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The Thread: Five years after Melissa Trumpy vanished, police are still searching for answers

Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
Lila Harrison
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Lila holds a degree in Communications from Northern Illinois University and has worked for various local publications, including the Rockford Register Star. With over 5 years of experience, she is deeply engaged with the Rockford community and focuses on human-interest stories.

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Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 9:38 PM · 1 min read
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The Thread: Five years after Melissa Trumpy vanished, police are still searching for answers — Peoria Community news

Trumpy, 37, was last seen on Oct. 26, 2021, the day she headed to the Shannon, Illinois, home of her on-again, off-again boyfriend, Derek Hammer.

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