Pregnant woman missing, cell phone discarded in ditch

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. — Ashley Bush, 33, has gone missing in NWARK. She was last seen traveling north on Hwy 43. Sources tell Joplin News First they are focusing on Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas.

“Ashley Bush was last seen in the passenger seat of and older model tan pickup truck on the afternoon of October 31, 2022 at the intersection of Hwy 72 and Hwy 43 in Maysville, Ark.”

BENTON COUNTY ARK. SHERIFF

USE TWO FINGERS TO NAVIGATE MAP, MAYESVILLE, ARK. HANDI-STOP IS 45 MILES SOUTH OF JOPLIN, MO.

The driver was a white woman in her 40’s with shoulder length brown hair who stated her name was “Lucy”.

  • MISSING ASHLEY BUSH
  • W/F
  • D.O.B. 08/01/89 (33)
  • 5’7″ 210#
  • red hair and blue eyes
  • 31 weeks pregnant

The Benton County Sheriff’s office say Ashley met “Lucy” online when she was looking for a job working from home. Lucy picked her up Monday morning at the Handi-Mart in Maysville to take her to a job interview in Bentonville.

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At approximately 3:00 pm, Ashley texted her fiancé to say she was in Gravette, on her way to Handi-Mart, so he could pick her up. Lucy and Ashley arrived at the intersection near Handi-Mart, turned north onto Hwy 43 and continued north. She has not been seen or heard from since.

Her fiancé says her phone was found discarded in a ditch.

She was last seen wearing:

  • black hoodie
  • blue jeans
  • black slip-on shoes

If you see Ashley, call 911. If you have any information call BCSO, Detective Susan Matthews at 479.271.1008 ext. 3639

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FBI offer $30,000 reward to locate missing man, connected to Southwest Missouri

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The FBI is offering a reward up to $30,000 for a missing man with connections to Southwest Missouri. Some of the man’s belongings were recovered in Eagle Rock, Mo. in Barry County.

FBI Little Rock is seeking information regarding the disappearance of Jason Lierl. He was last seen in Madison County, Arkansas on January 25, 2022.” — @FBILITTLEROCK

He was last seen between the area of Capps Ranches Road in Benton County, Arkansas, and County Road 1101 in Madison County, Arkansas, in January of 2022.

After Leirl’s disappearance, some of his belongings were recovered by law enforcement in the following locations:

  • Fayetteville, Arkansas
  • Benton County, Arkansas
  • Madison County, Arkansas
  • Eagle Rock, Barry County, Missouri

GOOGLE MAPS: He was last seen between the area of Capps Ranches Road in Benton County, Arkansas, and County Road 1101 in Madison County, Arkansas, in January of 2022.

Madison County Arkansas investigators say his vehicle was discovered parked at the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville in February of 2022. His motorcycle was found parked near a friends house in another town. You can submit tips online here 👉🏼TIPS.FBI.GOV

“We are offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the location and recovery of Jason Lierl.”

Click here for the NAMUS registry which includes additional photos and details.

  • DESCRIPTION: Jason Lierl, 42
  • HAIR: brown
  • EYES: blue
  • HEIGHT: 5’6”
  • WEIGHT: 160#
  • SCARS/MARKS: Lierl has a tattoo of the words “cross 1-11-12” on his left forearm and a tattoo of an iron cross on the side of his right bicep.

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Webb City Police seek woman, family says now missing a month

WEBB CITY, Mo. — The WCPD release details Tuesday evening regarding a missing person from the area.

Marissa Nicole Sharp, 27, was last seen on August 13th, 2022, in Webb City, MO.

She is likely in the Joplin, MO, area and may be homeless. She has not contacted her family since August 17th, 2022, and this is unusual for her.” — WCPD

Name: Marissa Nicole Sharp
Race: White
Sex: Female
Age: 27
Height: 5’07”
Weight: 185

DESCRIPTION: She has a red heart tattoo on her face near her right eye, and her children’s names tattooed on the left, right, and center of her neck. Family is concerned about her and have reported her missing.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Marissa, please contact the Webb City Police Department at 417-673-1911 or email: info@webbcitypd.org

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Missing woman in Newton Co., Sheriff seeks information

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. — The Newton County Sheriff’s office release details regarding a missing woman on Wednesday morning.

Simone Palmer was last seen on 07/14/2022. Possibly last seen on Olive Lane, near Highway Y.” — NCSO

  • STATS:
  • 33 years old
  • 5’5” tall
  • 120 pounds
  • Wearing: unknown

It has now been three weeks since she was last seen.

The Sheriff asks that anyone with information regarding Palmer’s whereabouts, pleas contact dispatch at 417-451-8333 and ask for Det. Ryan Berry.

