Help Find Missing Teen Laura Beth Jones of Hesperia (REWARD)

UPDATE: as of January, 2011 we have received new evidence including 2 strong tips. If you have any information about Laura Jones please contact her mother directly (see below).

About Missing Teen Laura Jones:
On November 12, 2010 Sixteen year old Laura Beth Jones went missing from her home in Hesperia, California. At about 9:00p.m. She went out the back door of her family home to feed her horse and dogs and has not been seen or heard from since. The animals never got fed.














Laura has made no contact with any family or friends and it is believed that she may have gone with someone who she was talking to on the website www.vampirefreaks.com. It is believed that this person (male) is about 24 years old and is in the Los Angeles area.




















Laura's Height is 5'3" and her Weight is 125lbs. She has a long scar across her right forearm. Laura's ears and navel are pierced. When she was last seen, the lower part of her hair was dyed a faded red.

Thank you for all of your help!

Beth Jones
760-885-2636

Hit-and-Run Driver Kills Rancho Cucamonga Man Matthew Brian Ramirez (Matt Ramirez)

Who Killed
Matt Ramirez?

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SUSPECT'S CAR: 2002 to 2004 Gray or Silver Toyota Camry or Solara
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Hit-and-run driver kills Rancho Cucamonga man
By Stacia Glenn
Created: 08/24/2009 09:10:45 AM PDT

A 20-year-old Rancho Cucamonga man died early this morning after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, authorities said.

Matthew Brian Ramirez was found about 12:20 a.m. in the middle of the roadway of Haven Avenue near Wilson Avenue. Details of how he was hit have not been released.

Ramirez was rushed to Loma Linda University Medical Center, where he died at 1:43 p.m.

Anyone who witnessed the hit-and-run or may have information is asked to call sheriff's officials at (909) 477-2800 or the sheriff's 24 hour hotline at (909) 941-1488.

Sheriff's deputies looking for vehicle that killed pedestrian

Lori Consalvo, Staff
WriterPosted: 08/24/2009 04:03:24 PM
PDTUpdated: 08/24/2009 04:07:30 PM PDT

RANCHO CUCAMONGA - San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies are looking for the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 20-year-old man on Monday near Chaffey College. Matthew Brian Ramirez of Rancho Cucamonga was found about 12:20 a.m. in the southbound lanes of Haven Avenue, north of Wilson Avenue, according to a sheriff's news release.

Ramirez was airlifted, with extensive injuries, to a local hospital. He was pronounced dead at 1:43 a.m., according to the news release.

Sheriff's deputies found out Ramirez had been at a pool party earlier that day at the Haven View Estates, about a half-mile north from where he was hit.

Ramirez got into an argument with other people at the party and decided to leave, according to the news release.

As he walked home to the 6000 block of Jasper Street - about two miles away - Ramirez was hit by the vehicle, according to the news release.

Investigators contend he was hit by a 2002 to 2004 gray or silver Toyota Camry or Solara, based on debris left at the scene.

Anyone with information about this hit-and-run accident please can call (909) 477-2800.

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Kody Quinn Williams of Orland, CA was an outgoing, big-hearted 19-year-old young man who was famous for helping the down and out. Kody loved his family and friends and made every effort to live life to the fullest, but tragically his life was cut short by a hit-and-run driver.

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On the evening of February 19, 2009 at approximately 7:45 PM, Kody was struck by a hit and run driver as he walked along Citrus Fair Drive under the Highway 101 over pass in Cloverdale, CA. As Kody lay helpless in the roadway the vehicle that struck him left the scene. Kody never regained consciousness and as a result of his injuries, Kody died two days later.

Currently there are no known witnesses to this incident. If you were a witness to, or have ANY information regarding this incident, please contact Officer Mike Campbell at Cloverdale police department (707) 894-2150 or email KodyWilliamsHelp@gmail.com.

Persons providing tips and information may do so ANONYMOUSLY.

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Kody’s death has devastated his family and friends beyond words. The fact that there has been no justice for Kody due to lack of evidence in the case causes tremendous pain for his family. If you have ANY information regarding the events that took place on February 19, 2009, please contact Officer Mike Campbell at Cloverdale police department (707) 894-2150.

