Dec. Katelyn is currently living at 68 Carlisle Aven, Springfield, OH 45504-3501. [1][2] As Branton was scheduled to work at Dahlgren Naval Base at 3:00pm, he informed Akens and Sullivan that he would have to take Akens to the airport four hours before her flight. It wasnt until December of 2016, one year after Katelins disappearance, that news sources reported that there was no evidence that Katelin ever left the Fredricksburg area, and that they will be speaking to James to tighten up the timeline. See Edit 2 at the bottom of the post for references to the news articles as they were chronologically reported since just days after Katelins disappearance. Due to the condition of the luggage, the wheel was broken and the bag was scuffed, police believed that it may have been thrown out of a moving car. So, if youre curious about an update in the case, weve got you covered. We are not going to turn down any information.. As little old me is t the only one with this answer. Lisa wasn't sure she would even know how to get the metro. There was also a strange Facebook message that Akens account sent a friend, indicating she didnt want to be in either Virginia or Arizona. If James had her phone its very possible that he was the one who put the encrypted program on her phone. Lost it all because someone thinks they have the rigth to act out their disgusting fantasizes. James was expressing interest in Katelins aspirations in cosmetology school while the two discussed her future comfortably on the couch together. That was missing from the details. Katelin texts her fiance, Amber, who she lived with in Arizona, Katelin: Something came up. Articles copied from Draft Namespace on Wikipedia could be seen on the Draft Namespace of Wikipedia and not main one. 32 found for Katelyn Adkins in 37 cities. They deserve justice. [4][5], 11:56am - First text message sent from Akens' cell phone. Photo: Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office; Facebook, Kristin Smart's Body Is Still Missing But Longtime Suspect and His Father Face Trial, Suspect in Deaths of L.A. Model and Architect Charged with Sexually Assaulting 4 Others, 2 Missing Va. Woman Were Found Dead in Abandoned Lot, Suspect Is Person of Interest in Another Case, Missing Ga. Investigators believe Akens never left the Fredericksburg area the day of her disappearance. He couldnt risk her telling anyone. Press J to jump to the feed. Katelin was with a friend and her boyfriend. Main Menu. According to Lisa, investigators believe that Katelin never left the area surrounding James residence. There were questions as to whether that may have prompted her to leave. wallet, ID and glasses were found inside, but her clothes were missing. I really hope they find something to get this guy. About two days later, Katelins suitcase with her money, credit cards, and the plane ticket was found in a drainage ditch in Spotsylvania County. This leads investigators to believe the suitcase was thrown. I'm not coming back today. Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter. The unsolved disappearance of a Virginia teenager four years ago has left family members desperate for answers and investigators puzzled as a key witness who may be able to help refuses to cooperate, WTTG-TV reports. It was reported that James stopped cooperating with the investigators after a point. My theory: I believe James had murdered Katelin. She wanted to look around for a while instead of just waiting inside the airport. The luggage was found around 50 miles from the airport but just a few miles from Katelin's hometown. Anyone with information about her disappearance or the death of Heather Ciccone is asked to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office at 540-582-7115 or Spotyslvania Crime Solvers at 1-800-928-5822. On Friday, December 4, 2015, Akens did not share her infidelity with her family, and neither her mom nor sister noticed anything seemed out of the ordinary with Akens. Just saw this story on Disappeared. For the first. So, if youre curious about an update in the case, weve got you covered. Lisa had dropped off Katelin at James home at around 8:30 AM on December 5. "The circumstances surrounding this case are suspicious enough to warrant our full investigative efforts, in attempting to locate Miss Akens," Spotsylvania County Sheriff Roger L. Harris said in a statement to WSUA News. We sought to assess whether statin therapy is a predictor of overall survival (OS) following thoracic radiotherapy. I post to spread awareness and state my thoughts/theories. He holds the answers. I'll let you know when I get a new flight. No arrests have been made. Katelin's Tattoos Anyone with information about her disappearance is asked to contact the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office at 540-582-7115 or Spotsylvania Crime Solvers at 1-800-928-5822. Whenever possible, actual redditors have participated in investigating the events. Soddy Daisy Junior Miss 2010 is Katelyn Burdine. Lisa spoke to James again to let him know that Katelin did not make it to the airport and she asked him what happened when he dropped Katelin off and if she told him if she was meeting anyone at the mall. It would explain her saying she's cheating, and also explain why she "doesn't want to be here or there" (she didn't want to be with her fiance or James, and wanted to start over). I