The person at the center of this case
Alexandra (Alex) Anaya, 13-year-old female
Cold Case · Open - Unsolved
20 years waiting · since 2005
ALEXANDRA (ALEX) ANAYA
Justice for Alexandra (Alex) Anaya, 13-year-old female — 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 religious medallion found on the victim, and could it help identify the perpetrator or their motive?
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witness
Lead #2Who reported Alex missing and what were the circumstances of her disappearance from the residence?
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clue
Lead #3How was the victim's torso separated from the rest of her body, and what does this reveal about the crime scene and 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 homicide that remains unsolved over two decades later. The FBI is seeking information from the public to identify and prosecute those responsible, with a $20,000 reward offered for leads.
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#474
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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suspect
Lead #4Were there any known associates or individuals with access to the residence on the morning of August 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 morningAlex Reported Missing
13-year-old Alexandra (Alex) Anaya 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. 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:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case