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Have you seen me? 19 forgotten missing persons cases

Some of these cases happened decades ago and some mere years old, but all are still open, with the possibility – however small – of being solved.
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Sadly, there are many names on a very long list of missing person cases that have been investigated, put aside and lost in a sea of files and cases.

But for the parents, spouses, children and siblings of these missing persons, they will never be able to put it aside, never be able to forget and move on, forever caught in a cycle of memories and regret – something that will come to shape their lives.

Some of these cases happened decades ago and some mere months old, but all are still open, with the possibly – however small – of being solved.

Have you seen any of these people? If you have any information, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Revelle Balmain

Missing since: Saturday, 05 November 1994, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1972, Height: 170 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Blonde, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female,

Revelle was last seen at Kingsford on 5 November 1994. She was due to meet her mother at Newcastle on 6 November 1994, however she failed to arrive. Revelle has made no contact with family or friends since her disappearance. There are grave concerns for her safety and welfare.

Janine Vaughn

Missing since: Friday, 07 December 2001, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1970, Height:

164 cm, Eyes: Green, Hair: Blonde, Gender: Female

Janine was last seen around 4am on Friday, 7 December 2001 in Keppel Street, Bathurst. At this time she was seen to enter the front passenger seat of a bright red coloured four door medium size sedan similar to a Mitsubishi Magna of a Toyota Camry. Janine has not been seen or heard from since and fears are held for her safety and welfare.

Brett Rohan McGillivray

Missing since: Monday, 10 April 2006, Jurisdiction: Western Australia, Year of birth: 1979, Height:

175 cm, Build: Solid, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Male,

Brett has been missing since 10/04/2006 when he left for work at about 6.40am.Brett was driving a white 1990 Toyota Camry Sedan, registered number 8CI766. He was last sighted near Hermannsburg, NT on 14/04/06 before travelling to Alice Springs on 15/04/2006.On 26/04/2006 Brett’s vehicle was located abandoned in a truck bay on the Stuart Highway, approximately 80 kilometres north of Tennant Creek, NT. Keys were still in the ignition and the vehicle still had an ample supply of petrol. All of Brett’s personal possessions were still in the vehicle. He may have had a small black backpack with him. An extensive search of the area failed to locate any trace of the missing person.

Kerry Lynette MacKay

Missing since: Thursday, 27 February 2003, Jurisdiction: Queensland, Year of birth: 1963, Height: 154 cm, Build: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female

Kerry was last seen at the Wondai Road Caravan Park Chinchilla, Qld at 0715hrs. Kerry then attended Chinchilla showgrounds and collected her dog and four pet birds. Kerry was believed to be travelling to Dalby but has not been seen since. She was driving a white 1990 Toyota Corolla hatchback Qld Registration number 960FTH

Yvonne Kaye Waters

Missing since: Sunday, 07 April 1974, Jurisdiction: Western Australia, Year of birth: 1957, Height: 158 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female,

Yvonne Kaye WATERS and Raelene May EATON were last seen at about 6.45pm on 07/04/1974 leaving the White Sands Hotel, Scarborough in the company of three unidentified male persons. Nothing has been seen or heard from either girl since that time. Yvonne was last seen wearing long blue trousers, long sleeved green top, brown platform shoes, carrying a tan shoulder bag.

Elaine Morgan

Missing since: Tuesday, 17 April 2007, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1957, Height: 175 cm, Build: Medium, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Blonde, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female

At about 9am on Tuesday 17th April 2007, Elaine dropped her daughter off at a Dance Academy, in St Ives. This was the last time the MP was seen.

Helen Karipidis

Missing since: Monday, 12 December 1988, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1978, Height: 130 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown.

Helen was playing in a Marrickville, NSW playground with friends on 12 December 1988. None of them were aware that she went missing. Her father noticed that she had gone from the group at 8.30pm.

Sherrlynn Leigh Mitchell

Missing since: Thursday, 22 November 1973, Jurisdiction: Victoria, Year of birth: 1957, Height: 165, Build: Medium, Eyes: Hazel, Hair: Red/Ginger, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female

On 22 November 1973 Sherrlynn left her home address in Ballarat to meet a friend at the bus stop. When the friend’s bus arrived Sherrlynn was not there to meet it. Sherrlynn did not return to her place of work at the Ballarat Woollen Mills and did not collect her wages or her holiday pay. Her family have not seen or heard from her since that day.

Debbie Marie Ashby

Missing since: Friday, 09 October 1987, Last seen: Campbelltown NSW, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1971, Height: 160 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Female

Debbie was last seen at Campbelltown on 9 October 1987. She was 16 years old at the time. Debbie left her home at 1.00pm and stated that she was going to a friend’s house. Debbie had taken no clothing and has not been since.

