Missing Mother 33-Year Old Melissa Jenkins *found deceased*

[TheMorningStar]

Police are searching for a missing Vermont mother whose vehicle was found abandoned Sunday along the side of a road with her 2-year-old son inside.

The SUV belonging to 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins, of Danville, Vt., was discovered Sunday along Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury, not far from the woman's home, Vermont State Police Lt. Bob Cushing told FoxNews.com.

Jenkins' young son was found, unharmed, inside the 2006 silver Suzuki.

Cushing said authorities found evidence indicating the woman's disappearance is potentially suspicious, but he declined to elaborate on what was discovered. He noted that the vehicle was not out of gas.

"Right now, we're treating this as a missing persons case," Cushing told FoxNews.com. "But that can change, obviously."

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/26...ndoned-inside/

[AngelFire]

Police are considering foul play in the disappearance of a Vermont mother whose vehicle was found abandoned Sunday along the side of a road with her 2-year-old son inside.

The SUV belonging to 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins, of Danville, Vt., was discovered Sunday along Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury, not far from the woman's home, Vermont State Police Lt. Bob Cushing told FoxNews.com.

Jenkins' young son was found, unharmed, inside the 2006 silver Suzuki.

"Responding troopers observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Ms. Jenkins' disappearance is the result of foul play as evidence present showed signs that a struggle had occurred," Detective Sgt. Walter Smith said in a press release Monday.

Cushing confirmed to FoxNews.com that authorities found suspicious evidence, but he declined to elaborate on what was discovered. He noted that the vehicle was not out of gas.

"Right now, we're treating this as a missing persons case," Cushing told FoxNews.com. "But that can change, obviously."

"Everything is under investigation," he said.

Jenkins is a science teacher at the St. Johnsbury Academy. She is not married and lives alone with her son, though she often stays with her mother, according to authorities.

She is described as 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing 130 pounds. She has blond hair and hazel eyes.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2012/03/26...#ixzz1qFf4YFbT

I wonder if they checked the baby daddy. I always suspect baby daddies now when mom just vanishes.

[tmdgirl]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/0...n_1380504.html

Authorities in Vermont are in a desperate search for Melissa Jenkins, a missing school teacher whose SUV was found abandoned along the side of a road with her 2-year-old child alone inside.

Police got a call around 11:30 p.m. Sunday from a friend of Jenkins' who spotted the 33-year-old single mother's 2006 silver Suzuki Grand Vitara -- with its still engine running -- along Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury. The location is not far from where Jenkins lives, according to Vermont State Police Captain Dave Covell.

Police found no sign of Jenkins, but they did find indications at the scene that she had not voluntarily left her vehicle.

"Responding Troopers observed evidence at the scene to indicate that Ms. Jenkins' disappearance is the result of foul play as evidence present showed signs that a struggle had occurred," Vermont State Police Major Ed Ledo told reporters during a Monday afternoon press conference.

Ledo did not elaborate further on any potential evidence found at the scene. He did, however, say that Jenkins' child is in good condition and is being cared for by a family friend.

According to Covell, Jenkins was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m. Sunday. The friend who later located her car was the last known person to see her and became concerned when unable to locate her, police said.

Jenkins holds degrees from Lyndon State College in natural science and geology. She teaches high school science and coaches the girls' basketball team at St. Johnsbury Academy, an independent boarding and day school. Jenkins also works as a part-time waitress at The Creamery Restaurant in nearby Danville.

The Vermont State Police Crime Scene Search Team is processing the scene where Jenkins' vehicle was found and are scouring her home for any possible clues. The Vermont Air National Guard is also assisting in the search by canvassing the area with via helicopter, Ledo said.

Jenkins is described as a white female, 5-foot 4-inches tall, 130 lbs., with blonde hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information about Jenkins' whereabouts is asked to contact the Vermont State Police in St. Johnsbury at 802-748-3111. Police are also looking to speak with anyone who may have driven Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury on Sunday evening, between 7:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m.

So the friend last saw her around 8:30 Sunday evening, then couldn't contact/locate her later in the evening...and just happened to find her vehicle. I wonder why the person was trying to find her at the later point in the evening and why they went looking for her.

[tmdgirl]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/nation...KcS_story.html

Eric Berry, 44, of Lyndonville, said Jenkins is a cousin by marriage and godmother to his daughter. He described her as a kind person who loves her son and said he believes she was coming to someone’s aid when she disappeared.

“She left her house with the idea of trying to help someone,” he said. He would not elaborate.

It will be interesting to find out what he means by this statement.

[Whisper]

Police believe they've found missing teacher's body
Foul play suspected

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. -
Vermont authorities say they have found a body they believe is that a missing boarding school teacher.

An SUV belonging to 33-year-old Melissa Jenkins was found Sunday night with her unharmed 2-year-old inside.

State Police Maj. Ed Ledo said Monday evening that authorities found a woman's body in nearby Barnet.

He says that authorities are searching for a suspect and that the public should be vigilant.

Police did not give details on the condition of the body or how they believe the woman died. An autopsy is planned for Tuesday.

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http://www.wptz.com/news/vermont-new...z/-/index.html

[Dakota Valkyrie]

Vermont State Police say an autopsy has confirmed that a body found off a back road is that of prep school teacher Melissa Jenkins who disappeared while her son was left unharmed in her idling car.

Police said Tuesday that the death of 33-year-old Jenkins has been ruled a homicide. Police did not release the cause of death.
[...]

Authorities acknowledged they did not know whether Jenkins' disappearance was isolated. Vermont State Police Maj. Ed. Ledo said at a news conference that the public should be vigilant as authorities continue to seek a suspect.

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504083_1...chool-teacher/

Family members believe Jenkins -- who was a teacher and coach at St. Johnsbury Academy -- left home to help someone with car trouble, but they don't know who that was.
[...]

"Although I cannot disclose the details of how the body was found, or the condition of the body, this death is considered suspicious," said Vermont State Police Maj. Ed Ledo.

Police are looking to talk to anyone who traveled along Goss Hollow Road in St. Johnsbury on Sunday between 7 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and along Comerford Dam Road in Barnet.

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