When a Kentucky woman disappears, the missing persons search group she often volunteered with must look for one of its own. Questions and possibilities abound as the search for a beloved mother, sister, daughter and friend continues in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Also included in this episode: a request for information regarding the unsolved homicide of an unidentified young girl currently known as Opelika Jane Doe. Do you recognize this child?
Unsolved Disappearance: Andrea Knabel
Andrea Knabel went missing from Louisville, KY on the night of August 13, 2019. She has not been seen or heard from since. She is missed by her children, parents, siblings and many friends. Image source: family photo.Andrea went missing from Louisville’s Audubon Park neighborhood (red pin). Audubon Park is statistically safer than most KY neighborhoods, but foul play may have been involved in her disappearance nonetheless. Image source: Google Maps.Prior to her disappearance, Andrea was known for her remarkable ability to make friends with virtually anyone. She had a wide social circle and is missed by many. She was also known for her involvement in a volunteer group that donated its time to searching for people missing in the Louisville area. After her disappearance, her fellow members searched diligently for her, without success.
Sources used to research this episode(Andrea’s Story):
If you know anything about the disappearance of Andrea Knabel, please call the Louisville Metro Police Department at 502-574-7111 OR the anonymous tipline at 502-574-5673.
Unsolved Homicide: Opelika Jane Doe
Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe was 4-7 years old when she was murdered in or around 2011. Her remains were discovered in Opelika, Alabama. Investigators believe she may also have had ties to any or all of the following places: Norfolk, VA, Rockingham County, NC and Orlando, FL. Her most distinctive feature was her left eye, which appeared different than her right due to an injury that likely left her blind in that eye.
Do you recognize this child? Does she perhaps resemble the child of a friend or family member who you haven’t seen for the past decade+? Her autopsy revealed that she was badly abused throughout her short lifetime. It is very possible that she died at the hands of her guardian(s) and was never reported missing. If questioned regarding the child’s whereabouts, her guardian(s) may claim that she was adopted, or that they relinquished custody of her to another party.
Investigators in Opelika are working hard to give her her name back and diligently follow up on every tip received. Please report any possible information to the Opelika Police Department.
This composite image shows what Opelika Jane Doe would have looked like in life with her hair worn loose. Source: NCMEC.Opelika Jane Doe’s remains were found in Opelika, Alabama (red pin), but investigators believe she may also have had ties to Norfolk, VA, Rockingham County, NC and Orlando, FL (green pins). Map source: mapcustomizer.comThese snapshots are believed to be the only known pictures of Opelika Jane Doe in life. They were taken in 2011 at a vacation Bible school in Opelika. By the time their significance was discovered, attendance records had been destroyed. Source: Opelika Greater Peace Baptist Church / Opelika Police.These composite images show what Opelika Jane Doe would have looked like in life with her hair braided into cornrows, which is how it was styled when her remains were discovered. The appearance of her left eye–in which she was likely blind–was her most distinctive physical trait. Do you recognize her? Any tip–no matter how small–may be of use to investigators.
Sources used to research this episode (Opelika Jane Doe’s Story):
If you recognize Opelika’s Baby Jane Doe / have any information regarding her identity or death, please call the Opelika Police Department at (334) 745-8665.
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