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When your skills to remember names and faces have reached a high point, you'll be able to recall these missing persons featured in record time. After making a conscious decision to remember the faces, you'll find that when you see one of the missing, your intuition will kick in at high alert and you will want to make a call to the proper authorities. You'll know it's the right thing to do. Do your best right now to memorize them. Click here to get Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces so you can better your skills and help find the missing. Email us if you want to contact us about your missing loved one:drdonna@milliondollarmemory.net Ashley Martinezwww.findashleymartinez.com Age at missing:16 DOB: 1-24-89 Other distinguishing features: Ashley's tongue, nose, and ears are pierced. She also has a scar on her left arm. Circumstances: Ashley was last seen at Krug Pool with her younger brother in St. Joseph, Missouri on July 6, 2004. Investigators learned that Ashley had mentioned to friends that she was going to run away. She had also been seeing a man named Christopher Hart. Hart, a 32-year-old convicted felon, lived near Ashley's home and had been promising her he would take her to California one day. She may have traveled out of the state with Hart in a gray 1995 Pontiac Bonneville with Missouri license plates 377MPY. On September 7, 2004, Olympia, WA police arrested Christopher Hart for purse snatching. They discovered a warrant was out on him and he was also wanted for parole violations but young Ashley was not found with him. Hart proved to be uncooperative with the Olympia and St. Joseph law enforcement authorities on Ashley's whereabouts. Billy Smolinskiwww.justice4billy.com Age at missing: 31 DOB: 1-14-73 Other distinguishing features: Tattoo of blue cross with name Pruitt in the cross on the left forearm. Blue cross with orange outline on right shoulder. Left ear pierced with small diamond. Circumstances: Billy returned from vacation, worked one day and wasn't seen after that. His neighbor claims that on Billy's second day back from vacation, Billy said he was going up north to look at a car for about 3 days, which seemed very unusual to the family. Billy owned his own home, but there have been no signs of activity in his bank accounts, credit cards, etc. Even his dog, Harley, a German Shepherd he loved dearly, was left behind. About him: Billy is a very caring person who tries to help others as much as he can. He likes to fish, snowmobile, dirt bike, and hike with Harley. At the time of his missing, he was ready to settle down. Billy is a tow truck driver and has worked as a heating and air conditioning apprentice. He loves Italian food. Brianna Maitlandwww.bringbrihome.org Age at missing: 17 DOB: 10-08-86 Circumstances: She worked at a breakfast inn, left work at 11:20 pm the night of her disappearance. About her: Brianna is very bright, energetic, loves to be on the go or hang out with her friends, especially at the mall. Brianna studied the martial arts of tae kwondo and jujitsu, and is an avid reader. Ever since she was a young child, she displayed a strong sense of justice. She has a very strong independent personality. Her father says “We know 100% she's not a runaway.” Patricia Violahttp://patriciaviolamissing.homestead.com Age at missing 41 Circumstances: Pat left her Chestnut Ave. home between 1 PM and 2:30 PM on the afternoon of 2/13/01. She hasn't been seen or heard from ever since. She may have had a seizure and required Possible Clues: If you are in the medical field, you also may have seen or even taken care of Pat where you work. She does NOT have her medication or any identification with her. If you were a patron/worker in a New Jersey RiteAid store on 2/13/01, you may remember Pat, who was in the market for a Valentine's Day Gift – a "singing monkey in a cage," carried by RiteAid. She may have asked you about it that day. You may have referred her to another RiteAid store. You may have a clue to what was on Pat's mind that day or where she was headed. Justin Harriswww.findjustinharris.com Age at missing: 13 DOB: 8-20-90 Circumstances: Justin was last seen at the R.L. Mills Home, About him: Justin didn't like TV commercials as a child. He loves the rodeo, likes to draw trucks and trailers, and is happy, quiet and shy unless upset. Sarah Kinslowwww.sarahkinslow.faithweb.com Age at missing: 14 DOB 06-14-86 5'4” 100 lbs Blonde wavy hair, blue eyes Other distinguishing features: swings her arms extravagantly and takes long strides when she walks. Two chickenpox scars to the left of