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The faces of some of America’s missing

Updated 7:51 PM EDT, Wed August 7, 2013
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Thousands of people are reported missing every day in the United States. Phoenix Coldon, 23, of St. Louis was last seen in December 2011 sitting in her parked car. If you have seen Phoenix or any of the faces in this gallery, please contact your local FBI office or call 1-800-THE-LOST.
Still missing: Phoenix Coldon —
Thousands of people are reported missing every day in the United States. Phoenix Coldon, 23, of St. Louis was last seen in December 2011 sitting in her parked car. If you have seen Phoenix or any of the faces in this gallery, please contact your local FBI office or call 1-800-THE-LOST.
courtesy goldia coldon
Christina Kleckner was last seen in Cleveland in October 2011 following an argument with her parents, according to CNN affiliate <a href="http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/cleveland_metro/kleckner-family-of-cleveland-continues-search-for-missing-mentally-challenged-daughter" target="_blank" target="_blank">WEWS-TV</a>. She was 24 when she went missing. The TV station described Kleckner as developmentally disabled with the mental capacity of an 8-year-old.
Still missing: Christina Kleckner —
Christina Kleckner was last seen in Cleveland in October 2011 following an argument with her parents, according to CNN affiliate WEWS-TV. She was 24 when she went missing. The TV station described Kleckner as developmentally disabled with the mental capacity of an 8-year-old.
Courtesy Ohio Attorney General's Office
Witnesses saw a man grab 9-year-old Michaela Joy Garecht outside a store near her home near Oakland, California, in November 1988. Here, Michaela is seen in a childhood photo next to an image of what she might look like today.
Still missing: Michaela Joy Garecht —
Witnesses saw a man grab 9-year-old Michaela Joy Garecht outside a store near her home near Oakland, California, in November 1988. Here, Michaela is seen in a childhood photo next to an image of what she might look like today.
dearmichaela.com/missingkids.com
The discovery of the three young women missing for a decade in Cleveland immediately raised hopes for Ashley Summers, who went missing in July 2007 at age 14 within blocks of the other three.  Here, she is shown next to an age-progressed rendering of her on the right.
Still missing: Ashley Summers —
The discovery of the three young women missing for a decade in Cleveland immediately raised hopes for Ashley Summers, who went missing in July 2007 at age 14 within blocks of the other three. Here, she is shown next to an age-progressed rendering of her on the right.
FBI (left), NCMEC
Christina Adkins was last seen in Cleveland in January 1995.  She was 18 years old and five months pregnant when she disappeared.
Still missing: Christina Adkins —
Christina Adkins was last seen in Cleveland in January 1995. She was 18 years old and five months pregnant when she disappeared.
Ohio Attorney General's Office
Jessica Heeringa, 25, was abducted in April from an Exxon station in Norton Shores, Michigan, where she was working alone, sometime around 11 p.m., police said.  Police have released a sketch of the suspect, described as a white male, about 6 feet tall, between 30 and 40 years old, with wavy hair parted in the middle.
Still missing: Jessica Heeringa —
Jessica Heeringa, 25, was abducted in April from an Exxon station in Norton Shores, Michigan, where she was working alone, sometime around 11 p.m., police said. Police have released a sketch of the suspect, described as a white male, about 6 feet tall, between 30 and 40 years old, with wavy hair parted in the middle.
Norton Shores Police
Haleigh Cummings, 5, was reported missing from her family's home in Satsuma, Florida, in February 2009. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released the age-progressed photo to show what she might look like at age 8.
Still missing: Haleigh Cummings —
Haleigh Cummings, 5, was reported missing from her family's home in Satsuma, Florida, in February 2009. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children released the age-progressed photo to show what she might look like at age 8.
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Indiana University student Lauren Spierer, 20, went missing in June 2011. She was last seen leaving a sports bar after a night out with friends.
