TX TX - Deanna Merryfield, 13, Killeen, 22 July 1990 - #1

[kelly7419]

Hello I'm new to the site and have been reading through your thread on your sister. I didn't see an answer to the question if someone checked out the Deanna Merryfield in Milwaukee even the age is close 31. Just a thought. Like I said I'm new and I could have missed it but wanted to bring it up.

 

[Kat]

Welcome to WS kelly7419!

About the DM in Milwaukee WI, there are two that I see. One is 47 (which makes her my age) and the other is listed as 31.

Both of those DM's have a different middle name than Missie's sister.
Both appear to be using their married name of Merryfield whereas Missie's sister's maiden name is Merryfield.

We see a listing for the name in SD in the home of another male with the surname Merryfield. (Different middle name with this DM as well).

Missie will have to explain why there is a mention of Cave City KY on Deanna's charlie project page. Which by the way is an interesting place for her to have travelled if she did not have family there. I am from Kentucky, Louisville but I have family all down through that area of Kentucky. Not really a destination unless you're a tourist looking for a specific experience. (Mammoth Cave Park area)

 

[NSS]

OK---It is time to re-infuse this investigation. I have witnessed so many times here that WS'rs do not take no for an answer or rest on our laurels, so lets put our minds together and figure this out. Missie, when you have the time, could you type a brief timeline of events (or point out where you already did one?) I am going to go back through all the posts, I suggest you all do the same, and lets put together a list of questions/suggestions. One I have right now (and maybe have asked in the past--if so I forgot, I am pre-senile, LOL). Did Deanna have a nickname --something she was called? Also, did we already look into the Deanna that is in Wisconsin?

Read all the thread, but usually just read and keep you all in my thoughts.

I just felt prompted to post about the tattoo mention, and how the SGT is almost certain that Deanna was alive in 95.
It may not be a coincidence that this was also the year that she was removed from the missing person list, having turned 18.

Is it possible that she had a minor encounter with LE? One that requires a photo and description upon arrest.
Is it possible that is how they have the description of the tattoos (in very official format) and that is how they know she is alive, and that is also why she was removed from the Missing files?


Maybe after that encounter she decided to change her name etc.

I will continue to send good thoughts your way, and I hope that you find answers soon.

 

[MissieMt]

Wow!!! You guys are awesome! I haven't been getting on as much anymore. Beyond discouraged-I guess.

The 1995 incident...What I was told from Sgt.D was simply that she had contact with LE, but it was not an arrest or anything like that. IIRC he said they ran her name through a system, and that was it. Of course that does not explain why they documented her tattoos at that time, but Sgt.D didn't go into much detail and didn't want to go into much detail. Sgt.D did give me a general area of where she was, but he didn't want me to share that.
As far as the WI connection. My sister has called several times to confirm they are not our Deanna.
In regards to Killeen Daily Herald articles, I was in contact with a reporter there who kept saying he would call me for an interview, he never called. So I figured out his # and called, left several messages but he has never called me back. I don't remember his full name off of the top of my head but I think it was Mason or something like that.
Regarding the 2 missing people on the KPD website. I asked Sgt.D if she could be put on there and he simply said he does not handle that stuff, wasn't sure who did.
She is still listed on the TXMPCH and NCMEC and all that.

 

[Aphra]

I'm kind of surprised that they didn't want anyone to share information about where she was last seen in 1995! That seems weird and almost counterproductive to me, now that I think about it. I'd think that that would be the sort of information they'd WANT to share, as well as the details about the contact, because maybe someone from that area would remember her. oh well.

 

[Fairy1]

I'm kind of surprised that they didn't want anyone to share information about where she was last seen in 1995! That seems weird and almost counterproductive to me, now that I think about it. I'd think that that would be the sort of information they'd WANT to share, as well as the details about the contact, because maybe someone from that area would remember her. oh well.

