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Missing Mom Lonene Rogers Case & Chaos Divers' Chicago River Finds

NewsNationOctober 5, 202531 min35,748 views
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Lonene Rogers Case: A 40-Year Mystery

  • πŸ’” Lonene Rogers, a young, deaf mother, vanished in January 1981 from Erie, Pennsylvania, leaving her 5-year-old daughter, Allison, to wonder about her fate for over four decades.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Allison believes her father may be involved, citing his criminal past and a chilling warning he allegedly gave to a girlfriend about a wooded area.
  • πŸ” Despite cadaver dogs alerting to a specific tree stump in the woods, Lonene's remains have never been found, and the case remains cold.
  • βš–οΈ Allison is advocating for "Lonnie's Law," a proposed legislation that would grant families access to cold case files after 20 years, aiming to bring closure and accountability.

Other Missing Person Updates

  • πŸ” The search for 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers in Tennessee continues, with the FBI offering a $50,000 reward for information.
  • πŸ“ Eight-year-old Zachary Burnernhard disappeared from Clearwater, Florida, 25 years ago, and his case remains unsolved.
  • πŸ‘Ά Christopher Abieta was taken from his crib in Colorado Springs at 7 months old in 1986; his sister is pushing for answers regarding a potential suspect the police allegedly never interviewed.

Chaos Divers: Uncovering Mysteries in Waterways

  • πŸš— The independent dive team, Chaos Divers, recently discovered over 90 cars submerged in the Chicago River while searching for a 1969 Oldsmobile linked to a couple who disappeared in 1970.
  • 🌊 This massive find, potentially linked to insurance fraud, crime, or accidents, is one of their most significant recoveries, following a similar discovery of 138 vehicles in Canada.
  • 🀝 Chaos Divers, founded by Jacob Grubs, has a mission to clean waterways and recover missing loved ones, having successfully brought 21 people home, including Karen Sheepers, missing for 42 years.
  • πŸ› οΈ Their process involves using sonar technology to locate vehicles and remains, often working with law enforcement on cold cases across the country.

Advocacy and Support for Missing Families

  • 🌟 Allison Rogers, now a special education teacher, channels her personal tragedy into advocacy, aiming to break cycles of abuse and provide hope for others.
  • πŸ“ž The Chaos Divers rely on community support through viewing and sharing their YouTube and Facebook content, as well as donations via their website.
  • πŸ“’ NewsNation encourages viewers with information on missing cases to visit their missing page on newsnationnow.com and sign up for their newsletter.
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