Leanna Susan Marie Warner - "Beaner" to Her Loved Ones
Look at that little precious face to the left. Although Leanna went missing four years ago, I want you to remember Shawn Hornbeck, who was held captive in the clutches of a violent pedophile for four years waiting for someone to rescue him.
Leanna was last seen at her home in Chisholm, Minnesota at 5 p.m. on June 14, 2003. She was going to walk to a friends house around the block from her home and has not been seen or heard from since.
LEANNA IS CONSIDERED TO BE ENDANGERED. Leanna's website is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the abduction of Leanna Warner.
Leanna's photo on this page is shown age-progressed to 7 years by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, but she's 9 now!
NOTE: If you see a child you suspect is in trouble, CALL POLICE! Remember Shasta Groene, who was rescued because a waitress thought she might be in trouble. Sure enough, she was being held hostage by the pedophile who murdered her entire family before kidnapping her.
If you have information concerning this case, please contact:
Chisholm Police Department (218) 749-6010
or The Polly Klaas® Foundation (800) 587-4357
Let Lawmakers Know How You Feel!
Have You See Leanna?
These Kids Are Praying You'll Notice Them!
Date Missing: 6/14/03
Missing From: Chisholm, MN
DOB: 1/21/98
Age at Disappearance: 5 years (she's 9 now)
Sex: Female
Race: Caucasian
Height: 3'
Weight: 50 lbs.
Eyes: Dark Brown
Hair: Brown, short bob.
Last Seen Wearing: A blue sleeveless denim dress and barefoot.
Other: Leanna has a wart on her left ankle and a dimple on her left shoulder.
Watch Leanna and Then Keep Your Eyes Open in Public
Have You Seen Leanna Susan Marie Warner?
Leeanna 'Beaner' Warner home video missing girl
home video of Leeanna Warner, little girl that went missing on 6-14-2003 eveyone that care please Rate this video to raise awareness on youtube for the loss of this little girl missing.
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Leanna's Parents on Maury Povich Show
Article from the La Crosse Tribune
CHISHOLM - The parents of Leanna Warner say their daughter was behaving strangely in the weeks leading up to her disappearance in 2003.Leanna Warner's parents, Chris and Kaelin Warner, told the syndicated TV show "Maury," hosted by Maury Povich, that their daughter appeared one day with a case filled with Barbie dolls and their clothes, but would only say she'd gotten them from "a little old lady."
Their daughter, nicknamed "Beaner," also packed a suitcase a week before she vanished, saying she wanted to go live at her "new family's house," the mother said, according to excerpts released by the show, which was scheduled to air Wednesday.
And they say that two weeks before she disappeared, they found Leanna sleeping in the closet.
"She said there were monsters outside her window,'' Chris Warner told the Duluth News Tribune. ``I actually went out and looked, because you never know if there's a footprint out there. The second time, I said: 'They won't get you.' That was a real eye-opener. Our flags kind of went up at that time."
Leanna was 5 years old when she was last seen June 14, 2003, after walking over to a friend's house to play.
Police said the information was not new to them. Investigators looked into Leanna's behavior, but it didn't lead anywhere, Chisholm Police Chief Scott Erickson said.
Erickson said the parents had mentioned the Barbie dolls and suitcase, but there was nothing to indicate that an adult had used the toys to befriend or lure the child.
The Barbie dolls were considered such a minor lead that St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman said he doesn't even remember it. "It doesn't ring a bell with me," he said. "I don't think that's a lead of significant importance, because if it was, I would've heard about it."
Still, Erickson said, featuring the case on national TV probably can't hurt.
"Hopefully, she's alive and well somewhere. That's the best-case scenario. We've seen it before," Erickson said. "Keeping it alive in the public is important. It could inspire somebody to give us a call and turn this thing around."
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Parents: If your child is acting strangely, don't let them go outside alone! Predators are just waiting for this kind of opportunity.
You Can Help Find Missing Kids!
Donate to the Polly Klaas Foundation Today
I just donated $50 to the Polly Klaas Foundation in honor of the memory of Polly Klaas herself.I urge everyone else who can afford to make a donation to do it today - even $5 - they use it to help create flyers, and a whole bunch of other stuff whenever a child goes missing!
Here's the link to make a donation: Donate to the Polly Klaas Foundation
Little Beaner may need these funds to help solve the crime of whoever kidnapped her!