I agree. And I don't know why the good detective wouldn't welcome a little help. Doesn't he know who we are?!?!? We just need a little bitty clue

 

[Julessleuther]

I wonder if there is any way that you can get the information from Sgt D from the whole freedom of information act? Did Sgt D state why he did not want you to share the area where she last was? And he is 100% certain it was her? So...you know where she was as of 1995? We have to assume that she is still alive and well then, correct? Missie--Have you researched the area that Sgt D. mentioned to you? Have you given us any clues in any of your posts as to where she was in 1995? :innocent: I used one of the search sites for Lighting the way, and I put first name Deanna, middle initial M, with her birthdate in...I came up with a person in Hollywood FL, who is married to a person named Luis. Does that name ring a bell to you Missie?

Wow!!! You guys are awesome! I haven't been getting on as much anymore. Beyond discouraged-I guess.

The 1995 incident...What I was told from Sgt.D was simply that she had contact with LE, but it was not an arrest or anything like that. IIRC he said they ran her name through a system, and that was it. Of course that does not explain why they documented her tattoos at that time, but Sgt.D didn't go into much detail and didn't want to go into much detail. Sgt.D did give me a general area of where she was, but he didn't want me to share that.
As far as the WI connection. My sister has called several times to confirm they are not our Deanna.
In regards to Killeen Daily Herald articles, I was in contact with a reporter there who kept saying he would call me for an interview, he never called. So I figured out his # and called, left several messages but he has never called me back. I don't remember his full name off of the top of my head but I think it was Mason or something like that.
Regarding the 2 missing people on the KPD website. I asked Sgt.D if she could be put on there and he simply said he does not handle that stuff, wasn't sure who did.
She is still listed on the TXMPCH and NCMEC and all that.

 

[Julessleuther]

Missie--Did you ever find or talk to Skipper Smith? I think he is a key to some of the information...

 

[MissieMt]

Sgt.D said he didn't want me to say where the incident was because he didn't want to scare her if she happened to read here. The incident was in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
As far as the marriage in FL. The last time I asked Sg.D what was going on with the age progression he said he would look into what was going on with it, but that he was also researching a marriage record in FL. He never mentioned it again, so if it is a viable lead he's not sharing it. As soon as he told me about the possible license I asked for help from someone on here. They set me up with others that could help research (of course I was still trying to keep everything quiet to appease Sgt.D) but unfortunately all I ever got from that was birth cert. info which I already had. Of course I am grateful for any help-I just wanted to get my hands on a possible marriage cert. lol
Skipper White....He gave me his cell phone # via myspace. I tried calling a couple of times and just got his voicemail. I think he was arrested shortly after he gave me his #, which would explain why he never got back to me.

ETA: post #<modsnip: Post numbers change due to moderation> on this thread is where I started receiving age progressions. I really thought we would have our hands on one by now.

 

[Eric's_Iguana]

I can't help thinking that if she survived to be 18, she should still be alive. I hope so!

Missie, you are such a good sister! I hope you find her.

 

[MissieMt]

I agree EI. If thats the case I would still have to wonder why she hasn't contacted anyone.

 

[Julessleuther]

Missie--I pmed some info to you, let me know if you want me to post it for everyone.

Why she might not contact you? I am not a professional psych, but perhaps she is trying to leave that part of her life behind because it is traumatic for her? Perhaps she is ashamed? Maybe she did get into drugs and by the time she got out, so many yrs passed to go back again? Maybe she did get pregnant and did not want to see your grandmothers disapproval? Whether rational or not, people do things that we do not always understand, even people we love. Perhaps she is scared that you will be mad at her for not contacting you all these years? Who knows, but perhaps all she needs is for you to take the first step, and if we can find her, then it is up to you, Amy, and Becki to take that first step. I really think she is alive. She may not know that you are looking for her, and she may not know that you care so much. She could be missing you all everyday, but not sure how to reach out, or scared to reach out etc. At one point in my life, about 16 years ago, I wanted to just completely walk away from everyone and everything. My family life was NOT good, I felt alone, and I felt like I just wanted to start all over fresh. I didn't walk away, and I am glad I didn't, but I do know this. If I had walked away, I doubt I would have looked back. I was that desperate. Desperation can sometimes make people do things they normally would not do. All you can do is love and forgive her, and show her that she is someone you want in your life---what she does with that is up to her. You have to be strong enough to understand that she may not want a relationship when you find her, or she may absolutely want one.


