Nine years after Pearl Pinson's disappearance, her father is still affected by the loss. The article highlights how missing person cases, particularly involving children, have seen a decline across the U.S., with California reporting a 23% drop. Comparatively, cases involving adults have risen slightly. Technological advancements may play a role in this trend. The data indicates that missing reports for individuals under 18 have decreased, reflecting efforts to enhance safety for vulnerable populations in our communities.
"The date etched in my mind forever, and that was the last time anybody saw her," Pinson said.
"...trying to make sense of the whole thing," Ching expressed about her missing son.
The decline in missing persons reports has primarily been those involving children under age 18, which account for three out of four missing person reports nationally.
...the rate of missing person reports per 100,000 people has fallen 21% from 2014 to 2024, according to an analysis by the Bay Area News Group.
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