This past weekend brought news of 2 people who’s bodies were found in the Hudson River. Shelton “Shawn” Grant and Florence J. Hanusik. I had heard of Shelton’s disappearance back when he went missing and posted something here and on In Session message board. Sadly, I hadn’t heard of Florence’s disappearance. I wish the media would take on more coverage of missing person cases. There are so many people missing in the Capital District and around the country. Many of these people are never mentioned in the news or in print, it’s sad. There’s nobody following up on these cases in the media and I’m not sure how many cases LE actually follow up with. It’s somewhat understandable with the number of people who go missing each year.
Shelton and Florence’s families, while deeply saddened this week, are fortunate to have closure. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers and also remember the rest of the people who are missing from our area.
Jaliek Rainwalker: 12, Greenwhich, last seen Nov 1, 2007
Joshua Szostak: 22, Albany, last seen Dec 23, 2007
Denise Hart: 43, Schenectady, last seen Nov 11, 2007
Frank Connell: 47, Rensselaer, last seen April 20, 2007
Karen Wilson: 22, Albany, last seen March 27, 1985
Suzanne Lyall: 19, Albany, last seen March 2, 1998
Audrey May Herron: 31, Green County, last seen Aug 29, 2002
George LaForest: 45, Stillwater, last seen April 2006
Monique “Pebbles” Santiago: 11, Albany, last seen March 29, 1990
Jeanne Marie Scrima: 44, Knox, last seen March 19, 1980
