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?
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suspect
Lead #2Who had access to the victim's residence and knowledge of her early morning routines?
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timeline
Lead #3What occurred during the three-day gap between her disappearance and the discovery of her remains in 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, with a gold chain and religious medallion still around her neck. Nearly two decades later, the identity and location of her killer remain unknown, and the FBI continues to seek public information to solve this unsolved murder.
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#474
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) - Chicago Field Office
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location
Lead #4Are there surveillance cameras or witnesses from the Little Calumet River area that could provide leads on how the remains entered the water?
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evidence
Lead #5What forensic evidence was recovered from the victim's remains that could identify or connect to the perpetrator?
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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
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:May 11, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 13, 2005 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:May 11, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case