Ok, back to work: Have you searched her social lately? Perhaps she did not know she had one and applied for a new one? The new info you have provided is good info. The PM I sent is regarding FL, but I have no idea if it is relevent, it is your call. I did do a search for every Deanna with her birth year and have the following:

Deanna M Anderson

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Age 34
Plano, TX
Princeton, TX
Olathe, KS
Kansas City, KS
Overland Park, KS

Deanna M Foster

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Age 33
El Paso, TX
Gulfport, MS
Kansas City, MO
Biloxi, MS
Pearl Harbor, HI

Deanna Michele Redfield

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Age 35
Austin, TX
College Station, TX
Nacogdoches, TX
Lake St Louis, MO
Saint Peters, MO

Deanna M Absher

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Age 32
Lufkin, TX
Plano, TX
Katy, TX
Dallas, TX
Benton, IL

Deanna M Wirl

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Age 31
Houston, TX
Pasadena, TX
Sterling, IL
Morris, IL
Oshkosh, WI

Deanna M Santonelli

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Age 33
Plano, TX
Plainfield, IL
Bolingbrook, IL
Crest Hill, IL
Hayward, WI

OMG--Look at these three! The last one is of interest because she may have made herself "older" to get jobs etc when she was in her teens:

Deanna M Pemberton

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Age 31
Killeen, TX
Ft Leonard Wd, MO
Brighton, IL
Caulfield, MO

Deanna Michell Robinson

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Age 33
Killeen, TX
Knightdale, NC
Raleigh, NC
Mebane, NC
Apo, AP

Deanna Michelle Sharpnack

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Age 38
Temple, TX
Killeen, TX
Kellogg, IA
Newton, IA
Ottumwa, IA

 

[Julessleuther]

On a different search, there are only six Deanna's that come up under the whole country, with her exact birthdate. One of those if the FL one I pmed you. The others are:

Deanna C Johnson- From Georgia
Deanna Nokes-Las Vegas, NV
Deanna T Grant- Chicago, IL, IA, and IN
Deanna L Blunt- Michigan
Deanna K Johnson- AL

 

[NSS]

I agree EI. If thats the case I would still have to wonder why she hasn't contacted anyone.

I may be grasping at straws here, and I'm usually a fan of keeping my thoughts simple, but I had a thought about why there some apparent oddities about LE having information and not wanting to share it.

Feel free to disregard this idea.

It could be possible that during the early days of simply surviving, your sister encountered undesirable people, or maybe even witnessed a traumatic event.

She could be a protected witness as a result. I have no idea how much detail is given to families who are in daily contact with protected witnesses, let alone a person who was estraged.

A new name, social security etc would be given to her.
LE would know of her tatoos etc.
LE would be torn between letting the family know she was safe and continuing to protect her new identity.

I know I sound bizarre, I'm sorry.

 

[MissieMt]

Thank you Jules for all of your hard work!! I'm at a loss....what should we do with all of these names? I think we need to start with the FL. lead.

NSS, I suppose your theory could be possible. I would think that if that were the case they would not open a new case, and all that. And why would they do an age progression-or at least start one?
I'm not trying to debunk your theory-because anything is possible. Does anyone know, or is there any way to find out what protocol they typically follow in a protective custody/ missing person?

 

[Julessleuther]

Ok everyone--I found a Deanna in Florida with the same birthdate as DM, and ran it by Missie before I posted it here.

