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====== Kimberly Ann Amero ======
===== Case Overview =====
  * Date of Birth: September 5, 1969
  * Missing Since: September 3, 1985
  * Missing From: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada
  * Eyes: Blue
  * Hair: Light brown
  * Height: Most sources have her at 5 feet 8 inches, but one source has her at 5 feet 6 inches
  * Weight: Most sources are at 110 lbs with one source having her at 115 lbs
  * Other Names/Aliases: Kimberly Cormier and Kimberly Foster
  * May Have Been Wearing: Glasses
  * Freckled: One source advised that Kimberly had freckles

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===== Case Details =====
  * She went missing September 3rd 1985 in Saint John New Brunswick
  * She went missing 2 days before her 16th birthday
  * She was last seen at the Atlantic National Exhibition (ANE), a popular fair held in the east end of Saint John.
  * At the time of her disappearance she was described as being five feet eight inches in height and weighing 110 pounds with blue eights and light brown brown hair
  * She also went by the names Kimberly Cormier and Kimberly Foster
  * This raises questions about her disappearance and if it was something that her family knew about at the time or not
  * Some accounts mention that she was wearing glasses at the time she went missing

===== Events at the ANE =====
  * Kimberly attended the event with her younger sister Tammy Cormier Raynes and two of their friends
  * Tammy, her sister, is the last person to see Kimberly alive
  * Tammy had to leave the fair early because she was grounded and had to be home at a certain time and Kimberly stayed behind to watch the fireworks display
  * The fireworks at such events are usually the main attraction and bring in a large number of spectators
  * Kimberly advised her friends that she needed to go "run an errand" and then she was never heard or seen from again

===== Initial Response =====
  * Her mother Lorraine Small grew concerned when Kimberly failed to return home and contacted the police on the same night (September 3rd, 1985)
  * As normal for back then, the authorities thought that Kimberly was likely a runaway and nothing nefarious happened to her
  * The police also refused to file a missing person's report, thinking that she was a runaway teen who would likely return home
  * This caused major strife between the authorities and the family as is expected
  * Every time skeletal remains have been found, the Amero family has been contacted about it with the possibility that it could be Kimberly
  * Tammy has advised that this has wore the family down over the decades as they continue to look for Kimberly

===== The Confession of Michael Wayne McGray =====
  * Almost 15 years after Kimberly disappeared, notorious serial killer Michael Wayne McGray confessed to being responsible for her disappearance sometime between 1999 and 2000
  * McGray advised that he killed Kimberly after she stayed behind once the ANE was over, he provided Kingston Peninsula as the location where you could find her remains
  * There isn't evidence beyond his confession to support these claims, as Kimberly's remains have never been found
  * This has cast a serious doubt over his confession and how likely it is that he was responsible for her death -- seeing as how the authorities conducted a massive thorough search throughout the area once hearing about the confession

===== The Anonymous Letter and Audio Recording =====
  * In 2018 the Amero's received an unsettlined lead in the form of an anonymous letter which came with an audio tape
  * This communication was sent by a local man, contained disturbing details concerning Kimberly's alleged kidnapping, her time in captivity and her eventual murder
  * The decision to remain anonymous intitially could stem from fear, a sense of guilt or a complext web of other motivations
  * It contained information about her time in captivity, attempted escape, recapture and eventual murder and a location of where you could find her remains
  * Details included street names, structures and other local community specific knowledge which lead detectives to think that it was someone local
  * Tammy knocked on a door in Upham, about 45minutes outside of Saint John and had an encounter with a man who said he was "waiting years for this" but no elaboration was ever made beyond that
  * Eventually the family found out who the man was and come to find out Kimberly had babysat for the family before she had gone missing
  * Ed Amero, Kimberly's brother said "you could literally throw a tennis ball from his front lawn onto the exhibition grounds"
  * Joseph Worden tried to get the audio tape released but a judge ruled against releasing it

===== In Media =====
  * "Finding Kim Amero" is a podcast that covered her disappearance
  * A man Randy Manuel was introduced to the story by this podcast, he had serious interest in the case and possibly was a suspect
  * He had acted a self proclaimed psychic, offering leads to Kimberly's whereabouts over the years
  * Notably, Manual was lated convicted of the horrific crime of sexually assaulting his own daughter
  * Beyond the formal investigations, there has been plenty of online platforms like Reddit and in particular subreddits like UnresolvedMysteries and MissingInCanada have played crucial parts in discovering more information over the years

===== Timeline of Key Events =====
  * **September 3, 1985**
  * Kimberly Ann Amero disappears from the Atlantic National Exhibit in Saint John, New Brunswick
  * **September 3, 1985**
  * Kimberly's mother, Lorraine Small, reports her missing to the Saint John Police Force, but is allegedly told it's a runaway case
  * **1999-2000**
  * Serial killer Michael Wayne McGray confesses to kidnapping and murdering Kimberly Amero
  * **2000**
  * A thorough search of the Kingston Peninsula, where McGray claimed to have buried Kimberly, yields no results
  * **Circa 2018**
  * The Amero family receives an anonymous letter and audio recording with disturbing details about Kimberly's disappearance
  * **Circa 2018**
  * Kimberly's family identifies the anonymous tipster as a man Kimberly babysat for who lived near the fair
  * **Circa 2017-2021**
  * Jaymee Splude releases the "Finding Kim Amero" podcast renewing public interest in the case

===== Key Individuals =====
  * **Kimberly Ann Amero**
  * Missing person
  * **Lorraine Small**
  * Kimberly's mother
  * Reported Kimberly missing and has advocated for answers
  * **Tammy Cormier Raynes**
  * Kimberly's younger sister
  * Last family member to see Kimberly alive, has been actively involved in search
  * **Michael Wayne McGray**
  * Notorious serial killer
  * Confessed to Kimberly's murder, but no remains were found based on his information
  * **Anonymous Tipster**
  * Local man who sent a letter and audio recording to the Amero family
  * Provided disturbing details about Kimberly's alleged fate; had a direct connection to Kimberly
  * **Joseph Worden**
  * Self-style sleuth
  * Attempted to obtain the anonymous letter and audio recording through the court
  * **Jaymee Splude**
  * Podcaster
  * Creator of the "Finding Kim Amero" podcast, which has renewed public interest in the case
  * **Randy Manuel**
  * Man who acted as a psychic and gave leads
  * Later convicted of child molestation; his involvement adds a confusing element to the case

===== Leads and Outcomes =====
  * **Initial Runaway Theory**
  * Police suggested Kimberly was a runaway and would return home
  * Delayed investigation and caused distress to the family; contradicted by later information
  * **Michael Wayne McGray's Confession**
  * McGray confessed to kidnapping, murdering, and burying Kimberly on the Kingston Peninsula
  * A thorough search of the area yielded no remains, casting doubt on the confession in this specific case.
  * **Anonymous Letter and Audio Recording**
  * A local man sent a letter and recording with specific details about Kimberly's alleged abduction, captivity, and murder, including locations.
  * The family identified the tipster, who had a connection to Kimberly. The tape was deemed valuable by police and not released publicly.
  * **Randy Manuel's "Psychic" Leads**
  * A man convicted of child molestation claimed to be psychic and offered leads about Kimberly's whereabouts.
  * The credibility of these leads is questionable given his background.
  * **Online Discussions and Theories**
  * Various theories have emerged online, including potential family involvement and allegations against police officers.
  * These remain unverified and speculative but reflect public interest in the case.