her nostril. Circumstances: Father dropped her off at school. Her friends say she never caught up with them; they were planning to take the day off since they had finished their tests. Every-thing was left behind, even a toothbrush. Sightings have occurred near the school, at a gas station, and in Quinlan TX on Christmas 2001. Family has a lot of hope that she can be found. About her: Sarah can easily make you laugh, has a cute laugh, is very intelligent, and musically-gifted. Favorite group-Godsmack. LaQuanta RileyMissing since 12-7-04 from Montgomery, Alabama Age at missing: 21 DOB 2-26-84 Other distinguishing features: Tattoo on one arm that says “LaQuanta,” another tattoo that says “Mesha” in honor of her sister on the other arm. Scar across the middle of her nose. Pierced tongue. Circumstances: A green car pulled up to pick her up at her aunt's house at 10:30 pm. By midnight on 12-07-04, she stopped off to check in with her family and mother who was asleep at the time. Her brother walked her to the door and she got into a green car. No one has heard from her since. Family says it's out of character for her not to connect with her family at least twice a week. They feel she would never be a runaway. About her: She is a family person, the oldest of six siblings, with a zest for life. LaQuanta had just graduated from high school and was ready to start college to study forensic science. She makes friends very easily. She's enjoyed working since the age of 15 and was a manager's assistant at a Wendy's restaurant at the time she went missing. Never drank or did drugs. Maura Murrayhttp://www.spbowers.com/mauramissing.html Age at missing: 22 DOB: 5-4-82 Circumstances: School bus driver found her car off a snow bank on 2-9-04 at 7 pm who talked with her and said she was alone at the time and frightened or cold. By 2-11-04 the family was notified that she was About her: Maura is truly the All-American Girl – kind, funny, smart, optimistic, motivated, hard working, loyal and loving. Friends miss her constant smile, framed by her dimples and dazzling white teeth. A quiet person for the most part with a sense of humor, she's known for her kind wit and sarcastic comebacks. She loves to try new recipes and is an expert salad maker. With outstanding athletic ability, Maura set and still holds many running records in all levels of competition in the state of MA. She graduated fourth in her high school class. She was accepted as a cadet at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Maura anticipated an engagement ring, graduating from Nursing School and getting married. She had accepted a summer job starting June 2004 in an Oklahoma hospital to be near her boyfriend, an army lieutenant. Jason Jolkowski402-932-0095, www.projectjason.org Age at missing: 19 DOB: 6-24-81 Circumstances: Disappeared without a trace from the driveway; younger brother was the last to see him dragging trashcans up from the curb while waiting for a carpool ride to his part-time job. Circumstances do not point to him being a runaway. About efforts to bring Jason home: Jason's parents, Kelly and James, started a nonprofit organization to create and increase public awareness of missing people through a variety of outreach and educational activities, such as distributing free personal ID kits. Project Jason has several unique awareness programs, including the Come Home Program, which seeks the missing among the homeless by reaching out to homeless shelters, soup kitchens, and other locations where homeless persons gather. The free Adopt a Missing Person program features photo buttons of the missing, along with a personal bio of the missing person. Project Jason seeks to bring hope and assistance to families of the missing by providing resources and support. Their original awareness program, 18 Wheel Angels, has distributed 7,000+ posters nationwide, recruiting truck drivers and business travelers to place posters of selected missing persons along their routes. Erin Pospisilwww.helpfindachild.com Age at missing 15 DOB 4-14-86 Circumstances: That evening she left home at around 8:45 pm to go to a friend's (Brit) house to watch movies. It was the first weekend of summer vacation. They were excited about the first “Summer About her: Erin is a very special person to her family and friends. She is very outgoing and loves music, animals, camping and rollerblading. Her best friend is her older brother. Jeremy Alexwww.jeremyalex.com 28 years old at missing DOB 4-8-76 Circumstances: Last seen 5:20 pm Pound Hill Road, Northport, ME on April 24, 2004. He reportedly ran out of the woods into a backyard on Pound Hill