Missing: April Beth Pitzer
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In 2004, April Pitzer was in a terrifying situation. Nearly a decade after working as an undercover informant for the police, her past is catching up with her. She’s just met a woman whose husband is in prison due to April’s testimony against him. She knows she needs to get out of California fast and makes plans to move in with her mom across the country in Arkansas. In a few days, April’s bags are packed, and she’s said her goodbyes. But April never makes it home.
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