Minyvonne Burkeis a senior breaking news reporter for NBC News. "Suspended means the case cannot be continued further at this time," Bown told ABC News. We just really want her home.". Nebraska authorities are investigating the death and an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the cause of death. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. I just miss him because she would've been a great mother," she said. I just wish somebody would have a heart to say, 'I'm gonna give this family some justice. "The postal carrier reported the incident to the Cyril Police Department and that was when it was discovered Athena, 4, was missing," continued the OSBI. A man discovered the body around 10:30 a.m. Friday behind a garage near 146th. She . I don't know if she's being tortured or if she's safe or what," Phillips told ABC News. Phillips vowed, "I'm not gonna let up until my daughter is found. The U.S. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Lt William Svilar said of footage captured after the ATM visit. New footage released this month showed Coles withdrawing money from an ATM at a Walgreens store on October 2, 2018, according to CBS News. Detectives said the video was captured after Coles was seen in surveillance video driving away from her house with a man, who police say is a person of interest. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. In its most recent update, OSBi said that "Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) Emergency Response Team (ERT) concluded a grid search with local volunteers. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said on Jan. 16 that the search was now considered a "recovery operation" and that its agents and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol were searching areas of Caddo County for the child's remains. unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, Chicago artist brings attention to missing women of color in 'Still Searching' series, Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. All Rights Reserved. On February 16, Nebraska State Patrol found Balluch's body inside one of the grain bins at the Bruning Grain and Feed Company, 14 days after his disappearance. "We are not seeing as many missing persons reported in the media, however our caseload has increased dramatically," she said. "We continue to urge the public to contact the U.S. Is she dead or alive? The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released this photo of missing Athena Brownfield. The purpose of the event is to bring to attention to all the unsolved cases of missing women and girls of color. Arbeitman said she has "limited verbal skills.". During a court appearance in Maricopa County a day after his arrest, Ivon Adams waived his right to an extradition hearing. ", 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, Roof collapses at nonprofit South LA clinic, causing $500K in damage, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. If you have information that will help us locate Kierra Coles, please contact the U.S. Svilar said in the video, "When officers questioned the person of interest after Kierra was reported missing, he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her.". It described Adams as a caregiver but didnt specify her relationship to Athena. The agency . She would be a mother of a young child now. "I can't let her down," Phillips said. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. A suspended case can always be re-opened if more evidence becomes available. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who wasrecently reportedmissing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. "If it were your family member you would want someone to come forward with information. It's been two years since Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood without a trace. Did she have her baby? Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in . What really happened? There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. The department said "each episode focuses on a different case, with the goal of generating tips that could possibly lead to a break in the case, and in turn, an arrest.". Trash service in Cyril, a town about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has been postponed as investigators search for clues about Athenas location. For Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, having no answers is torturous. Tuesday afternoon, community organizers prepared for the fifth annual march We Walk for Her at 5 p.m. at 35th Street and King Drive. 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Investigators say this appears to be a natural death after learning that the worker had a medical condition. ", The Chicago police didn't respond to Phillips' claim that they ignored her calls, but in a statement to ABC News the police department said it urges "anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts to contact the Chicago Police Department.". "Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off -- with Kierra in the driver's seat.". She was about three months pregnant. COLUSA (CBS13) - The body of a missing postal worker was found in a ditch west of Colusa. She was about three months pregnant. Life Life Lifestyle Death Missing. 4 Kierra Coles disappeared in 2018 while three months pregnant Credit: Chicago Police Department 4 Please contact the U.S. "A man who police identified as a person of interest also arrived and entered the residence. OHP noted in an alert that Athena was last seen wearing a pink butterfly sweater and pink pants. Her vehicle was located outside her apartment with . No other details have been released at this time. "It was just days of searching and passing out flyers and praying," Phillips said. 43-year-old Jamie Balluch was reported as a missing person on Feb. 2. Yeah. Fatalities due to violence or injury by persons or animals increased to 761 in the year, while exposure to harmful substances or environments led to 798 workplace fatalitiesthe highest figure since 2011. One of the main forms of evidence in the case was surveillance footage obtained from a neighbour's residence, which appeared to show a woman resembling Kierra walking in the area of 81st Street and Vernon Avenue. "It's already frustrating that it's gonna be two years, and for y'all [the Chicago Police Department] to say y'all don't have enough to go on, it's really disappointing," she said. Authorities believe this is her last known sighting. New surveillance video released showing the moments before Kierra Coles disappeared has been released by Chicago police. In that last conversation, Coles also told her mother that her boyfriend was planning to come over the night of Oct. 2, Phillips said. Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off with Kierra in the driver's seat.". "She's living a great life. The family's home was searched, which Arbeitman said is a standard procedure. Phillips said Coles seemed happy in their last conversation; Coles asked her mother for advice on what milk to drink during pregnancy. A missing Utah mother-of-four was found dead on July 4, and a man described by authorities as her "acquaintance" is accused of murdering her. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol on February 15. No foul play is suspected and a Portsmouth police spokesperson said this appears to be a natural death. Her car was found in front of her apartment with her phone and packed lunch still inside. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who was recently reported missing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. "Additionally, community members are encouraged to search their own property for Athena. Girl, Caretaker Accused of Killing 4-Year-Old on Christmas, Alligator Pulled from Lake in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Is 'Too Weak to Eat on Its Own', 3 Dead, 5 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire in Multiple Buildings on Michigan State University Campus: Police, Urgent Search Continues in Australia as Tiny Radioactive Capsule Remains Missing, Calif. 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Kierra Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, 2018. "Right now our top priority is locating her and sorting out who's responsible will come next. At about 10:43 p.m. that night, Coles was spotted on surveillance video making ATM withdrawals -- the last known images of her, according to Svilar. That's yet to be determined. The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation released the booking photo for Ivon Adams. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a call just before 6 p.m., where they found the 44-year-old worker. Athena Brownfield was reported missing earlier this month after a postal carrier found her sister wandering alone outside, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Alysia Adams is related to the sisters, the agency said. Coles was the last of Phillips' children to have a baby, and the entire family was excited to see her as a new mother -- especially Coles herself. C.B. In a follow-up post shared Wednesday morning, the OSBI shared more details, adding that "a postal carrier reported finding Athena Brownfield's five-year-old sister near her home.". IE 11 is not supported. Newsweek has reached out to Thayer County Sheriff's Office for comment. Kierra Coles missing for nearly 3 years, but family still looking for answers, "At approximately 10:43 p.m., Kierra Coles was seen on surveillance video making two ATM withdrawals at a business in the 8600-block of South Cottage Grove," CPD Homicide Lieutenant William Svilar said. But we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Svilar said. There's still no resolution, leaving her heartbroken mother desperate to know if her daughter is even alive or dead. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. Chicago police Tuesday released some of the last images of her before she vanished. By Minyvonne Burke and Claire Cardona. ", For Coles' mother, as each day passes, she's "looking for leads, just hoping somebody will come forward. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. Kierra Coles is a U.S. postal worker who was 26 years old and about three months pregnant when she went missing on Chicago's South side on October 2, 2018. Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in Portsmouth. She went on to ask locals to search their properties and any potential abandoned neighboring properties. Her case remains a "high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected," Chicago police told ABC News on Thursday. Agency spokesperson Brook Arbeitman said officials had no comment regarding whether the husband could also face arrest. And not knowing if she's out there, the baby's out there, if they're together -- it's hurting," she said. The Postal Inspector's Office is currently investigating this case. "I went from seeing my child every day -- if not seeing her, at least talking to her every day -- to not seeing her in three years," Phillips said. "The person of interest exits the passenger side of the vehicle, but nobody exits the driver's side.". "They don't even reach out and say, 'Well, Ms. Phillips, we're still going through this' or, 'We don't have any new leads.' Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. When he was questioned, police said he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her. PORTSMOUTH, Va. Portsmouth Police are working to learn how a postal worker died after she was found dead on her route. "I just hope somebody just has a heart and calls in, or gives a tip. ", RELATED VIDEO: 'Please Bring My Baby Girl Home': Tenn. However, Coles' case is considered suspended, added police spokeswomanSally Bown. ", It added, "Currently, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has search dogs in the area and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) flew their drones over the community. Bruning Grain and Feed Company is located in southeast Nebraska and specializes in processing grains such as soybeans and corn. Police interviewed her family, friends, searched her apartment, personal belongings, vehicle and social media pages and still nothing. Mom Vanished 6 Weeks Ago, Car Found Abandoned with Phone Inside, She did not confirm reports that Athena is autistic, however, she stated that the child "has limited verbal skills.". US Postal Service _2963935641348344-159532. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. But we talk about her all the time, we got pictures everywhere. Since then there have been desperate pleas for help, but the case remains unsolved, with . They're gone to lunch, they'll call me back, they're out of the office. Reward poster provided by the U.S. Kierra Coles has been missing since October 2, 2018, when she was 26 years old. "I just want somebody to come forward and say what happened. Men were more likely to be fatally injured in the workplace, with women only making up 8.6 percent of workplace fatalities. National Missing and Unidentified Persons System Kierra Coles was about three months pregnant when she vanished on Oct. 2, 2018, on Chicago's South Side. Police said this video showing newly made public footage from Coles' case is part of a "series launched last month to tell the stories of homicide victims in hopes of solving their cases." Coles purse, phone, and lunch were still inside her car when police searched it. She was about three months pregnant. 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