The person at the center of this case
Alexandra (Alex) Anaya, 13 years old
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
21 years waiting · since 2005
ALEXANDRA (ALEX) ANAYA
Justice for Alexandra (Alex) Anaya, 13 years old — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1What is the significance of the gold chain with the religious medallion, and could it help identify the perpetrator or provide leads?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses to Alex's disappearance or suspicious activity near her residence on the morning of August 13, 2005?
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clue
Lead #3How was Alex's body disposed of, and what does the manner of disposal suggest about the perpetrator's knowledge or planning?
On August 13, 2005, 13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya disappeared from her Hammond, Indiana home in the early morning hours. Three days later, her torso was discovered floating in the Little Calumet River, and she was identified by a gold chain with a religious medallion she was wearing. Nearly two decades later, the identity and whereabouts of her killer remain unknown, and the FBI continues to seek public information to solve this tragic murder.
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#474
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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suspect
Lead #4Who had access to Alex's residence and knowledge of her movements on the night of August 12-13, 2005?
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Source Narrative
Murder Victim Hammond, Indiana August 13, 2005 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking information from the public regarding the unsolved murder of 13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya. On August 13, 2005, Alex was reported missing from her Hammond, Indiana residence in the early morning hours.
Three days later, Alex's torso was recovered floating in the Little Calumet River. Alex was wearing a gold chain with a round, religious medallion.
Timeline of Events
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2005-08-13
early morningAlexandra Anaya reported missing
13-year-old Alex was reported missing from her Hammond, Indiana residence in the early morning hours of August 13, 2005.
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2005-08-16
Torso recovered from river
Three days after disappearance, Alex's torso was recovered floating in the Little Calumet River. She was wearing a gold chain with a round, religious medallion.
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 3, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case