NY NY - Melissa Erin Reiter, 16 months, May 23 1992

[Mysteries1974]

The Doe Network:
Case File 687DFNY

Left: Reiter circa 1992; Right: Age-Progression by NCME to age 18 (circa 2009)

Melissa Erin Reiter
Missing since May 23, 1992 from Little Neck, New York.
Classification: Family Abduction





Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: January 17, 1991
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 1 year old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 2'9" - 84 cm, 30 lbs - 14 kg
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Curly brown hair; blue eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
On May 23, 1992, Melissa disappeared from her Queens home. The courts had awarded custody to Melissa’s father. Melissa was 16-months old when she disappeared. She is believed to be with her noncustodial mother, Beth Shari Reiter, aka "Beth Shoken". Investigators believe that Melissa may still be in the New York area.

Beth Shari Reiter

Vital Statistics

• • Date Of Birth: December 23, 1961
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 30 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3"; 110 lbs.
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; brown eyes

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

New York City Police
Missing Person Squad
1-212-694-7781

Local Case Number: KNMP07722

NCIC Number: M-579991544
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services


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[CastlesBurning]

Still missing, now 28 years...

Age progression to age 23.

 

[Aurora90]

She would now be 32... do they really still think she's in hiding?

 

[Mysteries1974]

She would now be 32... do they really still think she's in hiding?

No, but her mother probably brainwashed/manipulated her into believing something happened with her father so she has no reason to seek him out

 

[Aurora90]

No, but her mother probably brainwashed/manipulated her into believing something happened with her father so she has no reason to seek him out

But she cant use her SSN, she can't use her identity. I have a hard time believing that a grown adult woman would continue to stay hidden, furthermore I can't see the possibility of an adult woman living a good life while on the lam.

I know it is possible, it is just hard to wrap my head around...

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Melissa Erin Reiter – The Charley Project

 

[ChatteringBirds]

Maybe Melissa's mother Beth managed somehow to create or find new identities for both of them? And they live under the new identities?

However -- did Beth really manage to start a new life without staying in contact with any relatives, friends, etc.? No one ever heard from her again?

 

[Aurora90]

I wonder if they ended up in Canada. I wouldn’t be surprised…

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Case File of Melissa Reiter