Florida Police Consult Psychics for Cold Case

Fort Lauderdale police have engaged psychics in the ongoing investigation of Sophie Reeder, who has been missing for over nine years. Sophie vanished from her home on the night of May 19, 2017. Surveillance footage shows her walking alone in her neighborhood shortly before her disappearance. Her last known location was an apartment complex where a convicted felon, Leonard Jennings, is considered a person of interest.

Despite the national attention Sophie's case has received, including features on true crime podcasts and shows, it has remained a mystery. The Fort Lauderdale Police Department's decision to consult psychics is an unusual step, with a spokesperson noting their willingness to explore unique approaches. This has led to questions from Sophie's family regarding the police's strategy and resource allocation.

While skeptics question the efficacy of psychics in solving crimes, some law enforcement agencies utilize them when other leads are exhausted. Alejandra Taborn, one of the psychic profilers involved, expressed her commitment to the work. The department has consulted two psychics, with one paid $1,500 for a 90-day period, while another offered services pro bono, leading to an unsuccessful canal search.

Sophie's father, Patrick Reeder, experiences ongoing grief, similar to post-traumatic stress. He has expressed feelings of betrayal by the police department's past communication practices. While he remains hopeful that any lead, even from unconventional sources, might yield results, he also suggested other avenues like increasing the current $25,000 reward for information. Anyone with information is urged to contact Fort Lauderdale Police.