Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in Portsmouth. "I just hope somebody just has a heart and calls in, or gives a tip. Svilar said in the video, "When officers questioned the person of interest after Kierra was reported missing, he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her.". While the cause of death in this case has not been determined, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) records instances of injuries, illness and fatality in the workplace across the U.S. Chicago police said they considered Coles' case "a high-risk missing person investigation with suspected potential foul play." Karen Phillips, the mother of a missing postal worker, Kierra ColesShe speaks out three years later in hopes of gaining public support to find out what happened to her daughter, who disappeared on October 2, 2018. Athena was reported missing earlier Tuesday afternoon. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. Minutes later, Kierra was seen on the surveillance video using the ATM. Oklahoma authorities have recovered a child's remains in rural Grady County during the search for missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield. Is she hungry? That's yet to be determined. The postal worker notified the. unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, Chicago artist brings attention to missing women of color in 'Still Searching' series, Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. A man discovered the body around 10:30 a.m. Friday behind a garage near 146th. For her to vanish "out of the blue," she said, "I can't understand it.". CHICAGO ( NewsNation Now) Two weeks ago, Kierra Coles would have turned 29. Coles' family and the USPS have offered a reward of over $6,000 in return for information on her whereabouts. The Milwaukee Police Department responded to a call just before 6 p.m., where they found the 44-year-old worker. If you have information that will help us locate Kierra Coles, please contact the U.S. Authorities have also used tools including search dogs and helicopters equipped with infrared, the state bureau said. She's on her own in the elements. For Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, having no answers is torturous. "We just want Kierra brought home safe," Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. Kierra Coles missing for. The purpose of the event is to bring to attention to all the unsolved cases of missing women and girls of color. '", "Any small lead can lead to what really happened," Phillips said. The Postal Inspector's Office is currently investigating this case. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield, of Cyril, since Tuesday. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. Masako Yamada Kenley was last seen in Midvale at. William O'Reilly, 75, has been arrested for her murder. Dispatchers said they got a call before 10:30 p.m. Monday night about a postal worker who had gone missing. Asked about the girls' parents, she said that the investigation is "active and outgoing.". Chicago police Tuesday released some of the last images of her before she vanished. Fatalities due to violence or injury by persons or animals increased to 761 in the year, while exposure to harmful substances or environments led to 798 workplace fatalitiesthe highest figure since 2011. Her case remains a "high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected," Chicago police told ABC News on Thursday. It's been two years since Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood without a trace. Tally was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m. Sunday by . Is she being harmed? Rickher says the workers are a tight-knit group and during the overnight shift that clocks in at 1 a.m., there are no more than a half-dozen employees. "I could never reach nobody. Authorities became aware of Athena's disappearance after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister walking alone on Jan. 10 outside the Adams' home, where they were watching over the two girls. Moms of missing Black women gather in Loop to ensure cases are not forgotten: 'Our babies are gone'. Coles vanished without a trace on Oct. 2, 2018. PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who wasrecently reportedmissing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Athena Brownfield was reported missing earlier this month after a postal carrier found her sister wandering alone outside, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. The next day, on Oct. 3, "The person of interest is seen parking Kierra's vehicle near her residence before entering the building and exiting with unknown items," Svilar said. "I miss him -- he or she -- even though they wasn't born yet. This number brought the number of fatal work injuries up to 3.6 fatalities per 100,000 full-time workers, an 8.9 percent increase on 2020 and the highest annual rate since 2016. Anything they may know, even if they don't think it's important enough -- any small thing could lead to breaking this whole case," she said. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. But Phillips told ABC News that Coles' boyfriend lied to her about when he last texted the 26-year-old. Kierra and the man later got into her car and drove off with Kierra in the driver's seat.". "The person of interest exits the passenger side of the vehicle, but nobody exits the driver's side.". Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. "Kierra Coles is a member of our Postal family and we will continue looking for her and following up on all leads," the agency continued. The Thayer County Sheriff's Office asked for public assistance in locating Balluch as preliminary searches of the grain and feed company location proved unsuccessful. "I would love to see her with her child, Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. Postal Inspection Service hotline at (877) 876-2455 and reference case number 2693502. Hampton Roads locals open up about healthcare following Biden's speech, Supreme Court hears arguments for and against student loan forgiveness; Norfolk residents react, Hampton Roads breaks 1975 record for warmest February 23rd. High number of mail-in ballots could delay Chicago election results, Michael Madigan's attorneys seek to dismiss part of his indictment, Major change coming to North Side's city council representation. Police said they interviewed the person of interest referenced in the video but got varying accounts of what happened that night. Kierra Coles has been missing since October 2, 2018, when she was 26 years old. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. PORTSMOUTH, Va. Portsmouth Police are working to learn how a postal worker died after she was found dead on her route. Remains found last week amid the search for a missing 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma have been confirmed to be those of the child, authorities said. DOLTON, Ill. - Police are investigating after the body of a woman was found behind a garage in the south suburb. NBC Universal, Inc. Karen Philips, the mother of missing U.S. postal employee Kierra Coles, is unveiling new information that detectives initially told her not to disclose. For Phillips, the daily pain of not knowing what happened to her daughter is unbearable. Phillips urges anyone with information to come forward. When contacted by PEOPLE, Arbeitman did not give any additional information on the search for Athena. No other details have been released at this time. After searching through hours of video, police put together a timeline of her disappearance. "We are not seeing as many missing persons reported in the media, however our caseload has increased dramatically," she said. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation shared Facebook post that they and the Cyril Police Department are looking for Athena Brownfield, 4. . The department said "each episode focuses on a different case, with the goal of generating tips that could possibly lead to a break in the case, and in turn, an arrest.". Her parents have not given up hope, but all this time handing out flyers and keeping the search . Phillips said Coles seemed happy in their last conversation; Coles asked her mother for advice on what milk to drink during pregnancy. One of the main forms of evidence in the case was surveillance footage obtained from a neighbour's residence, which appeared to show a woman resembling Kierra walking in the area of 81st Street and Vernon Avenue. According to the latest available data from the BLS, over 2 million people suffered non-fatal injuries in private industry workplaces in 2021, while there was a total of 5,190 fatal injuries in all sectors in the same year. From 2020: Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. Her car was found in front of her apartment with her phone and packed lunch still inside. Published: Jan. 3, 2022 at 3:49 PM PST. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? In the video briefing, Arbeitman would not provide details on the postal carrier's interaction with Athena's sister or where she was found. Is she dead or alive? PORTSMOUTH, Va. Portsmouth Police are working to learn how a postal worker died after she was found dead on her route. Phillips said she has no idea what happened to her daughter. According to police, Kenley worked with the United States Postal Service for 20 years. We promise you we will not in any way disclose your identity. You may be eligible for a reward of up to $25,000.. "She's living a great life. However, Coles' case is considered suspended, added police spokeswomanSally Bown. Chicago police Tuesday released some of the last images of her before she vanished. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. We receive calls from family members many times during the day asking for assistance finding their missing loved ones. A missing Utah mother-of-four was found dead on July 4, and a man described by authorities as her "acquaintance" is accused of murdering her. "We continue to urge the public to contact the U.S. Reward poster provided by the U.S. The remains were found in a rural area on Jan. 17. Booking photo of Alysia Adams who was arrested at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect. A suspended case can always be re-opened if more evidence becomes available. "They don't even reach out and say, 'Well, Ms. Phillips, we're still going through this' or, 'We don't have any new leads.' "That's all I'm really praying for.". She went on to ask locals to search their properties and any potential abandoned neighboring properties. The agency said it had no further comment due to a gag order filed in Caddo County District Court. "She is such a mothering person.". Kierra Coles has been missing since October 2, 2018, when she was 26 years old. "I went from seeing my child every day -- if not seeing her, at least talking to her every day -- to not seeing her in three years," Phillips said. CBS 2 reports that Masako Kenley, who disappeared on Sunday, was found deceased along the Jordan River near 8900 S. 700 West in Lincoln, Utah. While initial surveillance video released by CPD was not Coles, investigators and Coles' family hope everyone will stop to check out these new images to try and close this cold case. "Think of a place where a (child) could crawl into and look into those places and if you find anything please notify us.". Coles had a plan for her life and so far "everything was going according to plan," her mother said. "There are many possibilities such as having exhausted all the available evidence. Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield since Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a Facebook post. Is he or she OK? Postal Inspection Service said it's also still investigating Coles' disappearance. Men were more likely to be fatally injured in the workplace, with women only making up 8.6 percent of workplace fatalities. By Minyvonne Burke and Claire Cardona. "The postal carrier reported the incident to the Cyril Police Department and that was when it was discovered Athena, 4, was missing," continued the OSBI. New footage released this month showed Coles withdrawing money from an ATM at a Walgreens store on October 2, 2018, according to CBS News. When it comes to the investigation, Phillips said she feels "the police just put it [the case] to the side because they're frustrated with it.". C.B. She said she tries not to overthink the possibilities because the first few months of the disappearance, the stress made her physically sick. "Right now our top priority is locating her and sorting out