Where is Melissa Brannen?

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An Apartment Complex in Lorton, Virginia was known for its social calendar. The complex hosted events every Friday night. December 3rd 1989 was a particularly special event since it was the complex's annual Christmas Party. Over 200 people were in attendance including Tammy Brannen and her 5 year old daughter, Melissa. Around 10pm, Tammy instructed Melissa to go get their coats. Melissa returned with the coat but her mom was STILL TALKING. We know how that goes! Then Melissa vanished. 1 lying maintenance man + 3 dyed rabbit hairs - wackadoo Virginia law + 13 blue navy fibers = 1 infuriating abduction case! 

 

SOURCES:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/crime-law/2019/04/19/abductor-year-old-melissa-brannen-be-released-prison-after-years/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Melissa_Brannen

https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-clothes-make-the-man-guilty

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnjelUpyuks

Forensic Files S8E41 Innocence Lost