About My Loved One is Missing
My Loved One is Missing was founded in 2018 by Ashley Young, with assistance from Tara Wrysec, as a Facebook page dedicated to raising awareness for missing and unidentified persons cases. Over the years, it has grown into a resource for families and advocates, focusing on amplifying the voices of existing organizations that support underrepresented communities. Unclaimed persons cases were added to our investigative and advocacy efforts in December 2023.
We offer consulting services for missing persons non-profit organizations and law enforcement agencies, create flyers & social media posts, and provide resources to assist families and friends of missing persons. Since 2022, we have conducted biannual reviews of cases in NamUs and the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Cold Case Database, working to identify closed cases that need to be removed so the focus remains on those who are still missing.
In addition to advocacy efforts, extensive research is conducted to provide statistics and critical data that highlight inconsistencies in missing persons records. This research is used to support the need for NamUs legislation in Colorado, ensuring better case tracking, increased transparency, and stronger investigative collaboration.
We also provide missing persons advocacy education, offering guidance on ethical advocacy practices, database utilization, and the importance of accurate reporting. By empowering families, volunteers, and other advocates with knowledge, we aim to improve awareness and enhance efforts to bring missing loved ones home.
At My Loved One is Missing, our mission is to bring attention to overlooked cases, advocate for transparency, and support those searching for answers.