This was the last time Lisa saw her daughter. This subreddit is about unsolved mysteries. We dont know if shes living it up, partying around. 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. 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. As of Tuesday, there is no indication Ciccone's death is connected to Akens' disappearance. At 7.15pm that evening, Lisa receivedanother text message from Katelin: "I'm staying with a friend. She was due to fly back to Arizona, where she'd. [2][4] Ten days after her 18th birthday, Akens moved to Arizona to be with her fianc, Amber Rios. Due to lack of information regarding this case, I have questions. "Provided us his timeline of events, which also does not match up with the cell phone tower information that weve received. could be a lot of reasons. WUSA 9 News reports that evidence has been obtained from luggage belonging to the woman, which was found abandoned in a drainage ditch. They gathered that Lisa had dropped her off at James' house but they could not confirmthat James dropped Katelin off at the mall. Which is why her diploma was missing along with clothes, to throw everyone off or make it look like shes a runaway. I want to know if dogs were used to track her scent where her phone has pinged. The family also said that Kayla. She then proceeds to send another text that her battery is going to die. Saw the text she has sent to her friend "Kevin" , talking about her cheating and guilt. On the day 19-year-old went missing, Sullivan drove to her ex-husbands home so that he could bring Aken to the airport for her flight back to Arizona, where she lived. Battery dying, so wont be able to text for a bit. . Jeff Pearce said Thursday that police have yet to find any surveillance footage of the 19-year-old at the mall or anywhere else. A text was reportedly sent from her phone after she was dropped off, indicating that she was at the airport to board her flight. James stuck to his story that he dropped her off at the mall. She also needed to retrieve her high school diploma in order to register for cosmetology school in Arizona, with classes beginning as early as the following Monday. The teen's wallet, identification, credit cards and plane ticket were reportedly among the items found in the luggage. Katelin Michelle Akens (born September 2, 1996) is an American woman who mysteriously disappeared on December 5, 2015, after being dropped off at her former stepfathers residence in Partlow, Virginia. And if so, where was Katelin? According to the report, investigators would learn days later that Akens never got to the mall, despite the claim by Branton. the body of 21 year old Heather Ciccone. Lisa said, It was like that until her phone just stopped ringing.. Bridge at Highway 153 (TDOT Closure) Tennessee DOT . The 19-year-old moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, just days after her 18th birthday in 2014, to live with her fiance. The Union County Sheriff says Adkins was last seen leaving the Honda of America plant in Marysville at the end of her second shift. James was happy to see Katelin and to catch up with her. She had been there since the 1st of December and was visiting her mother Lisa Sullivan and her sister Gabriela. I think all texts were made by him from Katelins phone. Maybel he got a help from her mom for hiding the body. Information recovered from her social media accounts and her cellphone records shows that [that may be case]., He adds: But until we can locate her, this is a missing persons case. So thats my motive. maybe she sent her gf the message through fb messenger because james had her phone? On Thursday, December 3, 2015, Akens met up with friends from high school to drink and play cards. Her flight was scheduled for 5:00pm. WSAZ spoke with Adkins' family on Friday, a family that is naturally shattered. Sullivan told the news station that Branton also failed to show up for any of the events remembering Akens. Lisa claims that James refuses to cooperate in the investigation or speak to the media and hasnt attended any events dedicated to finding Katelin. [5] Text messages sent from Akens' cell phone never pinged any cell towers farther north than Stafford. Lisa replied thanking him and asking about traffic. There is an interview with Lisa on the podcast, The Vanished Project where she talks about her and James' relationship in great detail and does mention some hostility, but clearly not enough to where she would not drop off her own daughter there. 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. The suspicious circumstances and timeline of the two cases have led some people to speculate that they could be related. Amber believes that this was uncharacteristic of Katelin, and to her, everything seemed to be fine up until the day of her disappearance. 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. In fact, the last time she was seen alive was at his home. 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. However, both cases have area residents on edge. [2], Sullivan immediately called Akens' phone, which went straight to voicemail. Investigators continue to investigate the possibilities that Katelin met with foul play or disappeared on her own accord. Akens spent the night with a couple she knew and the three were intimate. Police told the news outlet Branton has not told the truth about where he brought Akens that day, has refused to take a lie detector test and will not disclose the password to his phone. Keep note this was told to me about a month prior to this post. Sam Fell (director/screenplay); Zachary Levi, Thandiwe Newton, Bella Ramsey, Romesh Ranganathan, David Bradley, Daniel Mays, Jane Horrocks, Imelda Staunton, Lynn Ferguson, Nick Mohammed. [2][4], During Akens' short trip to Virginia, she visited with her