Crime & Safety
Hannah Graham's Parents Release Statement Monday
UVA sophomore disappeared Sept. 13 in Charlottesville; suspect Jesse Matthew was arrested and charged with abduction and intent to defile.

John and Sue Graham, the parents of Hannah Graham, released a statement (see below) Monday. Their daughter disappeared in Charlottesville Saturday, Oct. 13. The last anyone heard from her was a text at about 1:20 a.m. The last time she was reportedly seen was with Charlottesville resident Jesse Matthew.
Matthew was arrested and charged with abduction and intent to defile; he is being held without bond in Charlottesville.
PHOTO from Help Find Hannah Graham Facebook page
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It is now a month since our precious daughter Hannah disappeared.
We would again like to express our thanks to Chief Longo, Mark Eggeman, their teams, and all of the wonderful people who have dedicated so much of their time to help search for Hannah. Words cannot adequately express our gratitude to them, and to the many others who have provided us with support throughout this ordeal.
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We truly appreciate the enormous effort that is being made to find Hannah. It is heart-breaking for us that the person or persons who know where Hannah is have not come forward with that information. It is within their power both to end this nightmare for all, and to relieve the searchers of their arduous task.
Again, we would like to urge anyone who has not already searched their property in the city of Charlottesville, or any of the neighboring counties, to please do so today.
Please, please, please help us to bring Hannah home.
Thank you.
John and Sue Graham
A $100,000 reward is being offered for information leading to Graham’s return. A dedicated tip line for the case can be reached at 434-295-3851.
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- VIDEO: Parents of Missing UVA Student Hannah Graham: ‘Help Us End This Nightmare’
- State Police Link Jesse Matthew to 2009 College Student Murder
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- Police Charge Jesse Matthew with ‘Abduction, Attempt to Defile’ in Hannah Graham Case
- Police Issue Wanted Poster for ‘Person of Interest’ in Missing College Student Case
- Missing College Student’s Parents: ‘This Is Every Parent’s Worst Nightmare’
- Charlottesville Police Reveal Name of ‘Person of Interest’ to Media in Hannah Graham Case, No Charges Filed
- Police: Missing College Student Hannah Graham Left Bar with ‘Person of Interest’
- Police Execute Search Warrants in Connection with Missing UVA Student Hannah Graham
- UVA Holds ‘Bring Hannah Back’ Candlelight Vigil
- Charlottesville Police Offer Description of ‘Person of Interest’ in College Student Disappearance
- Security Video Shows Missing UVA College Student Hannah Graham
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- Family of Missing College Student, Hannah Graham, Issues Statement
- Missing College Student’s Last Text: ‘I’m Lost, Come Find Me’
- Police: West Potomac High School Grad Reported Missing at UVA
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