A woman with two children has disappeared following a suspicious fire at her residence a week ago, leading her family to fear that a more serious incident has occurred. Firefighters responded to Britney Gard’s house on September 30 to extinguish a minor fire. However, upon arrival, they discovered that the 46-year-old was not present, even though her car and purse were still at the scene.
The last contact with Britney was on the same evening, and her absence at her daughter’s volleyball game the next day raised concerns. Britney’s sister, Stephanie Bowen, emphasized Britney’s usual dedication to her children’s activities, making her disappearance highly unusual.
Stephanie expressed bewilderment at the circumstances, questioning who could have taken Britney and how someone could vanish without a trace. Fire experts have labeled the fire as suspicious and are gathering evidence from the property to share with law enforcement.
In the search for Britney, her family and authorities have intensified efforts by distributing her photo and physical description throughout the town, including at various locations like gas stations and on pizza boxes. Drones have been employed, and additional resources, such as the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, have been enlisted to search for Britney in nearby areas, including a pond on her property.
Stephanie urged local residents to remain vigilant and review any surveillance footage they may have that could provide clues about Britney’s whereabouts. The family’s plea for Britney’s safe return comes in the wake of another family’s appeal for assistance in locating a missing mother who disappeared after entering a taxi.
Paige Kelly, 27, from Leigh in Manchester, went missing after informing her boyfriend that she was visiting her mother on September 23. However, she never arrived at her mother’s house, prompting concerns about her well-being. Family members are actively planning to distribute posters in the local area to aid in the search for Paige.