Athena Sheetz: Missing Since January 3, 2010

 


🧒 Athena Sheetz: Missing Since January 3, 2010

Name: Athena Sheetz
Date of Birth: November 20, 2008
Age at Disappearance: 1 year
Missing Since: January 3, 2010
Missing From: Lynn, Massachusetts
Height at Disappearance: 2'5"
Weight at Disappearance: 30 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Race: Hispanic/Latino
NCIC Number: M362798491
NAMUS Number: MP33936
Companion: Thanit Sheetz-Marti (sister)
Possible Abductor: Mireia Marti (mother)
Possible Destination: SpainWWLPFacebook+3Crime Solvers Central+3Uncovered+3WTAE+9SpotCrime+9Uncovered+9WTAE+9Uncovered+9Uncovered+9SpotCrime+3Uncovered+3Crime Solvers Central+3Facebook+11NCMEC+11SpotCrime+11


📌 Case Summary

On January 3, 2010, Athena Sheetz and her 3-year-old sister, Thanit Sheetz-Marti, were reported missing from their home in Lynn, Massachusetts. The girls were last seen in the company of their mother, Mireia Marti, who was involved in a contentious custody dispute with their father, Jonathan Sheetz. Authorities suspect that Mireia Marti abducted her daughters to avoid legal repercussions and may have traveled to Spain, where she has familial ties.NCMEC+2Crime Solvers Central+2Uncovered+2


🔍 Investigation and Leads

The Lynn Police Department, along with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), has been actively investigating the case. Despite extensive efforts, including international alerts, the whereabouts of Athena and Thanit remain unknown. The possibility of the family traveling to Spain has been a significant lead, but no concrete evidence has been found to confirm their location.mostfreebies.com+7Uncovered+7NCMEC+7Uncovered+2Uncovered+2NCMEC+2


🆘 Public Appeals and Ongoing Efforts

The NCMEC continues to feature Athena's case on their website, providing updated information and age-progressed images to aid in identification. In 2022, the "For The Lost" blog highlighted the case, emphasizing the need for public awareness and assistance. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS) also lists Athena's case, underscoring its significance in the national database of missing persons.WWLP+1NCMEC+1Uncovered+1Uncovered+1Uncovered+1Uncovered+1


🧠 How You Can Help

If you have any information about Athena Sheetz or her whereabouts, please contact:

Every tip, no matter how small, could be crucial in bringing Athena and Thanit home.


🖼️ Visual Representation

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Age-progressed image of Athena Sheetz provided by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.


🔗 Additional Resources


🕯️ Final Thoughts

The disappearance of Athena Sheetz and her sister Thanit remains a heart-wrenching mystery. Their case serves as a poignant reminder of the vulnerability of children in custody disputes and the importance of vigilance and community involvement in resolving such cases. As Athena would be 16 years old today, the hope remains that new information will surface, leading to their safe return.WWLP+4Crime Solvers Central+4NCMEC+4


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