MISSING PERSON
CASE #: 2008-51
Jennifer Fay Powers
Status:
Open
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Missing From:
Harvest, Alabama
Summary:
Jennifer Fay Powers, a 29-year-old white female born February 2, 1979, disappeared on July 12, 2008 from her home in Harvest, Alabama. Authorities believe she was the victim of a homicide, and she has since been declared legally deceased by the Probate Judge of Madison County.
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Circumstances of Disappearance:
Powers was last seen at her home in the 100 block of Granto Road in Harvest, Alabama on July 12, 2008. Her husband stated they both went to bed that night and when he woke up in the morning, she was gone. Powers left her wallet, driver's license and medication behind. Jennifer's three children stayed all night at Jennifer's mother's house. When the children returned home the next morning, Jennifer was gone. He didn't report her disappearance for two weeks.
Additional Details:
She was enrolled in an outpatient drug rehabilitation program at the time of her disappearance. Powers left behind three children, one of whom died of cancer in 2012. Deputies are working with other law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, to search the area. Investigators say they received evidence from search dogs and a device they put in the ground that suggests there may be human remains near the area. A $10,000 reward has been offered for information on what happened to her. MCSO says they believe Powers was a probable homicide victim due to her sudden disappearance in 2008. There has been no sign of her, but investigators do have a person of interest.
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Timeline of Events
Madison County Sheriff's Office announces that a person of interest in the case has become uncooperative, renews public plea for assistance
Investigators continue search efforts; $10,000 reward offered for information leading to closure in the case
On ninth anniversary of disappearance, Madison County Sheriff's Office executes new search warrant at Granto Road home with FBI assistance based on new evidence
Madison County Sheriff's Office officially classifies case as suspected homicide and renews public appeal for information
One of Jennifer's three children dies of cancer
Jennifer Powers reported missing to authorities, approximately two weeks after her disappearance
Jennifer's children return home the next morning; Jennifer is not present; husband does not immediately report her missing
Jennifer Powers last seen at home on Granto Road; her three children spent the night at their grandparents' home
Associated Persons
Shirley L. (Mother) - Living
Samuel L. (Father) - Living
Dylan P. (Child) - Living
Brittany V. (Child) - Deceased
Katelyn P. (Child) - Living
Jason P. (Spouse) - Living
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