AMBER ALERT OH - Keshaun Williams 15, Possible Abduction, was at house party Fleet & Gertrude, may be w/unk persons in black SUV, Cleveland, 17 Jun 2023

[GraceG]

Police believe this child was abducted. There’s an active Amber alert. Why isn’t this national news???

The police said there was a possibility of abduction, but so far no news as to why they think so. I wish there was more detailed info but the last I read was his Mom said the police told her that there were gang members at the party and that they were giving him alcohol. I keep checking the news, but there doesn't seem to be anything new but the reward money hopefully will encourage someone to speak up. Cleveland mom speaks out about missing 15-year-old son

 

[MissMalowe]

This case is somewhat odd to me.

On one hand, this child seems to have a somewhat active/predictable schedule (always church on Sundays, also seems to take boxing lessons) and although it was summer break, is said to do well in school, help kids being bullied and does gardening. But was also at a house party @ 15 with alcohol and wasn't immediately reported missing- there was a 3 day delay before reporting a 15 year old missing to police? Why? No mentions of recent changed behavior or a history of going out partying and returning days later so the delay just doesn't make sense.

The sim from the phone being removed doesn't sound good any way you slice it.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

The U.S. Marshals Service Monday pledged an additional $2,500 for information on his whereabouts.

Reward increased for information on Cleveland teen missing since June

15-year-old Keshaun Williams hasn't been seen since June 17, 2023

www.cleveland19.com

 

[CastlesBurning]

Reward increased to $15K for information on Cleveland teen missing since June

 

[imstilla.grandma]

Family members of Keshaun Williams to hold press conference after reward increase

Family members of Keshaun Williams will be holding a press conference Friday. The U.S. Marshals and an anonymous community member have pledged even more rewa...

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[PommyMommy]

NOV 10, 2023

Mother of missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams pleads for 15-year-old son to come home: 'I have been worried about you'

Keshaun, who is 15 years old, has been missing since June 17 when authorities say he never returned home.

www.wkyc.com

[...]

Keshaun, who will turn 16 on Dec. 9, has been missing since June 17 when authorities say he never returned home after telling his mother to say he was on his way.

"Anybody out there who thinks they know what happened to Keshaun or have any knowledge of the disappearance that evening, no lead is too small," added Sylvia Colon, Co-Founder of Cleveland Missing

[...]

"We continue to actively search for Keshaun and are committed to this investigation," Cleveland police spokesman Sergeant Wilfredo Diaz told 3News. "We are in constant communication with Keshawn’s family and will continue to work with our federal partners to follow up on any leads we receive. If anyone has any information, we ask they contact the Cleveland Division of Police."

[...]

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 10, 2023

‘Please come home’: Family of missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams speaks out

It’s been more than 140 days since 15-year-old Keshaun Williams went missing. His family is now speaking out.

fox8.com

“I was expecting that with the reward money, someone would come forward with some information,” she said. “You can let a friend of a family know and tell someone else. It really doesn’t matter. I really don’t need to know who it came from. I just need to know where my son is.”

The monetary reward for information that helps bring the missing teen home is now up to $22,500. On top of the initial $10,000 reward, the United States Marshals Service has pledged an additional $5,000 and an anonymous person has also pledged another $5,000. In October, an anonymous donor also contributed $2,500.

'I miss your smile': Mother of missing 15-year-old pleas for tips to bring him home safely

Sherice Snowden said the last time she spoke to her son was June 17. He never returned home from a party in the Fleet and Gertrude Avenues area in Cleveland's Slavic Village neighborhood.

www.news5cleveland.com

Snowden told reporters she needs to know where her son is. Through tears, she spoke directly to her son.

"I just miss waiting for you to walk through that door (and) taking you to boxing practice. I miss your smile. I want to hear your voice. Keshaun, if you see this, please come home. I love you. I'm waiting for you because I know you're going to walk through that door," she said.

 

[Yaavie]

There are cases that dilute the Amber Alert system. In my opinion, this is one of those cases in that it is lacking core information and core timeliness. I hope he is found; I fear the average citizen of Cleveland is less likely to pay attention to his phone the next time it buzzes, and I’m lol eethat’s also a tragedy.

