On April 23, 2001, Velda Chimoni was fatally shot during a robbery at a Whataburger on West Indian School Road in Phoenix. Over two decades later, her case remains unsolved, and her family continues to seek answers and justice.

Sources:

https://silentwitness.org/cases/homicide-velda-chimoni-450-w-indian-school-road-whataburger/

https://silentwitness.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2001-4094-Flyer.pdf

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In 1983, 18-year-old Terri McCauley, an Omaha Tribe member and mother of two, disappeared in Sioux City, Iowa. Days later, she was found murdered and for over 40 years, her case went cold. In January 2025, a suspect was finally indicted.

Sources:

https://www.ktiv.com/2025/01/13/man-arrested-1983-murder-terri-mccauley-sioux-city/?outputType=amp

https://www.iowapublicradio.org/ipr-news/2025-01-13/a-break-in-an-iowa-cold-case-more-than-40-years-later

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/crime-and-courts/2025/01/15/man-arrested-for-1983-killing-of-sioux-city-woman-terri-mccauley/77692881007/

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Elijah Maney, 25, member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, was last seen after midnight on Aug. 10, 2025 entering the woods near 886 Lambert Branch Rd, Yellowhill Community, Cherokee, NC.

He is described as 5’6”, slim build, medium brown skin, brown eyes, long straight black hair. Last seen in black t-shirt over white, black jeans, black shoes.

If you have information regarding his whereabouts, please call the Cherokee Indian Police Department at (828) 497-4131 | Anonymous tips via Cherokee Police app.

Donations for the family’s search efforts (gas/food) can be sent to Elijah’s sister via:

Cash app: $RaePepion13

Venmo: @Raven-Pepion

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