Initially, Missing People In America posted an appeal regarding Brittnee Dancho, who left behind a cryptic note and her 3 children, but their official Facebook page later confirmed that her family had found the woman safely.
On September 25, 2024, the 33-year-old from Maryland was last seen by her neighbors and family members, which took a severe turn when her brother, Cody Collins, posted about her disappearance.
Moreover, Cody mentioned that he had been having trouble connecting with his sister since early September 23, when she hadn’t shown up for work. Her family constantly tried to contact her, but Dancho switched off her phone.
Brittnee Dancho (33) left a concerning note at her apartment on the morning of September 25th in Salisbury, Maryland. She drove away in her vehicle pictured below. The vehicle was found abandoned at Arlington Forest Park in Virginia. 😢 She is still missing. Please share. pic.twitter.com/m5Sk2po1V4
— Rose (@901Lulu) September 27, 2024
After much effort, Dancho’s parents filed a police report, revealing her case. Days before her disappearance, she posted about her children’s first school day.
The 33-year-old left a cryptic note in her apartment, raising suspicion about the incident. It read, “Please tell them I love them. Feed cat and dog 9/25. Love you lot.” After discovering the note, the authorities claimed her car was located offside 95 outside Arlington.
Further, Cody started a social media campaign with the hashtag #BringBrittHome and encouraged the community to boost his posts to locate his sister.
Meanwhile, Dancho’s husband, Jimmy Didomenicis, reposts some of Cody’s posts, while many Facebook users accused him of his wife’s disappearance.
Before authorities found Brittnee Dancho on September 29, 2024, many speculated about her job, family life, and relationship, which made the investigation process harder for them.
After they listed her in the Missing People in America database, someone created a Reddit thread to discuss Dancho in hopes of uncovering details about the case. The thread has over 281 comments and 1.2k upvotes.
Police found details about Brittnee Dancho’s car and phone pings on the Woodrow Wilson Bridge near National Harbor!
Further, Reddit users detailed that Dancho left the date on her last note as a clue for the authorities as she was on her way to end her life on the Maryland bridge. However, authorities later spotted Dancho’s car at a park in Arlington, Virginia.
Dancho worked as a healthcare worker, and many pointed out the industry’s dark side, which might have pushed the 33-year-old to take a significant step in her life.
When they initially found her car in the national park, many assumed Dancho had jumped off a bridge inside the park.
Another speculation arose that she had been carrying a luggage case during her disappearance. To add to the story, users claimed that she was planning to divorce her husband, who wasn’t a primary suspect in the case, as per the Maryland State Police.
Brittnee Dancho has been Found Safe! pic.twitter.com/GVvG73Osdt
— Missing People In America (@MissingPeopleIA) September 29, 2024
When Facebook users posted about his wife, Jimmy commented on one of the posts requesting that they not include pictures of their children. Although Jimmy deleted the comment, the suspicion persisted for a long time.
Amidst the development of the case, one of the users wrote, “I hope for the best regardless of what is going on, but given the circumstances, it’s doubtful this woman will be found alive, whether she takes her own life or if there’s something even worse going on.“
Many mentioned that Dancho’s husband wasn’t a present father, and the Maryland Police had a history of covering up history of domestic violence. However, authorized sources have not yet confirmed this information.
On the other hand, Cody assured the community that his sister had been found safely by posting an update on Facebook. Still, he didn’t want to discuss anything to respect Dancho’s privacy.
Additional Information
- Brittnee Dancho’s family members confirmed her status, removing her from the Missing People In America database. On behalf of the Dancho family, the organization thanked those who helped during the investigation.
- If you or someone you know is experiencing a similar situation, you can contact the Missing People In America hotline, available 24/7, through their Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts.
