This is a new start at the search for Melissa...taking Melissa cyber. Melissa's story has many twists and turns that have left us always wondering, "what happened to Melissa?!" This blog will be used to try to share what we know, in hopes of producing new information from the public. Please follow along as we slowly share all the details. But for now, making a LONG story short:
Becky and Robert McGuinn kindly took in a special needs woman, to help
teach her how to take care of her young son. March 7, 1988 Wanda Reed
vanished out the back door with the McGuinn's 7 month old daughter
Melissa.
8 minutes later Wanda returned alone. Melissa was never seen again.
Loving God, the hope and protector of all humankind; bless those whose loved ones are missing. The agony of not knowing whether someone is living or dead is a daily torture. The uncertainty of life’s future relationships hangs in limbo. Hope rides a roller coaster. Yet each day must be lived. Give unto your people the blessing of your grace that they may face each day with courage and hope. Guard their families from further danger and harm and hold them in the blessing of your love.
ReplyDeleteO, Blessed Mother and St Joseph , you searched when your Son Jesus disappeared when he was
twelve. You would not give up until he was found. You know the pain of having someone
missing, and the joy of finding them, as you found your son. Help those who are searching now,
to find the answers to their questions, and an end to their searching. Inspire people to be
vigilant,
so that their eyes and ears may see and hear news that will bring hope. Comfort those who feel
lonely and sad because the one they love has vanished. Be with them in the storm and guide
them in their efforts. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen
This Wanda lady, Does anyone have more info on her ex husband? His name would be very helpful
ReplyDeleteSaw just enough to get my attention about Melissa's story and have been on your blog for well over an hour and a half now. This is such a terrible thing to happen to a family but I am glad that someone is out there putting and updating information on the web, so that this story that happened in New Jersey can be seen across the world!
ReplyDeleteI picked this post to comment on (after reading them all, some more than once) to continue the comment made above, by Nicole Parker. I was wondering if there was more of a lead to the Mystery being solved with Wanda Reed's first husband. Now, I did watch the Wanda interview video and understand that she is mentally disabled, but there's a lot about her that made me question more. And then I read Larry's section, he was asked about a letter that was sent to Wanda by her ex husband to sale her son; it is believed Melissa was sold instead. But has anyone questioned if he was the one to pick up baby Melissa from Wanda and then take her to be sold else where.... If he is in full mental capacity and my suspicions was (assumingly) correct, would he not have more information to a lead of whom Melissa my have been sold to?
Just a crazy idea I'm throwing out, but at this point any lead would seem to be helpful.
Great job on the investigations and research and relaying the information to the public! Please keep up with what you are doing it is outstanding and MUCH needed. Melissa's story will stick with me and she and her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.