A Deltona family is offering nearly $2,000
in hopes of finding a missing woman and her ten-year-old
grandson.
Lillian Martin and grandson Joshua have been missing since May
12th. They shared a home with Martin's granddaughter, Joanne Miller and family.
Miller told WKMG News Monday night that she believes that her grandmother and brother are still alive.
"We all got along fine," Miller said. I don't know why anyone would want to think differently. It was a perfect arrangement for all of us. My grandmother baby-sat for us when I was at work. Another reason why I think they are alive is because I think if anyone knew them they wouldn't hurt them."
Investigators haven't been able to come up with much to solve
the mystery. The missing pair vanished from the family home,
but police have no idea if they left voluntarily or were forced to
leave.
Family attorney Cheney Mason hinted that the pair may have vanished on their own.
"I do not know that she has done it on purpose or by herself. It is a reasonable hypothesis that is being investigated," Attorney Chaney Mason said.
State and federal officials are working with Deltona police, but
say they haven't received any major tips yet.
Fox's "America's Most Wanted: America Fights Back" featured a small segment on Joshua and his grandmother over the weekend. However, operators for the show have only received five calls as of Monday concerning the case, according to WKMG News.
There's no question that national exposure has the potential to be "extremely important," Volusia County Sheriff's Office spokesman Gary David said.
"We still do not know what we're dealing with," he said before the show aired, pointing out that "the next tip can come from absolutely anywhere. Someone has some information out there. They have to. And we're hopeful this will shake loose more information."
The Deltona mystery was part of a four-minute "APB" (all points bulletin) segment that aired about 20 minutes into the hour-long show.
Anyone with information about Joshua Bryant and Lillian Martin can call Crime Stoppers of Volusia County toll free at (888) 277-TIPS. Callers may remain anonymous and receive rewards of up to $1,000.
Previous Stories:
- May 25, 2001: Sheriff: Missing Grandmother, Boy Were Not Kidnapped
- May 24, 2001: 911 Tape Released In Missing Persons Mystery
- May 23, 2001: Day 12: Missing Persons Mystery Unsolved
- May 18, 2001: Missing Persons Tip Information
- May 18, 2001: Still No Sign Of Missing Boy, Grandmother
- May 15, 2001: Sister Of Missing Boy Makes Plea
- May 15, 2001: FBI Joins Search For Boy, Grandmother
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