MISSING POSTER SIMONE PALMER

PALMER LAST SEEN ON OLIVE LANE NEAR HIGHWAY Y.  JUST SOUTH OF DOLLAR GENERAL AT US-60 AND HWY CC IN NEWTON COUNTY, MO.

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Woman missing in Lawrence Co. Missouri nearly a month

MOUNT VERNON, Mo. — The Lawrence County Sheriff’s office release information regarding a missing adult female: Tara Renee Houser-O’Brien, 39.

Have you seen Tara? Tara is a 39 year old female, last seen May 7th in the Aurora area. Tara is 5’2, 100 lbs with black hair and hazel eyes. If you know where Tara is please contact our office 417-466-2131. Tara has been entered as a missing person.” — LCSO

She has been entered into the FBI/NCIC database (National Crime Information Center) which is protocol with any missing person in Missouri.

She is listed on the Missouri State Highway Patrol list of active missing persons with the hometown as Mount Vernon, Mo.

If anyone has information contact the Lawrence County Sheriff’s office.

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Woman missing from Fayetteville, Ark. now a week

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Fayetteville Arkansas Police Dept are seeking the whereabouts of a woman last seen Thursday, May 5.

Shelby Ratliff, 28 year old female, was last seen leaving the entertainment district at approximately 2 AM, Thursday May 5, 2022. Shelby was dropped off at a local apartment complex a short time later by a local ride share service.”

Last wearing a beige shirt with mushroom design, brown and red flannel shirt, cut off jean shorts and white Doc Martens.

If anyone has any information please contact the Fayetteville Police Department at (479) 587-3555.

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Woman reported missing in Carthage, Mo.

CARTHAGE, Mo. — The Carthage Police Department are seeking the whereabouts of a missing adult.

Dara Martinez, 25, was last seen March 1st at 1100 Sycamore but last contact was March 4th. Subject is diagnosed bipolar and not on medication.” — Carthage Police

  • DOB 04/29/1996
  • SEX: F
  • RACE: W
  • HEIGHT: 5’05”
  • WEIGHT: 150#
  • HAIR: Brown/auburn
  • EYES: Hazel

Authorities ask if you have any information to call Carthage Police (417) 237-7200 or 911.

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Missing person case becomes a death investigation in Blendville Neighborhood of Joplin

JOPLIN, Mo. — Thursday afternoon Capt William Davis tells us a current missing person investigation brought them to a residence in the Blendville Neighborhood of Joplin, 2201 S Jackson.

He tells us on scene that they have located the missing person inside the residence here, deceased.  No names are being released at this time.

Capt Davis tells us they are actively seeking a person of interest.

Just before 6 p.m. Capt Davis released an official statement to the media:

On March 30th, 2022 the Joplin Police Department received a report of a missing person and
initiated an investigation. On the afternoon of March 31st, 2022, the missing person was located
deceased at a residence at 2201 S. Jackson Avenue in Joplin. Detectives with the Joplin Police
Department are actively conducting a death investigation. At this time, no information regarding
the identity of the victim is being release until next of kin notifications are made. Detectives are
actively looing to speak with a person of interest in the matter. No information on that person is
being released at this time. No comment is being made on the cause of the death.” – JPD

They ask if anyone has any information regarding this incident to please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.

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Missing Kansas man last seen in Webb City, Mo. friends say

INDEPENDENCE, Kan. — Detectives of the Independence Kansas Police Dept are seeking information regarding a missing person who would have traveled through Webb City last week.

David Patrick Craig, 35, was last seen about 8:30 p.m. Sunday night, Feb 6 at Webb City. He left there and was traveling to Springfield, Mo.

Friends say they haven’t heard from him since.

He is traveling in a metallic blue/gray Honda CRV, Kansas plates 407MXP.

  • DESCRIPTION:
  • 5’8” 130 pounds
  • white male
  • brown hair
  • hazel eyes
  • tattoo: 4 leaf clover on shoulder
  • piercings: nose and multiple ear

If you have any information you are asked to contact the Independence Kansas Police Dept. 620-332-1700, case #22-191.

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Springfield Endangered Person Advisory: Zachariah L. Moore

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – The Springfield Police Department issues an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person who suffers from a mental disability.

The endangered missing person is 22-year-old Zachariah Moore.

According to police, someone last saw Moore at his home on N. Farmer Road in Springfield, Missouri at 5:19 a.m. on March 27, 2021. His direction of travel or possible destination is unknown. Police say he suffers from a mental disability rendering him unable to care for himself.

He may be under the influence of an unknown controlled substance, according to the Endangered Person Advisory.

If you see Moore, or have any information related to him missing, call 911 or contact the nearest law enforcement agency. You can reach the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.