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Show Your Support in Finding Leanna "Beaner" Warner!
Patrick_Smith wrote...
It was a great idea for you to make a lens about such an important subject.
I'm surprised that the parents weren't alarmed when she said she was going to go live at her 'new family's' house. I certainly would have been. I also wouldn't let my child walk to a friends house alone.
Not to blame anyone but this is a prime example of what NOT to do for other parents.
I hope they find her alive and healthy! I'll keep my eyes open.
Posted June 18, 2009
Michelle Laflie wrote
My daughter Lexi was also 5 when your precious little girl went missing. We live in Northern Wisconsin. I pray for your little Angel everynight.. before I go to bed.
7008
Never give up hope. If you ever need any help or need to talk, please give me a call.
Sincerely Michelle D. Laflie
Posted March 18, 2009
getbackup wrote...
Thank you so much for posting this lens. My heart breaks for this child & her family. Child abduction/missing children is one of the saddest things that I think can happen. I pray for them all. Thanks again, maybe someone will see this & recognize, you never know! hoping...
Posted November 13, 2008
eccles1 wrote...
Lens rolling this to my a child abduction part 1 I had no idea there were so many missing children too sad really.. keep up the good work !
Posted September 16, 2008
healandforgive wrote...
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Posted April 11, 2008
Forgiven wrote...
5 Stars and prayer from me! Please visit my faithography lens when you get time and rate it if you would.
Posted August 16, 2007
TrudyVan wrote
hi there Tiff, TrudyVan here. Marvelous lens. we will stand together and together we will find these children. Don't forget to link your lenses. It makes it easier for people to search through and find these beautiful children, TrudyVan
Posted July 27, 2007
TheAuctionRebel wrote...
Hi Tiff,
Fantastic idea for a lens. We hear about more and more missing children daily and I can't imagine what the families must be going through. God bless you.
Gary
Posted July 10, 2007
Glena Records wrote
Tiffany,
This is a wonderful lens. It's eye-opening what you can pull together from various Internet resources. You did a very sympathetic and in-depth job.
Posted July 10, 2007
Aika wrote...
Its awful, I feel sad after reading her story. Wish Beaner will be found.
Posted July 10, 2007
LauraChilds wrote...
Keep 'em coming Tiffany! We have to keep the traffic up! I just read that chances of returning our children to their families is greatly increased by photo distribution. Let's get these kids pictures in front of the world and bring them home!
Posted July 09, 2007
Aran wrote
This is a wonderful idea, hope something comes from this or any other source so Leanna is found.
Posted July 08, 2007
Jeff_C wrote...
Hi Tiffany,
This is truly the kind of lens that belongs in the top 100. Marketing is great but giving back to the community is even better. You have inspired me to also do a Missing Child link. As a dad of 3 I know I would be devastated should anything like this happen to one of my kids.
Posted July 08, 2007
William Roberts wrote
Hi Tiff,
Great thing to do I pray for this little girl, and her family. Maybe God will bring her back home.
Posted July 07, 2007
Gatsby wrote...
I may have been rescued, but I cannot imagine the horrors of these children. May God bring Leanna and the other children home safely, and bless you abundantly for your generous and loving heart! You have our full support.
Posted July 06, 2007
Guinness wrote...
As a mother, I cannot imagine the anguish of the parents. As a friend of someone who was once kidnapped and tortured, I shudder in horror for the children. Thank you for your outstanding efforts to help Leanna and other missing children be rescued. God bless you!
Posted July 06, 2007
DogWhisperWoman wrote...
I pray to God that "Beaner" is found and so many other abducted children rescued. What a wonderful service you are providing, Tiffany. 5 stars to you, Delicious, Favorites, and more for visibility for the children! - Rena Murray
Posted July 06, 2007
Jason_Ehline wrote...
Tiffany, can really appreciate the importance of the work you're doing. Keep it up please!
Posted July 06, 2007
Francisco_Galliante wrote...
Tiff,
Great fantastic work you're doing here! Love it!
Posted July 06, 2007
David_Truff wrote...
Great work Tiff! I wish you luck with your great efforts in finding these kids!
David
Posted July 06, 2007
Troy Boyd wrote...
Hey Tiff,
Amazing thing that you're doing here. I know that with your brains and internet savvy you're going to help a lot of kids get found again. I pray for these kids and their families!
Great work!
