WHAT WE DO.
We create awareness for missing persons of color by providing community outreach programs to inform minority communities of ways to keep our youth safe and educate and train adults and children on ways to avoid human trafficking. The Dock Ellis Foundation works closely with families to assist with navigating the system during a critical moment when a loved one is reported missing.
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We use data and analysis in order to help identify trends that could help us uncover common causes to individuals going missing. |
Dock Ellis Foundation works with Law Enforcement and Search & Rescue Agencies nationally to help bring home the missing. |
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We work closely with families to assist with navigating the system during a critical moment when a loved one is reported missing. |
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The Dock Ellis Foundation, a national organization created in honor of the late Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher to assist minority families with missing people, works with the family to establish a 24-hour telephone line for tips and to help produce and distribute fliers and gain media attention.
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ACTIVE CASES
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MIRANDA CONNER
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Miranda Conner Who Vanished on February 3rd, 2023, from 1401 W 85th Ave Denver co 80260. Miranda Conner left home by way of an Uber to meet someone at 1:00 am. Miranda Conners’ families share locations they have been able to identify her last location from her phone. The last known location ping was on Friday February 4th, 2023, at 4:04 am. Unfortunately, Miranda’s phone was found by a civilian who contacted the family to return the phone. It has been stated by the family, Miranda Conner’s phone was returned to them by the 5th district police department.
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Many times, families have to take actions into their own hands. Dock Ellis Foundation, Justice Takes Flight & Miranda Conners family conducted search efforts on 02-25-2023, with hopes of bringing Miranda Home.
Dock Ellis Foundation helps BRING HOME MISSING, MURDERED AND MARGINALIZED MINORITY PERSONS. Let's bring Don'tavia Bryant home. Dock Ellis Foundation works directly with the families of the voiceless.
DETAILS: Missing Person Don'tavia Bryant was last known to arrive at Margaritaville Resort Casino on February 26th, 2023, to meet friends at 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City, LA 71111. Unfortunately Don'tavia Bryant never made it into the casino and he has not made contact with any friends or family. Don'tavia Bryant vehicle was left abandoned in the casino parking lot with his wallet inside. #louisiana If you have any information about the whereabouts of Don'tavia Bryant contact Dock Ellis Foundation Tip line 888-222-6050 |
Ella Goodie, 32, was last seen March 9, 2022 according to Chief Chad Leger. She drove her 2021 Audi with Texas Plate NRN6551 to Texas on Interstate 10. Police say later that day, she was seen in the vehicle coming back into Louisiana. On Thursday, March 10, 2022 the vehicle was spotted north of Dallas, according to Leger.(Scott Police Department)
Contact Dock Ellis Foundation Tip Line 888-222-6050 |
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$20,000 REWARD
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A reward has been set for information on missing Dayton woman Cierra Chapman.
According to the Dayton Police Department, the reward for information leading to the recovery of Chapman or leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the people responsible has been set at $20,000. Thirty-year-old Chapman was last seen on Autumn Woods Drive in Trotwood in the early morning hours of Dec. 27, 2022, and her family reported her missing on Dec. 29. Her car, a silver 2014 Cadillac SRX SUV, was found in Middletown on Jan. 6, 2023. Police said there was no reason for her to be in that area, and they did not find any evidence in the car. Police reported that Chapman’s disappearance is considered suspicious. “She didn’t go missing by accident,” said Maj. Johns on Feb. 8. “This is a very well-planned out, well-orchestrated incident and people know.” |
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Police Searching For Missing Dayton WomanBy Jeffery Schrock.
Monday, January 9th 2023. DAYTON, Ohio (WKEF) -- Dayton Police need help from the public in finding a woman reported missing on Christmas Day. According to the Ohio Attorney General's Office, Cierra Chapman, 30, of Dayton was last seen wearing a short-sleeved Tommy Hilfiger shirt, blue jeans, and black boots. She also has a tattoo on her neck that says "Jadden." Chapman is described as five-feet, five inches tall, weighing 123 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with additional information or questions regarding the case should contact Dayton Police Department at (937) 333-1070. |
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Police need help from the public in finding a woman reported missing on Christmas Day. (Ohio Attorney General Office photo.)
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Marilyn ‘Niqui’ McCown Has Been Missing Since 2001,
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Marilyn McCown, who is known as “Niqui” to her family, has been missing since July 22, 2001. The 28-year-old was last seen at a laundromat in Richmond, Indiana, just weeks before her wedding. Several people have been questioned in connection to her disappearance, but no one has ever been charged. McCown’s sister, Michelle McCown-Luster, joins Yodit Tewolde on “Making the Case” to talk about her family's continued search for her sister.
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JUSTICE FOR TAYANNAA teenage girl found dead early Monday morning has been identified, and Denver police are searching for a vehicle believed to be involved in the girl’s homicide.
The body of Tayanna Manuel, 16, was found about 6:15 a.m. in the 4900 block of N. Salida Street, Denver police said Monday. Police Monday evening tweeted a photo of a gray 2012 Honda CR-V with a Colorado license plate CNE-I47 and a pink and black Auto Nation dealer tag on the front saying they believe the car is involved in Manuel’s homicide. |
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AMBER ALERT - KASONMichelle McCown-Luster is with the Dock Ellis Foundation which helps look for missing minorities across the country
>> Ohio AMBER Alert: Kidnapping charges filed against suspect; child, suspect still missing day later. “Sharing posts on social media, making phone calls, we have a 24-hour tip line, answering the tip line, and I’ve been actually driving around searching myself,” she said. She said she met Kason’s family on Little York Road Wednesday afternoon to help them search the area before the family ended up leaving to search somewhere else. “Our arms pour out to the mother and father, most definitely. I know how they feel. I watched the pain on my own mother and father’s face but finding that baby is the number one goal,” McCown-Luster said. |
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Ohio AMBER Alert: Reps for family of missing Columbus baby speak |
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SUSPECT ARRESTEDNeighbor Demontrey Wattree says trotter took care of her younger siblings and had big dreams.
“Something like this you wouldn’t expect it to happen, but you got to keep your eyes open now because it’s your own neighbor that may go out there and do something to you,” Wattree said. 8 News Now spoke to Trotter’s family off camera, but they weren’t ready to speak about her death. 8 News Now also asked neighbors about Bailey, but we were told he kept to himself. As for his family, they had no comment. |