Monica Bennett, 15: She & Her 13-Year-Old Brother Vanished In 1989

She accused her stepfather of sexually abusing her, but her mother said she was lying. He was also accused of molesting several of Monica’s sisters, as well, and when he was kicked out of the house, Monica and her brother disappeared. Police classified this case as “runaways.” This episode is also available as a blog post: https://ourblackgirls.com/2021/09/30/monica-bennett-15-she-her-13-year-old-brother-vanished-in-1989/