Because of the dogged determination of Beth and Sherrie, police reclassified their mother's case as a homicide. Since that time, there have been a few promising leads, but the case remains unsolved.
"As these years go by, I still ask the very same questions, and still no one answers me. I want to know, I have the right to know, I demand to know what happened to my mother," Beth said. "Why is no one being held accountable? I've worked very hard to get mom's case where it is today. I've spent every spare ounce of energy trying to do right by my mother, to not let this crime be forgotten. I need to know when will someone step up and do the right thing? My children and I are always afraid because we know the killers are roaming the streets."
Despite the lack of leads in the case, Mary's family remains dedicated to uncovering the truth. In addition to taking part in the investigation, they maintain a Web site on the Internet dedicated to the case, and they have created a profile about Mary's disappearance on MySpace.com.
According to Beth, a $50,000 reward is being offered to anyone who provides information leading to Mary's whereabouts.
"And to those who will not come forward, may GOD forgive you when your day comes and you are held responsible for your actions," Beth said. "Will this secret you have been keeping be worth it?"
Anyone with information is asked to contact Troop A at 1-800-376-1554 or 1-203-267-2200.
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