Dozens search for missing Independence man, last seen August 2024
Investigators were in the area searching for Andre Martinez II. He's been missing for more than six months.
By the end of the day, Tuesday, nearly 30 acres would have been searched in hopes of finding him.
.
'I'm just grateful people are still searching for him and trying to find answers,' Andre Martinez' sister, Ashley Lamison shared with FOX4 Tuesday. 'It took a lot of planning and coordinating and I am really grateful for the turnout today. Hoping to find something on my brother.'
Lamison believes this location is important to the case. Investigators do too.
Slim chance for northern lights in some states due to 'high speed stream' from Sun
'We still don't have a lot of information, but we know this area seems to be where he was last seen (and) last spoken with,' his sister said. 'This has been a nightmare for me and family. We just need some closure. Hoping to find some information or hoping to find my brother.'
The Independence Police Department has been working his missing persons case since August 2024.
'The Investigations Unit has been working this case since he went missing from late August from a motel up the street,' Independence Police Department's Public Information Ofc. Bryan Conley shared with FOX4. 'This case has been going on since August. The family is out here. The family would like an answer and some closure on this case.'
Tuesday, with the search, many were hoping for any information, evidence, or resolution.
Andre Martinez II was last seen at a nearby hotel just up the way from the stretch of wooded property that was searched Tuesday. Martinez hasn't had contact with his family since late August 2024.
'Obviously, the hope on any missing persons case, is we find them alive and well,' Conley said. 'Answers for the family. Leads to follow up on. More information.'
Ashley Lamison is hoping to find her brother. He's also a father.
'We all are just trying to grieve and it's just heartbreaking,' Lamison said. 'We still don't really know exactly what happened to him.'
Tuesday dozens of people searched several areas by foot.
'Our Criminal Investigations Unit. Our Community Engagement Unit, which two of those guys are out on four-wheelers. We've got the MCC Blue River Police Academy recruits out here and we have Missouri Search and Rescue canines out here all assisting in the search,' I.P.D.'s Officer Conley said.
Investigators are still actively working this case. If you have any information, you are encouraged to report it to authorities.
Teen sentenced for bringing gun to Shawnee Mission South in December 2024
'If anybody out there has information, contact us. Let us know,' Conley said.
You can call the case's lead detective within IPD at (816) 325-7347.
Martinez' family is offering a reward leading to his whereabouts.
'I'm grateful that he (Andre) has a detective that cares and is still orchestrating all of this to happen. I'm just really grateful people are still taking the time to look for him and keep his name out there,' Lamison said.
You can also remain anonymous, if you want to leave a tip with (816) 474-8477.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
7 hours ago
- Yahoo
City was warned building was tilting before Midtown collapse killed man
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Just one day after a deadly building collapse in Midtown, FOX4 has confirmed that someone warned the city — just days before it came crashing down. The collapse happened on Sunday at the . One man died, and three others were injured when the entrance of the building gave way. Man faces capital murder charge in deadly shooting of Wyandotte County deputy A 311 complaint filed Friday — two days before the collapse — stated the building was 'slowly tilting.' That complaint, publicly visible on the city's Compass KC portal, shows a resident sounding the alarm ahead of the disaster. FOX4 tracked down the inspector assigned to the case. She told FOX4 she was unaware of the complaint — despite being listed as the one responsible for following up. City officials say that's because the complaint came in on Friday, and under current procedures, it wouldn't have been seen until the next business day — which would have been Monday, the day after the collapse. The city also added: '311 is a non-emergency information line. Reports of imminent danger should be made to 911.' Councilmember Crispin Rea, who represents this Midtown district, is demanding answers. 'It's tragic. This is my district — I live just a few blocks from here,' Rea told FOX4. He went on to say even if it's Christmas morning, the city has to be ready to respond to emergencies — when they happen. Rea said city officials need to take a hard look at how emergency reports like this one are handled. 'We've got to diagnose this and I'm still receiving information about this – about what happened what I will say right now is we need to look at this top to bottom. We need to have a process in place for catching emergencies,' he said. FOX4 also uncovered surveillance footage from 2016 showing a car crashing into the same Family Dollar building. That crash knocked out a pillar near the entrance — and FOX4 has confirmed that pillar was never replaced. At this time, investigators have not said whether the missing pillar played a role in Sunday's collapse. 'The property owner is going to have to face some level of accountability,' Rea added. 'And the city is going to have to make sure they follow through.' Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV The Family Dollar remains closed, with the site cordoned off as the investigation continues. There is no timeline for when the store might reopen. FOX4 will continue to follow this story and update you as soon as more information becomes available. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Newsweek
