The person at the center of this case
Alexandra (Alex) Anaya, 13-year-old female
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
ALEXANDRA (ALEX) ANAYA
13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya was reported missing from her Hammond, Indiana residence on August 13, 2005, in the early morning hours. Three days later, her torso was discovered floating in the Little Calumet River. She was wearing a gold chain with a round religious medallion. The case remains unsolved.
Hammond, Indiana
🏛️ Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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Case Summary
13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya was reported missing from her Hammond, Indiana residence on August 13, 2005, in the early morning hours. Three days later, her torso was discovered floating in the Little Calumet River. She was wearing a gold chain with a round religious medallion. The case remains unsolved.
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.
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2005-08-16
Torso Recovered
Alex's torso was recovered floating in the Little Calumet River, three days after her disappearance.
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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evidence
Lead #1Gold chain with round religious medallion found on victim
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suspect
Lead #2Unknown person or persons responsible for the murder
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location
Lead #3Little Calumet River - body recovery location
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:474
Started:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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