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Buzz Feed
3 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
Missing People Stories And Facts
Hello! I'm Crystal, and I write the That Got Dark newsletter, BuzzFeed's weekly roundup of all things creepy, macabre, and horrible AF. And if you looooove this kind of content, you should subscribe to get your weekly dopamine fix of the macabre delivered RIGHT to your inbox! Here's what the newsletter is covering this week: The truly haunting case of Johnny Gosch, who was one of the first 'missing children' milk carton cases. If you're of a certain age, you're probably familiar with the whole 'missing children' milk cartons from the '80s and '90s, right? (If not, don't worry, I'll get into it more down below.) Well, one of the first children to appear in these ads was Johnny Gosch. Johnny Gosch was a 12-year-old from West Des Moines, Iowa, who disappeared early in the morning on Sept. 5, 1982, while delivering newspapers. Witnesses reported seeing Johnny talking to a man in a car and possibly being followed, but no one knew exactly what happened. After Johnny's parents received calls from customers complaining they hadn't received their papers, his father combed the route. What he found was Johnny's wagon, full of newspapers, but no Johnny. Initially, the police didn't treat the case as a kidnapping, so the investigation started late. No arrests were ever made, and there was never any conclusive evidence found. Johnny's mother, Noreen, believed he was taken by a trafficking ring and spent years searching for him. She claims Johnny visited her briefly in secret as an adult in 1997, but this has never been confirmed. Although there have been many theories and reported sightings over the years, the case remains unsolved to this day. The Alaska Triangle — a large (200,000 square miles!!!), mysterious region between Anchorage, Juneau, and Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow) in Alaska where tons of people have disappeared. Although it's a naturally beautiful place, the Alaska Triangle is known for a high number of strange and unexplained disappearances. Since the 1970s, over 20,000 people have gone missing there, including a US congressman. Some people believe these disappearances were due to harsh weather and the rough terrain, while others point to paranormal theories like aliens, time warps, or even strange creatures. Because of its reputation, it's even been compared to the Bermuda Triangle. So if you ever plan on visiting…be aware! This eerie (albeit pretty interesting) Wikipedia page about the missing-children milk cartons. In the 1980s, US milk cartons began featuring photos of missing children — like Johnny Gosch — to raise awareness. The national campaign peaked in 1985, led by safety organizations, and helped spark laws on child abduction. However, though iconic, the missing-children milk ads rarely actually helped find kids. In fact, the campaign faced criticism for causing fear, and it faded out by the 1990s as AMBER Alerts and other methods became more effective. This mysterious and sad disappearance of Connie Converse, a folk singer-songwriter in the 1950s whose music was quite introspective and ahead of its time. Sadly, Converse actually went unnoticed in her lifetime but gained acclaim decades later. In 1974, at age 50, she quietly disappeared after years of personal struggles, professional disappointment, and declining mental health. One day, she sent cryptic handwritten letters to her loved ones, packed her belongings into her car, and drove off, never to be seen again. Though no trace of her was ever found, many believe she died by suicide and is now presumed dead. Finally, the case of serial killer and kidnapper Stephen Peter Morin, who was given the moniker 'The Chameleon' because he used multiple fake identities. Morin was known for drifting across the US during the 1970s and '80s, abducting and murdering mostly young women. He is believed to have had at least 40 victims, but the exact number is unknown. Morin was arrested in Texas in December 1981, shortly after attempting to abduct another young woman, Margaret 'Margy' Palm. In a wild turn, Palm had reportedly talked Morin into surrendering himself peacefully. Morin later pleaded guilty to his charges and was executed on March 13, 1985. His last meal: A T-bone steak, baked potato, butter, sweet green peas, bread rolls, banana pudding, and coffee. Well, I think those are enough scary missing people stories for now, don't you? Next week, we'll talk about a man who woke up during an organ harvesting procedure, radium girls, and a family annihilator with a penchant for rat poison. Until then, stay safe, keep the lights on, and I'll see you for another horrifying trip down the rabbit hole… Love this kind of content? 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Global News
a day ago
- Health
- Global News
Missing man remembered: 'He was a truly loved person.'
