MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 1982-9
MISSING PERSON CASE #: 1982-9
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Brandi Lee Krajewski

Brandi Lee Krajewski
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Status:

Open

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Missing From:

Nipton, CA

Summary:

Brandi (2 ½ years old) was last seen in Nipton, California on 10/07/1982. To date, Brandi has not been located. During the investigation, detectives uncovered information that Brandi may have been kidnapped and murdered. H# 1983-008.

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Circumstances of Disappearance:

Brandi was last seen after being left in the care of her mother’s boyfriend, Daniel Waters, on October 9, 1982. Brandi’s mother returned home from work that day to find both Brandi and Waters gone. A stuffed teddy bear, a multicolored patchwork blanket, and a blue blanket with an embroidered yellow duck went missing along with them. Waters was found alive, without Brandi, in a Nevada desert on January 3, 1983. He did not disclose what he had been doing in the intervening time or where Brandi was. Her case is classified as a homicide by the San Bernardino County police, although no arrests have been made.

Additional Details:

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Sheriff Homicide Detail (909) 387-3589 or WE TIP 1-800-78-CRIM

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National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

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Tasks - Can you help?

Family DNA Submission

International Missing Persons Wiki

The Doe Network

NCIC Entry

NamUs Entry

Lead Investigator

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

Family Contact

Dental Records

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Timeline of Events

Monday, January 03, 1983 10:05am

Daniel Waters was found in Nevada and refused to talk about Brandi


Saturday, October 09, 1982 10:04am

Brandi was last seen in Nipton CA . Her mother left her with Daniel Waters


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