Posted July 06, 2007
J Mason wrote
Tiffany,
This is an excellent idea. It's wonderful to see a hugely popular site like Squidoo used for something so important. I sincerely hope that this little girl is returned home safely very soon.
J Mason
http://www.Joanne-Mason.com - Helping You Achieve Internet Success
Posted July 05, 2007
ChiarelliA
Thanks for trying to make a difference, Tiffany. Losing a child like that is the most horrible thing a parent can endure. I hope this and other lenses will help these kids get reunited with their families.
Posted July 05, 2007
Simon_Vics wrote...
Having two young chldren of my own, my heart goes out to Beaner and her parents ...
Thank you Tiffany for your compassion and large heart ...
Posted July 05, 2007
Joseph Johnson wrote
Great way to use Squidoo. I'll be making my lens as well.
Keep up the good work.
Posted July 05, 2007
DavidB wrote
Keep up the good work. It's nice to see the net being used for something so worthwhile.
Posted July 05, 2007
Kaye Swafford wrote
Thanks Tiffany, for this heartfelt public service, using Squidoo to help find "Beaner" and other missing kids.
Posted July 05, 2007
David wrote
I more than understand as I have not seen my 2 boys for 3 years they are aged 10 and 11. Though my circumstances are different.
Posted July 05, 2007
Jump4Joy wrote...
Tiffany, what a great cause. My hat is off to you. My husband and I lost our son - he was brutally murdered by a stranger a few years back. We know first hand how these parents must be suffering, but the not knowing only multiples the pain. I pray this lens helps to find her. Bless you! Joy
Posted July 05, 2007
Danny_Walton wrote...
Great stuff Tiff. It's great seeing someone use the internet for a good cause.
Keep up the great work!
Danny
Posted July 05, 2007
webguy1 wrote
Great method of getting the word out about missing children. As a retired middle school teacher, I have had some experience with 'missing kids' and my heart goes out to the family, and friends. It is so hard to comprehend what is happening.
Keep up the good work.
Posted July 05, 2007
yellowdog wrote...
Hey Tiffany, great idea to use Squidoo this way to energize the Internet community into supporting these kids and their families. Thank you.
Posted July 05, 2007
discountfinder wrote...
Anything that raises the profile of missing children as long as it has support of family is great. Well done Tiffany
Posted July 05, 2007
Pat Okerlund wrote
This is a wonderful useful way to use the internet. I applaud you for caring and trying to do something about this outrage. If it helps at least one child to be returned, then it's worth every bit of effort.
Posted July 05, 2007
Lizald wrote...
Well done Tiffany for making this so high profile - her family must be living a daily hell.
Liz
Posted July 05, 2007
Chip_Westley wrote...
Great job, Tiffany
Let's all get involved and help find 'Beaner" and other missing children. -Chip
Posted July 05, 2007
http://www.squidoo.com/SuccessBelongsToYou wrote
May your publicity lead to an
early public response to put
an end to the parents suffering
Thanks Tiff for building this
special lense.
Success Belongs to You Because You Care
Ken Little
Posted July 05, 2007
Barry Wah Lee wrote
i used to love talking to strangers and Dad has invited so many people in .But Dad was interested in character,and people cannot copy what we did without realising that you cant just agree with everybody.In fact I think the topic of conversation was usually about character failings.Learn early.
Posted July 05, 2007
Chris Watson wrote
Way to support missing children and their families! I pray we find Leanna and many others.
Posted July 04, 2007
The_Health_Lady wrote...
Hi Tiffany,
Lets pray that the right person see this lens and recognizes Leanna or one of the other missing children.
Sometimes life can be so sad.
Posted July 04, 2007
LucyWeber wrote...
My heart goes out to her family and to the families of all missing children. I hope we can help bring her home.
Posted July 04, 2007
Elsom Eldridge wrote
Phenomenal idea for our internet family.
Let's pray that so many more helping will find this young girl and other children.
Posted July 04, 2007
Kathy Lancy wrote
I would love to be the one who finds just one of these kids. This is why I did not have any.
Posted July 04, 2007
Debbie wrote
What a great thing you're doing! I hope it helps to find her!
Posted July 04, 2007
Terry wrote
Great way to spread the news about missing children.
Posted July 04, 2007
Somjai wrote
This is fantastic cause, Tiffany! Thank you for doing this. I will bookmark this lens on as many social networkings sites as I could. Be blessed!
Posted July 04, 2007
CurtMcElroy wrote
She must be found.