Remember there is a $15,000 reward for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person who killed Kody, and you may remain anonymous.

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By LAURA NORTON
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

Published: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 4:03 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at 4:03 a.m.

At 19 years old, Kody Williams was just starting to figure out what he wanted in life, his family said.

Related Links:Cloverdale police: Reward in hit-run that injured man He was working with his step-dad's construction company in Cloverdale for the time being, but the former high school wrestler was thinking about joining the Navy. As he had since he was a youngster, he was saving money for his future -- whatever it might hold.

All that came ended Thursday night when Williams was struck by a hit-and-run driver as he took a walk.

He died Monday morning.

"He was strong. He was a beautiful soul. He is going to be missed so much," said his mother, Kim Sandate of Orland.

Cloverdale police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the driver.

Williams left his stepfather's house at 7:35 Thursday night, Sandate said. "He got up and said 'I'm going to take a walk.' He walked just a few blocks," she said.

He was struck at about 7:50 p.m. while walking along Citrus Fair Drive under the Highway 101 overpass. He was spotted lying partially in the roadway by the driver of a passing Sonoma County Transit bus. He was taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital and never regained consciousness.

Williams, the third of seven siblings, graduated from Orland High School last June. He wrestled in high school and loved being outdoors, Sandate said.

"Fishing, golfing, anything," she said.

Cloverdale Police are asking for the public's help in identifying any suspicious vehicles that may have been in the area of Citrus Fair Drive between Cloverdale Boulevard and Asti Road at the time of the crash.

Cloverdale police do not have a description of the, but said it may have damage on the front passenger side.

They are also asking anyone who drove through the area between about 7:30 p.m. and 7:50 p.m. Thursday to call Officer Mike Campbell at 894-2150.

Father of LA businessman (Elias Sorokin), believed to have been murdered, says his son would have forgiven his alleged killers

Father of LA businessman, believed to have been murdered, says his son would have forgiven his alleged killers

By Jennifer Squires
Posted: 08/05/2009 12:02:39 PM PDT
Updated: 08/05/2009 12:30:41 PM PDT

Nick Sorokin speaks to the press after the arraignment of Adam Spencer.














The father of a slain Los Angeles man said he's praying for the salvation of the two accused killers and thinks his son would like people to forgive them.

"I really believe that's what he wants from us," Nick Sorokin said after attending the first court appearance of Adam Hunt, 29, and Stewart Skuba, 31.

Hunt and Skuba face charges of murder, kidnapping and second-degree robbery in connection with the disappearance of 29-year-old Elias Sorokin.

Sorokin was last heard from late on July 20 as he drove from Oakland to Santa Cruz.

Police said he had a prearranged drug deal in Santa Cruz, but that the marijuana sale went sideways and Sorokin was kidnapped, robbed and killed on July 21.

Sorokin's body has not been found and police have not said how he died.

"I don't know how Elias died ... and I think that still plagues me," his father said.

Skuba, a Santa Cruz hair stylist, was arrested July 30 in South County, a day before the FBI conducted an extensive search of a townhouse on the 200 block of Felix Street. Police believe the crimes occurred in that home.

Hunt, an unemployed Watsonville man, turned himself in to Santa Cruz police early Saturday. A judge had signed a $1 million warrant for his arrest and authorities were searching for him.

Wednesday, Judge Paul Marigonda appointed attorneys to represent both Hunt and Skuba, who were both dressed in yellow jail-issue T-shirts and pants. Neither defendant entered a plea. They will return to court Aug. 18.

Police continue to search for Sorokin's remains. Tuesday, they canvassed the Santa Cruz Mountains near Bonny Doon, where Sorokin's truck was found burning last week. Lt. Rudy Escalante said teams would go out in a CHP helicopter again Wednesday afternoon to search Smith Grade Road from the air.

"We're not just focusing on that area," Escalante said. "We're expanding our search from that area outward."
Sorokin's father, who has been in Santa Cruz for nearly two weeks looking for his son, also said he would continue searching. Two dozen of Sorokin's friends have participated in the effort, which sometimes crossed areas were police were looking.

