Missing Persons

Missing, but never forgotten ... Tania Murrell This case grabbed hold of my heart and as you read her story, you will understand. I am posting her story because you may be able to help. (this one's for you Gary and Elysia) When six-year old Tania went missing on her way home from school Jan 20, 1983 her mother Vivian spent the rest of her life waiting for her daughter to return home. But on New Year's Day, 2011, Vivian Murrell, 55, died in Peachland, B.C. never knowing the fate of her little girl. l. Tania vanished on her way home for lunch from Grovenor Elementary School, Edmonton, AB, Canada. It was about 11:10 a.m. when she is assumed to have started her two block walk home. Usually, Tania walked home with John, her five-year-old brother, but not that day. It appears she didn't wait the 10 minutes for his dismissal from kindergarten. "My mom always told me if my sister wasn't found before she dies, she would give me a sign," said Elysia, who was born two years after Tania went missing. Now I'm starting to get people who have seen her and people who have information. I know she's alive and out there," said Elysia, who has been in constant contact with the detective through the years. "We just need to find her." From Pam This is one of those rare, rare cases that I agree. I can see this young woman, who would be in her early 30's now, working in a cafe or coffe shop in busy urban shopping area. I can see red trolly buses, like those used in Seattle, WA. Though these red trolly's can be found in other places as well. The age progression photo is actually a good representation of how I see her now. Maybe her photos will spark some recognition for someone out there. If so please contact me info@pamcoronado.com.

Gordon Hettrick - FOUND On March 10, 2007 Gordon Hettrick went missing from his cousin's home in rural Mendocino County, Philo, California.  Gordon went for a walk around 4:30 p.m., which was not unusual as he had a love for hiking the country trails.  When Gordon didn't return by morning, however, a call for help was made to the Sheriff's department.  A four-day diligent and exhuastive search was performed by city, county, state and volunteer search and rescue teams.  Dogs and helicopters were used but ultimately failed to locate any sign of Gordon. When Gordon went for his walk that afternoon in March he was in a loving and stable 23-year relationship with his partner, Gary Pierce. Gary writes:  "After ten painful months there was still no sign or word from Gordon.  I decided to make one last attempt by contacting Pam Coronado, after seeing her on television working with another sheriff's department in Georgia on a missing person case.   I was reluctant and a little afraid, frankly, to contact Pam at first.  There was a fear that we might really find Gordon.  Still, I could no longer bear not knowing.  When I finally made contact with Pam she was very comforting and asked for some photos of Gordon and something personal to Gordy that she could work with.  After working with the things I had sent, Pam and I had a telephone conversation in which she described a location.   Upon locating the site Pam had described later that same day, Gordon's remains were found on January 28, 2008.  I was incredibly grateful to finally know in my heart, without a doubt, that Gordon had been unable to return and that now he would finally be returned to those of us who loved him." I strongly encourage all law enforcement agencies to use this tool when all other resources have been exhausted." Gary Pierce, Pilo, CA