Alissa Turney disappeared in Phoenix on May 17, 2001, when she was 17, and her case is still unsolved; investigators later treated it as a homicide case, but her body has never been recovered. Her stepfather, Michael Turney, was arrested in 2020 and charged in connection with her death, but he was acquitted in 2023 for lack of sufficient evidence.

What happened

At first, police believed Alissa had run away because a note in her room suggested she was heading to California. Over time, details in the case raised major doubts, including that she left behind important belongings and money, and the investigation shifted toward foul play.

Current status

The case remains unresolved, and Alissa has never been found. Her sister, Sarah Turney, has continued publicly pushing for answers and justice, helping keep attention on the case.

Quick scoop

  • Missing since: May 17, 2001.
  • Age: 17.
  • Main suspect/charged person: stepfather Michael Turney.
  • Outcome: acquitted in 2023; case still open.

If you want, I can also give you a very short timeline of the case.