who's responsible will come next. Coles purse, phone, and lunch were still inside her car when police searched it. National Missing and Unidentified Persons System Kierra Coles was about three months pregnant when she vanished on Oct. 2, 2018, on Chicago's South Side. And not knowing if she's out there, the baby's out there, if they're together -- it's hurting," she said. Cookies collect information about your preferences and your device and are used to make the site work as you expect it to, to understand how you interact with the site, and to show advertisements that are targeted to your interests. Each day brings more pain and frustration for Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, who is "begging for anybody to come forward" with information. You can find out more and change our default settings with Cookies Settings. The video revealed surveillance footage of Coles entering her home on Oct. 2, 2018. RELATED: US Postal Service employee, 26, who was pregnant, missing from South Side for one week, "During the course of that night, Kierra entered her residence in the 8100-block of South Vernon," Lieutenant Svilar said. The County Sheriff's Office requested the assistance of the Nebraska State Patrol on February 15. Kierra Coles, 27, was last seen on surveillance video October 2, 2018, as she was. Someone out there has seen something - they know something, Lt Senora Ben said in 2019. The body of a man who went missing from Bruning, Nebraska, has been discovered in a grain bin at his place of work . So, when Rogers disappeared on the job, they . Since then there have been desperate pleas for help, but the case remains unsolved, with . ", For Coles' mother, as each day passes, she's "looking for leads, just hoping somebody will come forward. "If you know something, no matter how trivial it may seem, please come forward as it may be crucial to our investigation. "We are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do," police said. ", "Share Kierra's profile, because we believe someone knows something," Wilson urged. Of those who died in the workplace, workers aged between 45 and 54 accounted for one-fifth of the total number with 1,087 fatalities in 2021. These are the last recorded images of Kierra.". Police said this video showing newly made public footage from Coles' case is part of a "series launched last month to tell the stories of homicide victims in hopes of solving their cases." I don't know if she's being tortured or if she's safe or what," Phillips told ABC News. A postal worker spotted Athenas 5-year-old sister by herself near Adams house in the town of Cyril about 2 p.m. Tuesday and called police, the state bureau said. But her family deserves answers. A caregiver of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl has been arrested, two days after a postal worker found the child's older sister wandering alone near their . "People forget these cases because as time goes on they believe the individual may have been found or that they are deceased. Chicago police told ABC News, "At this point, anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts is asked to contact the Chicago Police Department as we are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do.". This year, "other competing priorities" -- like the pandemic and the presidential election -- are "definitely hampering the awareness" of missing persons cases, Wilson noted. Please do not self deploy to search anything other than your own property," the bureau added. "Sorting out who's responsible will come next, but we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. During a court appearance in Maricopa County a day after his arrest, Ivon Adams waived his right to an extradition hearing. He agreed to speak to NBC 5 Investigates for the first time about Coles' activities before she disappeared as well as new details that have emerged in the case. Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in Portsmouth. Kierra Coles missing for nearly 3 years, but family still looking for answers, "At approximately 10:43 p.m., Kierra Coles was seen on surveillance video making two ATM withdrawals at a business in the 8600-block of South Cottage Grove," CPD Homicide Lieutenant William Svilar said. By Alice Gibbs On 2/17/23 at 4:54 AM EST. Police interviewed her family, friends, searched her apartment, personal belongings, vehicle and social media pages and still nothing. Coles, a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews, was the last of Phillips' children to have a baby. Did she have her baby? Coles was a letter carrier. Police said less than an hour later, that same vehicle was seen parking in another area of the city. Claire Cardona is a breaking news editor for NBC News Digital based in Texas. Phillips said she always knew the ATM and car surveillance footage existed, but hadn't seen it until now. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Svilar said. No foul play is suspected and a Portsmouth police spokesperson said this appears to be a natural death. Coles' mother said the painful void remains for their family but hopes someone with information will ease their suffering. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. ", The Chicago police didn't respond to Phillips' claim that they ignored her calls, but in a statement to ABC News the police department said it urges "anybody with knowledge of her last whereabouts to contact the Chicago Police Department.". People with information or security camera video that could help in the search are asked to call the tip line. A caregiver of a missing 4-year-old Oklahoma girl has been arrested, two days after a postal worker found the child's older sister wandering alone near their home, authorities said. I just wish somebody would have a heart to say, 'I'm gonna give this family some justice. We just want Kierra brought home safe.. Kierra Coles was about three months pregnant when she vanished on Oct. 2, 2018, on Chicago's South Side. The Chicago Police Department shared the new pieces of video on their YouTube channel this month, along with a plea from Coles mother. Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. 