mom, aunt, sister, and nephew. The luggage was found around 50 miles from the airport but just a few miles from Katelin's hometown. We sought to assess whether statin therapy is a predictor of overall survival (OS) following thoracic radiotherapy. But she never even made it to her flight. This time, the texts were worrying; they said that she was staying with a friend and needed some alone time. Offers may be subject to change without notice. [2][6] Authorities concluded the suitcase must have been thrown out of a moving vehicle as it was distressed, unzipped, and missing one wheel. Katelynn. Katelin would take the Metro Station to Reagan Airport, which was two stops away. The authorities later learned from James that he dropped Katelin at the Springfield Town Center in Virginia from where Katelin was going to take a metro to the airport. His DNA was also collected. Join Facebook to connect with Katelyn Adkins and others you may know. This was fine with both Lisa and Katelin, and Lisa said goodbye to her daughter for the last time. James had to work at 3:00pm, so he wouldve had to drop Katelin off at airport early. He couldnt risk her telling anyone. A series of tweets written by Stephen Tschida, an anchor with ABC 7, claimed, Stepfather is not a suspect in disappearance of 19 year old Katelin Akens. He would not elaborate on the specific nature of those contents, citing an open investigation, but he did say that it gave him hope Akens would be found alive. "The stepfather was cooperative with our agency initially," said Detective Williams. Amber had also received a text message from Katelin that morning, at 11.56am, which said: "Something came up. "It sounds as if there may be yet another serial killer in Spotsylvania County," one local posted on Facebook Tuesday. 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. And I stayed the night so then today it was super awkward between us all. [2], Though authorities suspect foul play and believe Akens did not disappear on her own accord, no suspects nor persons of interest have ever been named. Just eight minutes later, Sullivan reportedly got a text message from Akens phone that read, Im at the airport. One of Katelin'sfriends said that on the night of the 4th of December, one night before she went missing, Katelinwent out with two friends. :/. When a teenager with her whole life ahead of her suddenly vanished, the authorities were stumped by the lack of solid evidence. ", by Chilling Crimes So he is good with technology. Investigation Discovery's ' Disappeared: Flight Risk' focuses on the young woman's activities and whereabouts leading to her disappearance. So that meant, they had to focus on the person who was the last known person to seeKatelin. By clicking Accept All Cookies, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Investigators searched his residence, vehicles, examined a variety of guns, confiscated electronics, and collected DNA samples, but no physical evidence would indicate that he was responsible, or involved, in Katelins disappearance. Her wallet, ID and glasses were found inside, but her clothes were missing. 1 Comment, "My family and myself are good, decent and very honest people. [4][5], 11:56am - First text message sent from Akens' cell phone. 6 Comments, "People don't just disappear. No, he has nothing to do with us, Detective Rob Marshall told the television station in 2017. That turned the tide for Sullivan. Also the phone was pinged near James house at the time of this text. Sullivan received a text from Akens' cell phone: Im at the airport. They are not hiding in shadows. Date of Birth 05/04/1972 (50) Age 29 years old. Lisa had dropped off Katelin at James home at around 8:30 AM on December 5. This is the first Chet song I learned some years ago. It wasnt her style. Lisa believes that Katelin didnt send these messages out herself. Branton retained a lawyer when he was asked to take a Polygraph. The investigation into her disappearance will make you question everything about Katelin's last day and by the end you won't know who's account can be trusted. Special thanks to Alissa Akins, Cindy 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. Her loved ones say it's uncharacteristic of her to go missing without warning. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A Saturday. 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. I imagine lying to police would be enough to search James' property. And that person was her stepfather James. West Virginia State Police have identified the body as 26-year-old Kayla Adkins. PLEASE SHARE THIS POST! [1] She lived with her fianc, Amber. Due to the fact that Katelin told him about her diploma and cosmetology school, I think he used this to his advantage. While Lisa reaffirmed what time Katelin needs to be dropped off, James, an employee at Dahlgren Naval Base, noted that he had to arrive to work at 3:00, and that Katelin would have to be dropped off a little earlier than the departure time. Katelin Akens was supposed to board a flight to get back home, but she never even made it to the airport. However, none of these examples mean, in any way, that either of these Virginia girls are victims of a career predator. So, if youre curious about an update in the case, weve got you covered. He is probably a part of so much more than we think. However, Branton's timeline of events the day of Akens' disappearance could never be corroborated. The truth is there is a missing piece. Amber had said a Facebook message was sent from Katelins account saying she cant come back because she cheated on her. So police had to establish if she went to the airport and returned or never left the area in the first place. Lisa believed that this behavior was unlike her daughter, and one thing that stood out as unusual was the fact that