Posted July 04, 2007
SuzanneC wrote...
Tiffany,
Great job!
The more people that know the more these little ones have a chance for a good future.
Posted July 04, 2007
morris43 wrote...
Tiffany,
The anguish of the family is beyond compare. I can only dare think of my feelings if this were my grandchild.
May God bring her home safely.
Morris Clopton
Posted July 04, 2007
MarkJustice wrote...
Thanks Tiffany. I'm from neighboring South Dakota and still remember the news coverage when this abduction occurred. I can't imagine the anguish of the family.
Posted July 04, 2007
jbus wrote
It's good to know that there is still people out there who care about something or someone other than themselves in today's society. Needless to say I hope for a safe return home.
Posted July 04, 2007
MariAnn wrote...
Thanks Tiffany. My prayers are with her family. I hope she is soon found safe and returned to her home.
Posted July 04, 2007
Netlady wrote...
Great lens - great idea, Tiffany - as always, your spirit shines!
Posted July 04, 2007
schmoigan wrote...
Hi Tiffany,
Wow, this just made me cry. I have two little girls, 1 and 4, and I can't imagine what Leanna's family must be going through.
Scott
Posted July 04, 2007
YolkyDuck wrote
Great way to get the word out. I hope Leanna is found.
Posted July 04, 2007
bcfilmmaker wrote...
This site is a great example of what can be done with Squidoo. The Internet is not just about finding information, promoting yourself or making money - it's also about building communities and helping people.
Let's get the word out.
Peter
Posted July 04, 2007
SansFaim wrote...
Hi Tiffany,
Superb idea to use a lens in this fashion. I live less than 20mins drive from Rothley where little Madelaine McCann lives and so we are constantly reminded of these awful events worldwide.
Posted July 04, 2007
Whitepines wrote...
Tiffany,
This is such a wonderful use of Squidoo. She's such a sweet looking little girl. I hope your lens helps someone find her.
Posted July 04, 2007
MinPinLover wrote...
Great lens. We need more just like this. As a father of 5 I can't even imagine what her family is going through. What you are doing is awesome.
Posted July 04, 2007
isle15 wrote...
Great Job Tiffany,I hope we can find her and many more that are missing
Posted July 04, 2007
bhopkins wrote...
Tiffany, this is a great lense. People should do more of this type of thing to help find these missing children.
Posted July 04, 2007
erinely wrote...
Hi Tiffany,
You're doing a great job with your lens about missing children. I can't imagine how difficult this is for Leanna and her family. It's very sad that these kinds of things happen.
Posted July 04, 2007
Justin Lee wrote...
Hopefully this lens helps in finding the young girl. Nice work.
Posted July 04, 2007
lens4Him wrote...
Hi Tiff
As a father of four my heart goes out to all those who have children missing. It's nice to see how the internet can be used to do some good.
Posted July 04, 2007
JMark wrote...
Superb lens Tiffany. This is something that touches all of us no matter where we work and live. Thank you for getting the message out.
Posted July 04, 2007
thegermantruth wrote...
Hey Tiff, great cause. I gave it a 5 and I'm about to bookmark it. I hope she's found very soon unharmed!!
Posted July 04, 2007
Barkely wrote...
What a great cause, your big heart definitely shows here. My heart goes out to this family, and any family who is missing a child.
Posted July 04, 2007
pkmcr wrote...
Tiff it's hard to imagine the heartache that her family must be feeling. What you have done here is laudable and my thoughts and prayers are with her family. Take care. Paul
Posted July 04, 2007
DBurns wrote...
This is great. I've never seen a lens on this subject that I know of. I think everyone who's making lenses should make atleast one of these. Who knows what can come of it.
Posted July 04, 2007
Tink Boord-Dill wrote
My heart goes out to Beaner and her family.
Kudos to you on using this new communications tool to raise awareness for this important issue!
Posted July 04, 2007
bdmcelroy wrote...
Thanks for the work that you're doing Tiffany... I'm from Minnesota, but this is an issue that touches people around the world.
-Brian
Posted July 04, 2007
LauraChilds wrote...
Thanks for doing this Tiffany. As another who tries to be on the lookout for (and now following your footsteps to alert the public about) missing children I truly appreciate your dedication.
Posted July 03, 2007
PatrickPretty wrote...
This is a superb lens, Writertiff.
Thoughts are with Beaner and her family.
Posted July 03, 2007
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