False Rumor Delays Search for Missing Alissa; Authorities Confirm DNA Mismatch

A false rumor about the whereabouts of Alissa, a missing person from the US, has been circulating online. The rumor claimed that Alissa was alive and well in Connecticut. This information, according to Alissa’s sister, Sarah Turney, host of The Voices for Justice Podcast, caused delays in the legal proceedings. "The harm in perpetuating rumors is that it will ultimately turn some people away from the case and potentially reduce awareness," Turney said in her video addressing the rumor. Law enforcement investigated the claim and conducted a DNA test, which confirmed that the person in Connecticut was not Alissa. Turney urges the public to stop spreading the false rumor and help keep the search for Alissa alive. The focus should be on bringing Alissa home, regardless of opinions about her father’s involvement. This case highlights the importance of verifying information before sharing it online and the impact of misinformation on ongoing investigations.