In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: In February 2009, 47-year-old Pamela Butler vanished without a trace from her Washington, D.C., home—despite the high-tech security system meant to protect her. Investigators found no signs of forced entry, no struggle, no immediate answers. But the deeper they dug, the more sinister the truth became. At the center of the mystery stood one man: José Angel Rodríguez-Cruz—her seemingly devoted boyfriend. But Pamela wasn’t the first woman in his life to disappear. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE.

This is the story of Pamela Butler.

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: A summer night in the Bronx. An eight-year-old girl. A fleeting moment—and then, she was gone. On August 12, 1985, Equilla Hodrick ran down Briggs Avenue, turned a corner, and vanished without a trace. Bloodhounds led investigators to the Metro-North train tracks, but the search was stalled...and the media barely took notice. Nearly 40 years later, the question lingers—what really happened to that evening? Anyone with information about this case should contact the New York Police Department at 212-694-7781or thier local authorities. The agency case number is KNMP09175.

This is the story of Equilla Lynn Hodrick.

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In this episode of Hunting 4 Answers: A case that has haunted Newark, New Jersey, for years takes center stage. In December 2017, 28-year-old mother of four, Venika Williams, disappeared without a trace. What started as a routine appointment quickly turned into an unspeakable mystery. A chilling text from Venika—a cry for help—was the last anyone heard from her. Anyone with information about Venika's case should contact the Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477) or 1-877-NWK-GUNS (1-877-695-4867).

This is the story of Venika Williams.

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