CALDERON, DEANNA M (Age 32)Available(1)​

Available​

HOLLYWOOD, FL​

Possible Relatives:

CALDERON, LUIS L (Age 35) ​

CALDERON, CARLOS CALDERON (Age 61) ​

CALDERON, ILEANA MERCEDES (Age 32) ​

CALDERON, JUSTITA S (Age 82)

CALDERON, JORGE L (Age 35) ​

​

I zabasearched both her and Luis, and have a phone number, which Missie now has.

Interestingly, there is also a Luis L Calderon in Ft. Worth,TX born in 1958, who could be a father or relative of Luis L of Florida. There are also Calderons in the Killeen area, so it could be possible. I have not been able to find a marriage certificate for this person, so perhaps this is a maiden name. All the names appear to be hispanic, so either this Deanna married into a hispanic family or is a daughter of this family and not our Deanna. Can someone help me see if there is a marriage certificate? If not, then I think we can rule out this person, as Sgt D thought there was a marriage cert for our Deanna. Missie--did he indicate to you at all if Deanna would have changed her name or was using her middle name or something? How did he find the Deanna with tattoos in Dallas, and why did he think there was a marriage cert for her in Florida? I am still reading through all the old threads we have for Deanna to see if there is something we missed, I really wish we could find a friend or confidant of Deanna's that may know more than they have revealed in the past. Missie, how much older was Skipper Smith? If he was Deanna's age, perhaps his parents remember her coming over to their house and may have some info?

 

[Julessleuther]

Missie--When is the last time you talked to Sgt D? When you talk to him, is he friendly, or does he just brush you off. Have you ever asked him straight out if he has been in contact with Deanna and does she just not want contact with the family? Did you ever get DNA submitted? Does Sgt D know about Websleuths? Would you come here to give his insight and let us help him, since he is so overworked? I know he made a promise to you, and I intend to help him keep that promise....

Does your Grandma and family know that you are actively searching for Deanna? Have they offered any input or suggestions? Whatever happened to those friends of your sisters who started the message thread at the Killeen Daily Herald?

 

[Aphra]

A search of the Broward County marriage license index (the county for Hollywood FL) turned up nothing, but if you want to check it out:

http://www.clerk-17th-flcourts.org/Clerkwebsite/Marriage/LicenseSearch.aspx

ETA: I checked Miami, too, and nothing.

 

[raindrops300]

IIRC she was last seen getting into a car with 2 men who were possibly Hispanic.

 

[Julessleuther]

Missie, sorry about all the questions, but I am going through all the old posts, and things are coming up...

In July 2007 you said that the case may be changed to a murder case--whatever happened to that, and why did Sgt D think that? At one time it seemed that you were scared of someone(s) in Killeen, is that still the case? Also, Bekki met the DA at one point in time, who seemed interested in helping you out--can you contact him again and light a fire under them? I know at one time Sgt D talked to your stepfather. What happened with that conversation? I believe that you have a right to see the records that LE has on Deanna, and at this point in time maybe you should be requesting them.

One thing I wanted to throw out there--at one time a bunch of us were searching obits from 1995 in case Deanna changed her name. What about if that is when she got married, so that is when she "dropped off the radar"? Maybe instead of search obits, we should be searching marriage certificates from 1995 from the Dallas area?

Would Deanna have known your grandmothers last name was Varner?


What does your gut tell you Missie? Do you think your stepfather is involved? Do you think she ran away?


There are several Deanna M's with various last names around TX--I do not want to list all the names here, but you can do an intelius.com search.

Could she have joined the military, with Ft Hood there, or met someone from the military? I know, I know...anything is possible, right?

Missie--Do you have a facebook setup for Deanna?

Lastly, when looking on ancestor.com, your mother has a different spelling of her name for Deanna's birth record than the rest of you--it may be irrelevent, but curious.

Oh--I just thought of something....I wonder if there is a way we could contact tattoo places in TX to see who did her tattoos, and if they know/knew anything about her. I am so curious about these tattoos--how do the police know that she had these??? They are fairly distinctive, so I would think a tattoo place might remember them??