Ahead of Earl Moberg's celebration of life, Brenda Moberg asked friends and family for words that described her husband. Gentle. Friendly. Helpful. Loving. Kind. 'A lot of people said kind,' she said. 'That was the word that was repeated over and over again.' More than 100 of Earl Moberg's friends, family, and community members gathered at Rowandale Baptist Church Saturday to remember him. Earl Moberg was 81 and living with dementia when he disappeared on Dec. 12, 2023 after leaving home for a walk. He has never been found, but is presumed deceased. 'It's great to hear other people's memories of my dad and help really keep him alive,' said Britt Moberg, Earl's daughter. 'It was really, really healing to have this time today. I'm so glad that we were able to do that.' Story continues below advertisement Britt shared memories of his passion for fitness and adventure, his pride in his Swedish heritage, and his unwavering support for his four children. As an educator, he taught in remote communities for much of his career. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy 'He made me feel safe in the world,' Britt said. Brenda felt the same; she and her 'knight in shining armour' would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. In the later years of his life, Earl Moberg was known to wander due to his dementia. The Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) deemed his disappearance a critical incident in June 2024 following a review spurred by a letter Britt penned to the WRHA and health minister Uzoma Asagwara. A critical incident is an unintended event that occurs as the result of the provision of health services. The review found Earl and his caregivers did not receive the health supports needed to keep him safe. 'We can't change what happened to my dad, and all I can do is try to advocate to try to do what I can to prevent this from happening to someone else,' said Britt. 'When Earl went missing, the first thing I said was, to the police, 'Is there a silver alert issued?' and they said yes, but at that time I didn't know it was just to the media,' Brenda Moberg said. Story continues below advertisement Related News Moberg critical incident review the first of its kind, offers 7 recommendations The Moberg family is working to change how the public is notified of missing adults. A petition to the House of Commons, sponsored by Kildonan-St. Paul MP Raquel Dancho, calls on the Government of Canada to develop a National Silver Alert System, which would alert mobile devices and broadcasts in the area where a missing vulnerable adult was last seen, much like AMBER Alerts. It's their second time collecting signatures: The 2025 federal election and dissolution of parliament nullified their previous petition, which had collected 4,672 signatures. While collecting signatures at Garden City Mall, Brenda Moberg hears from people whose lives have also been affected by a dementia diagnosis. 'They have relatives… that have dementia that have wandered, or they're worried that they'll wander,' she said. 'We just want to get more signatures on the petition so then if other people, seniors or people with dementia get missing that they will be found.' The Mobergs thanked everyone who signed the petition so far, and who helped search for Earl since his disappearance. 'To us, he's our father, our husband, he is our loved one and there's just so much more beyond him than being the missing person in North Kildonan,' Britt said. 'He was a truly loved person, and a father, and a teacher, and I hope that he's remembered for those qualities as well, not just for being the person who is missing.' Story continues below advertisement The Silver Alert petition is collecting online signatures until Oct. 2, 2025.
Hindustan Times
10-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
What is Blue Alert? Texas issues alert for ICE shooter Benjamin Song
A Blue Alert went out Wednesday night for Benjamin Song, who is wanted for a violent attack that happened on July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland Detention Center, an ICE facility in Alvarado, Texas. Benjamin Hanil Song reportedly used AR-15-style rifles to shoot at three officers after other suspects lured them out of the detention center.(File image) Blue Alerts are similar to AMBER Alerts and help law enforcement catch dangerous suspects. The alerts are sent to phones and also shown on highway signs across Texas, according to Fox News report. Also Read: Who is Benjamin Song? Blue Alert issued for Alvarado, Texas ICE shooting suspect What is Blue Alert ? According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, a Blue Alert can only be issued if: • A law enforcement officer has been seriously hurt or killed. • Police believe the suspect is a serious threat to the public or other officers. • There is enough information about the suspect's vehicle, such as a description or license plate. • The agency handling the case recommends that the alert be sent out. The Blue Alert system started in 2008 under then-Governor Rick Perry. The FBI said that during the attack, an officer with the Alvarado Police Department was shot and injured. Song is believed to be armed and dangerous. On July 9, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Song in the Northern District of Texas. He's been charged with attempted murder of a federal officer and firing a gun during and in connection with a violent crime. AR-15-style rifles used Investigators believe Song used AR-15-style rifles to shoot at three officers after other suspects lured them out of the detention center. The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for any information that leads to Song's arrest and conviction.' FBI said that Song is armed and dangerous and Texans are asked to inform the FBI immediately if Song is spotted. "If you have any information, please call 1-800-CALL-FBI or you can submit a digital tip to the statement from FBI read.
