Disappearance of Ilene Beth Misheloff (California)
Ilene Beth Misheloff, a 13-year-old girl, disappeared on January 30, 1989, while walking home from school in Dublin, California. She was last seen around 3:00 p.m. on Amador Valley Boulevard near Village Parkway. Her key fob was later found near the entrance to John Mape Park, a shortcut she often took. Despite ongoing investigations, a $95,000 reward, and various persons of interest, her disappearance remains unsolved. Her mother, Maddi Misheloff, passed away in 2020 without knowing what happened to her daughter. The Dublin Police Department continues to investigate the case.
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January 2026 — 1 developments
FBI maintains missing person page for Ilene Beth Misheloff, seeks public assistance
The Federal Bureau of Investigation maintains a dedicated missing person page for Ilene Beth Misheloff, providing key details about her case and urging anyone with information to contact them.
September 2025 — 1 developments
Ilene Misheloff remembrance walks permanently canceled in 2022
The annual remembrance walks for Ilene Misheloff, a tradition since 1990, were permanently canceled in 2022.
January 2024 — 3 developments
Dublin Police Release Video Appealing for Information on Ilene Misheloff's Disappearance
On the 35th anniversary of Ilene Misheloff's disappearance, the Dublin Police Department released a video appealing for new information, detailing she was last seen wearing a gray pullover sweater and a pink and gray skirt.
Dublin Police Chief Nate Schmidt vows to continue following tips until case conclusion
Dublin Police Chief Nate Schmidt stated that the Dublin police will continue to follow every tip and will not rest until they bring the case to a conclusion.
Dublin Police Reaffirm Ilene Disappearance Investigation, $95,000 Reward Active
On the 35th anniversary of Ilene's disappearance, the Dublin Police Department releases a statement reaffirming their ongoing investigation and hope for her return. A $95,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction remains active.
April 2023 — 1 developments
Ilene Misheloff's backpack found in creek bed after her disappearance
After Ilene Misheloff's disappearance, her backpack was later found in a nearby creek bed, believed to have been placed there.
January 2023 — 1 developments
Ilene Misheloff Vigil Canceled Indefinitely After Mother's Death
The annual community candlelight vigil for Ilene Misheloff was canceled indefinitely following the death of her mother, Maddi, in 2020. This provides a new reason for the cancellation, which was previously attributed to COVID restrictions and a shift in public outreach strategy.
February 2021 — 1 developments
Ilene's Father and Dublin Police Cancel Annual Remembrance Walk and Vigil
The annual remembrance walk and candlelight vigil, a tradition since 1990, is canceled by Ilene's father and Dublin police due to COVID restrictions and a shift in public outreach strategy. Instead, videos are released to the public discussing the case.
January 2021 — 1 developments
Police investigate potential link between Ilene's disappearance and convicted murderer David Misch
Police investigate a potential link between Ilene's disappearance and convicted murderer David Misch, who was charged in 2020 with the 1988 murder of Michaela Garecht.
December 2020 — 1 developments
Dublin Police Re-examine Ilene Misheloff Disappearance After David Misch Charges
The Dublin Police Department announced in December 2020 that they would re-examine Ilene Misheloff's disappearance, prompted by the charging of David Misch in a similar 1988 case. They planned to collaborate with other police departments and the FBI on this renewed effort.
April 2020 — 1 developments
Maddi Misheloff, mother of missing Ilene, dies at 71 from bladder cancer
Ilene's mother, Maddi Misheloff, passes away from bladder cancer at the age of 71, without ever knowing what happened to her daughter.
January 2007 — 1 developments
Convicted child killer Curtis Anderson dies in prison
Convicted child killer Curtis Anderson, who confessed to the murder of Amber Swartz, dies in prison. It is not known if he is a suspect in Ilene's case.
February 2002 — 1 developments
David Daveggio Convicted of Kidnapping, Rape, and Murder of Vanessa Lei Sampson
Cary Stayner is convicted of four murders, but no definitive link to Ilene's case is established. Meanwhile, a woman abducted and raped in Pleasanton a few months before Ilene's disappearance identified David Daveggio as her attacker. Daveggio, who lived in Pleasanton at the time and had a girlfriend in Dublin, was later convicted and sentenced to death for the kidnapping, rape, and murder of Vanessa Lei Sampson.
December 1997 — 1 developments
Police investigate links between Ilene's disappearance and Stayner, Michaud arrests
Police investigate potential links between Ilene's disappearance and the arrests of Cary Stayner and Michelle Michaud for other abductions and murders in the Bay Area.
January 1989 — 1 developments
Ilene Beth Misheloff, 13, last seen walking home from school in Dublin, California
Ilene Beth Misheloff, 13, was last seen walking home from Wells Intermediate School in Dublin, California, around 3:00 p.m. She was excused early for ice skating practice and was taking a two-mile route home, potentially through John Mape Park.