VA VA - Dashad "Sage" Smith, 19, Charlottesville, 20 Nov 2012

[aurycore]

Please keep us posted on your progress! ( and of course, no need to mention names)

I will. my friend sent a message to the facebook group and they read it. <modsnip>

 

[aurycore]

This video was from December 2022. I think they have looked heavily into both phones as per this video.

can you elaborate on "both phones?"

 

[aurycore]

This video was from December 2022. I think they have looked heavily into both phones as per this video.

can you elaborate on what you mean by both phones? do you mean both Sage and Erik's?

Again, we do know that Erik's new number is in fact active, but I can't say for sure because If I call it then I put myself in immediate danger.

 

[aurycore]

O managed to run a terminal on Erik's facebook username, but nothing turned up. same for sages. We'll try running their gmail users through the terminal and see what turns up.

 

[Aurora90]

can you elaborate on what you mean by both phones? do you mean both Sage and Erik's?

Again, we do know that Erik's new number is in fact active, but I can't say for sure because If I call it then I put myself in immediate danger.

I meant both Erik and Sage’s phones were and probably still are constantly looked at for potential evidence/clues.

 

[aurycore]

I meant both Erik and Sage’s phones we and are probably constantly looked at for potential evidence/clues.

True.

But, I wonder why Sage and Erik's facebooks are off the fence? we cant access them anywhere.

Also, I managed to confirm that sage had a MySpace Account, but that is unfortunately off the fence too.

 

[Sillybilly]

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[aurycore]

Also, small update: me and O will ask the family about the roommates tomorrow. Nothing major since its Halloween. I'm not going to keep tabs as often because I don't want to break the rules, but I'll try to pm whoever I can.

 

[aurycore]

So... It's been a few days since I last updated. But, its worth a shot.

I asked the Facebook group about the roommates and requested to speak to a member of Sage's family to ask them about them. They saw the messages, but I'm not sure what they will do.

Once I get enough answers, I will tip off the Charlottesville police and LE, hopefully to reopen the case.

And also, we found out that McFadden is... Apparently back in Charlottesville, since it was just updated and said he returned in November of this year. I emailed the Charlottesville police and I will call the Crime Stoppers tip line if possible.

This will likely be the last thread because I do not want to break any more rules, but please keep your hope for this woman. Keep hope that McFadden will be found and tried, hopefully sent to prison too. I hope that Sage's case is resolved and that her family will be at peace.

 

[aurycore]

...

I know i said i'd stop updating, but it's beginning to irritate me.

The facebook group saw the rest of the messages I sent, yet I didn't receive a concrete response, even when I asked about the roommates. The Charlottesville police didn't respond via email, either. I know I am not LE, but I still need some sort of history between the roommates to figure out what had happened to Sage, or what happened between them. With the 12th anniversary of her disappearance crawling around, I can't help but feel angered that I haven't solved the case.

I still have to call the Crime Stoppers, but I haven't been able to because of school and other personal issues. Please keep your hope for Sage. Keep your hope for her. I apologize for breaking anymore rules, but it's becoming difficult to keep in my chest.

 

[aurycore]

so, its been nearly 12 years since sage disappeared.

i stopped updating because the FB group said my information was wrong, and that the police said Mcfadden was in LA under an alias. me and O decided to kind of end our investigation due to personal matters.

i may not have been able to solve her disappearance, but I hope someone else with every resource they had can.

 

[aurycore]

trying to scroll through her twt for clues. she mentions having a "special connection" with someone. could be mcfadden.

 

[aurycore]

okay shes definitely talking about mcfadden here. in his only photo he does have locs and this does imply they were hooking up a few months before.

 

[The4TierBridge]

Erik Tyquan McFadden was found alive living in Los Angeles in October 2024 under the alias "Shiloh Mathis". I don't know if he has a separate missing thread here, but he was #MP58409 in NamUs (his profile is not down yet).

CPD: Detectives speak with person of interest in Smith case

“I want Sage’s family and this community to hear directly from me. We have not forgotten Sage. We will not forget Sage,” said CPD Chief Michael Kochis at a press

www.cbs19news.com

33K views · 232 reactions | Press Conference: Update on Dashad Sage Smith Investigation | Charlottesville Police Department

Press Conference: Update on Dashad Sage Smith Investigation

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[dotr]

November 20, 2025

Missing trans woman likely dead, CPD continues to pursue leads

Charlottesville Police will hold a news conference on Thursday to provide an update on a transgender woman who went missing on Nov. 20, 2012.

augustafreepress.com

“McFadden has been across this country,” Kochis said, “I’m sure he’s talked to people and engaged with other individuals, and so we want to hear from them. As little as it may be. As insignificant as they may think it is. It could be helpful to us.”

While detectives continue to gather further information in the wake of McFadden’s interview, Kochis said police they believe he is still in Los Angeles. If he is needed again for the investigation, Kochis expressed confidence that his detectives would be able to track him down if needed.''

 

[aurycore]

Erik Tyquan McFadden was found alive living in Los Angeles in October 2024 under the alias "Shiloh Mathis". I don't know if he has a separate missing thread here, but he was #MP58409 in NamUs (his profile is not down yet).

CPD: Detectives speak with person of interest in Smith case

“I want Sage’s family and this community to hear directly from me. We have not forgotten Sage. We will not forget Sage,” said CPD Chief Michael Kochis at a press

www.cbs19news.com

33K views · 232 reactions | Press Conference: Update on Dashad Sage Smith Investigation | Charlottesville Police Department

Press Conference: Update on Dashad Sage Smith Investigation

www.facebook.com

please tell me this is not clickbait did he get caught at all?

 

[aurycore]

oh my god he actually got caught. he's actually caught.

 

[aurycore]

this is good news. really good news actually.

 

[Aurora90]

His other accounts are no longer available but this one still is. Shiloh Mathis Photography

Wow he was incredibly visible online. I am so glad is now apprehended. No more California lifestyle for you.

 

[aurycore]

His other accounts are no longer available but this one still is. Shiloh Mathis Photography

Wow he was incredibly visible online. I am so glad is now apprehended. No more California lifestyle for you.

is he in holding? arrested?