Tag: Disappearance

The Disappearance of Gretchen Fleming

Two selfies of Gretchen Fleming

EARLY LIFE: Gretchen Fleming was born on December 24, 1994, in Warrenton, Virginia. Her parents divorced when she was child, with her and her sister living full-time with their father, David, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. When she was around 14 years old, Gretchen’s father met and married a woman named Jennifer, who became her stepmother.

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The Disappearance of Michelle Crawford

Portrait of Michelle Crawford + Photograph of Michelle Crawford

EARLY LIFE: Michelle Deanne Crawford was born on September 26, 1977, to Kathy and John Crawford. Growing up in Lawton, Oklahoma, she was said to be a generous, hard-working and responsible person who was liked by everyone who knew her. She was also known to be a bit of an introvert, with only two close

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The Disappearance of Lana Derrick

School photo of Lana Derrick

EARLY LIFE: Lana Derrick was born in 1976 to Marge and Darvin Haugan. From Gitanyow First Nation in British Columbia, she was known for being a prankster who easily made friends with those around her. At the time of her disappearance, Lana was a 19-year-old forestry student at Northwest Community College in Houston, British Columbia.

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The Disappearance of Viola Panacheese

Viola Panacheese standing outside

EARLY LIFE: Viola Isabella Panacheese was born on January 24, 1949. From Mishkeegogamang First Nation in northern Ontario, Canada, she was the mother of four children – Candace, Bruce, Lilly and Virginia – and was living in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In the lead-up to her disappearance, Viola was in an on-again, off-again relationship with her partner,

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The Disappearance of Shirley Lonethunder

Two photos of Shirley Lonethunder, one with a neutral face and one with her smiling

EARLY LIFE: Shirley Joanne Lonethunder was born on January 3, 1966, as the oldest of five children. From the White Bear First Nations near Carlyle, Saskatchewan, she grew up in Saskatoon, making trips back and forth between the city and the reserve. Known for being stubborn and strong-willed, Shirley struggled with substance abuse and was

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