How to Use CaseTrace: A Simple Guide to Finding, Viewing, and Sharing Missing-Person Cases

CaseTrace was built with one simple mission:

Help missing-person cases stay visible. Share responsibly. Check the source. Avoid rumors.

The platform is designed to make it easier for the public to discover missing-person cases, view key information, and share case flyers in a respectful way. CaseTrace is not a replacement for law enforcement, official missing-person databases, family pages, or agency updates. It is an awareness tool built to help cases stay seen.

If you are new to CaseTrace, here is a simple guide to using the website.

Start on the homepage

The CaseTrace homepage uses a swipe-style feed to help people discover missing-person cases.

Instead of only seeing the same few cases that may already be popular online, the homepage helps visitors move through different cases one at a time. This can help bring attention to cases that may not be getting much public visibility.

You can scroll or swipe through the feed and pause on any case that catches your attention.

The goal is not entertainment. The goal is awareness.

View a case

When you see a case you want to learn more about, open the case page or flyer page.

A case page may include details such as:

• name
• age
• city and state
• last seen date
• short summary
• source information
• public flyer link

CaseTrace tries to keep the information simple and easy to understand. When available, cases include a source link so visitors can review the original public information.

Before sharing any case, it is always best to check the source.

Use the Explore page

The Explore page is useful if you are looking for a specific case or want to browse cases more directly.

You can use Explore to search by things like name, location, or case details. This is helpful if you came to CaseTrace looking for a certain missing person, a local case, or cases from a particular area.

The homepage is built for discovery. The Explore page is built for searching.

Both are meant to help cases stay visible.

Open and share the flyer

One of the most important tools on CaseTrace is the flyer page.

The flyer page gives each case a clean, shareable link that can be posted on social media, sent to others, or shared in groups where appropriate.

When sharing a flyer, keep the message simple and factual. A good post might say:

Please help keep this case visible. View and share the flyer here: [case link]

Avoid adding theories, accusations, rumors, or unverified claims. Even well-meaning speculation can hurt families, confuse the public, or distract from official information.

If you do nothing else, sharing the flyer responsibly can help.

Use “Help This Case”

Some case pages include a Help This Case option. This is meant to guide visitors toward responsible actions they can take.

Depending on the case and available tools, this may include options like:

• copying the case link
• sharing the flyer
• viewing the source
• creating a sharing message
• helping spread awareness responsibly

The goal is to make helping easier without encouraging speculation.

Check the source

CaseTrace is built around responsible sharing. That means source-checking matters.

Whenever possible, look for the official or public source connected to a case. This may include a missing-person database, law enforcement page, agency bulletin, or other public record.

Before posting, ask:

Is this case still listed as active? Is the information coming from a source? Am I sharing facts instead of rumors? Am I helping visibility without creating confusion?

A simple source check can prevent misinformation from spreading.

Avoid rumors and speculation

Missing-person cases are real lives, real families, and sometimes active investigations.

That is why CaseTrace strongly encourages visitors to avoid:

• guessing what happened
• accusing people
• naming suspects without official confirmation
• reposting unverified claims
• turning a case into entertainment
• arguing in comment sections

Awareness should help, not harm.

A good rule is:

Share the flyer. Check the source. Avoid rumors.

Report corrections or concerns

CaseTrace is still growing, and information can change.

If you notice something that may be incorrect, outdated, sensitive, or in need of review, please use the support or correction options on the website.

This may include:

• spelling corrections
• outdated case details
• broken source links
• updated case status
• image concerns
• removal requests
• family or agency feedback

CaseTrace is designed to review correction requests carefully. Accuracy and respect matter more than speed.

For families and agencies

CaseTrace is meant to support visibility, not take control of a case narrative.

Families, agencies, and official representatives can request updates, corrections, or removal review when needed. The goal is to keep the platform respectful and useful while pointing people back to reliable information.

CaseTrace is not an emergency reporting tool. If you have a tip about a missing-person case, contact the appropriate law enforcement agency or official tip line connected to that case.

Best ways to help

If you want to support a case on CaseTrace, the best actions are simple:

Share the flyer. Check the source. Keep the post factual. Avoid rumors. Send tips to official channels. Encourage others to share responsibly.

Small actions can still help keep a case visible.

Final note

CaseTrace is still being improved. Some tools may change, and new features will continue to be added over time.

The mission will stay the same:

Help missing-person cases stay visible through responsible public awareness.

Every case represents a person, a family, and a community that deserves care.

Thank you for using CaseTrace responsibly.

Explore CaseTrace

Browse the live case feed, search the Explore page, or open a flyer to share a case responsibly.