Missing Persons
Police across multiple cities are actively searching for several missing persons
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Joshua Demell’s remains were found during a planned search in scrubland near Yorkeys Crossing, the remote area where he was last seen and where his abandoned motorbike was found on Jan. 23. Police thanked the public and State Emergency Service volunteers for their assistance.
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Edmonton police released physical descriptions: Scot MacDermid is about 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, while George and Lesley are described as 4 feet 2 inches and 4 feet 4 inches tall, respectively; anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers.
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Michael Wol is known to frequent areas around 30th to 34th streets, Ames Avenue and Fowler Avenue. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing a gray T-shirt, dark pants and black sandals, and police urged anyone who sees him to call 911 immediately.
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Sherman Williams is described as having a heart-and-wing tattoo on his upper left arm. He was last seen wearing a dark gray T-shirt, dark blue jeans and black shoes; information can be reported to Milwaukee Police District 2 at 414-935-7221.
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Police said Marcus Nathan Simpson’s vehicle was last seen in the Winston-Salem area during the early morning hours of Aug. 27, and his destination is unknown. They also said they do not know what clothing he was wearing when he went missing.
Police across multiple cities are searching for missing people, ranging from vulnerable individuals who need daily medication to a family of three. South Australian Police confirmed that human remains discovered near Yorkeys Crossing belong to Joshua Demell, who vanished in January, closing one search but leaving others urgent and ongoing.
From Edmonton to Omaha to Milwaukee, authorities have issued alerts for six missing persons with varying risk levels. Most require immediate public assistance, while one case has transitioned from active search to recovery following the discovery of remains in remote scrubland.
South Australia Ends Search With Remains Identification
Joshua Demell's body was found during a planned search in scrubland near Yorkes Crossing, the remote area where he disappeared on January 23. South Australian Police located his remains after discovering his abandoned motorbike in that location weeks earlier. Police thanked volunteers from the State Emergency Service and members of the public for their assistance in the recovery operation.
Edmonton Family Missing Since Late August
Edmonton Police are searching for Scot MacDermid, age unknown, and his two children: George, 6 years old, and Lesley, 9 years old. The family was last seen at Manning Town Centre on August 28 and have been unreachable since. Scot MacDermid is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, while George is about 4 feet 2 inches tall and Lesley stands 4 feet 4 inches tall.
Anyone with information can submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers. The disappearance of children raises immediate concern among authorities, making public awareness crucial to locating the family quickly.
Three Vulnerable Adults Missing Across U.S. Cities
Omaha Police seek 69-year-old Michael Wol, who disappeared while walking near 33rd and Manderson streets. Wol requires daily medication for serious health conditions. He frequently visits areas between 30th to 34th streets, Ames Avenue, and Fowler Avenue. At the time he vanished, he wore a gray T-shirt, dark pants, and black sandals. Police urged anyone spotting him to call 911 immediately.
Milwaukee Police issued a critical missing-person alert for Sherman Williams, 68 years old, last seen near South 26th Street and West National Avenue. Williams has a distinctive heart-and-wing tattoo on his upper left arm and was wearing a dark gray T-shirt, dark blue jeans, and black shoes. Information can be reported to Milwaukee Police District 2 at 414-935-7221.
Winston-Salem Police are seeking Marcus Nathan Simpson, 55, who was last spoken to by family on August 26. His silver 1998 Porsche Boxster, bearing North Carolina plate JJX-5736, was last spotted in the Winston-Salem area early on August 27. Police do not know his intended destination or what clothes he was wearing when he disappeared.
Additional Missing Person in Brantford
Brantford Police are searching for 72-year-old Sebastian, last seen near Colborne, Darling, and Charlotte streets. Those with information should contact Brantford Police directly. For emergencies or immediate sightings, the public should call 911.
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