Still Missing & Unsolved: Kristina Bishop (Columbia, MO 1994) & Ryan Weeks (Smithville, MO 2022)

In this episode of Missouri Mayhem Presents: Still Missing and Unsolved, Megan examines two Missouri cases that continue to leave families searching for answers. First, she explores the 1994 disappearance of 13-year-old Kristina Renae Bishop, who vanished while walking to school in Columbia after reportedly getting into a car with an unknown man. Then, the episode follows the case of Ryan L. Weeks, who disappeared from the Smithville area in 2022; although his remains were later identified, the circumstances of his death remain under investigation. Two different cases, two families, and one shared call for answers.

Kristina Bishop Investigation Resources

• Official Database Profiles & Case Profiles:
  • View her active profile on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC), which features an age-progressed image.
  • Review behavioral data and physical identifiers on her Uncovered Case Profile.
  • Track her official entry via the Missouri State Highway Patrol Missing Juvenile Database.
• Media Coverage & Deep Dives:
  • Read the 30-year retrospective report by ABC 17 News KMIZ highlighting the shifting details of the investigation.
  • Explore early regional historical context via the KRCG TV Archive.
• Where to Submit Tips:
  • Contact the Columbia Police Department directly at 573-874-7652 (Reference case #94-021025).
  • Submit an anonymous tip through Columbia CrimeStoppers at 573-875-TIPS (8477).

Ryan Weeks Investigation Resources

• Official Law Enforcement Statement:
  • Review the full press release and official timeline directly on the Smithville Police Department Facebook Page.
• Where to Submit Tips:
  • Anyone holding details regarding Ryan Weeks' final locations or acquaintances is urged to call Detective Knowles at the Smithville Police Department at 816-532-0500 (Reference case number 12200196).