The Capital Region's oldest missing persons cases
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital Region has several active missing persons cases with the oldest one dating back to 1969. Authorities are still investigating these disappearances, but none have been found yet.
These are the oldest missing person cases in the Capital Region. Information on these cases came from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and New York State Police websites.
Cornelia Enright
Missing since April 24, 1969
- DOB: December 19, 1950
- Age now: 73
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Height: 5'2''
- Weight: 115 pounds
- Eyes: Blue
Cornelia was 19 years old when she went missing. She was last seen at Lum’s restaurant in Rotterdam at 11 p.m. on April 24, 1969, after meeting a friend. Her car was found unoccupied on April 25 at Friendly’s restaurant on State Street in Schenectady. Foul play is suspected.
If you have any information about Cornelia’s whereabouts, you can call the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 382-5200 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Thomas Meuse
Missing since August 9, 1971
- DOB: November 29, 1956
- Age now: 67
- Sex: Male
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5’4″
- Weight: 120 pounds
- Alias: Tommy Seeley
- Other: Scar above left eye brow
Thomas was last seen near Proctors Theatre on State Street in Schenectady. If you have any information about Thomas’ whereabouts, you can call the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 382-5206 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Maryanne Wesolowski
Missing since August 18, 1971
- DOB: June 24, 1958
- Age now: 66
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 4’5″
- Weight: 90 pounds
- Other: Scar on upper chest
Mary was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, red and white shorts, and a black leather belt. She was last seen at Haviland's Cove Beach in Glens Falls.
If you have any information about Mary’s whereabouts, you can call the Glens Falls Police Department at (518) 761-3840 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Agnes Shoe
Missing since June 17, 1979
- DOB: March 31, 1942
- Age now: 82
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5’4″
- Weight: 120 pounds
- Alias: Ginger
Agnes was last seen by her neighbors in Glenville. Foul play is suspected. If you have any information about Agnes' whereabouts, you can call the Glenville Police Department at (518) 384-3444 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Karen Louise Wilson
Missing since March 27, 1985
- DOB: February 10, 1963
- Age now: 61
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’3″
- Weight: 114 pounds
Karen was a senior at UAlbany when she disappeared. She was last seen leaving the Tanning Hut on Central Avenue in Colonie around 7:20 p.m. on the day she disappeared. There were then three unconfirmed sightings of Karen later that night. Witnesses said they saw her walking south on Fuller Road towards SUNY Albany near Six Mile Waterworks Park and the I-90 westbound on-ramp between 8:10 p.m. and 8:20 p.m.
She was last seen wearing faded blue jeans, a light blue short-sleeved golf shirt, a cream-colored raincoat, white sneakers, a gold ring with a blue zircon, and a Seiko watch. She was carrying a gray cloth pocketbook and may have been carrying a blue knapsack.
If you have any information about Karen’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 783-3212 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Tammie Mccormick
Missing since April 29, 1986
- DOB: July 3, 1972
- Age now: 52
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Hazel
- Height: 5’5″
- Weight: 108 pounds
- Other: Homemade tattoo of “T.A.M.” on upper left arm
Tammie was last seen hitchhiking on April 29, 1986. She was wearing a yellow striped shirt, black corduroy pants, beige boots, and a shoulder bag.
If you have any information about Tammie’s whereabouts, you can call the Saratoga Springs Police Department at (518) 584-1800 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
George Mateo
Missing since June 11, 1989
- DOB: July 26, 1935
- Age now: 89
- Sex: Male
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5'8"
- Weight: 160 pounds
George was last seen fishing near Cranes Hollow Road and the Mohawk River in Amsterdam. State Police found his car abandoned in that area. After an extensive search of the river, they could not find him.
If you have any information about George’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 661-5012 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Erica Franolich
Missing since October 13, 1996
- DOB: August 12, 1960
- Age now: 63
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5'4"
- Weight: 100 pounds
- Alias: Erica Jane Poprafsky
- Other: Mole on left knee
Erica was last seen near Main Street in Middleburgh. Foul play is suspected. She was last seen wearing blue denim overalls with a bulky shirt.
If you have any information about Erica’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 630-1700 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Monique Santiago
Missing since March 29, 1990
- DOB: September 11, 1978
- Age now: 45
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 4’11”
- Weight: 90 pounds
- Alias: Pebbles
- Other: Birthmark on back of right leg
Monique was last seen around 8 a.m. in Albany. Her mother spoke to her by telephone at noon. She told her mother that she had missed the school bus and would stay home. She has not been seen since.
