Adrienne Salinas went missing on Father's Day, and her case remains unsolved with no concrete evidence linking any suspects to her disappearance and death.
Tom, a suspicious cab driver with a history of violence, exhibits odd behavior and has concerning social media posts implicating him in Adrienne's case, although no direct evidence connects him to the crime.
Investigators consider Brian Patrick Miller, an alleged serial killer known as the Zombie Hunter, due to his proximity to Adrienne's location, strange social media posts, and a potential connection to decapitation cases.
Deep dives
Adrian Salinas Disappearance
Adrian Salinas, a young woman living in Arizona, goes missing on Father's Day. Her father, Rick, becomes concerned when she doesn't return his calls. Her boyfriend, Fran, last saw her when they got into an argument and she jumped out of his car. The police receive a 911 call reporting a car crash matching Adrian's vehicle, but the car is gone by the time they arrive. Weeks later, Adrian's remains are found in a wash. Investigators receive a tip about the alleged serial killer Brian Patrick Miller, but are unable to find concrete evidence linking him to Adrian's case. The investigation remains ongoing.
Suspicious Circumstances and Strange Behavior
Tom, a cab driver who had contact with Adrian on the day she disappeared, exhibits odd behavior during questioning and is uncooperative. He has a history of violence and strange interests. Investigators find discrepancies in his alibi and uncover concerning social media posts implicating him in Adrian's case. However, no direct evidence links him to her disappearance and death.
Connection to Alleged Serial Killer
A tip leads investigators to consider Brian Patrick Miller, an alleged serial killer known as the Zombie Hunter. He has a history of violent crimes and eerie behavior. Brian's proximity to Adrian's location, strange social media posts, and a potential connection to decapitation cases prompt investigators to look into him further. However, no substantial evidence directly ties Brian to Adrian's disappearance and death.
Unanswered Questions and Ongoing Investigation
Adrian's cause of death remains undetermined due to the condition of her remains. Investigators have not ruled out any suspects and continue to follow up on new leads. They urge anyone with information related to Adrian Salinas' disappearance to come forward.
Appeals for Information
The FBI and Tempe Police Department actively seek any information related to the disappearance and death of Adrian Salinas. The public is urged to contact authorities with tips or details that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
When a promising young woman fails to show up for a Father’s Day celebration in 2013, her dad knows immediately that something is very wrong. And as investigators work to unravel the chaotic timeline of the night she went missing, they find no lack of viable persons of interest. But when her case goes ice cold, they’re forced to ask if they’ve been overlooking a monster in their midst.
If you have any information about the disappearance and death of Adrienne Salinas in June of 2013... you can call the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324) or the Tempe Police Department at 480-350-8311.
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