A British-flagged superyacht, the Bayesian, sank off the coast of Sicily during a storm, leaving six people missing, including British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and his daughter. The yacht, carrying 22 people, was hit by a fierce storm while anchored off the port of Porticello. Fifteen people escaped before the vessel capsized, and one body was recovered. The search for the missing continues with specialist divers from the Italian fire brigade.
British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch, who was recently acquitted of fraud charges in the US, is among those missing after a luxury yacht carrying 22 people capsized off the coast of southern Italy during a violent storm. Fifteen people were rescued, but one body was found and six remain unaccounted for. The incident is under investigation by Italian authorities.
A devastating cloudburst in Himachal Pradesh has resulted in the deaths of six people and left 53 missing. The flashflood caused widespread destruction in Kullu, Mandi, and Shimla regions, washing away villages.
A woman and a 13-year-old girl tourist drowned, while three other children are missing after being swept away at a waterfall near Bhushi Dam in Lonavala, Pune. The incident occurred due to increased water flow caused by continuous rainfall in the region.
A boat carrying devotees capsized in the Ganga River in Bihar’s Barh on Sunday, leaving six people missing. The incident occurred near Umanath ghat while the boat was carrying 17 people, mostly from a single family, to Diara. Search and rescue operations are underway involving local authorities, police, and the state disaster relief force.
Svitlana Bilous and other relatives of Ukrainian soldiers are attending an international peace summit in Switzerland to raise awareness about the thousands of troops who have disappeared on the battlefield in Ukraine. The families are demanding that Russia hand over information on the missing soldiers, improve the conditions of any captives, and send them home. Russia is not invited to the summit, but the families hope that the other world powers present will find ways to pressure Moscow to cooperate. The summit comes as the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it is trying to get information on the fate of 28,000 people – soldiers and civilians on both sides – who have lost contact with their families.
In Edmonton, nearly 18 people are reported missing every day. If your loved one goes missing, the first step is to do your due diligence by reaching out to local hospitals, schools, and employers. If those searches aren’t yielding any results, get the police involved. The Edmonton Police Service’s missing persons unit encourages people to make a report as soon as possible, as there is often perishable evidence, such as witnesses, that fades over time. The unit also uses tools like news releases and social media to raise awareness about missing persons. For families who are struggling to cope with the disappearance of a loved one, the Free Bird Project provides support and guidance on how to navigate the process of searching for missing persons.
On April 15, 2024, the remains of two missing Kansas moms, Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelley, were discovered. The women had vanished on March 30, and authorities have now charged four individuals with their murder and kidnapping. The investigation has revealed that the suspects are members of an anti-government religious group known as God’s Misfits. Details about the custody battle involving Butler’s children, the discovery of the victims’ vehicle, and the arrests of the suspects have also been released.
A deathbed confession has led investigators to find the bodies of a mother and daughter who were killed 24 years ago, according to multiple reports. Larry Webb was always suspected of being involved in the disappearance of Susan Carter and her 10-year-old daughter Alex Carter. Nearly two years ago, North Carolina State Police executed a search warrant at Webb’s home and found evidence that seemed to confirm their initial suspicions. Webb eventually confessed to the murders, saying he argued with Susan Carter after finding out cash was missing from his home and believing she stole it. He then allegedly shot her and her daughter to avoid detection. Webb’s confession led to the discovery of the victims’ remains, which had been buried in the backyard of his home. Webb died the same day the bodies were discovered.
Oklahoma authorities have apprehended a fifth suspect, Paul Grice, in connection with the gruesome murders of Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley. The victims, both Kansas mothers, vanished on March 30 while driving to retrieve their children. Their bodies were later discovered in rural Texas County, igniting a search for their killers. The case has taken a sinister turn with the involvement of ‘God’s Misfits,’ an anti-government group linked to some of the earlier arrests. Authorities suspect foul play and are actively investigating the motive behind this heinous crime.