Neil McKenzie

Missing since: Tuesday, 02 May 2006, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1972, Height: 175 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Shaved, Blonde, Complexion: Medium, Gender: Male

The MP was last seen at his work at Redfern on Tuesday 2nd May, 2006 at 3.20pm. It is believed that he returned to his premises where he left his work vehicle. The MP has not been seen or heard from since. Between Wednesday 3rd May and Thursday the 4th of May, 2006, the MPs vehicle was located abandoned out of fuel on the Putty Road at Singleton. The MP was not with the vehicle.

Lisa Jane Brown

Missing since: Tuesday, 10 November 1998, Jurisdiction: Western Australia, Year of birth: 1979, Height:

175 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Dark blonde, Gender: Female

Lisa Brown has been missing since 12.30am on the 10th November 1998 from the Palmerston Street, Perth City area. When last seen she was wearing casual blue denim jeans, black T-shirt, black high heeled boots. There are fears for her safety and welfare.

Rista Chathavixay

Missing since: Tuesday, 24 March 2009, Last seen: Mount Pritchard NSW, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1993, Height: 160 cm, Build: Thin, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Complexion: Medium, Gender: Female

Rista CHATHAVIXAY was last seen in the vicinity of the Liverpool Westfield Shopping Centre on 24 March 2009. Rista was reported missing when she did not turn up for school. She is described as being of Cambodian/Laos descent, 160cm tall with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes. Since her disappearance there have been unconfirmed sightings of Rista in the Campbelltown area. Concerns are held for her safety and welfare.

Stella Mary Farrugia

Missing since: Thursday, 18 October 1984, Jurisdiction: South Australia, Year of birth: 1966, Height: 154 cm, Build: Average, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Straight Golden Brown, Complexion: Olive, Gender: Female

On Thursday 18 October 1984, Stella Farrugia, aged 18 years, was reported missing by her boyfriend. He said that he last saw her at her home address on Seaview Road, Henley Beach, the day before, on Wednesday 17 October 1984.

Stella’s boyfriend had only moved in with her a few weeks earlier after she broke up with, and evicted, her ex-boyfriend for hitting her.

Stella was described as outgoing with lots of personality, kind, generous and easily led by others. She left behind all her clothing, her dog, and her bank account was untouched. She has also made no contact with her family despite being close to them.

Stella’s disappearance remains unsolved and her current whereabouts are unknown.

Carmel Giannasca

Missing since: Monday, 14 January 2002, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1969, Height: 175 cm, Build: Slim, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Complexion: Olive, Gender: Female

Was last seen on 14 January 2002 at Gladesville

Nathan McLaughlin

Missing since: Tuesday, 01 March 1994, Jurisdiction: Northern Territory, Height: 180 cm, Build: Solid

Eyes: Blue, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Fair, Gender: Male

Nathan McLaughlin is believed to have left his home residence in Moil, Northern Territory, either on the evening of 17 March 1994, or early the next morning. He was riding a grey/silver/black racing bike and wearing shorts, t-shirt and thongs. He is also believed to have been carrying or wearing a long sleeved American army camouflage jacket. The bike was later found in the Secrett Road/Berrimah area

Leela McDougall

Missing since: Saturday, 14 July 2007, Last seen: Nannup WA, Jurisdiction: Western Australia, Year of birth: 2001, Eyes: Blue, Hair: Blonde, Gender: Female,

In July 2007 six year old Leela and her mother 27yo Chantelle MCDOUGALL along with 2 other males vacated their premises in Nannup WA. All indications were that they were going on holiday to Brazil possibly via New Zealand. Extensive enquiries have failed to locate Leela McDougall and there are concerns for her safety and welfare.

Amelia Toa Hausia

Missing since: Thursday, 17 December 1992, Last seen: Downer ACT, Jurisdiction: Australian Capital Territory, Year of birth: 1974, Height: 160 cm, Build: Medium, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Black, Complexion:

Pacific Islander decent, Gender: Female

Amelia was last seen by her family at her home on 17 December 1992. Numerous reported sightings of Amelia have been made to police over the years since her disappearance; however no positive identification has been made.

Amanda Robinson

Missing since: Saturday, 21 April 1979, Jurisdiction: New South Wales, Year of birth: 1965, Height: 160 cm, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Gender: Female,

Amanda was last seen walking along Lake Road, Swansea NSW on 21 April 1979. She had been attending a dance at her school.

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