Welcome, churchmouse!
Meaghan from the Charley Project would probably be interested in this case, but I think we need to get confirmation from police first that she is still missing, because Meaghan pretty much only adds cases when she knows they are fully reported missing (and while we have proof via the newspaper article I'm sure she'd like the backup).
It should definitely be looked into and I'm glad you told the Sheriff about it. It is odd she is listed at that address if there is no possible explantion. I just wanted you to know there are sometimes errors in the compiled "public records" where things can be messed up. I'm so glad Gail has someone like you looking into her disappearance, J Rubio. Your blog sounds like it will be interesting to read.
Identity theft?
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It would suck so much if she was a victim of identity theft after going missing.![]()
It would. But that could also be a clue. Who would know that she was missing and know her social security number (if it was used)? It could be someone who knew her. Or it might not be anyone who knew her personally but it might mean someone in the area found her wallet/purse with ID and SS card. ID theft seems sort of unlikely IMO because of all the factors that would have to happen-- plus the address is close to the area she lived and was used there for over a decade and records online still make it look like she lives there currently. Most smart identity thieves would not stick around in the same jurisdiction as the person whose identity they stole and live in the same place for over a decade, JMO. But it's not impossible for her ID to have been stolen so I do hope the police are looking into it from JR's tip. The issue of identity theft is one reason (of many) that families of long time missing should consider having their loved ones legally declared deceased (JMO). I know that's a sensitive issue though and hard for some families to even consider. Gail does not have a SS death record as far as I can tell from Ancestry. Someone wanting to steal her ID with her SS# would have to know that she was missing but not declared deceased (and not likely to be in hiding). If her family got a retroactive death record for the day she disappeared, then any activity on her SS# would be flagged. But that's up to them to decide, of course. I just hope they can get her in NAMUS and get some familial DNA associated with her case in order to find out if she has already been found. :moo:
Problem with declaring them deceased is that LE won't work on their case. They'll close it
Really? I didn't know that. But aren't there many cases where LE determines someone is likely deceased but continues to work the case? Like "no body" murder cases? Is it only if there is no foul play suspected that they close the case? :thinking:
I wish I had answers. They closed Eric Franks case for a while, foul play suspected. They also wanted to close Debora Sue Lowes case. Not sure if it depends on LE or what.
That is unfortunate. At the very least, they should keep those case open as cold cases (JMO). You never know when a new tip or lead may come in that could solve a cold case. So many of the 70's and 80's cases are getting solved now with new techniques/new technology. Hopefully a new investigator will come along that decides to reopen those cases. I do think it depends on the individual departments/who is in charge deciding to close the case. :moo:
Problem is back then, if they even took a report, they close the case the paper file went in storage or purged. Look at Michelle Knight one of the Ohio 3 that escaped Castro. Departments don't have time or money to work the new cases. Thankfully these days we can at least track social security numbers. I do wonder how many MP's socials are being used at least the ones not in NamUs
I agree the problem is likely a lack of resources. However, sometimes they will re-open a case due to public pressure or renewed media attention. I hope we can find out if Gail's case is still open. If it's been closed by LE will that hinder getting her into NAMUS?
Maybe the next step is to get a journalist to take notice? JR's blog post should help with this, IMO. This case is full of mystery. It would be perfect for a TV program like "Disappeared" or a Dateline special. JMO.