah Blanchard Case

Here is an update on where the Aniah Blanchard case stands as of this afternoon. There have been many new developments. Human remains have been found near Macon County Road 2 in the Shorter area. Lee County District Attorney Brandon Hughes says there’s “good reason” to believe the remains are those of Aniah Blanchard, the stepdaughter of UFC heavyweight fighter…

Body Found in Marengo County Confirmed as Missing Florida Girl

The body recovered in Marengo County has now been positively identified as that of a five-year-old Florida girl who went missing earlier this month. Brianna Williams reported her daughter, Taylor Rose Williams, missing from their Jacksonville, Florida, home on Nov. 6., but the mother stopped cooperating with detectives after being questioned about inconsistencies in her story, investigators said. Brianna Williams…

The Effort to Find a Missing Uniontown Man Continues

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The search to find a missing Uniontown man continues tonight — along with the prayers for his safe return. Sixty-five year old Archie Evans of Uniontown has been missing now — for just over a week. He suffers from Alzhiemer’s — and has some other health concerns. His family has been suffering through eight days…

15 Years Later, Mother of Missing Woman Still Searching For Answers

Calling their names one by one, dozens gathered outside of the Montgomery Police Department for a candle light vigil remembering Alabama’s missing persons. LaQuanta Riley was one of the many names called out. She was 19 years old when she went missing, last seen getting into someone’s car nearly 15 years ago. “She was bubbly full of life” said her mother …

Missing Alabama Fishermen Still Not Found

Crews plan to resume their search for two brothers who disappeared during a fishing trip last week on the Tennessee River in northwest Alabama. Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency Director George Grabryan says that searchers are hoping for better weather when boats launch Friday than on Thursday. The TimesDaily reports that the search was suspended Thursday afternoon due to high winds…

2nd Annual Missing Persons Seminar Looks to Bring Closure for Families

When a family member goes missing it can be a feeling of helplessness no one ever wants to go through. More than 150 law enforcement officials from around the state gathered in Montgomery for the second annual Missing Persons Seminar. The seminar is the brainchild of Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey and has the support of the state Attorney…