Leta Cordes

Cloud of suspicion hangs over island after man’s wife goes missing

“The Cordes couple was solid on the outside, but with a deep crack running beneath the surface. Maybe that was easier to ignore, after they bought a house on an island in the sun. Easier to ignore, until the night Leta Cordes disappeared. Join NBC’s Dennis Murphy for “The Party’s Over” this Friday at 8 p.m. ET, 7 p.m. CT.”

Please help us find our friend Leta Cordes.

Your donation will go toward the on-going efforts to locate the remains of Mrs. Cordes to enable her family and friends to lay her down peacefully near those that love her. If evidence is found with Mrs. Cordes remains the full weight of the Law will come down on the suspect(s) and justice will prevail.

We have just received word from officials that Frank Cordes is returning to the United States. It is believed he is returning to his home in Mission Viejo (Orange County), California.

Perhaps to comfort Leta’s family after the loss of Leta’s Mother.

The search and investigation concerning the well being of Leta Cordes is in full force on the island of St. Maarten / Saint Martin. We have great faith in the expertise of the authorities on the island. We are aligned with a brilliant team.

Meanwhile, the local AVS press had a few words with the number one suspect.

Please stay tuned.

My best to all of you.
Elaine Karas

Regardless of the release of Frank Cordes from pre-trial detention on the Island of Sint Maarten on January 26th, 2009, Mr. Cordes still remains a suspect in his wife Leta Cordes disappearance.

The investigation is far from over, and there will be a massive search on February 16th and 17th on the French side of Saint Martin. The advanced search team includes professionals from Dutch Law Enforcement, French Gendarme, the VKS, Checkmate and Sheriff Security as well as an expertly trained search team from the United States. It is believed that Leta’s remains are buried on the island, and we intend to find her. Our goal is to simply bring peace to Leta’s family and friends, as well as bring Leta home for a proper burial.

Please pray we find our dearly missed friend Leta Cordes and that the perpetrators that caused Leta harm are brought to justice.

Thank you once again to all the concerned friends and strangers alike that continue to reach out and offer their help, guidance, and assistance.

We will keep all of you posted on our continued search efforts.

“The husband of Leta Lynn Cordes, Frank Cordes has been released from pre-trial detention yesterday said Chief Prosecutor of the Windward Islands Taco Stein. Stein said that the prosecution has requested from the judge of instruction a suspension of Frank Cordes detention since they do not have enough evidence to move the case to court.

Even though Frank Cordes is released he remains a suspect in the case Stein said.
Leta Lynn Cordes disappeared on the night of January 11, 2008 when she allegedly left by foot to go the Westin Casino to gamble. The last person that saw the 49 year old Mission Viejo woman alive was her husband Frank Cordes who filed an official police report one day later.

Cordes was arrested on Tuesday October 14 2008 as a suspect in the case of his missing wife. Cordes remain behind bars since then until his release January 26th, 2009.” (SMNN)

As we near the one year anniversary of Leta Cordes disappearance, The Friends of Leta Cordes would like to thank all of the Officials of Sint Maarten, US Homicide Detectives, the Dutch Police Force, French Authorities, the FBI and all of the local citizens of Sint Maarten that continue to offer their support, resources and assistance in the on-going search for Leta.

Dutch Authorities continue to hold Leta Cordes’ husband Frank Cordes behind bars in connection to her disappearance, however they may not be able to hold him in pretrial detention much longer.

Sadly, it appears that Frank Cordes may be involved in his wife’s disappearance. Although the Dutch Authorities seemingly have substantial evidence against Mr. Cordes indicating his possible involvement, the case may not be strong enough to ensure a conviction at this time. Regardless the investigation continues. Collectively, the friends of Leta Cordes alongside Dutch Law Enforcement will continue their search for Leta.

Dutch Officials have strong leads they are following and will be conducting two separate searches on the Island in February (dates to be announced soon).

We are requesting the assistance of anyone who can help us find our friend Leta Cordes.

Please email us your contact information at www.letacordes.com if you can help with the upcoming searches.

Thank you so much,

The Friends of Leta Cordes

Frank Cordes, Leta Cordes’ husband has been arrested as a suspect in connection to Leta’s disappearance. According to local newspapers on the island the case is still considered a “missing persons case,” however the Dutch authorities now consider Frank Cordes to be their primary suspect.

Chief Prosecutor Taco Stein has publicly stated, “We’re going to ask Mr. Cordes a lot of questions.”

News of the arrest has brought about Friends of Leta’s worst fears, but has not deterred hope of recovering our beloved friend Leta Lynn Cordes.