a day ago
- Newsweek
Illegal Migrants Strip, Rob Woman Before Killing Man—Affidavit
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Three undocumented migrants charged in connection with a fatal shooting at a Texas motel were allegedly involved in a robbery and sexual assault hours earlier, according to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox 4. The suspects are accused of targeting a woman at a nearby motel before returning and fatally shooting 48-year-old Santiago Lopez Morales in Garland, the outlet reported. The three men are being held without bond because of an immigration detainer. The Context The suspects include Jose Luis Trivino-Cruz, 35, who is being held on a total bond of $3.255 million, Fox 4 reported. In addition to capital murder, he is facing charges of aggravated robbery and indecent assault. Jesus De Nazareth Bellorin-Guzman, 23, has been charged with capital murder and aggravated robbery, the outlet reported. His bond has been set at $2.25 million. Yosguar Aponte Jimenez, 20, is also charged with capital murder and is being held on a $1.5 million bond. Flashing lights from a police vehicle parked behind yellow police tape in Houston on July 11, 2024. Flashing lights from a police vehicle parked behind yellow police tape in Houston on July 11, 2024. Aaron M. Sprecher/AP What To Know Police were called to the Motel 6 in the 12700 block of LBJ Freeway just after 5 a.m. on June 20 for reports of a shooting, according to the Garland Police Department. Officers found Morales with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died, Fox 4 reported. Four witnesses who arrived with Morales were interviewed at the scene. One woman told police she had been robbed earlier and that Morales began messaging the suspects while posing as a prostitute to set up a meeting at Motel 6, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by Fox 4. Surveillance footage shows a pickup carrying Morales arriving at the motel around 4:21 a.m., followed by a Toyota and a gray Acura, according to the outlet. Just after 5 a.m., Morales confronted a man from the Toyota, leading to a struggle. A second suspect arrived and shot Morales, while the third suspect, driving the Acura, pulled up to the scene before all three fled in the Acura and Toyota, Fox 4 reported. Morales was left motionless and bleeding. Two women from the pickup approached his body. One appeared to call 911. The first officer arrived at 5:19 a.m. and began first aid, according to Fox 4. Detectives later linked the incident to an earlier robbery that morning at the Deluxe Inn on Leon Road. Surveillance video showed the same Acura and Toyota from the Motel 6 scene, Fox 4 reported. A woman at the Deluxe Inn told police that two Hispanic men forced their way into her room, held her at gunpoint, sexually assaulted her, and stole money and jewelry before leaving, the outlet said. She later identified the men in the Motel 6 surveillance video as her attackers. Police then arrested Jimenez, Bellorin-Guzman and Trivino-Cruz, Fox 4 reported. Jimenez told investigators that the group had committed more than 25 robberies, often targeting sex workers, who they believed were unlikely to report the crimes. Trivino-Cruz said they had committed two additional robberies earlier that day, according to Fox 4. What People Are Saying Garland Police Department wrote on Facebook: "Investigators believe this to be an isolated incident and are actively working to determine the events leading up to the shooting." What Happens Next Authorities have not confirmed the countries of origin for the suspects. The investigation remains ongoing, according to the Garland Police Department.
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Yahoo
Prince William's Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby
Rosie Roche was a cousin of Prince William and Prince Harry on their mother's side. The 20-year-old cousin was the granddaughter of Princess Diana's uncle. She was found dead at the family home on July 14, according to the Sun, and a firearm was nearby. Now an inquest is being conducted. According to the Sun, the coroner, Grant Davies, said that police "have deemed the death as non-suspicious and there was no third-party involvement." Roche's mother and sister found her, the publication noted. It's the second tragedy to strike the extended family of the princes since 2024. Thomas Kingston, the husband of their cousin Lady Gabrielle Kingston, died by suicide at the age of 45 in February 2024, according to People. His parents "made an emotional plea to raise awareness of the potential side effects of antidepressants," People reported after that death. Roche was in college; according to the Mirror, she was studying English literature at Durham University. The Mirror explained that Rosie Jeanne Burke Roche was the granddaughter of the late Edmund Roche, who was the 5th Baron Fermoy and the uncle of Princess Diana. Thus, she had "strong ties to the British aristocracy," per the Mirror. Her parents were Edmund (Hugh) Burke Roche and Pippa Long, the Mirror reported. She was getting ready to go on a trip with friends when she was discovered dead, according to the Sun. The Yorkshire Post ran an obituary for Roche that read, "Roche, Rosie Jeanne Burke. Died on Monday 14th July 2025. Darling daughter of Hugh and Pippa, incredible sister to Archie and Agatha, Granddaughter to Derek and Rae Long. Private family funeral. A memorial service will be held at a later date.' According to the New York Daily News, the Royal Family has not made any comment on Roche's William's Cousin Found Dead With Gun Nearby first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 22, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
