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Missing Person – Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Attention: Violent Crime/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Missing since 01/27/2014 from Cherry Hill, New Jersey
Vanessa Smallwood
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 46 (at time of incident)
Height: 5’0”
Weight: 150 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Clothing/belongings: Black cotton jacket, blue dress, and silver wedding ring
9/8/2015
Vanessa Smallwood last was seen on January 27, 2014, at Any Garment Cleaners in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She was driving a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country van with New Jersey license tag WSJ-52H. Her cell phone recorded a ping at approximately 1022 hours at 738 Broad Street, Clayton, New Jersey. Since that time there has been no activity from the victim, to include use of her credit and debit cards.
ViCAP alert #: 2015-09-01
Agency case #: 2014-2283
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective Christopher Ent of the Burlington Township, New Jersey, Police Department at 609-239-5867 or cent68@burltwppd.com or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
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Unidentified Human Remains – Bel Alton, Maryland
Attention Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on 6/18/1998 in Bel Alton, Maryland
8/4/2015
On June 18, 1998, the unidentified remains of a black female were located in Bel Alton, Maryland. The victim was found nude and covered with brush and vegetation near an abandoned home. She had a fractured skull and appeared to have been killed at another location and transported to the body recovery location.
Sex: Female
Race: Black
Age: 25 to 35
Height: 5’4” to 5’6”
Weight: 115 to 135 pounds
Hair: Black
ViCAP alert #: 2015-07-01
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective Brion Buchanan, Charles County, Maryland, Sheriff’s Office, at 301-609-6477 or buchananb@ccso.us or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Unidentified Human Remains – Apex, North Carolina
Attention: Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on 7/9/2003 in Apex, North Carolina
Victim Reconstructed Photo
Items Recovered with Victim
6/11/2015
On July 9, 2003, the unidentified remains of a Hispanic male, possibly of South American descent, were discovered in the area of Jenks Road in Wake County, North Carolina. The victim’s teeth were in poor condition with some mild gum recession. The color of his eyes and hair and estimation of his weight could not be determined. It is believed that the victim had been deceased for approximately 1 year before the skeletal remains were discovered. Based on forensic analysis, the victim spent less than 5 years in North Carolina. He may have been a migrant worker.
Race: Hispanic (South American descent)
Sex: Male
Age: 40 to 50 years old
Height: 5’6”
Clothing: Lejanoeste cowboy boots (size 10 ½), brown leather belt (size 37), black jeans, large polo shirt, size 26 underwear, and size 9 ½ gold ring with a black face and a gold-colored religious figure
Agency case #: 03-034591
NamUs case #: 6270
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective T.S. Barefoot, Wake County, North Carolina, Sheriff’s Office, at 919-856-2601 or scott.barefoot@wakegov.com or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Unidentified Human Remains – Highland Springs, Virginia
Attention: Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on 1/28/2014 in Highland Springs, Virginia
6/11/2015
On January 28, 2014, the victim’s remains were found near some vacant apartments in Highland Springs, Virginia. The victim’s skull was separated from the other remains due to either animal interference or environmental circumstances. Other skeletal bones were found tied inside four layers of black, plastic trash bags and were lying underneath a futon mattress. Under the mattress was a “Sponge Bob” fleece blanket.
Sex: Male
Race: White or Hispanic/Latino
Age: 25 to 35
Height: Approximately 4’8” to 5’3”
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Unknown
ViCAP alert #: 2015-05-02
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective Matt Rosser of the Henrico County, Virginia, Police Department at 804-928-0273 or Ros44@henrico.us; Investigative Analyst Joyce Salmon of the Henrico, Virginia, Police Department at 804-501-4842, SAL06@henrico.us, orjoyce.salmon@henrico.us; or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Unidentified Human Remains – Immokalee, Florida
Attention: Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on October 18, 1980, in Immokalee, Florida
2/10/2015
The remains of an unidentified Hispanic male were discovered in Immokalee, Florida. The victim was wearing Levi’s brand blue jeans; K-Mart brand underwear; a Prest Rite-brand long-sleeved, red-checked flannel shirt; green socks with orange and white stripes at the top; and brown boots. The victim may have had family living in Houston and Dallas, Texas. He was known by the name Raldalpho or Raldalfo (name spelling was determined to vary).
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Age: 20 to 25 years old
Height: 5’6”
Weight: 154 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Distinguishing characteristics: Linear scars on both the left and right arms
Agency Case #: 80-36053
NamUs #: 1294
ViCAP Alert#: 2015-01-01
To provide or request additional information, please contact Senior CRI Kim K. Cherney, Collier County, Florida, Sheriff’s Office, at 239-252-0050 or kim.cherney@colliersheriff.org, or kim.cherney@leo.gov or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Missing Person – Atlantic City, New Jersey
Attention: Violent Crime/ Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Sierra Sahara Thomas
Missing since November 21, 2002, from Atlantic City, New Jersey
2/10/2015
On November 21, 2002, Sierra Thomas was with a male friend when her then-current boyfriend saw them together. A short time later, the victim and her boyfriend met. He is the last person to see her alive. He was last seen wearing light blue sweatpants, dark blue or black shirt, black jacket, and a multicolored scarf.
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 19 years old (at time of disappearance)
Height: 5’1” to 5’2”
Weight: 140 to 150 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Agency Case #: 02-158598
NamUs #: 11955
ViCAP Alert#: 2015-02-01
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective Charles Stuart, Atlantic City, New Jersey, Police Department, at 609-318-4450 or cstuart@acpolice.org or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Unidentified Human Remains – Alsip, Illinois
Attention: Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on 09/23/1980 in Alsip, Illinois
2/10/2015
On 09/23/1980 at approximately 12:19 p.m., the body of a black female was located in the Cal-Sag Channel in Alsip, Illinois. The victim was facedown in the fetal position, naked from the waist down with six stab wounds to her back and two to her chest. She was bound with an electrical cord around her hands and had a neck tie around her neck, which also bound one hand to her upper legs. Her face was covered with adhesive tape. She was found wearing a blue wool sweater, dark floral blouse, and a beige bra.
Race: Black
Sex: Female
Age: 19 to 25 years old
Height: 5’5” to 5’7”
Weight: 133 pounds
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
ViCAP Alert#: 2015-02-02
To provide or request additional information, please contact Special Agent Ken O’Brien, Illinois State Police, at 847-608-3213 or Kenneth_Obrien@isp.state.il.us or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
Unidentified Human Remains – Clay County, Missouri
Attention: Violent Crime/Missing Person/Cold Case/Crime Analysis Units
Found on April 18, 1985 in Clay County, Missouri
Victim’s Hair Comb
Composite Sketch
3/10/2015
On April 18, 1985, the victim’s remains were found in a field on Cooley Road north of Route 210 in rural Southeastern Clay County, Missouri. The only remains found were the victim’s skull and a few other bones. There was a brown hair comb, numerous teeth, and two bullets recovered near the skull.
Sex: Female
Race: Unknown
Age: 18 – 25
Height: Approximately 5’5”
Weight: Unknown
Hair: Brown
ViCAP alert #: 2015-03-01
To provide or request additional information, please contact Detective Shane O’Roark of the Clay County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office at 816-407-3716 or coldcase@sheriffclayco.com or the FBI’s Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) at 800-634-4097 or vicap@leo.gov.
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