72: Everlyse Cabrera

This episode recounts the tragic disappearance of Evelisse Cabrera, a two-year-old from North Las Vegas, who went missing under questionable circumstances on June 10, 2006. Her foster parents, Manuel and Velma Carrasco, claimed she vanished overnight, but discrepancies, including a four-hour delay in reporting her missing, raised immediate suspicions. Furthermore, Evelisse and her brother Benjamin had been placed in the Carrasco's care despite the couple's troubling history with foster children.

Evelisse's biological parents struggled with addiction and were making efforts to regain custody of their children. The couple reported that during their last visit, Evelisse had a significant burn on her hand and raised concerns about her care in the foster home, which were dismissed by the Carrascos. When Evelisse disappeared, extensive searches were conducted with no results. The Carrascos subsequently refused to cooperate with police, leading to serious doubts about their role in her disappearance.

As investigations revealed the Carrascos' checkered past, including previous incidents of neglect with other foster children, the focus shifted from abduction to the potential involvement of the foster parents. Legal action ensued, causing the county’s foster care system to re-evaluate its practices. Ultimately, Evelisse's case highlights the flaws within the foster care system and the dire need for reform. There remains a $50,000 reward for information about Evelisse's whereabouts, who would be 18 years old today if alive.