Chapter 1: A Distressing Disappearance

On June 2, 2019, 19-year-old Cynthia Hoffman set out to spend time with friends. As hours passed without any word from her, her father, Timothy Hoffman, began to worry. Initially, he assumed she might be at the movies or shopping, but as his calls went unanswered, anxiety set in.

Timothy's concern was amplified by Cynthia's developmental disability, which left her functioning at a 7th-grade level, making her more susceptible than others her age. By 11:30 p.m., he decided to report her missing, despite being told by police that he needed to wait 24 hours. Determined, he took matters into his own hands, searching the town on his motorcycle, organizing search parties, and combing through local wooded areas.

After twelve hours, Timothy contacted the police again, prompting them to launch a search. They spoke with Cynthia’s close friend, Denali Brehmer, who mentioned that she had been with Cynthia and another friend, Kayden McIntosh, a homeless 16-year-old. De