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 round religious medallion found on the victim, and could it help identify the perpetrator?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to the victim's residence and knowledge of her movements on the morning of August 13, 2005?
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location
Lead #3Why was the victim's torso deposited in the Little Calumet River, and does the location suggest familiarity with the area by the perpetrator?
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, revealing a brutal murder that remains unsolved over two decades later. The FBI is seeking public information to identify and prosecute those responsible, with a $20,000 reward offered for tips leading to an arrest and conviction.
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#474
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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clue
Lead #4What forensic evidence was recovered from the victim's remains that could link to a suspect?
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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 Little Calumet 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 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case