When a young girl and her mom attend a neighborhood Christmas party in Northern Virginia, they enjoy the festivities—until the girl vanishes. An open window on a cold night suggests that she was abducted, and investigators quickly zero in on a suspect in this episode of Last Seen Alive.
Melissa Brannen was 5-years-old when she was abducted from her Lorton, Virginia apartment complex in 1989. Image source: family photo.This age-progressed image shows what Melissa may look like as an adult if still alive. Image source: NCMEC.Caleb Daniel Hughes abducted Melissa from a holiday party in 1989. He is a convicted sex offender and child predator. So far, he has not been charged with Melissa’s murder. Image source: VADOC.Caleb Hughes is a registered sex offender. Image source: VADOC.Pictured: a replica of the outfit that Melissa was wearing on the night of her abduction. Image source: police photo.Melissa lived with her mom in Lorton, Virginia. Image source: family photo.Melissa was a sweet 5-year-old child, and was beloved by her mom and grandparents. No one has been charged with her presumed murder. Image source: family photo.