His father said the family is Russian Orthodox -- Sorokin was second-generation -- and their religious beliefs prevent them from having a burial without a body. He would like to lay his son to rest in Southern California.

"He's already at peace, we believe," Sorokin's father said. "He's already in heaven."

Prosecutor Rob Wade also said Sorokin's body would be a key piece of evidence in the murder case, but that it's possible to pursue homicide charges without the victim's remains.

Police and the District Attorney's Office have not discussed specifics of the alleged crimes, including what was taken during the robbery and what roles people had in the drug deal.

Sorokin's father said he wasn't aware of his son's apparent involvement in the drug trade. Sorokin was the CEO of a Los Angeles-based clothing company, Kucoon.

"I don't know what he was doing .... He lost focus," his father said.

Elias Sorokin UPDATE: Police Arrest 3 Men [Adam Hunt, Stewart Skuba, Kenneth Clamp ] in Elias Sorokin Missing Persons Case

Police Arrest three in Case of Missing LA Man Elias Sorokin

Posted: July 28, 2009 10:47 PM PDT
Updated: Aug 4, 2009 10:45 PM PDT

SANTA CRUZ, Calif-The Santa Cruz Police Department have arrested Adam Hunt, Stewart Skuba and Kenneth Clamp in the disappearance of Elias Sorokin.












Above Photos: Stewart Skuba, Kenneth Clamp, Adam Hunt

Police have not located Elias Sorokin, but they are now treating this as a homicide investigation.

Santa Cruz Police Department Detectives worked throughout the last two days and nights developing information and serving warrants to collect evidence. The arrests came as Detectives collaborated with the Watsonville Police Department and Sheriff's Office to share information and evidence.

Detectives believe Sorokin was kidnapped and robbed in the course of a pre-arranged marijuana sales transaction. Detectives believe the kidnapping and robbery occurred at a residence in the 200 block of Felix Street in the city of Santa Cruz.

Based on evidence recovered during the service of a search warrant, The Santa Cruz Police Department is treating the case as a homicide investigation. The police department is using every available means to locate Mr. Sorokin.

The pick-up truck of Elias Sorokin was found burned almost beyond recognition. Authorities found his truck in flames late Tuesday on a rural road near Santa Cruz. They say it's still unclear how the truck caught fire.

Someone called 911 to report a vehicle on fire in Boony Doon. When the Sheriffs office arrived they were able to trace the vehicle VIN number back to Elias Sorokin.

Family and friends have been putting up posters all over California looking for Elias Sorokin offering a $20,000 reward for information on his whereabouts.

Elias Sorokin disappeared more than a week ago and clues are leading police to Santa Cruz. Where his family says he was last seen on July 20th. He had left Oakland and was driving to Santa Cruz to meet someone.

Central Coast News talked to Elias's mother Anna who says that her son is honest, loyal and a non-violent person, who made friends where ever he went and he wouldn't disappear without calling.

When Elias Sorokin, CEO of Kuccon Designs, didn't show up for work on July 21 his business partner knew something was wrong.

Police say two days later someone tried to use his check card at Target in Watsonville. Two days after that in Santa Cruz a woman tried to cash a $4,500 check from Sorokin's company, Kuccon Designs, at Bank of America on River Street. But officers say she left when it didn't immediately go through.

"We're waiting for video from Bank of America and planning on meeting with some of the family members to get additional information."

Five days after his disappearance his check card showed up again at a Verizon and Ross in Watsonville.

Watsonville Police are waiting for surveillance video from both businesses to see if they can find the people using the card.

"We're working together to try and locate who passed the bad check and develop any leads that we can to try to locate the individuals who are doing this and locate the missing person as well."

Elias's mothers is desperate to find her son and according to a statement on Facebook she , "contacted psychics about Elias and several of them are giving me reason to hope that Elias is alive - but he is in danger. They think that he has been taken by some people, probably two men and a woman, and that they are in over their heads, are unstable and irrational, and do not know what to do at this point."

