97: Katherine Phillips

In June 2011, four-month-old Baby Kate was reported missing after her father, Sean Phillips, drove off with her during an altercation with her mother, Ariel Cortland. The tumultuous relationship between Ariel and Sean had numerous complications, including previous children and debates over their plans for Baby Kate, including possible adoption. After Ariel left briefly to get keys for a stroller, she returned to find Sean and the baby gone.

Phillips was found with Baby Kate's clothes in his pocket, which spurred police investigations leading to his arrest. Initially charged with unlawful imprisonment, he was later accused of her murder as new evidence emerged. Throughout the tumultuous court processes, Ariel's testimony revealed her own struggles and manipulation within their relationship. Sean claimed Baby Kate was given away during a long series of investigative shifts.

In 2012, Phillips was convicted of unlawful imprisonment and sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. But a letter from Phillips started a new narrative about Baby Kate's alleged accidental death. In multiple trials, evidence was constantly debated, leading to a second-degree murder conviction eventually, and a life sentence was imposed. However, inconsistency and lack of physical evidence left many questions unanswered. The search for Baby Kate continues, and her story serves as a poignant reminder of lost potential and lingering tragedy.