The person at the center of this case
Alexandra (Alex) Anaya
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
20 years waiting · since 2005
ALEXANDRA (ALEX) ANAYA
Justice for Alexandra (Alex) Anaya — 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 #1Gold chain with round religious medallion - was this a family heirloom or gift that could help identify associates?
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evidence
Lead #2Why was only the torso recovered? What happened to the rest of the remains, and could this indicate a specific disposal method?
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witness
Lead #3Who saw Alex in the early morning hours of August 13, 2005, or noticed anything unusual near her residence or the river?
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 homicide. Despite the FBI's ongoing investigation and a $20,000 reward, the identity of her killer or killers remains unknown, making this case a critical priority for justice.
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#474
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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suspect
Lead #4Are there known individuals with access to the river area and a history of violence against children in Hammond during this period?
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timeline
Lead #5What was the exact timeline between her disappearance and the discovery of her remains - could the three-day gap reveal transportation or concealment details?
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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 in Little Calumet River
Three days after her 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:July 23, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:July 23, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case