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. ", For Coles' mother, as each day passes, she's "looking for leads, just hoping somebody will come forward. "It's already frustrating that it's gonna be two years, and for y'all [the Chicago Police Department] to say y'all don't have enough to go on, it's really disappointing," she said. Phillips said she misses the grandchild she never got a chance to meet. Is that in danger? Multiple law enforcement agencies have been looking for Athena Brownfield since Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said in a Facebook post. What really happened? "I just want somebody to come forward and say what happened. Postal Inspection Service said it's also still investigating Coles' disappearance. But we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. Copyright 2023 ABC News Internet Ventures. Authorities believe this is her last known sighting. 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. Reward poster provided by the U.S. Oklahoma authorities have recovered a child's remains in rural Grady County during the search for missing 4-year-old Athena Brownfield. P ostal worker, Kierra Coles, 26, has been missing since October 2.She mysteriously disappeared near her South Side Chicago neighborhood. "We just want Kierra brought home safe," Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. Just a few hours later, around 1 a.m. Tuesday morning, the worker was found dead in Portsmouth. In a follow-up post shared Wednesday morning, the OSBI shared more details, adding that "a postal carrier reported finding Athena Brownfield's five-year-old sister near her home.". For Coles' mother, Karen Phillips, having no answers is torturous. Coles, a devoted aunt to her nieces and nephews, was the last of Phillips' children to have a baby. From 2020: Kierra Coles' family fights to keep case active on missing pregnant postal worker's birthday. National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. "I have to do all that I can to bring her and her child home safe.". 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. The U.S. No foul play is suspected. 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. No foul play is suspected and a Portsmouth police spokesperson said this appears to be a natural death. Just say something. "For her to be a mother, we were so excited. Phillips urges anyone with information to come forward. Coles' mother said the painful void remains for their family but hopes someone with information will ease their suffering. Local authorities began searching for Athena on Jan. 10, when the postal worker discovered her 5-year-old sister wandering alone and notified police, according to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. No other details have been released at this time. 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 . She said she tries not to overthink the possibilities because the first few months of the disappearance, the stress made her physically sick. The 5-year-old sister is in state protective custody and didnt require medical care when she was found, Arbeitman told reporters Wednesday. "It was just days of searching and passing out flyers and praying," Phillips said. Athena's sister was placed in protective custody with the state after she was found, Arbeitman said. ", It stated that the "entire law enforcement community" that is "assisting with locating Athena appreciates local volunteers, restaurants, churches and all the tips that have been phoned in.". Coles' boyfriend could not be reached by ABC News and the Chicago police declined to comment about him, citing the ongoing investigation. Is she hungry? With no leads, Natalie Wilson, co-founder of Black and Missing Foundation, Inc., is urging "the community to get involved.". New footage released this month showed Coles withdrawing money from an ATM at a Walgreens store on October 2, 2018, according to CBS News. Men were more likely to be fatally injured in the workplace, with women only making up 8.6 percent of workplace fatalities. Chicago police Tuesday released some of the last images of her before she vanished. ", 3 Kansas City officers shot while executing search warrant, chief says, Roof collapses at nonprofit South LA clinic, causing $500K in damage, Video shows group of sharks in feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. 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. There is no evidence at this point to suggest foul play. NEW video has been released in the mysterious disappearance of a US Postal Service worker who vanished seemingly without a trace. Her parents have not given up hope, but all this time handing out flyers and keeping the search . Coles' family and the USPS have offered a reward of over $6,000 in return for information on her whereabouts. Jamie Balluch, 43, was last seen on February 2 at his workplace, Bruning Grain and Feed Company. "If you know something, no matter how trivial it may seem, please come forward as it may be crucial to our investigation. I just wish somebody would have a heart to say, 'I'm gonna give this family some justice. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? On Tuesday, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation. Booking photo of Alysia Adams who was arrested at the Grady County Sheriffs Office on two counts of child neglect. "Sorting out who's responsible will come next, but we need to find this little girl," Arbeitman said. 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. When he was questioned, police said he gave varying accounts of the last time he saw her. ", The United States Postal Inspection Service, which is involved in the investigation because Coles was a postal worker, said in a statement, "Chicago Division Postal Inspectors continue to investigate the whereabouts of USPS employee Kierra Coles. CHICAGO (WLS) -- The family of a missing pregnant postal worker is now offering a $45,000 reward in the case. "I just hope somebody just has a heart and calls in, or gives a tip. She . Detectives said the video was captured after Coles was seen in surveillance video driving away from her house with a man, who police say is a person of interest. 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. "We are seeking any and all information in an attempt to locate her and we won't stop until we do," police said. Cyril police asked OSBI to help with the search, Arbeitman said. PORTSMOUTH, Va. Portsmouth Police are working to learn how a postal worker died after she was found dead on her route. A postal worker has vanished, and the vehicle she was using to deliver mail in a rural area was found burned, reports say. Authorities have released few details about the incident. The girls' biological parents have been interviewed by agents and are "cooperating with the investigation," the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation said. William O'Reilly, 75, has been arrested for her murder. Law enforcement continues conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance videos in an effort to locate Athena. