May 26 signified an important date for Christopher Shiverdecker; it would have marked his sister’s 44th birthday.
However, the date passed this year once again without an arrest for his sister’s 1994 disappearance and subsequent murder.
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From left to right: Christopher and Chanty Shiverdecker smile for a family photo taken years before Chanty’s 1994 disappearance and subsequent murder.
Submitted / The Outlook
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Photos show memories with Chanty during the Christmas holiday, a favorite occasion for her, according to her family.
Submitted / The Outlook
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From left to right: All three Shiverdecker siblings —
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