think her body will need to be found before they move forwards with charging him. Bridge at Highway 153 (TDOT Closure) Tennessee DOT . And they also could not determine that it was Katelin herself that sent the text messages. Police have reportedly searched Brantons home and seized a variety of evidence, including guns, electronics and his DNA; but have not found any meaningful leads or apparently, cause to arrest him. Also near James house. Investigators examined location records from Katelin and James cellphones, which told a very different story from that of James. [5] Text messages sent from Akens' cell phone never pinged any cell towers farther north than Stafford. [2][5], In 2021, a billboard with Akens' picture and information was erected by The AWARE Foundation in Spotsylvania County. Her suitcase was then found 45 miles away from where she was last seen. They also did not know if she was at the airport at any stage,theRonald Reagan Washington National Airport, but they knew she did not get on the flight back to Arizona. 2023 Chilling Crimes. Authorities also have yet to determine if the teen ever made it to the metro or to the airport., On December 6, 2016, one year after Katelins disappearance, NBC Washington and other news sources report, authorities said there was no evidence Akens or her property ever left Spotsylvania County. Gabriela had a new baby, a baby boy, and Katelin wanted to meet her nephew so she arranged to go back home to Virginia on a four day trip. The discovery of Akens' suitcase came a day after police found the body of 21-year-old Heather Ciccone slumped over the steering wheel of a vehicle parked outside a Spotsylvania residence. She lived with her fianc, Amber. maybe she sent her gf the message through fb messenger because james had her phone? 9:20am - Katelins mom, Lisa stayed at James house with Katelin for a little bit. Furthermore, authorities have stated that surveillance footage obtained from cameras in the area where she was dropped off has corroborated with the statements given by her stepfather. We have worked with, what, three psychics? Detective Sharon Williams told WTTG-TV. Kevin claims that he knows he was definitely verbally abusive, but that Katelin never revealed whether or not he was ever physically abusive. Alcohol was involved this night. Thus, we can jump to any one of 2 32-6+3 addresses; the currently-executing address is used to supply the missing 3 bits. A text was reportedly sent from her phone after she was dropped off, indicating that she was at the airport to board her flight. Something had happened inside the house. Katelin flew into Virginia to visit her family in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, for the birth of her nephew. Lisa then left the house to go to work. 27-year-old Wilson was sentenced to life in prison for the gruesome murder of the Alaska woman that traveled with him to Hawaii despite the urging of her family. The biggest red flag to me is that her phone pinged near to his house and there is no evidence of him driving her anywhere. Missing From Marysville, Ohio. [2][6] Authorities concluded the suitcase must have been thrown out of a moving vehicle as it was distressed, unzipped, and missing one wheel. When a teenager with her whole life ahead of her suddenly vanished, the authorities were stumped by the lack of solid evidence. According to Lisa, Katelin and James appeared to be happy to see each other. Sadly, I think this is a case where they know he did it, and just dont have enough to solidly link him for sure to it yet. This was the last time Lisa saw her daughter. (According to online, James then sent a text to Lisa about how her dropped her off at the Springfield mall and Katelin was going to take a metro to the airport. Katelin was in Caroline County from the 1st of December to the 5th. Katelin never arrived to the airport that day. [2] As of 2021, Akens remains missing and her case remains unsolved. Powered by WordPress.com VIP. If you picked up Katelyn or have information about her disappearance, call the dispatch center at 715-799-3881. I believe James murder her to the fact that he stop cooperating with the police,and he won't hand over his phone seem to indicate that he have something to hide. I believe they did get a warrant to search his property but was unable to find anything incriminating (heard from the crimejunkies podcast on the case). Powered by Shopify. Just 8 minutes after Lisa received her initial text from James, Lisa received a text from Katelin, reading, Katelin: Im at the airport. #Missing 19y/o KATELIN AKENS, 54 140lbs #Spotsylvania #Virginia. Im not coming back today, Ill let you know when I get a new flight. Katelin Akens is 19-years-old, standing at 54 and about 129 lbs. Lisa said, It was like that until her phone just stopped ringing.. My initial thoughts and amateur sleuthing pointed me right in the direction of the ex step father, but I didnt think it was any kind of revenge killing, or get back at the ex. Branton retained a lawyer when he was asked to take a Polygraph. West Virginia State Police have identified the body as 26-year-old Kayla Adkins. Patricia "Patti" Adkins was last seen leaving work at the Honda automotive plant on June 29, 2001 in Marysville, Ohio. And if so, where was Katelin? Robinson's car was found abandoned in a desert ravine in July. This was fine with