If you have any information about Monique’s whereabouts, you can call the Albany Police Department at (518) 462-8039 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Suzanne Lyall
Missing since March 2, 1998
- DOB: April 6, 1978
- Age now: 46
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5’3″
- Weight: 175 pounds
On the evening of March 2, 1998, Suzanne left from her job at a Crossgates Mall to walk to the bus stop and boarded a CDTA bus to return to UAlbany. She got off the bus about 9:40 p.m. at Collins Circle. She was wearing long black trench coat, a black shirt and blue jeans. She was carrying a black book/tote bag.
It is believed Suzanne was wearing a polished, 14K, fluted bow ring, a silver ring in the shape of a frog, and a necklace with a silver medallion inscribed with a runic character that looks like a block-style letter S we she disappeared. She may also have been wearing a 14K gold flower design cocktail ring.
If you have any information about Suzanne’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 783-3212 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Peter Lorang
Missing since July 31, 2001
- DOB: August 24, 1972
- Age now: 52
- Sex: Male
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 190 pounds
- Other: Tattoo on right shoulder of a red circle with Japanese writing
Peter was last seen in Galway. On August 18, 2001, his car was towed from a private parking lot in Albany where it had reportedly been parked for two or three days before being towed.
If you have any information about Peter’s whereabouts, you can call the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office at (518) 885-6761 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Audrey May Herron
Missing since August 29, 2002
- DOB: October 4, 1970
- Age now: 53
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Hazel
- Height: 5’0”
- Weight: 105 pounds
Audrey May was last seen driving westbound on State Route 23 in Catskill around 11 p.m. She was driving a 1994 black Jeep Grande Cherokee with New York license plate X233UV. She is missing "under suspicious circumstances." She had left work and was wearing dark green medical scrubs and a blue turtleneck.
If you have any information about Audrey May’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 622-8600 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Craig Frear
Missing since June 27, 2004
- DOB: October 14, 1986
- Age now: 37
- Sex: Male
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 190 pounds
Craig was last seen walking into the woods near the Cambridge Manor Apartments in Scotia around 2 p.m. on June 27, 2004. He was wearing blue jeans, a white long-sleeved t-shirt, and Adidas sneakers with three black stripes. He was also wearing a gold chain with a St. Christopher medal.
If you have any information about Craig’s whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 630-1700 or (518) 783-3212 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Jaliek Rainwalker
Missing since November 1, 2007
- DOB: August 2, 1995
- Age now: 29
- Sex: Male
- Race: Black
- Eye color: Green
- Height: 5’6″
- Weight: 105 pounds
Jaliek, 12, went missing from his home on Hill Street in Greenwich. Foul play is suspected. He may have been wearing blue jeans, a yellow fleece pullover, and black hightop sneakers.
If you have any information about Jaliek’s whereabouts, you can call the Greenwich Police Department (518) 692-9332 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Lutricia Steele
Missing since May 1, 2008
- DOB: January 25, 1981
- Age now: 43
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5’6″
- Weight: 125 pounds
Lutricia was last seen near State Street and Erie Boulevard in Schenectady. She has several tattoos including a tiger on her left ankle, a leopard, a ribbon with the name "Shawn" on her left arm, the word "Kasin" on her left chest. She has piercings in her nose, tongue and ears.
If you have any information about Lutricia's whereabouts, you can call the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 382-5200 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Kellisue Achernecht
Missing since September 30, 2008
- DOB: December 16, 1972
- Age now: 51
- Sex: Female
- Race: White
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’10″
- Weight: 135 pounds
Kellisue was last seen around 9:35 p.m. in the town of Amsterdam on September 30, 2008. She was last seen wearing tan slacks, a black shirt, white sneakers, tan stockings and brown glasses.
If you have any information about Kellisue's whereabouts, you can call the Johnstown Police Department at (518) 736-4020 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Donald Green
Missing since February 26, 2010
- DOB: December 3, 1959
- Age now: 64
- Sex: Male
- Race: Black
- Eye color: Brown
- Height: 5’8″
- Weight: 160 pounds
- Other: May have a light goatee
Donald was last seen at the Silver Slipper Bar in Albany. His car was found in Colonie on February 28, 2010. His family has not heard from him since.
If you have any information about Donald's whereabouts, you can call the Schenectady Police Department at (518) 374-7744 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
Thomas Messick
Missing since November 15, 2015
- DOB: March 14, 1933
- Age now: 91
- Sex: Male
- Race: White
- Eye color: Blue
- Height: 5’10″
- Weight: 160 pounds
- Other: Visually impaired in right eye
Thomas was hunting with a party off of Little Pond Road in Horicon. He was supposed to be in a stationary position due to age and health. When the hunting group came out of the woods, Messick did not exit the woods. An extensive police search was conducted in the area but he was not found.
If you have any information about Thomas' whereabouts, you can call New York State Police at (518) 583-7000 or email nysvicap@troopers.ny.gov.
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