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.

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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.

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.

There is still no sign of Leta Cordes, and friends of Leta are extremely concerned. Friends of Leta are determined to find her and bring to justice anyone who may have done her harm. Leta we love you, miss you and will continue to search for you.

This site was put together by friends of Leta Cordes, and is not associated with the family. Our only goal is to find our friend Leta Cordes.

August 20th, 2008: All of us who know and love Leta are desperately searching for her and following up all leads. The authorities in St. Maarten and in California remain actively involved. The presence of a substantial reward over the past several months has not brought forth the results which were intended, and we are sorry to announce that one of the donors to the reward fund is apparently retracting their offer. We remain committed to the effort of finding Leta, and greatly welcome the assistance of anyone who can help, whether by contributing to a reward fund or otherwise.

Previously, a $75,000 reward was being offered by Friends of Leta. Upon the news of our donors retraction, the family of Leta Cordes has just now raised their reward from $25,000 to $100,000.

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Leta Lynn Cordes, 49, has been missing from the Caribbean Island of Sint Maarten / Saint Martin since Friday, January 11, 2008. She was last seen by her husband Frank Cordes around 10:50PM on the Dutch side of the island near the Westin Hotel. Frank Cordes has stated Leta departed their vacation home alone on foot to make the quarter mile walk to the casino at the Westin Hotel. Leta had nothing more than a blouse, jean shorts, black laced sandals, around $200, and her drivers license (she did not have her passport). She has not been seen since.

Description:

Leta Lynn Cordes is 49-years-old
5-foot, 3-inches
135lbs
Long curly red/blonde hair below her shoulders
A “777″ tattoo with flames on her lower back like you would see at a Las Vegas casino

Details:

Leta Cordes is an American who resides in Mission Viejo, California with her husband Frank Cordes.
Leta Cordes and her husband have visited the island of Sint Maarten for several years, and just finished building a vacation home on the island. They felt comfortable and safe.
Leta Cordes has never been out of touch with family or friends before.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Dutch authorities on the island at 011-599-542-8761, or the FBI at 714 245 5207 if you have any information. Even the most minor of details are important.

If you wish to contact the operators of this site please contact us at letacordes@gmail.com

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