both Lisa and Katelin, and Lisa said goodbye to her daughter for the last time. I hate to say it, but shes a young girl. Katelin Akens, who vanished after making a stop at a Virginia shopping mall This episode of Disappeared on Investigation Discovery tells the story of 19-year-old missing person Katelin Akens, who. [2], I dropped her off at the Springfield metro station. [2], Sullivan immediately called Akens' phone, which went straight to voicemail. Prior to her disappearance, Katelin texted Kevin, I really need someone to talk to. According to Kevin, Katelin told him that she had been partying the night before her departure with a friend who attended her former high school, and that friends boyfriend. There is no surveillance footage that shows Katelin at the mall, airport, or at the Springfield Metro Station. "It sounds as if there may be yet another serial killer in Spotsylvania County.". The only reason to continue the lie is because the truth is that he did something terrible. I couldnt find the exact time stamp, but Amber texted Lisa that something was wrong with Katelins flight, and that she wouldnt be coming home that day. Instead, Lisa resorted to her last option and contacted her ex-husband and Katelins former stepfather, James Branton, who helped raise Katelin and Gabi, and asked him to do the favor of dropping Katelin off at the airport. Buckeye Police Department Daniel Robinson, a 24-year-old geologist, has been missing for over three months in Arizona. She has distinctive butterflies tattooed on her left forearm and stars on her right foot. The list of its authors can be seen in its historicaland/or the page Edithistory:Disappearance of Katelin Akens. Nothing. That day, the 5th of December, Lisa couldn't drop Katelin off at the airport as she had to work. The teen's wallet, identification, credit cards and plane ticket were reportedly among the items found in the luggage. This article "Disappearance of Katelin Akens" is from Wikipedia. Katelin never made it on that flight and she has never been seen since. However, Branton's cell phone pinged a tower near Branton's residence in Partlow. These texts were pinged by interstate 95- Stafford county. Battery dying so won't be able to text for a bit.". [5][7], 5:40pm - Akens' flight departed Reagan National Airport. Maybe she confronted him, or threaten to tell? On December 5, 2015, Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight from Reagan National Airport in Virginia to Arizona. However, none of these examples mean, in any way, that either of these Virginia girls are victims of a career predator. Arthur Griffin and I had a great time filming new content with Urban Land Institute and its ULI Learning platform! I agree! She asked her ex husband, James Branton, if he could bring her instead. Lisa didnt think Katelin sent those texts. Someone who is involved in that shit isnt usually someone who keeps people around who may hold them accountable. Nearly 3 years later, Katelins case remains unsolved. who knows why for sure. Update: I know the family- not mentioning how. This page was last edited on 29 June 2021, at 00:33. Her former step-father, James Brandon was going to take her to the airport. On December 1, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Akens was visiting her family in Caroline County, Virginia because her sister, Gabi, had recently given birth to a baby boy, who Katelin was eager to meet. Lisa claims, She doesnt do that [double text], shell be wait for you to respond and then send another one. }, Plus his timeline of events, which also does not match up with the cell phone tower information that the police received.". If these have been answered, please feel free to answer or correct me. It was the 5th of December 2015. [2][4], Brantons cell phone pinged a cell tower near Branton's residence in Partlow. I believe james had killed her. Also the phone was pinged near James house at the time of this text. [5][6][7] At this point, Akens' cell phone pinged a cell tower in Stafford, Virginia, less than 15 miles from where Akens' luggage would later be found. It contained her phone charger, glasses, wallet/cash, credit/debt cards, and her plane ticket. We dont have an easy suspect to go to, Pearce says. That person has been interviewed at length and has been extremely cooperative, he says, adding that the young womens dispute stemmed from a fight over a boyfriend. Katelyn was graduating from art school, engaged, and getting ready to move to Colorado with her fianc. Authorities in Spotsylvania County, Virginia, are searching for answers after one young woman was found dead and another went missing last weekend. She wouldve been starting cosmetology school soon. Lisa has continued to hope that she will eventually know what happened to her daughter. Maybel he got a help from her mom for hiding the body. [4][15], A third residence, located on the 800 block of Salem Drive in Fredericksburg, Virginia, was owned by Branton's father, James "Jimmy" D. Branton, at the time of Akens' disappearance. I mean only respect to Katelins loved ones. If you know anything about this missing womans disappearance, you are encouraged to call the Spotsylvania County Sheriffs Office. This time, the texts were worrying; they said that she was staying with a friend and needed some alone time. Stepfather is not a suspect in disappearance of 19 year old