On Monday some of Elias's friend and family held a candlelight vigil for the safe return of their loved one.

Elias Sorokin is 29 years-old, 5'8-9", and 135-145 5'8-9", and 135-145 lbs. Elias Sorokin drives a 2007 beige/gold Toyota Tacoma with a camper shell. His California License Plate number is 8H92932.

If you have any information about Sorokin call Watsonville police at 768-3300.

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>> 4:30 PM/7-29-09 - Elias Sorokin's truck was found burned near Bonny Doon. Deputies have notstated (yet) whether anyone was in it or not.

>> A couple tried to use Sorokin's credit card to buy cosmetics and camping at the Target store in Watsonville on Wednesday. They were denied but got away.

>> Friday, a woman unsuccessfully tried to pass a $4,500 Kucoon check at a Bank of America in Santa Cruz. She also escaped.

>> Twice on Saturday, people tried to use Sorokin's check cards at Watsonville businesses. They were unsuccessful.

Police have not identified the people trying to pass Sorokin's checks and credit cards, but confirmed with video surveillance that they are not the missing man. Traub said the videos are not of high enough quality to publicize and ask for help identifying the people involved.
Investigators also aren't sure if the people with Sorokin's property are connected to his disappearance.

Meanwhile, Sorokin's community of friends in Southern California coming together in hopes of finding him. This week, they announced a $20,000 "no questions asked" reward for information leading to his safe return.

"There's definitely people willing to do this," his mother, Anna Oleynik of North Carolina, said. "We are sincere."

Information about Sorokin's disappearance has been posted on Burning Man Festival blogs and Facebook pages. Monday night, friends held a vigil in L.A. for him and plan to put up fliers in the Santa Cruz area asking for tips.

"We're not so concerned with trying to have anyone arrested as we are with trying to find him," said Jila Alaghamandan, a friend in Los Angeles.

A contingent of friends came to Santa Cruz on Tuesday with search dogs to look for Sorokin after psychics and astrologers told them it's possible Sorokin is being held against his will by unstable people. Friends said they are worried about his safety and that a psychic told them Sorokin may be in bad health.

"Everyone just trying to look for him," Alaghamandan said. "We're his friends and we're concerned and we love him and we're just trying to whatever we can to find him."

Sorokin is 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 ponds with brown hair. He was driving his 2007 beige/gold 4-wheel-drive Toyota Tacoma with a matching Are-brand camper shell and California license plate No. 8H92932. His friends ask that anyone with information about Sorokin's disappearance e-mail them at freeandco1@yahoo.com.


NEWS ARTICLE:

Search for Missing Los Angeles Man
Turns Up Santa Cruz County Ties
by Jennifer Squires
7/27/2009

Local police are helping in the search for a missing Los Angeles man after people twice tried to use one of his credit card and cash a check in the county.

Elias Sorokin, 29, hasn't been seen since he left Oakland around 8 p.m. on July 20. Two hours later, he sent a text message to a friend that said he would be home around 4 a.m., according to reports from Sorokin's friends and family on a blog devoted to the Burning Man Festival.
That was the last anyone has heard from Sorokin. Police said foul play is possiblle.

"It's obvious that we're concerned that this person has been missing since the 20th," Watsonville police Sgt. Terry Traub said.

The missing-person investigation became connected to Santa Cruz late last week after someone tried to cash one of Sorokin's checks at the Bank of America on River Street in Santa Cruz, according to Santa Cruz police Capt. Steve Clark.

Thursday, a man and woman tried to use Sorokin's credit card to purchase items at the Target store in Watsonville. They were unsuccessful, but got away before police were notified.
Using video surveillance, investigators confirmed the man with the credit card was not Sorokin, according to Traub.

Although local police are looking into the cases of possible credit card and check fraud, the initial missing person case was filed with Oakland police, then was shifted to the Los Angeles Police Department because Sorokin lives in that city, Traub

It's unclear how Sorokin's personal items would have ended up in Santa Cruz County. Traub said Sorokin has a friend in the area and mentioned visiting, but also told friends he was on his way back to Los Angeles. Local law enforcement was notified Monday to be on the lookout for Sorokin and his pickup.

