YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED!If you have information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please telephone the Reno Police Department at 775-321-8372 or email the Missing Persons Division at missp@reno.gov
Charles Chia
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 18, 1989
Classification: Deceased Child
Age: 8 years old
RPD Case #:89-159427
Details of Disappearance
Charles Chia, 8 years old and his sister, Jennifer Chia, 6 years old, exited their school bus near their home in Reno, Nevada on October 18, 1989. After exiting the bus, they were last seen walking across the street towards their apartment complex where their Grandmother was waiting for them. Their remains were located on July 25, 1990 in Blairsden, California which is approximately 60 miles west of the Reno area. One of the most extensive searches in the county was completed by the surrounding law enforcement agencies. The children's pictures were placed on billboards, fliers, buttons and a television reenactment was aired. Amongst the many tips provided over the years, a witness reported seeing a brown van back into the turnout of the highway where the children’s remains were found. The van was observed about the same law enforcement believes the children died. The only identifying information provided on the van was that it had a Miller gear shift knob. Convicted felon, James Grooms was sentenced to prison for trying to extort $100,000 from the children’s mother and remains a suspect in the case.
Jennifer Chia
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 18, 1989
Classification: Deceased Child
Age: 6 years old
RPD Case #:89-159427
Details of Disappearance
Charles Chia, 8 years old and his sister, Jennifer Chia, 6 years old, exited their school bus near their home in Reno, Nevada on October 18, 1989. After exiting the bus, they were last seen walking across the street towards their apartment complex where their Grandmother was waiting for them. Their remains were located on July 25, 1990 in Blairsden, California which is approximately 60 miles west of the Reno area. One of the most extensive searches in the county was completed by the surrounding law enforcement agencies. The children's pictures were placed on billboards, fliers, buttons and a television reenactment was aired. Amongst the many tips provided over the years, a witness reported seeing a brown van back into the turnout of the highway where the children’s remains were found. The van was observed about the same law enforcement believes the children died. The only identifying information provided on the van was that it had a Miller gear shift knob. Convicted felon, James Grooms was sentenced to prison for trying to extort $100,000 from the children’s mother and remains a suspect in the case.
Monica DaSilva
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 23, 1990
Classification: Deceased Child
Age: 8 years old
RPD Case #:90-168641
Details of Disappearance
On September 23, 1990, 7 year old Monica DaSilva was kidnapped from her parent’s ground-level apartment near Idlewild Park, in Reno, NV, while her brother, James, 5, was sleeping. Her brother was still asleep at the time his parent’s discovered Monica missing. The window directly over Monica’s bed was open and the screen had been removed. Monica’s remains were found three weeks later in Largomarsino Canyon, outside of the Reno area. The disappearance of Monica DaSilva and the Chia children occurred in the same general time frame and area after convicted kidnapper, Phillip Garrido was paroled from the Northern Nevada Corrections Center in August of 1988.
Zosia Seweryniak
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 11, 2009
Classification: Parental Kidnapping
Date Of Birth: May 1, 2007
Height and Weight: 2'10 29#
Distinguishing Characteristics: brown hair/brown eyes
RPD Case #: 09-31270
Details of Disappearance
On September 11, 2009, Slawomir Seweryniak, who was granted temporary custody of daughter Zosia Seweryniak, failed to show up for a divorce hearing in which a Reno Judge was scheduled to review the child custody order. Seweryniak contacted his lawyer with the news that he had moved to Poland with Zosia under the pretense of visiting a sick relative. Seweryniak was ordered by the Judge to return Zosia to Reno, Nv on Sept 25, 2009 which he did not comply with and an FTC warrant was issued for his arrest (still active). Zosia Seweryniak is still listed in NCIC as a Missing Juvenile (Kidnapped).
YOUR HELP IS APPRECIATED!If you have information on the whereabouts of any of these individuals, please telephone the Reno Police Department at 775-321-8372 or email the Missing Persons Division at missp@reno.gov
Rick Lewis
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 3, 2022
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: February 8, 1959
Height and Weight: 5’11 190lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics:: Bald, Blue eyes, missing left lateral incisor, multi colored sun tattoo between shoulder blades
RPD Case #: 22-14739
Details of Disappearance
Rick Lewis was last seen at his residence in Reno on August 3, 2022. He suffered a traumatic brain injury 10 years ago and may have been experiencing suicidal thoughts at the time of his disappearance. Rick has been known to hike the Halo Trail and the Keystone Canyon Trail on Peavine.
Douglas Henry
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 21, 2007
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: August 19, 1952
Age: 58 years old
Height and Weight: 6'0 200lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Balding grey hair, blue eyes
RPD Case #: 07-19897
Details of Disappearance
Douglas Henry's last known location was a gas station in Reno on May 21, 2007 on the corner of Keystone and 4th St. in Reno. His gold 1995 Saturn 2 door was located parked at the trailhead of Boundry Peak in Esmeralda County, Goldfield, NV. If you have any information on Douglas Henry, please contact the Reno Police Department.
Roberta T. Girard
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 22, 1993
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: April 16, 1935
Height and Weight: 5’4 120#
Distinguishing Characteristics: Black hair/ Brown eyes, mole on top of nose, gold front tooth
RPD Case #: 93-245921
Details of Disappearance
Roberta Girard was last seen on a Citi Fare Bus in the area of Brinkby and Lakeside Dr on her way to work. Girard never arrived at work or returned to her residence.
