Half a century after this young man was murdered in Houston, Texas, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children is releasing brand new imagery of John Doe 1973 in hopes it will lead to his identity. Read more.

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Uncovering Familial Trafficking: Adira James's Story


Now in her thirties, Adira James recently sat down with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children to discuss the abuse she endured as a young child. Adira said her parents began sexually abusing and trafficking her to their friends and business partners when she was just two years old. The horrifying abuse happened frequently for more than 10 years. 

Adira explained that because the abuse began at such a young age, it was her normal. “I didn't know any different. I didn't know." Read more.

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Abducted Baby Case Gets New Help: Can First Ever Image Bring Juan Tristan Home?



Juan Tristan was just seven weeks old when he was abducted from a Los Angeles Park. This week, the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) released a brand new image of Juan to help find him. His mother, Christina Torres, says she didn’t have a picture of her baby when he was stolen from her in 1987, after she left him in the care of an acquaintance. Using photos of Juan’s family members as a reference, forensic artists at NCMEC were able to create the first ever image of what Juan might look like now at age 36. Read more.

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Sampson County Jane Doe Identified: Her Name is Victoria



On July 20, 1999, an unidentified female was found in a heavily wooded area in Sampson County, North Carolina. She was believed to be Caucasian or Hispanic and between 17 and 24 years old. Investigators estimated she died about two months prior to being found. 

24 years after she was discovered in North Carolina, Sampson County Jane Doe finally has a name. Victoria Dolores Mejia Paredes. Read more.

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