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The parents of missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham issued a statement Saturday pleading for anyone with information about their daughter’s whereabouts to come forward.The parents of missing University of Virginia student Hannah Graham issued a statement Saturday pleading for anyone with information about their daughter’s whereabouts to come forward.
John and Sue Graham spoke in a video released Saturday asking for help to find their 18-year-old daughter, who vanished three weeks ago.John and Sue Graham spoke in a video released Saturday asking for help to find their 18-year-old daughter, who vanished three weeks ago.
“Somebody listening to me today either knows where Hannah is, or knows someone who has that information,” Sue Graham said in the video. “Please, please, please help end this nightmare for all of us. Please help us to bring Hannah home.”“Somebody listening to me today either knows where Hannah is, or knows someone who has that information,” Sue Graham said in the video. “Please, please, please help end this nightmare for all of us. Please help us to bring Hannah home.”
Graham, a sophomore from the Alexandria-area of Fairfax County, went missing in the early morning hours of Sept. 13. She was last seen wandering the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, accompanied by Jesse L. Matthew Jr., 32, who police believe is responsible for her disappearance. Graham, a sophomore from the Alexandria area of Fairfax County, went missing in the early morning hours of Sept. 13. She was last seen wandering the Downtown Mall in Charlottesville, accompanied by Jesse L. “L.J.” Matthew Jr., 32, who police believe is responsible for her disappearance.
Graham had spent the night drinking and socializing with friends before she left her apartment and became disoriented. She later sent a text message to friends saying she was lost. After midnight she was seen on surveillance footage walking alone on the Downtown Mall. At around 1 a.m. witnesses saw Matthew with his arm around Graham. Shortly after, she disappeared. Graham had spent the night drinking and socializing with friends before she left her apartment and became disoriented. She later sent a text message to friends saying she was lost. After midnight she was seen on surveillance footage walking alone on the Downtown Mall. Around 1 a.m., witnesses saw Matthew with his arm around Graham. Shortly after, she disappeared.
Police charged Matthew, of Charlottesville, with abduction with intent to defile, indicating that authorities believe he took her and planned to sexually assault her.Police charged Matthew, of Charlottesville, with abduction with intent to defile, indicating that authorities believe he took her and planned to sexually assault her.
Matthew is being held without bond in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. He was arrested on a beach near Galveston, Tex., in late September after a nationwide manhunt.Matthew is being held without bond in the Albemarle-Charlottesville Regional Jail. He was arrested on a beach near Galveston, Tex., in late September after a nationwide manhunt.
The statement released Saturday by the Grahams marks the first time in nearly two weeks that they have spoken publicly about their daughter’s case.The statement released Saturday by the Grahams marks the first time in nearly two weeks that they have spoken publicly about their daughter’s case.
John Graham described her disappearance as “every parent’s worst nightmare.”John Graham described her disappearance as “every parent’s worst nightmare.”
In an earlier interview with The Washington Post, John Graham said that they feared for their daughter’s safety.In an earlier interview with The Washington Post, John Graham said that they feared for their daughter’s safety.
“It’s still not impossible that Hannah had an accident and she’s waiting for us to come help her,” Graham said. “But I suspect that’s unlikely. If she’s a victim of foul play, then someone perpetrated it, and we want to prevent that person or persons from doing it again.”“It’s still not impossible that Hannah had an accident and she’s waiting for us to come help her,” Graham said. “But I suspect that’s unlikely. If she’s a victim of foul play, then someone perpetrated it, and we want to prevent that person or persons from doing it again.”
On Saturday, the Grahams expressed gratitude to the police and others who have contributed to the search for their daughter.On Saturday, the Grahams expressed gratitude to the police and others who have contributed to the search for their daughter.
“We would also like to thank the many, many kind people who have supported our family during this terrible ordeal through words, deeds, thoughts and prayers,” Sue Graham said. “However, despite all your efforts, Hannah is still missing. ... We appeal to you to come forward and tell us where Hannah can be found.” “We would also like to thank the many, many kind people who have supported our family during this terrible ordeal through words, deeds, thoughts and prayers,” Sue Graham said. “However, despite all your efforts, Hannah is still missing. . . . We appeal to you to come forward and tell us where Hannah can be found.”
A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Graham’s return. A dedicated tip line for the case can be reached at 434-295-3851.A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Graham’s return. A dedicated tip line for the case can be reached at 434-295-3851.