The divers thoroughly covered the lagoons and mangroves throughout the Le Galleon area utilizing advanced sonar equipment.

The Leta Cordes investigation is open and we will never stop searching for answers.

If you have any information about Leta Cordes please contact the investigating team the RST at 00599 - 542-8761.

Frank Cordes, Leta’s husband remains the only suspect in his wife’s disappearance.

If you know of or hear anything that may be of concern please do not hesitate to contact the authorities.

Thank you once again to everyone that continues to help and support us through this heartbreaking time in our lives.

Keep the faith.

The Friends of Leta Cordes

St. Maarten Herald, July 03, 2009

Search teams led by the Kingdom Detective Cooperation Team RST “will make use of advanced Sonar equipment” as they try to find Mrs. Cordes remains, said Dutch Prosecutor Rienk Mud in a Press Statement this week on the Island of Sint Maarten.

The multiple nation, technologically advanced search team is following new leads concerning the possible whereabouts of Mrs. Cordes.

Dutch, American and French Law Enforcement joined forces to formulate a brilliant team of specialists including 16 advanced divers, sonar equipment and geologists in their on-going search for Leta.

“The search team will make use of advanced sonar equipment that can be applied in deep as well as shallow water” said Prosecutor Mud.

This incredible news brings renewed hope to Leta’s family and friends for a resolution to this heartbreaking situation.

Prosecutor Mud said the search will start “shortly”.

Frank Cordes, Leta’s husband of twenty years remains the only suspect in his wife’s apparent murder.

We want to once again, thank the officials, all volunteers for all your help in the search for our dear friend Leta Cordes.

Friends of Leta Cordes

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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.

Friends of Leta Cordes would like to send their continued thanks and gratitude to the Officials of St. Maarten for their on going support and diligence in the search for Leta Cordes.

We could not have come this far without you.

Thank you St. Maarten from the bottom of our hearts.

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

Modena McLendon, Leta Cordes Mother passed away this past Friday March 6th, 2009 due to complications of Alzheimer’s Disease.

Leta was one of her mothers primary caretakers when she disappeared. Shortly after Leta Cordes disappearance Mrs. McLendon was placed in a California run hospital.

The only peace this news gives us is that Modena Mclendon is now in heaven with three of her children that left this world much too early.

God Bless all of you.

I will miss each and every one of you.

My heart goes out to Rory Bryant, Leta’s only child.

Rory has not only lost his mother and two uncles, but now his beloved Grandmother.

Lots of love to Leta’s family and friends during this sad time in our lives.

We send our condolences to Leta’s family and friends upon hearing the news of the passing of of Leta’s Mother Modena Mclendon.

–Elaine Karas

From left to right top row: Frank Cordes, Rory Bryant (Leta’s son), Curtis Mclendon (Leta’s younger brother passed away 2003), Jim McLendon.
Bottom Row: Rick McLendon (Leta’s older brother passed away 1998), Leta’s mother Modena McLendon (passed away 2009), Leta Cordes (disappeared - presumed dead 1/11/08), Lisa McLendon, Curtis McLendon’s wife.

Checkmate Security - You have stood by us for over a year now. We could not have come this far without your invaluable guidance, advice and generosity. Thank you so much for your continued help, support and assistance. We are incredibly fortunate to have such a talented, dedicated team by our side.

Sheriff Security - Thank you so much for your kindness, concern and professionalism. Your time, effort and generosity is very much appreciated. It gives us great comfort to have such a wonderful team available to us. Special thanks to Josiah and his K-9 Basco, truly an amazing team.

UTS - Thank you so much for all of your help with complimentary cell phones and minutes for our US Search and Rescue teams. Your generosity gives our searchers peace of mind and the ability to communicate properly during logistics planning and crucial times in the field. Your on-going kindness, generosity and assistance is very much appreciated.

Caribbean Liquors - Thank you for the generous donation of numerous cases of bottled water for our Search and Rescue teams. Your donation assisted us in keeping our team comfortable and properly hydrated in the heat. Your kindness and generosity is very much appreciated.

VKS - Thank you for your help and assistance in the field. Your professionalism and dedication is invaluable. Thank you for being there for us in our time of need.

St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic - Thank you so much for consistently being available to our K-9 team. Knowing you are there for the US Search and Rescue K-9s gives our US handlers peace of mind. Your care and consideration for the well being of our K-9 team is very much appreciated.

Random Wind - Thank you for the generous donation of the wet suits during our recent searches. Your kindness, donation and concern is very much appreciated.

David McGregor - Thank you for your fearless pursuit of the truth. Your guidance and advice has consistently proven to be flawless. We appreciate all your help, kind words and comfort throughout this tragedy.

The Friends of Leta Cordes would also like to thank the RST, the French Gendarme, the Dutch Fire Dept. and all of the Law Enforcement Officials that continue to embrace us and be there for us during this tragic time in our lives.

We would also like to thank R.B., Michael Sheldon, and Michael Huttenlocker.

Although we still have not located the remains of Mrs. Cordes, the amazing unity of the US, Holland, France and the citizens of Sint Maarten give us hope that a resolution to this tragedy is near. Keep the faith.

With Warmest Regards,

The Friends of Leta Cordes
Elaine Karas
Cary Honstein