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation A couple who were the caretakers of a 4-year-old girl who went missing in Oklahoma have been arrested and are expected to face charges that include child. CHICAGO -- Chicago authorities have released new information in the unsolved disappearance of postal worker Kierra Coles, including footage of a "person of interest" in Coles' car, who police. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? Agency spokesperson Brook Arbeitman said officials had no comment regarding whether the husband could also face arrest. Police began searching for Athena Brownfield, from Oklahoma, US, on Tuesday . 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. ", RELATED VIDEO: 'Please Bring My Baby Girl Home': Tenn. For her to vanish "out of the blue," she said, "I can't understand it.". Phillips vowed, "I'm not gonna let up until my daughter is found. A suspended case can always be re-opened if more evidence becomes available. "Less than an hour later, [Coles'] vehicle was seen arriving and parking in another area of the city," Svilar said. Postal Inspection Service at 877-876-2455 and say 'Law Enforcement.' Anyone with information is asked to contact police at cpdtip.com. Her car was found in front of her apartment with her phone and packed lunch still inside. Girl, Caretaker Accused of Killing 4-Year-Old on Christmas, Alligator Pulled from Lake in Brooklyn's Prospect Park Is 'Too Weak to Eat on Its Own', 3 Dead, 5 Injured After Gunman Opens Fire in Multiple Buildings on Michigan State University Campus: Police, Urgent Search Continues in Australia as Tiny Radioactive Capsule Remains Missing, Calif. 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If you have information that will help us locate Kierra Coles, please contact the U.S. 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. When you visit this site, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. 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.". Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. At about 10:43 p.m. that night, Coles was spotted on surveillance video making ATM withdrawals -- the last known images of her, according to Svilar. OHP noted in an alert that Athena was last seen wearing a pink butterfly sweater and pink pants. 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.". "Were just digging for every clue, processing everything that we can to see if it can help us locate her," she said. CHICAGO ( NewsNation Now) Two weeks ago, Kierra Coles would have turned 29. Moms of missing Black women gather in Loop to ensure cases are not forgotten: 'Our babies are gone'. Kierra Coles went missing in October 2018, and. Her family just wants her back- and are pleading with anyone that has any information. "We continue to urge the public to contact the U.S. The purpose of the event is to bring to attention to all the unsolved cases of missing women and girls of color. It described Adams as a caregiver but didnt specify her relationship to Athena. By Alice Gibbs On 2/17/23 at 4:54 AM EST. We just really want her home.". 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.". There's still no resolution, leaving her heartbroken mother desperate to know if her daughter is even alive or dead. 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. 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. A postal worker was shot dead on the job in Milwaukee Friday, police said. Kierra Coles was last seen on Oct. 2, 2018. Postal Inspection Service requesting information leading to the location of postal worker Kierra Coles, who has been missing since Oct 2, 2018. But her family deserves answers. Tally was pronounced dead at 11:45 a.m. Sunday by . Then, she and her boyfriend decided they were ready for a baby, Phillips said. So, when Rogers disappeared on the job, they . In that last conversation, Coles also told her mother that her boyfriend was planning to come over the night of Oct. 2, Phillips said. "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. This year, "other competing priorities" -- like the pandemic and the presidential election -- are "definitely hampering the awareness" of missing persons cases, Wilson noted. The Chicago Police Department shared the new pieces of video on their YouTube channel this month, along with a plea from Coles mother. 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. Kierra Coles was three months pregnant and reportedly called in sick the day she went missing in 2018. "I miss him -- he or she -- even though they wasn't born yet. "Kierra, postal worker, who was three months pregnant, exited the business three minutes later. Trash service in Cyril, a town about 80 miles southwest of Oklahoma City, has been postponed as investigators search for clues about Athenas location. "Not even my worst enemy would I wish this type of pain on," she said. 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 would love to see her with her child, Karen Phillips, Kierra's mother, said. "At that time, we realized that there was another child missing," Arbeitman said at a news conference. Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation via Facebook, Search underway for missing Oklahoma 4-year-old. 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. The person of interest gets out of the passenger side of the car, but no one exited the driver's side. We promise you we will not in any way disclose your identity. But is she a victim of physical harm? Investigators said the 26-year-old postal worker was seen walking out of her apartment in her uniform despite calling out of work. 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. Three years ago, a 26-year-old postal worker who was eagerly expecting her first child mysteriously disappeared in her own neighborhood. 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.". Reward poster provided by the U.S. Calvin Berrys body was found floating in a canal along SE Fallon Drive near Starflower Avenue around 1:30 p.m. The family's home was searched, which Arbeitman said is a standard procedure. C.B. "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. It's been two years since Kierra Coles, a young, pregnant U.S. postal worker, disappeared from her Chicago neighborhood without a trace. But, three months pregnant and excited for her new beginning, the postal worker disappeared from Chicago's south side in 2018. 4 Kierra Coles disappeared in 2018 while three months pregnant Credit: Chicago Police Department 4 We receive calls from family members many times during the day asking for assistance finding their missing loved ones. COLUSA (CBS13) - The body of a missing postal worker was found in a ditch west of Colusa. 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