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Volunteers Search for Missing NY Mom, Kellisue Ackernecht

By David Lohr

A search for Kellisue Ackernecht, a 35-year-old missing mom who disappeared in September 2008, got underway in Johnstown, NY, yesterday, but lack of community support hindered the effort. According to Kalley Lee, a volunteer who helped organize the search, roughly 100 people had indicated they would attend the search. While several family members and friends did show up to offer their support, only 28 community members participated in the search effort. It is unclear why none of the other individuals, including 8 prequalified team leaders, chose not to attend. Luckily, several local firefighters stepped forward and agreed to replace them. Jayson Ackernecht, Kellisue's 35-year-old husband, was also absent from the event. Ackernecht had previously stated that a knee injury would hinder his participation; however, during the time of the search, he was spotted helping his sister move furniture...continue to full post

Full post as published by Criminal Report Daily on June 30, 2009 (boomark / email).