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Trash service in Cyril, a town about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has been postponed as investigators search for clues about Athenas location. Cyril police asked OSBI to help with the search, Arbeitman said. "If you know something say something this has been going on too long I just hope that anybody out there who knows something have a heart and finally call In," Phillips said. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Law enforcement continues conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance videos in an effort to locate Athena. Those volunteers have been released after searching the entire town, every known vacant house and local waterways. Chicago police told ABC News that the case remains a "high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected.". Kierra Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, 2018. Transportation incidents were responsible for the highest number of workplace deaths in 2021. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Lt William Svilar said of footage captured after the ATM visit. The man was then seen driving off in his vehicle parked on the street overnight. Tuesday afternoon, community organizers prepared for the fifth annual march We Walk for Her at 5 p.m. at 35th Street and King Drive. All Rights Reserved. Life Life Lifestyle Death Missing. ", Some days Phillips said she "really can't function because my mind just, you know, keeps wondering -- where's my child? ", It added, "Currently, the Oklahoma Department of Corrections (ODOC) has search dogs in the area and the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs (OBNDD) flew their drones over the community. What really happened? A four-year-old girl has been reported missing after a postal worker found her sister, 5, wandering alone near her home. Nancy Rogers, 61, was found dead in a dumpster in San Leandro, Calif., at approximately 8 a.m. on Monday, after co-workers noticed she was missing a few hours after she had arrived at work at 1a.m. Athena's sister was placed in protective custody with the state after she was found, Arbeitman said. Alysia Adams, 31, was arrested Thursday afternoon at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect, the state bureau said. When a reporter asked whether Athena's parents were home at the time she was reported missing, Arbeitman said the focus remains on finding the child. Her husband, Ivon Adams, 36, was taken into custody in Phoenix that day on one count of murder in the first degree and one count of child neglect, it said. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Her vehicle was located outside her apartment with . Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Investigators say this appears to be a natural death after learning that the worker had a medical condition. The boyfriend could not be reached by ABC News for comment. Phillips said the last time she saw the boyfriend was when she filed the missing person report, and after that, he "vanished." Postal Inspection Service's hotline at (877) 876-2455, if they have any information related to her disappearance," a spokesperson said. "Connie" Johnson, 51, was reported missing on Nov. 10 after she failed to show up for work. ", RELATED VIDEO: 'Please Bring My Baby Girl Home': Tenn. A 2-year-old boy has been found safe in Florida after he seemingly wandered away from his Hernando County home. LUCIE, Fla. (CBS12) The body of a man who was recently reported missing was found in a canal Saturday afternoon, Port St. Lucie police said. On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. A 4-year-old girl in Oklahoma was reported missing shortly after a postal worker found her 5-year-old sister wandering alone near their Cyril home, authorities said. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol released this photo of missing Athena Brownfield. The FBI, also part of the case, deferred comment to the Chicago Police. "Not even my worst enemy would I wish this type of pain on," she said. "What's most important is Kierra Coles case and every cold case gets the attention it deserves in Black and Brown communities," Tanisha Williams, Kenwood Oakland Community Organization, said. We just really want her home.". COLUSA (CBS13) - The body of a missing postal worker was found in a ditch west of Colusa. Coles first wanted a good job, and after years with the post office she had saved for a car and a home. Newsweek has reached out to the Nebraska State Patrol for comment. In an earlier statement, the Nebraska State Patrol said that Balluch was missing under "suspicious circumstances.". There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected." Workers in transportation and material moving occupations reported the highest number of fatalities. The woman, who hasn't been identified, was working in San Jacinto. There's still no resolution, leaving her heartbroken mother desperate to know if her daughter is even alive or dead. Just say something. There's still no sign of her, with the mysterious case classified by Chicago police as "a high-risk missing person investigation with potential foul play suspected.". The 26-year-old was about three months pregnant and was eager to meet her first child, according to her mother, Karen Phillips. New surveillance video released showing the moments before Kierra Coles disappeared has been released by Chicago police. 4 Kierra Coles disappeared in 2018 while three months pregnant Credit: Chicago Police Department 4 "Were just digging for every clue, processing everything that we can to see if it can help us locate her," she said. Coles was the last of Phillips' children to have a baby, and the entire family was excited to see her as a new mother -- especially Coles herself. "I can't let her down," Phillips said. Those who live or own a business in Cyril, Oklahoma, that could potentially have doorbell camera footage related to Athena are urged to go to the authorities' search site at Family Life Church and contact police, the agency said. Officers were told that she had a medical condition. That was the last thing she was waiting for.". Arbeitman said Thursday night that officials remain optimistic. "The next day, the person of interest is seen parking Kierra's vehicle near her residence before entering the building and exiting with unknown items," Svilar said. 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