Road. Police received a call from the residents who About him: Jeremy loves music, plays the guitar, worked with Green Peace in CA, loved to travel and usually had a knit hat or beanie on his head. He's very smart, did some landscaping on the side, used to do gardening and grow herbs, just loved the outdoors. He's a mellow person, very interesting to talk to, very well-read, always can turn a negative situation into a positive one, smiles a lot, and has a very warm loving personality. Monica CarrascoMissing since: 10-2-03 from Balmerhea TX Age at missing 16 DOB: 12-13-86 Circumstances: Monica was staying with her aunt and uncle at the time of her disappearance. She was About her: She has always been a vegetarian who loves eating healthy foods. She takes vitamins and herbal supplements. Everyone always loved Monica's smile, happy disposition, fun-loving nature. She is a very friendly person. She suffered from anorexia at the time and took prescription medication. Her family loves her and wants her home. Sharon Ivy Joneshttp://www.findsharonjones.com Age at missing: 33 DOB: 10-17-68 Other distinguishing features: Tatoo of "Tweety Bird" on right shoulder, round vaccination mark on upper left arm. Circumstances: Sharon disappeared after attending a wedding and a dance. Signs of a struggle and other evidence of foul play were found in her apartment. About her: Sharon is a single mother who has a little girl, two years old at the time she disappeared. Says one of Sharon's friends: "We really love and miss Sharon. She is a total joy to be around and the kindest person I know. She'd give all she had to help another human being. I can't imagine who would want to hurt her." Get the Book:
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Kids Need You and Your Method
"Your method should be taught to children in every school. I learned characteristics about the face I never knew before."
—Police artist, CA
"If what you wear is a liability to you and makes you vulnerable to criminals, better have a back up plan — or change clothes!"(Secrets to Staying Safe on Campus)
Enlightening and Informational
"I am very impressed with Dr. Donna's commitment to the efforts of finding missing children, criminals, etc. Having worked in the Correctional field for almost 20 years in a clerical capacity, I know the importance of being able to remember and identify people and details. Every aspect of the book that I have read is very enlightening and informational. I congratulate Dr. Donna Schwontkowski on her book."
—Pamella Stinnett, Gold River, CA
Dramatic Improvement After Short-Term Memory Loss
"Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces, by Dr. Donna Schwonthkowski, is the most insightful and best-researched book I have ever seen on the topic of memory. As the survivor of a nearly fatal car collision, I have suffered with short-term memory loss for seven years. These proven, yet profoundly simple ideas and strategies have dramatically improved my memory, thusdramatically improving my life. I highly recommend it."
—Hal Elrod, America's Empowerment Coach, author, Taking LIFE Head On!
Better Investigations, Higher Quality of Life!
"I strongly recommend Dr. Donna's valuable book, Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces, to my peers in law enforcement, to libraries, bookstores, and educational institutions. Reading this book will enhance the quality of investigation and the quality of life in the community... The book is a must read.
"I would very much like to have you assist in developing a far more effective community policing strategy, using the tools and skills you have. You really do have a great deal to offer and... (your book/program offers) a true quality of life and public safety benefit."
—Bill Cooper, Chief of Police (ret.)
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;I Know What to Do When Something Is Suspicious
"Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces made me more aware of my surroundings. I’m more aware of suspicious behavior in the neighborhood and more confident about what to do about it."
—L. Lawson, Sacramento, CA
Helped My Business
"Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces has really helped me with my health club business. It's amazing how easy it is for me to remember names and faces now. Again, not only are you beautiful, but smart as well."
—Rick Carlson, Sacramento, CA
Faces Aren’t One Big Whirling Blur Anymore!
"As the editor and publisher of a national newspaper, names and faces are my business - and Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces has given me the tools I need to remember them all.
