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====== Martha Kelly ======
==== Case Overview ====
  * Date of Birth: 1939
  * Missing Since: June 8, 2012
  * Missing From: Perth Andover, New Brunswick
  * Eyes: Blue eyes
  * Hair: Short grey and white
  * Height: 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 5 inches
  * Weight: Approximately 150 lbs
  * Other name/aliases: N/A
  * May have been wearing: Black jacket, navy pants, and glasses

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==== Circumstances of Disappearance ====
  * The last known sighting of Martha Kelly occured at 5:00pm on June 8, 2012 when she departed for a walk from her residence
  * Martha is described as someone who adhered to a daily routine and she had likely gone for her normal daily walk
  * She typically walked within the limits of the village of Perth Andover and its surrounding areas
  * She left behind her belongings, including her purse, meaning she never intended to be gone for long

==== Description of Martha Kelly ====
  * At the time of her disappearance, Martha Kelly was 73 years old, having been born in 1939
  * There are multiple reports concerning her height which is why we have her listed as 5 feet 2 inches to 5 feet 5 inches
  * She is described as having a medium build and short grey and white hair with blue eyes
  * Martha has a history of short term memory loss resulting from a previous brain injury, although no other medical issues were reported at the time she went missing
  * This short term memory loss is a significant factor in understanding her disappearance

==== Initial Response and Search Efforts ====
  * Martha was reported missing on Saturday June 9 2012 the day following her last sighting
  * The RCMP in northern New Brunswick subsequently called off the ground search approximately one week later
  * The initial search involved five teams comprising 150 volunteers who covered an extensive area of over 250 hectares in the vicinity of her apartment in Perth Andover
  * Volunteers utilized ATVs to search along a significant distance of 800 kilometers, encompassing trails, wood roads, and abandoned railway lines.

==== Law Enforcement Investigation ====
  * The primary detachments involved in the investigation at the time were St George RCMP and the J Division West District RCMP
  * St George RCMP is reachable at 506-755-1130
  * J Division West District RCMP is reachable at 506-357-4300
  * You can also contact the RCMP through email at canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
  * Nearly four years after Martha Kelly went missing the West District RCMP, Perth Andover Detachment were still actively seeking public assistance, indicating the ongoing nature of the investigation
  * Martha's case was featured as Crime of the Week on February 9th 2016 by NB Crime Stoppers in collaboration with the West District RCMP Perth Andover Detachment
  * A reward of $2,000 was offered for any information that could lead to the arrest of those responsible, although it is important to note that in missing person cases, the goal is to primarily locate the individual, regardless of whether a crime was committed
  * You can submit tips anonymously to NB Crime Stoppers through a toll-free phone number (1-800-222-TIPS (8477)), a text messaging service (TIP212 plus the message to 'CRIMES' (274637))

==== Timeline of Key Events ====
  * **June 8, 2012**
       * Martha Kelly, 73, last seen leaving her residence for a walk in Perth Andover, NB around 5:00pm
       * Source: Crime of the Week: Missing Person - Martha Kelly, Perth-Andover NB - YouTube, accessed on May 10, 2025, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9QiO10dwWA
  * **June 2012**
       * Extensive ground and air search conducted by RCMP and volunteers
       * Source: RCMP call off ground search for 73-year-old Martha Kelly of Perth-Andover | Globalnews.ca, accessed on May 10, 2025, https://globalnews.ca/news/255967/rcmp-call-off-ground-search-for-73-year-old-martha-kelly-of-perth-andover/
  * **June 2012**
       * RCMP called off the ground search approximately one week after Martha went missing
       * Source: RCMP call off ground search for 73-year-old Martha Kelly of Perth-Andover | Globalnews.ca, accessed on May 10, 2025, https://globalnews.ca/news/255967/rcmp-call-off-ground-search-for-73-year-old-martha-kelly-of-perth-andover/
  * **February 9, 2012**
       * Martha Kelly's disappearance featured as "Crime of the Week" by N.B. Crime Stoppers
       * Source: Crime of the Week: Missing Person - Martha Kelly, Perth-Andover NB, accessed on May 10, 2025, https://crimenb.ca/2016/02/09/crime-of-the-week-missing-person-martha-kelly-perth-andover-nb/

==== Rumours & Speculation ====
  * There are some rumours circulating around the locals in the area that Martha would have been victim of foul play
  * There has been no evidence released by the RCMP to support these allegations
  * There's also speculation that she could have been victim to the elements -- Perth Andover is in the heart of mountainous terrain and if her short term memory loss impacted her during her walk, she could have gotten lost or confused as to her whereabouts

==== Final Notes ====
  * Martha Kelly's case remains unresolved and she has been missing since June 8, 2012
  * The fact that her purse was left behind suggests her absence was unplanned and likely occurred during a routine walk in or around Perth Andover, NB
  * The lack of information or police reporting since 2016 provides us with the fact that there have been no major breakthroughs in the case, but that the case remains open and active with the RCMP