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Have a case that needs attention? Share a missing-person appeal, an unsolved case, your experience as a victim, or an accountability concern for possible coverage on If Victims Deserve Better and our social pages.

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The case or story

Submission type *

Case name or short title *

City, state / region, and country *

Where the case or event happened. Submissions are welcome from any location.

What happened, and what should people know? *

Include key dates, current status, and what you know firsthand. Distinguish documented facts from questions or allegations. Avoid private addresses, ID numbers, or sensitive details about children.

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What would you like us to share or help draw attention to?

Agency and case / report number, if known

Supporting links

Links to public records, news coverage, an official missing-person notice, photos, or a flyer. Put each link on its own line and explain the source. Share material you own or have permission to share. Please use redacted copies; this form accepts links, not file attachments.

Missing-person details

Current status *

Last seen: date, general location, and source

Include when the information was last confirmed. If unknown, say so.

Official public tip contact or reporting link

Use the investigating agency’s published contact or an authorized public tip line. Do not include private addresses or unconfirmed sightings here.

Your contact details — private

Your name or nickname *

Reply email *

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Your connection to the case *

Yes, email me a link when my case or story is posted or featured.

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Private notes or details we should not share

Mention any safety concerns, names to withhold, or limits on contacting you. Please do not send passwords, identity documents, or information you are not authorized to share.

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