Cheryl Hanson

Seven-year-old Cheryl Hanson disappeared while making the 10-minute walk between her house and the home of her cousin's family in Aurora on May 31, 1974. She was never seen again.

Before leaving her house on Bloomington Road near the Blue Hills Academy, Cheryl put on a red coat over a dark brown, checked sweater and pants and a pair of white leather shoes. She was carrying a paper bag holding white pyjamas with a red floral design.

A large-scale search involving police officers, other law enforcement agencies and community volunteers was conducted following Cheryl's disappearance, but the searches were all unsuccessful.

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