 

[LeahBee]

Where are you, Keshaun?

 

[PommyMommy]

NOV 1, 2023

Finding Keshaun: Investigators discuss search for missing Cleveland teen in Dark Side podcast

Witnesses told police they saw the 15-year-old tied up and beaten inside of a car, which led to what has now become Ohio’s longest active Amber Alert.

www.cleveland19.com

He vanished after going to a party in his Cleveland neighborhood on June 17.

Witnesses later told police they saw him tied up and beaten inside of a car, which led to what has now become Ohio’s longest active Amber Alert.

In the latest episode of the 19 News true crime podcast, Dark Side of the Land, investigative reporter Sara Goldenberg sits down with Cleveland Police and the U.S. Marshals Service for an update on the search for Keshaun.

[...]

NOV 15, 2023

Podcast: Keshaun Williams’ mom makes public plea for tips in ongoing Amber Alert case

There is now a $22,500 reward available for information leading to the whereabouts of Keshaun Williams.

www.cleveland19.com

In the latest episode of the 19 News true crime podcast, Dark Side of the Land, investigative reporter Sara Goldenberg updates the ongoing search for Keshaun, who has been missing for nearly five months.

Parts 1 and 2 of “Finding Keshaun” are available on all major podcast platforms, including SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Cleveland police search for missing teen Keshaun Williams in Newburgh Heights

Cleveland police tell 3News that they searched the area for over two hours on Thursday morning.

www.wkyc.com

CLEVELAND — The search for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams continued on Thursday.

Cleveland police tell 3News that 30 officers and federal agents, alongside cadaver dogs, searched an area of creek bed from I-77 to East 55th Street, but found nothing.

The search in Newburgh Heights lasted for just over two hours.

Officials told 3News that they had wanted to search this area since the summer, but they had to wait until there was more visibility after the leaves fell off the trees.

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[iulia]

DBM - wrong person

 

[PommyMommy]

FEB 15, 2024

Amber Alert remains in effect for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams nearly 8 months later

A reward worth $22,500 is still being offered to anybody with information in the case.

www.wkyc.com

[...]

While authorities continue their efforts to find the 16-year-old boy, there hasn't been new developments in the case.

"The challenge with this case is that it’s going on for so long," Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy tells 3News.

Majoy, who also serves as board president for Cleveland Missing says there is still a $22,500 reward being offered for information in the case.

"Somebody knows something at some place, and we have to really rely upon that," Majoy says. "We really hope somebody is willing to come forward. They can remain anonymous. We can protect their identity. But there’s a family looking for answers. There’s a family that’s hurting. We really want to try and help them."

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[GraceG]

FEB 15, 2024

Amber Alert remains in effect for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams nearly 8 months later

A reward worth $22,500 is still being offered to anybody with information in the case.

www.wkyc.com

[...]

While authorities continue their efforts to find the 16-year-old boy, there hasn't been new developments in the case.

"The challenge with this case is that it’s going on for so long," Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy tells 3News.

Majoy, who also serves as board president for Cleveland Missing says there is still a $22,500 reward being offered for information in the case.

"Somebody knows something at some place, and we have to really rely upon that," Majoy says. "We really hope somebody is willing to come forward. They can remain anonymous. We can protect their identity. But there’s a family looking for answers. There’s a family that’s hurting. We really want to try and help them."

[...]

Unfortunately, my personal feeling is this was gang related given the reporting we have so far. With that, I doubt any of the people there, or possible witnesses are going to come forward, even for that large of a reward, as they would be afraid of retribution by those involved, even if LE promises to protect their identity. But someone does know something, in my opinion.

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 4, 2024

Marshals’ missing children unit is now ‘full-time’

Pete Elliott, U.S. marshal for the Northern District of Ohio, spends much of his time thinking about how to bring critically missing children home.

fox8.com

At times, the smallest lead can help find a missing child.

It’s what the unit hopes to find in the ongoing investigation of missing 15-year-old Keshaun Williams. An Amber Alert was issued for Williams last June when he went to a house party in Cleveland and never returned home.