Still missing: Lauren Spierer —
Indiana University student Lauren Spierer, 20, went missing in June 2011. She was last seen leaving a sports bar after a night out with friends.
findlauren.com
Eighteen-month-old Amir Jennings was last seen with his mother in Columbia, South Carolina, in November 2011. Both were reported missing by a family member in early December 2011. Amir's mother was located a few weeks later after she was involved in a car accident. Amir was not in the car.  Amir's mother has been convicted of being involved in the toddler's disappearance, but the boy has yet to be found.
Still missing: Amir Jennings —
Eighteen-month-old Amir Jennings was last seen with his mother in Columbia, South Carolina, in November 2011. Both were reported missing by a family member in early December 2011. Amir's mother was located a few weeks later after she was involved in a car accident. Amir was not in the car. Amir's mother has been convicted of being involved in the toddler's disappearance, but the boy has yet to be found.
Columbia, S.C., Police Dept.
Six-year-old Morgan Nick went missing in June 1995 after playing with other children after a Little League game in Alma, Arkansas.  Police believe Morgan was abducted by a stranger.
Still missing: Morgan Nick —
Six-year-old Morgan Nick went missing in June 1995 after playing with other children after a Little League game in Alma, Arkansas. Police believe Morgan was abducted by a stranger.
When high school junior Kara Kopetsky didn't come home from school one day in May 2007, her parents filed a missing person report. Police in Belton, Missouri, told them they believed she was a runaway and would return in a few days. Shortly before she vanished, she told her parents her former boyfriend was stalking her.
Still missing: Kara Kopetsky —
When high school junior Kara Kopetsky didn't come home from school one day in May 2007, her parents filed a missing person report. Police in Belton, Missouri, told them they believed she was a runaway and would return in a few days. Shortly before she vanished, she told her parents her former boyfriend was stalking her.
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman was last seen in June 2010 at his Portland, Oregon, elementary school after attending a science fair.  While there has been intense speculation surrounding the boy's stepmother, who told police she dropped him off, no charges have been filed in the case and no one has officially been named a suspect.
Still missing: Kyron Horman —
Seven-year-old Kyron Horman was last seen in June 2010 at his Portland, Oregon, elementary school after attending a science fair. While there has been intense speculation surrounding the boy's stepmother, who told police she dropped him off, no charges have been filed in the case and no one has officially been named a suspect.
Lisa Irwin's father arrived at their Kansas City home from work to find the door unlocked, the lights on and a window tampered with. Lisa's mother said she last saw the 11-month-old the evening before. Dozens of investigators, including police and FBI personnel, have conducted numerous searches for the missing girl but have come up empty.
Still missing: Lisa Irwin —
Lisa Irwin's father arrived at their Kansas City home from work to find the door unlocked, the lights on and a window tampered with. Lisa's mother said she last saw the 11-month-old the evening before. Dozens of investigators, including police and FBI personnel, have conducted numerous searches for the missing girl but have come up empty.
Kansas City Police Department
Six-year-old Isabel Celis's parents reported her missing in April 2012, telling Tucson, Arizona, police that she vanished from her room in the middle of the night. There are no suspects in her disappearance.
Still missing: Isabel Celis —
Six-year-old Isabel Celis's parents reported her missing in April 2012, telling Tucson, Arizona, police that she vanished from her room in the middle of the night. There are no suspects in her disappearance.
Tucson Police Dept
Jacob Wetterling was abducted at gunpoint in October 1989 at age 11 near his home in St. Joseph, Minnesota, near St. Cloud.  His mother, holding a photo of her son, remains hopeful that he will be found alive.
Still missing: Jacob Wetterling —
Jacob Wetterling was abducted at gunpoint in October 1989 at age 11 near his home in St. Joseph, Minnesota, near St. Cloud. His mother, holding a photo of her son, remains hopeful that he will be found alive.
Chris Welch/CNN
Christopher Abeyta was only 7 months old when he was taken from his crib in 1986.  This year, his family announced a $100,000 reward for help in finding Christopher, who would be 27 today and may look like the image rendering on the right.
Still missing: Christopher Abeyta —
Christopher Abeyta was only 7 months old when he was taken from his crib in 1986. This year, his family announced a $100,000 reward for help in finding Christopher, who would be 27 today and may look like the image rendering on the right.
findchristopher.com/missingkids.com
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