Word of Sorokin's disappearance and pleas for help has been posted on many Web sites about Burning Man, an annual art event and temporary community in the Black Rock Desert of Nevada.

"We hope that he is alive and well, but no one has heard from him," read one blog posted Sunday.

During his disappearance, Sorokin has missed business meetings, which is out of character, according to authorities. His truck - a 2007 beige/gold Toyota Tacoma with a matching Are-brand camper shell and California license plate number 8H92932 - also hasn't been located.

"It's definitely suspicion to us and that's why we're working so hard on the fraudulent use of the credit cards," Traub said. "I'm hoping some time the family will call us and say 'Oh yeah everything's good' and all we have is a lost wallet."

Sorokin is 5 feet 9 inches tall, 150 ponds with brown hair.


Police ask that anyone with information about him contact the Watsonville Police Department at 768-3300.

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Face Book Posting:

Elias Sorokin went up to Northern California for a few meetings and has not returned to LA. He was last seen Monday evening 7/20/09 around 8 pm in Oakland.




















A text was received by a friend Andrea on Monday night at 10 pm that he would be arriving back to LA around 4 am, Tuesday morning. He has not been heard of since.

We have now found out that someone has tried to cash a falsified check (he carries his check book on him at all times) and tried to use his credit cards.

If you have any information, if you've seen him, anything at all. Please email me at minx006.9@gmail.com or call me 323-314-7200. Although, I'm happy for your best thoughts and well wishes please do not bombard my email or phone. I need relevant information at this time. I know all of your hearts are with us at this time.

Please post this to your facebook. Even if you do or don't know Elias.

We have filled a missing person and have a private investigator, we are looking for answers and need your help.

Missing 11-Year-Old Lindsey Baum | McCleary WA | $6,000 Reward

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By Keith Eldridge, KOMO Staff MCCLEARY, Wash.

Exactly one week after a 10-year-old girl vanished in this small Western Washington mill town, detectives are out in force trying to find leads to help solve her disappearance.
















Lindsey Baum was last seen between 9 and 10 p.m. on Friday, June 26, as she walked home from a friend's home who lives about four or five blocks away.

An intense ground and aerial search carried out over the following days failed to turn up any clues, and searchers scaled back their efforts Thursday.

But now Lindsey's disappearance is being publicized in a new way, as folks hand out fliers to people driving through town in hopes of finding the missing girl.

One of those taking part in the latest effort is Duane Norris, who is doing what he can to keep Lindsey's picture out there and to keep the search alive.

"The thing about it is, all it takes is one tip," he says.

Lindsey was last seen at the corner of 6th and Maple heading home from her friend's house at about 9:15 p.m last Friday.

Detectives will be out in force at that same day and time this week to see who's around - and who may have been passing through town last Friday night.

They're willing to do anything to help kick loose a lead.

Fonda Voss is making sure visitors to nearby Straddleline ORV park are being reminded about Lindsey's disappearance. It's a big travel destination and one of the entrances to the Capitol Forest.

"The trails are very big. The Capitol Forest is 80,000 acres. Just keeping people aware when they're out on the trail to just keep their eyes open. It's a big area out there," she says.

At the request of the FBI, Clear Channel Communications also has agreed to put an alert about Lindsey up on their brand new digital billboards through the Kent Valley.

On Friday, Lola Kling of Kent passed through McCleary.

"I am so happy about that," she said of the new digital bulletins. "I'm really hoping that we can find this little girl."

Detectives are asking anyone to report if they've seen anything suspicious, if they've seen the little missing girl or anything out of the ordinary. They want to bring Lindsey home on the one-week anniversary of her disappearance.

A tipline has been set up at (866) 915-8299.

Meanwhile, FBI agents will be working through the holiday weekend, following up on dozens of tips that continue to come in.

Lindsey is 4-foot-9, 80 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a light blue hooded pullover shirt and blue jeans.

If the family of Lindsey has any information they would like to add to this blog please email justiceseekers89@gmail.com

McCleary Washington

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