MO MO - Nancy Harris, 63, Independence, 28 Dec 2007

[hoppyfrog]

http://www.kansascity.com/news/breaking_news/story/438411.html

10 Jan 08

Independence police are searching for a woman who has been missing since Dec. 28 and her nephew, who they believe might know something about her whereabouts.

A family member said the disappearance of Nancy J. Harris, 63, is unusual and that no relatives or friends had heard from her, according to police. She takes medications and has not been in contact with her physician, police said.

The nephew, Bret Springfield, was living with Harris at her apartment until the day she disappeared. Police said they believe he traveled west through Kansas to Perry, Utah, and might be heading to Jerome, Idaho.

more at link

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[kcsleuth]

A website has been created for Nancy J Harris.
http://www.nancyharris.org


Dec. 28, 2007: Nancy was last seen by a social worked who visited her home frequently to assist her in taking her medications.

At the time of her dissapearance, he nephew Brett Springfield was staying with her.

Brett Springfield withdrew the maximum allowed amount of cash from an ATM down the street from Nancy's apartment.

Over the next few days, Brett Springfield used the ATM card to leave town.

Brett was located in Idaho but was not charged.

March 2008:
A search of a wooded area near Brookstone Village Apartments in Independence, Missouri uncovered no evidence or leads.

 

[summer_breeze]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

http://www.mshp.dps.mo.gov/CJ51/SearchAction?page=3&personType=A&county=

The Charley Project

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/h/harris_nancy.html

Project Jason

http://projectjason.org/forums/index.php?topic=2117.0

 

[CastlesBurning]

Bumping for Nancy...it's now been over 13 years.

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Anniversary of disappearance today.

 

[Laughing]

Anyone find updated links?

Sad, and we probably have the all same questions....

(Who cleared her apartment, and what was missing other than The Nephew???)

jmho ymmv lrr

 

[TheArtfulDetective]

Anniversary of disappearance today.

 

[victoriarobinson642]

Nancy's maiden name is Springfield. She was originally from Sedgewick, Kansas. Her nephew, Bret, is her brother R's son. Yearbook photos from Wichita West HS and Campus HS.

 

[Pennysmom1]

updated 5/18/2022

3766DFMO - Nancy J. Harris

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Name: Nancy J. Harris
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: December 28, 2007
Location Last Seen: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: June 18, 1944
Age: 63 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 90 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown with grey.
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Her hair is short.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue western pattern button up shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Tennis shoes, Purse and handbag with black Harrah's Casino wording/logo on it.

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Nancy J. Harris was last seen Dec. 28 by a medical compliance worker who visited Harris at her Independence home. According to the Independence Police Department, Harris, 63, was reported missing by her brother, who said her disappearance was unusual and none of her relatives or friends have heard from her.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Independence Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Brice Minter
Agency Phone Number: 816-325-7330
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2008-2001

NamUs Case Number: 27181
NCIC Case Number: Unknown

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Missouri State Highway Patrol

Admin Notes​

Added: 7/25/17; Last Updated: 05-18-2022 - By: Htmlcnvtr

 

[Snoopster]

updated 5/18/2022

3766DFMO - Nancy J. Harris

Mouse over to enlarge.

Name: Nancy J. Harris
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: December 28, 2007
Location Last Seen: Independence, Jackson County, Missouri

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: June 18, 1944
Age: 63 years old
Race: White
Gender: Female
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 90 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown with grey.
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Her hair is short.

Identifiers​

Dentals: Not Available
Fingerprints: Not Available
DNA: Not Available

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Blue western pattern button up shirt.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Tennis shoes, Purse and handbag with black Harrah's Casino wording/logo on it.

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Nancy J. Harris was last seen Dec. 28 by a medical compliance worker who visited Harris at her Independence home. According to the Independence Police Department, Harris, 63, was reported missing by her brother, who said her disappearance was unusual and none of her relatives or friends have heard from her.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Independence Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Brice Minter
Agency Phone Number: 816-325-7330
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 2008-2001

NamUs Case Number: 27181
NCIC Case Number: Unknown

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
Missouri State Highway Patrol

Admin Notes​

Added: 7/25/17; Last Updated: 05-18-2022 - By: Htmlcnvtr

Last seen by a 'medical compliance officer'. What is that? I had originally presumed that there was a regular health worker that helped her with her medications (administering and keeping track). Was it more of a 'compliance' issue? What type of illness did Nancy have? Did she have a form a dementia or another type of mental health issue where she would refuse to take her medication?

Could her medical condition contributed to her absence?

 

[Pennysmom1]

Nancy J. Harris – The Charley Project

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Harris, circa 2007; Bret Springfield

• Missing Since 12/28/2007
• Missing From Independence, Missouri
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Female
• Race White
• Date of Birth 06/18/1944 (80)
• Age 63 years old
• Height and Weight 5'2, 90 pounds
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• Medical Conditions Harris suffers from several medical conditions, including hypoglycemia, mood swings and anxiety. She takes several medications, including Depakote, a mood stabilizer and anti-convulsant, and Seroquel, an anti-psychotic. She may become confused without her medication, and she needs to eat regularly as a result of her hypoglycemia.
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• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian female. Graying brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance​

Harris was last seen on December 28, 2007, when a medical compliance worker visited her at her home at Brookstone Village Apartments in the 1800 block of Brookstone Village in Independence, Missouri.

She lived with her nephew, Bret A. Springfield. A photograph of Springfield is posted with this case summary. He disappeared at the same time Harris did, but was located later in Idaho. Springfield admitted he withdrew money from Harris's bank account via ATMs, but he says Harris was with him at the time. He said this was the last time he saw her and he doesn't know her whereabouts.

Harris previously worked as a laboratory assistant and dental technician, but she had retired by the time she went missing. Authorities are concerned for her welfare due to her medical needs. She did not drive or own a vehicle at the time of her disappearance, and Springfield's vehicle has been impounded.

Investigators consider Harris's disappearance to be suspicious. Her case remains unsolved.

Investigating Agency​

• Independence Police Department 816-325-7330

Source Information​

• The Examiner
• KCTV Kansas City
• The Kansas City Star
• KSHB-TV 41
• Missouri State Highway Patrol

Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated December 1, 2009; picture and date of birth added.