Jennifer Casper-Ross
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 5, 2005
Classification: Missing Adult- Suspicious
Date Of Birth: April 30, 1975
Age: 35 years old
Height and Weight: 5'9 130lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair, brown eyes
RPD Case #: 05-17391
Details of Disappearance
Jennifer Casper-Ross was last seen at the Reno Sparks Cab Company on May 5, 2005 at 0530 hours, where she climbed over a fence to the rear of the business. Jennifer was intoxicated and not wearing any shoes at the time she was last seen. She requires medication and has a history of alcohol and drug abuse. If you have any information on Jennifer Casper-Ross, please contact the Reno Police Department.
Roy Frisch
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 22, 1934
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: April, 1887
Height and Weight: 5’8" 180#
Distinguishing Characteristics: Light brown hair/Hazel eyes, pit scars on right forearm
RPD Case #: 96-162608
Details of Disappearance
At the time of his disappearance, Roy Frisch lived with other family members at 247 Court Street and was employed at the Riverside Bank as a cashier. He was scheduled to testify for the government against two people alleged to be involved in organized crime. At 7:45 pm on the evening of his disappearance, Roy Frisch left his home walking to the Majestic Theater. After the movie, he was seen by a friend at the corner of Sierra and Court Street. Roy Frisch never made it home and he has not been seen since.
Linda Lou Taylor
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 7, 1979
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: August 1, 1955
Height and Weight: 5'10", 145lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair, brown eyes
RPD Case #: 79-31147
Details of Disappearance
Linda Lou Taylor was last seen at a shoe store on S. Sierra St in Reno on March 7, 1979. Her vehicle was later found abandoned in the Raley's parking lot located on Pyramid Way on March 18, 1979. If you have any information regarding the Linda Taylor case, please contact the Reno Police Department.
Jill Kristine Beaty
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 1, 1994
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: October 3, 1969
Height and Weight: 5’5 135#
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair/ Brown eyes, scar on right elbow, deaf
RPD Case #: 94-222983
Details of Disappearance
Jill Beaty was last seen leaving her apartment on Wells Ave in Reno.
Jeanette Marie Corpuz
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 23, 2003
Classification: Missing Endangered
Date Of Birth: January 27, 1975
Age: 35 years old
Height and Weight: 5'6 160lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair, blue eyes
Alias: Snyder, Accord, Montgomery
RPD Case #: 03-3825
Details of Disappearance
Jeanette Corpuz was last seen in a local Reno grocery store on January 23, 2003. Jeanette's son, Jonathan Jacob Corpuz, was found abandoned in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, January 25, 2003. Lyle Montgomery, Jeanette's husband, is responsible for Jonathan's abandonment. Montgomery is a suspect in Jeanette's disappearance. On January 27th and 28th, 2003, Montgomery is known to have been in Hawthorne, Yerington, Dayton, and Churchill County areas. If you have any information regarding Jeanette Corpuz, please contact the Reno Police Department. Montgomery is since deceased.
Star Palumbo
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: April 26, 2000
Classification: Missing Adult - Suspicious
Date Of Birth: March 3, 1975
Age: 35 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4 125lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair-long, brown eyes
RPD Case #: 00-176028
Details of Disappearance
Star Palumbo was last seen entering the Reno Hilton on April 26, 2000 at 0130 hours. Her vehicle, which contained all of her personal belongings, was later found abandoned at Reno/Tahoe International Airport. Star has a history of drug abuse and was behaving paranoid prior to her disappearance. If you have any information on Star Palumbo, please contact the Reno Police Department.
Terri Ann Fourcher
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 10, 1996
Classification: Missing Person
Date Of Birth: December 31, 1967
Age: 42 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5 130lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair, hazel eyes
RPD Case #: 96-233769
Details of Disappearance
Terri was last seen in Reno at the Flamingo Hilton (now the Montage Condominiums) on August 10, 1996. Terri was diagnosed with Hepatitis C and is reportedly involved in drugs and prostitution. She has family ties in Oregon, California and North Carolina. Dental records are available for comparison. If you have any information on Terri, please contact the Reno Police Department.
Caitlin Denison
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 10, 2018
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: August 7, 1998
Height and Weight: 5'5 120lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Blonde hair, Blue eyes, bottom lip piercing, ears pierced multiple times, Philtrum piercing, tongue piercing, Libra Scales tat on right forearm, Alien and "M" tattoo on left knuckles
RPD Case #: 18-2364
Details of Disappearance
Caitlin Denison flew from Reno Nv on January 9, 2018 to Midland, Texas as confirmed by the Texas Department of Public Safety to meet with a male subject who resides in the Texas area. She spoke to a family member on the phone from a local Midland Texas Walmart and has not been heard from since. Tx DPS and Midland Texas Police are the investigating agency.
Gerald Layne
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 6, 1961
Classification: Missing Adult
Date Of Birth: July 19, 1928
Height and Weight: 5’7 175lbs
Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair/brown eyes. Last seen wearing a brown suit, white shirt, 1 ¼ carat diamond ring and jade cufflinks
RPD Case #: 19-25014
Details of Disappearance
On January 6, 1961, the acting general manager, Gerald Layne, of the Riverside Hotel/Casino, located at 17 S. Virginia St in Reno, Nevada, left the Reno area in his 1960 white "American made" vehicle en-route to Placerville, California. Layne had $15,000 in cash in his possession and was wearing a 1 1/4 carat diamond ring and jade cufflinks reportedly on the day he disappeared. Layne’s vehicle was later located by Douglas County SO in the Harrah's Casino parking lot in Lake Tahoe. An extensive land and air search was completed by RPD, WCSO and Air Force Personnel (Stead Air Force Base). The travel route Layne would have utilized from Reno, through Lake Tahoe to Placerville was searched with negative results.