Not Forgotten: Missing Persons July 2026

Summary

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Clues with Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore

Episode: Not Forgotten: Missing Persons July 2026

Date: July 25, 2026
Podcast by Crime House

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Episode Overview

In this somber and compelling episode of Clues, hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore focus exclusively on unsolved missing persons cases. Their mission: to shine a spotlight on individuals whose disappearances remain unresolved, amplify community efforts to find answers, and provide critical details that might, with the help of engaged listeners, lead to new leads or breakthroughs. The episode highlights four separate cases, sharing each person's story, circumstances, and calls to action for listeners to help spread the word.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Importance of Community Awareness

• The hosts open with a call to listeners to engage and help amplify missing persons cases.
• Social sharing is encouraged as a way to keep these cases active in the public’s memory.
• “It’s really spread the word.” (Clues Host, 02:50)

2. Case Highlights

Case 1: Devin Sequoia Cooper

• Description: Black female, black hair, brown eyes, 5'5", 145 lbs.
• Last Seen: Leaving home in north Columbus, OH, ~11:30pm, August 31, 2021, to a corner store.
• Follow-up: Did not return, her 2009 black Ford Fusion found on the west side of Columbus.
• Status: FBI believes foul play is involved, $10,000 reward for information.
• Last Seen Wearing: Black lemonade braids, black & white summer dress, black & white Baby Phat sandals.
• Action: Contact Central Ohio Crime Stoppers (614-461-8477), FBI, or submit tips at tips.FBI.gov.
• Quote:
  “Devin was last seen leaving her residence... She never returned home... She appears to be the victim of foul play.”
  (Clues Co-Host, 03:19)

Case 2: Abby Lynn Patterson

• Description: White female, brown hair/eyes, 5'7", 140 lbs, tattoo of a bird on shoulder, birthmark on right thigh.
• Last Seen: Getting into a brown Buick, East 9th Street, Lumberton, NC, 11:30am, September 5, 2017.
• Follow-up: No contact with friends or family since.
• Last Seen Wearing: Brown shorts, white shirt.
• Action: Call FBI Charlotte Field Office (704-672-6100) or Lumberton PD (910-671-3845).
• Quote:
  “Patterson has not been seen since, and has not had any contact with family or friends.”
  (Clues Co-Host, 04:14)

Case 3: Stephanie Dameron

• Description: White female, brown, shoulder-length hair, 5'0", 130 lbs.
• Last Seen: Walking into the woods after argument with sister, near family home, Maine, afternoon of September 23, 2024.
• Follow-up: Family reported her missing after expected return did not occur.
• Last Seen Wearing: Blue jeans, long-sleeve blue shirt, black Harley Davidson hiking boots.
• Action: Contact Maine State Police Houlton Barracks (1-800-824-2261), FBI (1-800-CALL-FBI), or submit tip online.
• Notable Moment:
  “Unfortunately, that was not the case... Stephanie will be turning 16 in October of 2026.”
  (Clues Host, 06:28)

Case 4: Ashley Summers

• Description: White female, brown hair, blue eyes, 5'5", 130 lbs, age 14 at disappearance.
• Last Seen: Near family member’s residence in Cleveland, OH, July 7 or 8, 2007.
• Distinctive Mark: Tattoo reading “Gene” with a red heart on upper arm.
• Action: Contact FBI/nearest American Embassy/Consulate.
• Quote:
  “Ashley Summers was last seen near a family member’s residence in Cleveland, Ohio on July 7th or 8th, 2007.”
  (Clues Co-Host, 06:54)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Community Call to Action:
  “Let’s revisit those cases and hopefully get the word out even more.”
  (Clues Host, 02:50)
• Inclusivity in Case Selection:
  “We are picking a lot of our cases now thanks to you guys, listeners commenting on those that are close to your community.”
  (Clues Host, 07:32)
• Supportive Message:
  “Thank you so much for being a part of this community and you can tune in to Clues every Wednesday... where we cover a new missing person every week.”
  (Clues Co-Host, 07:44)

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Timestamps of Key Segments

• [02:50] – Introduction & community awareness
• [03:19] – Devin Sequoia Cooper case details
• [04:14] – Abby Lynn Patterson case details
• [05:32] – Stephanie Dameron case details
• [06:53] – Ashley Summers case details
• [07:32] – Community feedback and case suggestions
• [07:44] – Closing remarks and call-to-action

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Episode Tone and Delivery

• The hosts maintain a respectful, earnest, and compassionate tone throughout, focusing on facts while conveying the emotional gravity of each family's plight.
• Their language is direct yet sensitive, underscoring the real-world urgency behind every detail shared and encouraging their community to stay engaged and hopeful.

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Summary Takeaway

This episode of Clues is a powerful testament to the importance of keeping missing persons' stories alive. By meticulously recounting the known facts and highlighting ways for the public to help, Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore both honor the affected families and invite listeners to become part of the search for answers. The episode is a must-listen for anyone compelled by true crime and community-driven action.

