"That's all I'm really praying for.". Caretaker Faces Murder Charge While Police Search for Missing Oklahoma Girl's Remains in 'Recovery Operation', Caretaker of Missing Oklahoma Girl, 4, Arrested as Search Continues for Child, Authorities Identify Remains as Missing Athena Brownfield 2 Weeks After Sister Was Found Wandering Alone, Second Caretaker of Missing Oklahoma Girl, 4, Faces Murder Charge, Remains Found amid Search for Missing Okla. "Sorting out who's responsible will come next, but we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. Booking photo of Alysia Adams who was arrested at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect. But her family deserves answers. We just want Kierra brought home safe.. The Chicago Police Department considers the case "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected.". unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, Chicago artist brings attention to missing women of color in 'Still Searching' series, Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. PORTSMOUTH, Va. Portsmouth Police are working to learn how a postal worker died after she was found dead on her route. In 2021, a worker died every 101 minutes from a work-related injury, while the share of black and African American workers fatally injured on the job reached an all-time high. "That's a big thing that I struggle with every day. Newsweek has reached out to Thayer County Sheriff's Office for comment. Arbeitman said Thursday night that officials remain optimistic. Those volunteers have been released after searching the entire town, every known vacant house and local waterways. Is that in danger? '", "Any small lead can lead to what really happened," Phillips said. William O'Reilly, 75, has been arrested for her murder. The woman, who hasn't been identified, was working in San Jacinto. The 26-year-old woman was three months pregnant . The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a call just before 6 p.m., where they found the 44-year-old worker. "I can't let her down," Phillips said. Of those who died in the workplace, workers aged between 45 and 54 accounted for one-fifth of the total number with 1,087 fatalities in 2021. High number of mail-in ballots could delay Chicago election results, Michael Madigan's attorneys seek to dismiss part of his indictment, Major change coming to North Side's city council representation. C.B. New surveillance video released showing the moments before Kierra Coles disappeared has been released by Chicago police. Coles vanished without a trace on Oct. 2, 2018. You may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.. "Kierra Coles is a member of our Postal family and we will continue looking for her and following up on all leads," the agency continued. Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen on February 2 at his workplace, Bruning Grain and Feed Company. "Suspended means the case cannot be continued further at this time," Bown told ABC News. But we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. "Connie" Johnson, 51, was reported missing on Nov. 10 after she failed to show up for work. Example video title will go here for this video. Her car was found in front of her apartment with her phone and packed lunch still inside. Tuesday afternoon, community organizers prepared for the fifth annual march We Walk for Her at 5 p.m. at 35th Street and King Drive. "Think of a place where a (child) could crawl into and look into those places and if you find anything please notify us.". The badly decomposed body of a woman found in a vehicle in an East St. Louis lake has been identified as a missing St. Louis postal worker. Local authorities began searching for Athena on Jan. 10, when the postal worker discovered her 5-year-old sister wandering alone and notified police, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield since Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) said in a Facebook post. No foul play is suspected. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, since Tuesday. Remains found in rural Grady County, outside of Rush Springs, on Jan. 17 have been positively identified as those of Athena, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said on Thursday. Authorities did not comment on how the Adams' became the primary caregivers of the children. A year ago, Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood. These are the last recorded images of Kierra.". Kierra Coles is a U.S. postal worker who was 26 years old and about three months pregnant when she went missing on Chicago's South side on October 2, 2018. "The person of interest exits the passenger side of the vehicle, but nobody exits the driver's side.". A 2-year-old boy has been found safe in Florida after he seemingly wandered away from his Hernando County home. "Additionally, community members are encouraged to search their own property for Athena. New surveillance video released showing the moments before Kierra Coles disappeared has been released by Chicago police. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. Then, she and her boyfriend decided they were ready for a baby, Phillips said. Published: Jan. 3, 2022 at 3:49 PM PST. Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. Detectives said the video was captured after Coles was seen in surveillance video driving away from her house with a man, who police say is a person of interest. We just really want her home.". Joshua "J.J." Rowland was located Friday morning by a volunteer who was searching. Mom Vanished 6 Weeks Ago, Car Found Abandoned with Phone Inside, She did not confirm reports that Athena is autistic, however, she stated that the child "has limited verbal skills.". There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected." Claire Cardona is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in Texas. Police won't identify their person of interest. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and say 'Law Enforcement.' After searching through hours of video, police put together a timeline of her disappearance. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. "Right now our top priority is locating her and sorting out who's responsible will come next. A video produced by police and published by the department on Tuesday sheds new light on the mystery. Moms of missing Black women gather in Loop to ensure cases are not forgotten: 'Our babies are gone'. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. But Phillips told ABC News that Coles' boyfriend lied to her about when he last texted the 26-year-old. The FBI, also part of the case, deferred comment to the Chicago Police. Bruning Grain and Feed Company is located in southeast Nebraska and specializes in processing grains such as soybeans and corn. Coles' mother said the painful void remains for their family but hopes someone with information will ease their suffering. "The next day, the person of interest is seen parking Kierra's vehicle near her residence before entering the building and exiting with unknown items," Svilar said. Athena's sister was placed in protective custody with the state after she was found, Arbeitman said. Authorities have also used tools including search dogs and helicopters equipped with infrared, the state bureau said. National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Three years ago, a 26-year-old postal worker who was eagerly expecting her first child mysteriously disappeared in her own neighborhood. CHICAGO -- Chicago authorities have released new information in the unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, including footage of a "person of interest" in Coles' car, who police say gave "varying accounts of the last time he saw her.". But we talk about her all the time, we got pictures everywhere. Authorities in Oklahoma are searching for a little girl after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister alone and wandering around. The boyfriend could not be reached by ABC News for comment. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released the booking photo for Ivon Adams. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol issued a missing and endangered person alert for Athena on Jan. 11 to people in a 15-mile radius of Cyril, located about 70 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. But, three months pregnant and excited for her new beginning, the postal worker disappeared from Chicago's south side in 2018. "I just hope somebody just has a heart and calls in, or gives a tip. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Fatalities due to violence or injury by persons or animals increased to 761 in the year, while exposure to harmful substances or environments led to 798 workplace fatalitiesthe highest figure since 2011. Kierra Coles missing for nearly 3 years, but family still looking for answers, "At approximately 10:43 p.m., Kierra Coles was seen on surveillance video making two ATM withdrawals at a business in the 8600-block of South Cottage Grove," CPD Homicide Lieutenant William Svilar said. Is she hungry? The following day, the man returned to Coles apartment and left her car parked in front, police said. OHP noted in an alert that Athena was last seen wearing a pink butterfly sweater and pink pants. Anything they may know, even if they don't think it's important enough -- any small thing could lead to breaking this whole case," she said. The U.S. Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off with Kierra in the driver's seat.". Authorities have released few details about the incident. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Alysia Adams, 31, was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect, the state bureau said. When contacted by PEOPLE, Arbeitman did not give any additional information on the search for Athena. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Svilar said. Calvin Berry's body was found floating in a canal along SE Fallon Drive near Starflower Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Authorities search for missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, Oklahoma. 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