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Search Intensifies for Missing Wise County Mother Monica Sanford as Investigators Probe Foul Play

A person of interest is being held on an unrelated charge with no arrests linked to the disappearance.

Overview

  • Sanford, 48, was last seen on Aug. 23 at a property on Cuba Road in Bridgeport, and her family reported her missing two days later.
  • Wise County deputies and the Texas Rangers have searched by ground, water and air using drones, K-9s, sonar and a cadaver team but have not located her.
  • Investigators say they do not believe she left the property on her own, citing an abandoned vehicle and personal items left behind, including a small dog.
  • Family members say she left with an ex-boyfriend for a fishing and camping trip and that only he returned; deputies say several people of interest are cooperating.
  • Texas EquuSearch is offering a $5,000 reward for information, and tips can be directed to the Wise County Sheriff’s Office or Texas EquuSearch.