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Nearly 10 years after a Florida teen vanished in the middle of the night, detectives turn to psychics for help
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· August 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A 15-year-old girl named Sophie has been missing for over nine years, and her case has gone cold.
A missing person case from Florida has taken a unique turn in its investigation. A 15-year-old girl named Sophie has been missing for over nine years, and her case has gone cold. The girl's father, Patrick Reeder, is seeking answers, and detectives are exploring various avenues to crack the case.
One of the tools being used is psychics, which has raised some questions. Further details about the case and its investigation are available from the source, including an interview with Sophie's father and information about the national attention the case has received.
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Category: local Published: August 16, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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