She Vanished From Her Friend’s Apartment On St. Patrick’s Day Four Years Ago, Leaving Her Cell Phone And Purse Behind
Four years later, the search for a missing New Hampshire woman named Amanda Grazewski continues.
Amanda, a 23-year-old single mother from Derry, did not lead a life without struggle. She reportedly dealt with both homelessness and addiction in the past and previously spent time in Hooksett, Manchester, Nashua, and Salem.
However, her loved ones claim that, prior to her disappearance, it seemed as though her life had been turning around.
In fact, according to Amanda’s mother, Jessica Grazewski, she had planned to attend cosmetology school in order to provide a better life for both herself and her child.
Then, on St. Patrick’s Day – March 17 – 2020, Amanda went missing, and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear.
Amanda was last seen while staying with one of her friends in their apartment on Birch Street – where she gathered with a group of three or four acquaintances at about midnight. Then, she reportedly left early in the morning on March 17, 2020, without her cell phone, purse, or other personal belongings – including her bag of clothing. She also did not have access to a vehicle or own her own form of transportation.
But, ever since the investigation into Amanda’s disappearance was launched, there have been few developments. Authorities at the Derry Police Department said they have logged more than 1,000 hours working her case – conducting area searches, interviews, and analyzing Amanda’s internet and social media activity.
Additionally, investigators have followed up on countless tips submitted by community members.
“As of this date there have been no sustained tips or information to Amanda’s whereabouts or circumstance under which she disappeared,” the Derry Police Department said in a statement.
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Ever since Amanda’s disappearance, her mother has had custody of her child. And for Amanda’s aunt, Joan O’Connor, not knowing what happened to Amanda has been eating at her for years.
“Did foul play happen? Was she human trafficked? No one knows,” Joan said.
Following the four-year anniversary of Amanda’s disappearance, the Derry Police Department issued a renewed plea for help from the public.
“As we keep this investigation active, many people are learning of Amanda’s disappearance for the first time. This has caused a re-circulation of old tips being offered as ‘new,'” the department said in a press release.
“Derry detectives continue to sort through these in hopes of finding new investigative leads to pursue.”
In the meantime, Amanda’s loved ones have continued holding onto hope that the truth will come to light.
“We need to help find her. And hopefully, we’ll get that done,” Joan stated.
Amanda’s family is also offering a $2,000 reward for any information regarding her disappearance.
Amanda is five foot five, weighs about 135 pounds, and has brown hair and hazel eyes. If you have any information related to her case, you are urged to contact the Derry Police Department at (603) 432-6111.
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