A West Virginia woman works to create a new home for her children after a suspicious fire destroys the house she inherited from her father.

Brittany Horn accepts her mother’s offer to live with her until she can make new arrangements. Brittany seems to be settling in well, and on the afternoon of June 12, she tells her mother that she will be back after spending time with some friends. Brittany leaves the home on foot, wearing a pink shirt, jean shorts, and white Nike sneakers.

Her hair is in a braid, and she carries a small tan backpack. This is the last time Mary Horn ever sees her daughter.

When Brittany has not returned after 10 days and isn’t responding to calls or texts, Mary Horn reports her daughter missing to the West Virginia State Police. Mary, along with her sons Kevin and Neil, spends days putting up flyers with pictures of Brittany.

Since Brittany doesn’t drive, the family focuses on searching on foot, starting from her mother’s home. However, they find no trace of Brittany. As news of Brittany’s disappearance spreads, the family begins receiving tips from her friends.

One of Brittany’s friends claims he gave her a ride to a home in Louisa, Kentucky, on June 12. Brittany’s childhood best friend also comes forward, informing the police that she received a frantic voicemail from Brittany on June 13. In the message, Brittany says she’s scared, trying to leave Louisa and get back home.

A year after Brittany’s disappearance, with little progress from the West Virginia State Police, the lead investigator in her case, Trooper Corey Maynard, is ambushed while responding to a shooting call in Mingo County. Maynard is shot several times and succumbs to his injuries.

Brittany’s case is reassigned, and a new investigator must start from scratch, losing more precious time in the search for Brittany.

Joining Nancy Grace today:

Additional Guests

• Sharon Norris – Brittany Horn’s cousin  
  
• Kevin Horn  –  Brittany Horn’s brother
• Jeffrey Lewis – Licensed Private Investigator and Attorney at Alias Investigations | Criminal Law
• Dave Moyer  – Georgia K9 Tracker, Master Trainer K9 Tracker, Program Manager for Military Contracts, Fmr. Navy bomb disposal master technician,  Fmr. Deputy K9 With San Bernardino Sheriff’s Dept.

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[Feature Photo: Family Handout/Brittany Horn]