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michigan Attorney General supports lawsuits to preserve public media
Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks to reporters at the G. Mennen Williams Building in Lansing, Mich., on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has signed onto a legal brief alongside 22 other attorneys general to support lawsuits brought by the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio that are attempting to block federal funding cuts to their organizations. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in May to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, stating in the order that 'neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens'. Since then, NPR and PBS filed two separate lawsuits arguing the funding cuts threaten the First Amendment and create public safety hazards for citizens served by their local affiliates who rely on public media for weather, health and safety alerts. Forum highlights cost defunding public media has on emergency alerts, educational programming The brief Nessel and other attorneys general filed last week backs the arguments made by public media and warns of the harm that could come from weakening public media programming and infrastructure. 'Public media is a vital source of independent information for countless Michiganders and Americans, especially in rural communities, where it is often the only option available,' Nessel said in a news release Monday. Law enforcement depends on public media when issuing AMBER Alerts to find abducted children, as well as Silver Alerts for missing elderly individuals or individuals with developmental disabilities, the legal brief outlines. Public broadcasters provide critical coverage of emerging public safety threats like active shooters, especially in news deserts where public media may be the only resource to quickly disseminate information, the brief adds. The public media stations in Michigan, many serving rural communities outside of many news outlets' coverage areas, also provide emergency information that help residents navigate extreme weather of other crises, Nessel's news release said. 'Attempts to defund public journalism are a blatant attack on the press and the First Amendment, and a disservice to the people who rely on it every day,' Nessel said. 'Public radio reaches nearly every corner of our state, and I am proud to stand with my colleagues and with public media in defense of this essential news source.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Michigan Attorney General supports lawsuits to preserve public media
Attorney General Dana Nessel speaks to reporters at the G. Mennen Williams Building in Lansing, Mich., on May 15, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Roth/Michigan Advance) Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has signed onto a legal brief alongside 22 other attorneys general to support lawsuits brought by the Public Broadcasting Service and National Public Radio that are attempting to block federal funding cuts to their organizations. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in May to cut federal funding for NPR and PBS, stating in the order that 'neither entity presents a fair, accurate, or unbiased portrayal of current events to taxpaying citizens'. Since then, NPR and PBS filed two separate lawsuits arguing the funding cuts threaten the First Amendment and create public safety hazards for citizens served by their local affiliates who rely on public media for weather, health and safety alerts. Forum highlights cost defunding public media has on emergency alerts, educational programming The brief Nessel and other attorneys general filed last week backs the arguments made by public media and warns of the harm that could come from weakening public media programming and infrastructure. 'Public media is a vital source of independent information for countless Michiganders and Americans, especially in rural communities, where it is often the only option available,' Nessel said in a news release Monday. Law enforcement depends on public media when issuing AMBER Alerts to find abducted children, as well as Silver Alerts for missing elderly individuals or individuals with developmental disabilities, the legal brief outlines. Public broadcasters provide critical coverage of emerging public safety threats like active shooters, especially in news deserts where public media may be the only resource to quickly disseminate information, the brief adds. The public media stations in Michigan, many serving rural communities outside of many news outlets' coverage areas, also provide emergency information that help residents navigate extreme weather of other crises, Nessel's news release said. 'Attempts to defund public journalism are a blatant attack on the press and the First Amendment, and a disservice to the people who rely on it every day,' Nessel said. 'Public radio reaches nearly every corner of our state, and I am proud to stand with my colleagues and with public media in defense of this essential news source.' SUBSCRIBE: GET THE MORNING HEADLINES DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX
