Dateline NBC The Day Akia Disappeared
Sep 17, 2024
A pregnant woman disappears just weeks before her baby shower, leaving her family in a frantic search. The investigation reveals complex relationships, particularly with her boyfriend and a confidant. As detectives uncover layers of trust and betrayal, suspicions about her boyfriend deepen. The probe into the circumstances surrounding her vanish raises questions about societal perceptions of missing persons, especially women of color. The haunting emotional toll reverberates through both families, even after a trial follows.
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Missing Mom-to-be
- Akia Eggleston was missing from her own baby shower, causing her friends and family to worry.
- Her best friend, Stefan, and other guests called 911 and went to the police station.
Frantic Search
- Akia's family searched her home and found furniture, clothes, and a hole in the wall missing.
- They also searched a nearby park but found nothing, growing increasingly worried as days passed without contact.
The Boyfriend's Story
- Akia's high-risk pregnancy made it unlikely she'd disappear willingly.
- Police interviewed her boyfriend, Michael Robertson, who claimed they'd broken up and he questioned the baby's paternity.