Transcript

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[Clues Podcast Host]

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[Carter Roy]

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[Clues Podcast Host]

Hi friends. Welcome back. Each week on Clues we highlight a different person who has gone missing. Someone with a story, a family and a community. Still hoping for any answers. Let's revisit those cases and hopefully get the word out even more. Especially because if listeners like you, please go over to our Clues podcast socials and there are posters you can share on your stories and it's really spread the word.

[Clues Podcast Co-Host]

This week we're going to highlight the case of Devin Sequoia Cooper. Devin is described as having black hair, brown eyes, being 5 foot 5 and 145 pounds. Devin is also described as being a black female and the FBI is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the location of Devin Sequoia Cooper. Devin was last seen leaving her residence on the north side of Columbus, Ohio at approximately 11:30pm on August 31, 2021 to go to a corner store. She never returned home at the time she was driving her black 2009 Ford Fusion, which was later recovered in the west side of Columbus. Cooper was reported missing to the Columbus Division of police on September 1, 2021. She appears to be the victim of foul play. She was last seen wearing black lemonade braids, a black and white summer dress and black and white baby fat sandals. Anyone with information related to the disappearance of Devin Sequoia Cooper is asked to call the Central Ohio Crime Stoppers tip line at 614461, 8477. You may also contact your local FBI office, the nearest American embassy or consulate, or you can submit a tip online to tips.FBI.gov this week we are highlighting the case of Abby Lynn Patterson. Patterson was last seen on Tuesday, September 5, 2017. Around 11:30 in the morning. She left her home on East 9th street in Lumberton, North Carolina and was seen getting into a brown Buick. Patterson has not been seen since and has not had any contact with family or friends. She was last seen wearing brown shorts and a white shirt and at the time of her disappearance she was described as having brown eyes, weighing around 140 pounds with white skin, brown hair, 5 foot 7 and has a tattoo of a bird on her shoulder and a birthmark on the back of her right thigh. She was born on February 15, 1997. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Abby Lynn Patterson is asked to call the FBI Charlottes field office at 704-672-6100 or the Lumberton Police Department at 910-671-3845. You may also contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or consulate.

[Clues Podcast Host]

The case we're going to highlight this week is Stephanie Dameron. Stephanie was reported missing by her family on September 24, 2024. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a long sleeved blue shirt and black Harley Davidson hiking boots. Sometime in the afternoon on September 23, 2024, Stephanie and one of her sisters reportedly got into an argument. Stephanie walked off and into the woods. Her parents were away at the time and only some of Stephanie's siblings and her grandfather were home. When the parents came back, Stephanie was not there. Essentially they tried to look for her but believed, as in previous cases, when she went for walks in the wood she would return home within a few hours. Unfortunately, that was not the case. Stephanie's parents contacted the Maine State Police and a few days later the FBI arrived to assist. If you have any information about Stephanie, please immediately call the main State Police Halton Barracks at 1-800-824-2261 or 207-532-5400. You can also contact the FBI at 1-800- CALL FBI. You can contact your local FBI office or submit a tip [e-mail] Stephanie at the time of her disappearance was 5ft tall, about 130 pounds with brown shoulder length hair. Stephanie will be turning 16 in October of 2026.

[Clues Podcast Co-Host]

The case we're highlighting this week is the disappearance of Ashley Summers. Ashley Summers was last seen near a family member's residence in Cleveland, Ohio on July 7th or 8th of 2007. She was 14 years old at the time of her disappearance. She was described as having brown hair, blue eyes, being 55 and 130 pounds at the time of her disappearance, a white female and she also has a tattoo with the name Gene G E N E in black ink over a red heart on her upper arm. If you have any information concerning Ashley, please contact your local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or consulate. Their stories continue beyond this episode.

[Clues Podcast Host]

So please again continue to share and amplify these cases and leave any that you want us to cover in the we are picking a lot of our cases now. Thanks to you guys listeners commenting on those that are close to your community.

[Clues Podcast Co-Host]

Thank you so much for being a part of this community and you can tune in to Clues every Wednesday wherever you get your Podcasts where we cover a new missing person every week.

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[Carter Roy]

The moment a body is found, the clock starts ticking 48 hours before the trail goes cold. From A and E and Crime House this is the official podcast from the famous true crime series the first 48. I'm Carter Roy. Every Thursday I revisit a landmark homicide investigation in depth with long form storytelling built for your ears. Listen to and follow the First 48 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts. The moment a body is found, the clock starts ticking 48 hours before the trail goes cold. From A, E and Crime House this is the official podcast from the famous true crime series the first 48. I'm Carter Roy. Every Thursday I revisit a landmark homicide investigation in depth with long form storytelling built for your ears. Listen to and follow the First 48 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music or wherever you listen to podcasts.