"I'm far more comfortable in social and business settings knowing that when someone shouts 'Derek! Long time, no see!', I can instantly shoot back, 'Meg - you look great! How long has it been, 11 years? And look who's with you - it's Bill and the kids: Samuel, Rebecca, Jonathan and Sally.'
"Investors, advertisers, colleagues, readers and just plain old acquaintances appreciate it, too. Who doesn't feel important when you remember her name? Before Million Dollar Memory for Names and Faces, all the people in my life were becoming one big whirling blur.
"Dr. Schwontkowski's book changed all that. I was so impressed, I bought copies for everyone on my staff.
>Security and everyone else on the lookout for terrorists. I also recommend it to Baby Boomers and seniors who are sick and tired of forgetting names and losing their car keys. It's a life changer."
—Derek Clontz www.star-gazette.net
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"You Can't Fool Me!"
"After learning your face recognition method, I'm disgusted with the TV program that tries to disguise people. They're so inaccurate and it's very obvious!"
—Lisa, College student, U of C, Davis
I Did It! Success in Remembering Names!
"I went to an event this past weekend that involved about 20 people, and guess what? I remembered all but two names!! One person in attendance was surprised I remembered her name, stating that 'people tend to only remember my name when I have on a name tag.'
Big improvement from before! In the past, I forgot a name before I even walked away from the individual. I'm impressed."
—Rolanda Reed, Sacramento, CA
"How long did it take authorities to match the missing to their families in Katrina? What if those of us with MDM–trained eyes in face recognition came together for the next disaster and lent a hand to help find people? We're the only ones with high–level skills in this area. What kind of difference would we make?"(Community Service)
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"Babies absolutely love looking at faces! As we grow up, many of us lose this desire. You can get it back in the next hour..."
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"Increase your ability to visualize and you increase your ability to make things memorable multiple times. Stack additional memory techniques together and you make your memory unquestionable." (Million Dollar Memory for Names & Faces)
"It's So Exciting!"
"Although I've just started reading your book, I know I have never really focused on the right details to remember faces. I never really SAW any details before...like eyebrows, for example. I just thought we ALL had eyebrows... so that's why to me... we all looked alike! I watched the Soprano's on TV last weekend and ALL I saw was eyebrows!"
—Steve M., Atlanta, GA
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"Helped Me Remember Pets"
"I love this book! I’ve always had a lousy memory for names and faces. Now, after reading Dr. Donna's book, I can't tell you how much I've improved. I'm especially happy that when I do book signings and lectures, I can actually put names with the faces. It allows me to show more respect for the people who come to meet me and my dogs.
Given my passion for animals, I especially liked the exercises in focusing on recognizing and differentiating pets. They're such an important part of our families and yet so many people don't take the time to remember them."
On another subject, the chapters on crime prevention and safety really opened my eyes to things I didn't realize and hadn't even wanted to contemplate.
I took every safety quiz in the book and scored only fair on most of them. I'm BIG into safety for dogs, but now realize the need to reconsider my own safety. As an ex–New Yorker, this comes as a big surprise!"
I'm also thrilled to know more about scams criminals use on pet owners (and will pass the information along to my newsletter readers), and loved reading about how dogs are used to help catch criminals. Go dogs!
This book is great. It's a must read for everyone!"
—Jan Rasmusen
Author, Scared Poopless: The Straight Scoop on Dog Care
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Monday.” The girls were planning a friend's surprise party to be held on the upcoming Thursday. Erin got a ride over to Brit's house. Curtis, a friend of Erin's older brother, was leaving at the same time so he agreed to give her a ride. When they got to Brit's house, no one answered the door. (Turns out that she had “run to the store” for chips and soda.) As Erin was walking back to Curtis' truck, a dark colored Chevrolet Cavalier car with tinted rear windows pulled up to the curb. Erin went up to the car and had a short conversation with someone in the car. She told Curtis, “These guys will give me a ride.” Erin got in the back seat. No one has seen or heard from her since.