she had texted her twice in a row. Katelin did not act out of ordinary that day. I highly doubt shes been able to hide out. None of that happened, crushing her family and confounding investigators. unusual and worrying text message from Akens phone: Im staying with a friend and I need some time alone, the messages read, according to the report. [16][17][18] The missing persons foundation hopes the billboard's placement will inspire Branton to finally cooperate with authorities. Akens' mother told Disappeared (TV program) that Branton was the only father figure Akens had ever known. No clothes were found and her diploma was missing. Her mother had dropped her off at Branton's home, and he said he'd drive her to Washington-Reagan National Airport, 80 miles north, for a flight home to her. I mean only respect to Katelins loved ones. As for the evidence reportedly found in her luggage, authorities are not clarifying on what was found, nor are they sharing any information about the leads they are currently investigating. Spotsylvania Sheriff's Office - Roger L. Harris Sheriff, after police sought him out for questioning. Marc Hoover: The strange disappearance of Patricia 'Patti' Adkins September 15, 2021 Ohio has an extraordinary number of unsolved homicide and missing persons cases. Branton has refused to unlock the cell phone, and investigators have been unsuccessful at any hacking attempts. 16 talking about this. I'll let you know when I get a new flight. Main Menu. James called in to let them know that he wouldnt be arriving, but the reason he gave them has never been publicly disclosed. She wouldve been starting cosmetology school soon. They were talking about it, sitting on the couch.. 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 I agree! Just 8 minutes after Lisa received her initial text from James, Lisa received a text from Katelin, reading, Katelin: Im at the airport. All images are used with permission or licensed. Katelin never made it on that flight and she has never been seen since. [2][4], Akens was scheduled to fly home to Arizona on a 5:40PM flight out of Reagan National Airport in Arlington, VA. Katelin is described as5 feet, 4 inches tall and 122 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. Kaitlin Akens, 19, was supposed to catch a flight from Virginia to Arizona. He advised he would have to drop her off early though as he had to be in work at 3pm that day. Currently, investigators are working on finding where the text was sent from, geographically, to determine whether or not it is evidence behind what happened to her. Battery dying so wont be able to text for a bit, Lisa: Ok let me know when you get on the plane.. Yes, sorry I forgot that information! The post was likely a reference to Richard Marc Evonitz. 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. Missing From SPRINGFIE https://t.co/HLX4NWjFc0, Amber UNOFFICIAL (@AmberAlertTWEET) December 9, 2015. [5][7], 5:40pm - Akens' flight departed Reagan National Airport. But her family don't believe that as they saw her the morning of the 5th of December and she was fine. Katelin stated to this friend she felt remorseful and awful about the entire thing. Investigation Discoverys Disappeared: Flight Risk focuses on the young womans activities and whereabouts leading to her disappearance. One of the most intriguing ones I have followed for years is the story of Patti Adkins. Also near James house. [Image via Spotsylvania Co. Sheriff handout]. Katelin originally went back home to get her high school diploma. The police had to establish where Katelinwas last seen. The discovery was made one day after another young woman turned up dead, heightening concerns for Akens' safety. Shed been shot in the back of the head. The comments below have not been moderated, by Chilling Crimes They read. The property has never been relisted.[10]. She was going to take the metro to the airport since there is a stop at Reagan.. They were talking about her cosmetology school, her high school diploma. Where she was going to take a metro to the airport. [2][6][9], Police were unable to search a Spotsylvania residence owned by Branton located on the 12000 block of Saddle Court, as Brantons mother is currently a tenant. My initial thoughts were that he likely tried to make some kind of sexual advance on her after the mom dropped her off and either accidentally or intentionally (used loosely in this situation if he was assaulting her anyway) killed her and covered it up with all the same tactics that the original poster mentioned. January 25, 2022, "The effects of abuse are devastating and far reaching. and will compete . In 2017, in an interview with True Crime Daily, when asked if surveillance footage captured anything, Lisa said, It didnt pick up her at all, or him, or his vehicles. [2], OK let me know when you get on the plane. He replied that the traffic was not too bad. [11] Since August 27, 2015, the Salem Drive property had been vacant and advertised for rent, however, on December 4, 2015, the day before Akens' disappearance, the listing was removed. However, its not known if she is actually the person to send the text, or if someone else sent it from her phone. Someone who is involved in that shit isnt usually someone who keeps people around who may hold them accountable. 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. }, Plus his timeline of events, which also does not match up with the cell phone tower information that the police received.". This case has many small turns, but I think James is very intelligent. 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. Episode SummaryIn the late 1960s and early 1970s, multiple young women and girls go missing in the Vernon-Tolland area of Connecticut.
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