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Mar 14, 2026 A mysterious abandoned car on a New Jersey bridge sparks a search for a missing 19-year-old artist. Police trace the vehicle to her family home and piece together her online life and friendships. Tensions rise as investigators follow leads, question acquaintances, and prepare for a river search.
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Car Found Abandoned On Belmar Bridge
- Police found a silver 1994 Oldsmobile 88 abandoned on the Belmar Bridge with keys in the console and no one inside.
- The trunk contained Disney memorabilia and artwork, and there was no ID, money, or clothing in the car.
Registered Owner Was Grandmother Not Missing Driver
- Officers ran the plates and learned the Oldsmobile was registered to 96-year-old Lillian Stern but typically driven by her granddaughter Sarah.
- That registration detail shifted the search to the Stern household and framed the missing-person inquiry.
Search Of Stern Home Turned Up No Clues
- Officers entered the Stern house at night, found it mostly dark, and discovered Buddy the foxhound locked in a crate.
- Sarah's room looked like a childhood bedroom with personal mementos but no clues or suicide notes.