Katelin Akens. Furthermore, Jameshad told Lisa he was due atwork at 3pm on the 5th of December and that was why he would have to drop Katelin off earlybut James never went into work that day and did not return to that job at all. They gathered that Lisa had dropped her off at James' house but they could not confirmthat James dropped Katelin off at the mall. [4], Initially, police found Branton to be cooperative, as he reportedly answered their phone calls and questions. However, Akens' cell phone also pinged a cell tower near Brantons residence in Partlow, 75 miles away from the airport. Since Akens' mom, Sullivan, had to work that morning and the airport was 60 miles away, Sullivan made arrangements for Akens' former stepfather, Branton, to drive Akens to the airport. Last week, search crews found a body in the area of a creek located off Old Highway 109 in Gallatin. The truth is there is a missing piece. But when police looked at the location records for James' phone, they discovered that his phone pinged close to his home when he sent Lisa the text message to say he had dropped Katelin off. All Rights Reserved. No, he has nothing to do with us, Detective Rob Marshall told the television station in 2017. Contrary to some reports, Sheriff's Capt. They were talking about her cosmetology school, her high school diploma. The mall was beside a metro station so James told Lisa that Katelin planned to get the metro directly from the mall to the airport. Records show two other people linked to the same address: Belinda Sue Adkins and Kim Siegfried Adkins. A few hours later, she got a text from James saying he had dropped Katelin off at the airport. [16][17][18] The missing persons foundation hopes the billboard's placement will inspire Branton to finally cooperate with authorities. ", From a news articles: {Branton stopped cooperating with the investigation. Then we were watching a movie in (anonymous) lap with (anonymous) cause there wasnt enough space for 3 people in there little couch and then he started kissing me and touching me and so was (anonymous) we all ended up having sex. Her last text message pinged off a cell tower in Stafford. [2], OK let me know when you get on the plane. If you know anything about this missing woman's disappearance, you are encouraged to call the Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office. Akins visited Uganda in 2016 and quickly developed a bond with a baby girl named Willa Gray. [2][4] Sullivan asked Akens to text her when Akens arrived at the airport, and again when Akens boarded the plane. On Sunday, 21-year-old Heather Ciccone was found dead in a car parked in a strangers driveway. Main Menu. Sister of Missing Woman Katelin Akens Marks Six Years Since Disappearance Gabrielle Washington, sister of Katelin Michelle Akens, who was last seen in Partlow, Virginia, talks about how. Her family says they wouldve noticed if something was wrong. Due to his phone being encrypted, I believe hes well educated with technology, especially phones. Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins fell in love years after meeting, and now they are married with four daughters see a timeline of the couple's relationship by PIkvolkmann KATELIN AKENS - MISSING (My theory) Springfield, Virginia 19 years old Dec. 5th 2015 Case: Katelin was supposed to fly back to her home in Arizona. He seemed happy, excited, Sullivan said. There is no camera footage of Katelin at any locations, neither is there footage of James anywhere. [12] However, Branton's father had died the previous year and ownership of the property was likely in probate. To date, Katelin has still not been found and her family have asked that everyone keep talking about her and keep sharing her story so that she will not be forgotten. Katelin's phone was missing so police looked at the location records anddiscovered that when she sent Lisa the text message saying that she was at the airport, her phone pinged at a location more than 30 miles from that Springfield Metro stop. Everyone initially feared it was Katelin. Police didn't actually search his mother's house which is odd! katelyn akins disappearance. Growing up, Katelin Michelle Akens lived in Caroline County, Virginia, with her mother, Lisa Sullivan. A few minutes after she received a text from James, Lisareceived a text message from Katelin's phone at 2pm: "I'm at the airport. "It's scary," Akens' mother, Lisa Sullivan, told WRIC News. According to Lisa, who saw them last together, they were getting along well and catching up with each other. I think she felt guilt and had to talk about it. Around this time, Rios also received one final message from Akens' Facebook account: Akens' mother, aunt, and sister continued to call and text Akens for the next 24 hours but her cell phone was turned off. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Lisa left shortly afterwards. He is probably a part of so much more than we think. They need answers and will continue to search for her. Dont know the motives and after that he got into her phone. She supposed to be reunited with her fiance, Amber. The Union County Sheriff says Adkins was last seen leaving the Honda of America plant in Marysville at the end of her second shift. All images are used with permission or licensed. Im not coming back today, Ill let you know when I get a new flight. In a separate text, she immediately texts, I wont be able to text for a bit. (Unsure if they ever disclosed where her phone pinged at this time. Just too eery. Lisa told police that it would have been unusual for Katelin to askto be dropped off at the mall as it was not a mall shewent to and the last time Katelin was on a metro was when she was six or seven years old. Would be interesting to know if cameras at airport were searched? Sullivan told WTTG-TV that her ex-husband, James Branton, appeared glad to see them. The contents that remained inside the suitcase were allegedly still neatly packed.. Branton never once tried contacting Akens via cell phone or social media. Rec# Photo Name Gender Race Missing Since Date of Birth Investigating Agency Missing From Type Poster; 1: ACOSTA, THOMAS JAY : Male: White: 05/09/2022 Fortunately theres a lot of leads, says Pearce. The area has been home to at least one serial killer, including Richard Marc Evonitz, who was accused of killing three different girls in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. The contents of luggage gave us some leads that were following actively as we speak, he says, adding that it didnt show any signs of being tampered with. The post was likely a reference to Richard Marc Evonitz. On December 7th, two days after Katelin disappeared, Katelin's luggage was discovered by a road crew worker in a drainage ditch in the 6600 block of River Road near Fredricksburg, approximately 44 miles away from the Springfield Metro Station. While she was filling out the report, news came in that a Virginia Department of Transportation worker discovered Akens' blue suitcase in a drainage ditch. About the text she had aent I believe all were done by james. . So, if you're curious about an update in the case, we've got you covered. Despite the similarities in the cases,namely thatthey were a similar age and in the same area, police were able to establish early on that the two cases were not connected. I won't be able to text for a bit.". In a separate text, she immediately then said, James: I dropped her at the Springfield metro station. Girl, 8, Is Found Dead, and Mom Is Charged After Pleading for Answers on TV, N.J. 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She was due to fly back to Arizona, where she'd. [2][4], Akens was scheduled to fly home to Arizona on a 5:40PM flight out of Reagan National Airport in Arlington, VA. Detectives have yet to name a suspect or person of interest. If he helped her runaway, whatever, he would have broke down by now and told the truth. [2], 9:00am - Mom dropped Akens off at former stepfather's residence in Partlow, Around 9:00am, Sullivan dropped Akens off at Brantons house on Oak Crest Drive in Partlow, Virginia. A career criminal, Evonitz committed suicide in 2002, after police sought him out for questioning in connection with a number of crimes, including the deaths of three girls in Spotsylvania County. Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight to get back home, but she never even made it to the airport. Tennessee's Junior Miss, Chelsea Michelle Milligan from Gallatin, Tn. Missing From: NEVADA, MO. The Free Lance-Star reported Ciccone died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. 16 talking about this. He said that he dropped her offafter 1pm and gave her $20 to get the metro. What happened to this missing woman, and are authorities close to finding her? At the time of her disappearance she was excited about starting cosmetology school in Arizona. She then proceeds to send another text that her battery is going to die. [1] Akens former stepfather allegedly drove Akens to Reagan Washington National Airport to catch a flight back to her home in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, but Akens never checked in. WUSA 9 News reports that evidence has been obtained from luggage belonging to the woman, which was found abandoned in a drainage ditch. [2][4] The shopping mall was over 10 miles away from Reagan National Airport. Updated with More Sources including FBI and newspaper articles, "KATELIN MICHELLE AKENS - PARTLOW, VIRGINIA", "Missing Persons (Adults) - Virginia State Police", "LOOK BACK: Katelin Akens disappeared four years ago today | Crime, Police & Fire | fredericksburg.com", "Puzzling Text Messages: What Happened to Katelin Akens? This was after Lisa received the 2:00 PM text from her daughter, and Lisa had believed for some time that Katelin had already arrived to the airport. Hes a man who isnt related to her (even if he was).. my mind goes to sexual assault. ), 1:52pm- James texts Lisa saying he dropped Katelin off at the airport. Click here for the latest Katelyn Tarver music, merch and news: https://linktr.ee/katelyntarver And I stayed the night so then today it was super awkward between us all. katelyn akins disappearance. At this point, she is not a person of interest., But there are plenty of clues. Within days of Akens missing her flight, road crews reportedly came upon her luggage in a ditch several miles from Brantons residence. According to Amber, not long after Katelin sent Lisa her final text messages, she directly messaged Amber through Facebook and said. Luggage belonging to Katelin Akens, a 19-year-old woman who disappeared en route to a Virginia airport, has been found in a Spotsylvania County drainage ditch.
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