At the time, his mother, Sherice Snowden, said she believed he was being held against his will. She said Williams is very loved and she would not let up in the search to find him.

‘A win for Northeast Ohio’: U.S. marshals in Cleveland launch task force for missing children

The U.S. Marshals in northern Ohio have launched a permanent missing-children task force.

www.cleveland.com

U.S. marshals in northern Ohio have launched a permanent, full-time task force to find missing children.

 

[ifindedout]

Presser at 10 AM tomorrow

Ohio Amber Alert | Family of missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams to give update on Thursday: Watch live at 10 a.m.

3News plans to stream the 10 a.m. press conference live in the media player at the top of the story as well as on our YouTube channel.

www.wkyc.com

NEWBURGH HEIGHTS, Ohio — Officials and Keshaun William's family are set to host a press conference on Thursday, April 11, to give an update on the Cleveland teen who has been missing for nearly 10 months.

We plan to stream the press conference live in the video at the top of this story at 10 a.m. You can also watch coverage on our YouTube channel (subscribe here).

 

[ifindedout]

Today's presser

 

[JennieM]

Reward money increased to $22,500 for Cleveland teen missing since June

It's been nearly five months since 15-year-old Keshaun Williams went missing. To try and help find him, authorities have increased the reward money being offered.

www.news5cleveland.com

 

[PommyMommy]

APR 11, 2024

Family of Keshaun Williams provide update on case

The family of Keshaun Williams is holding a press conference Thursday morning to give an update on the case of the missing teen.

www.cleveland19.com

• LE wants to remind you that Williams may look different now that it’s been almost a year since he went missing.
• There still is a reward for $22,500 for information leading to Keshaun’s whereabouts.
• Police say the night Williams went missing, he was at a party on Gertrude Avenue.
• Witnesses later told police they saw him tied up and beaten inside a car, which led to what has now become Ohio’s longest active amber alert.

Search continues for missing teen Keshaun Williams

The Newburgh Heights Police Department will provide an update on a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen in more than nine months.

fox8.com

Majoy said authorities expect to do another canvass this spring.

Authorities have “no reason to think he’s left the state,” Majoy said. “However, we’re not ruling out anything at this point.”

Ohio Amber Alert remains for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams

The search continues for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams after an Amber Alert was issued last June.

www.wkyc.com

"There is a family out there who is hurting and we need to help," Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy said. "When I say we, I don't mean Cleveland Missing. I don't mean law enforcement. I mean everybody who is watching this, who sees this, to know that we all need to come together to try and find Keshaun and bring him home to his mom."

 

[HmmMysterious]

APR 11, 2024

Family of Keshaun Williams provide update on case

The family of Keshaun Williams is holding a press conference Thursday morning to give an update on the case of the missing teen.

www.cleveland19.com

• LE wants to remind you that Williams may look different now that it’s been almost a year since he went missing.
• There still is a reward for $22,500 for information leading to Keshaun’s whereabouts.
• Police say the night Williams went missing, he was at a party on Gertrude Avenue.
• Witnesses later told police they saw him tied up and beaten inside a car, which led to what has now become Ohio’s longest active amber alert.

Search continues for missing teen Keshaun Williams

The Newburgh Heights Police Department will provide an update on a missing teenager who hasn’t been seen in more than nine months.

fox8.com

Majoy said authorities expect to do another canvass this spring.

Authorities have “no reason to think he’s left the state,” Majoy said. “However, we’re not ruling out anything at this point.”

Ohio Amber Alert remains for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams

The search continues for missing Cleveland teen Keshaun Williams after an Amber Alert was issued last June.

www.wkyc.com

"There is a family out there who is hurting and we need to help," Newburgh Heights Police Chief John Majoy said. "When I say we, I don't mean Cleveland Missing. I don't mean law enforcement. I mean everybody who is watching this, who sees this, to know that we all need to come together to try and find Keshaun and bring him home to his mom."

That last bullet point

IMO I don't think there will be a happy ending to this case