Tennessee : Joshua Lee Walden

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On December 8, 2000, 10-year-old Joshua Lee Walden, a cheerful and helpful fourth-grader known for his friendly nature and love of outdoor adventures, vanished. Joshua had been last seen riding his newly painted red bike around the neighborhood like he always did. Despite a thorough search by family, friends, and law enforcement, his whereabouts remained a mystery until two days later, when his body was discovered under leaves near a local park. The case, initially perplexing and filled with unanswered questions, went cold, leaving the community reeling and the Walden family in search of justice. In 2020, advancements in forensic technology revived hope for resolution, yet many questions about Joshua's tragic death remain unresolved.Anyone with information is asked to call the Chattanooga Police Department's cold case unit at 423-209-7470 to email [e-mail].