Indiana FBI agents are working on these 6 cases. Can you help solve one?

Hannah Brock, Indianapolis Star
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The Indianapolis FBI is looking for information in six cases ranging from missing people, unsolved homicides and crimes against children.

There are two types of cases that warrant FBI involvement, FBI Indianapolis special agent in charge Herbert J. Stapleton said via email.

First, federal crimes and threats to national security may bring FBI involvement, Stapleton said. The FBI works with local and state police to decide if a joint investigation is beneficial.

Second, the FBI may step in at the request of state and local authorities, even if federal laws are not broken, Stapleton said. The FBI can offer requested expertise in forensics, behavioral analysis, investigations, public affairs and more.

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FBI Indianapolis is involved with Central Indiana's local police for both reasons.

Here's a look at the cases they are involved in:

Missing: Dawnita Wilkerson

Dawnita Wilkerson was last seen at an Evansville motel on June 21, 2020 at 8:16 p.m.
Dawnita Wilkerson was last seen at an Evansville motel on June 21, 2020 at 8:16 p.m.

Dawnita Wilkerson was last seen June 21, 2020 getting into a silver 2004 Chevy Suburban at an Evansville motel. Her phone was turned off by the next morning.

Wilkerson, now 46, was reported missing when she didn't call her family like she typically does. She has several health conditions that require medication.

Information about this case can be relayed to FBI Indianapolis at 317-595-4000 or the Evansville Police Department at 812-436-7979 or tip line at 812-435-6194.

Homicide investigation: De'Shaun Swanson

Police need help finding who's responsible for the death of De'Shaun Swanson, who was killed on Indianapolis' north side in 2015.

Swanson was 10 years old when someone opened fire on a memorial service, striking the 10-year-old and three others Sept. 19, 2015. Swanson was taken from the 3900 block of Graceland Avenue to the hospital, but was pronounced dead.

De'Shaun Swanson, 10, was shot and killed on September 19, 2015 in the 390 block of Graceland Avenue. Swanson's homicide is unsolved.
De'Shaun Swanson, 10, was shot and killed on September 19, 2015 in the 390 block of Graceland Avenue. Swanson's homicide is unsolved.

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The drive-by shots came from the front and rear seat of a silver or gray vehicle with tinted windows. Police say the vehicle drove by the house several times before opening fire.

Swanson also was known as "little man," and dreamed of being a basketball player.

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to an arrest in the homicide investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to call the FBI Indianapolis Field Office at 317- 595-4000, the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI, or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana tips hotline at 317-262-TIPS.

Unsolved homicide: Joette Malone

Joette Malone, 2, was shot and killed July 29, 2020 in the parking lot of the Kennedy Crossing apartment complex in Hammond. The person responsible for her killing is unknown.
Joette Malone, 2, was shot and killed July 29, 2020 in the parking lot of the Kennedy Crossing apartment complex in Hammond. The person responsible for her killing is unknown.

Officials are searching for the person responsible for the death of 2-year-old Joette Malone, who was killed near apartments in Hammond.

Malone, also known as "JoJo," was in the back seat of her mother's vehicle when she was shot in the parking lot of Kennedy Crossing Apartments on July 29, 2020.

Malone was flown by helicopter from the Hammond complex to a children's hospital in Chicago, Illinois. She later died.

The FBI is searching for a 16 to 25-year-old Black man with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes. Police believe the person in this sketch was involved in 2-year-old Joette Malone's killing.
The FBI is searching for a 16 to 25-year-old Black man with a thin build, black hair and brown eyes. Police believe the person in this sketch was involved in 2-year-old Joette Malone's killing.

Officials have a sketch of a Black man, about 16-25 years old with black hair, brown eyes and a thin build. Police believe this man was involved in Malone's killing.

There is a $15,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in Malone's case.

Those with information about the case are asked to contact the FBI's Indianapolis office at 317-595-4000, the Hammond Police Department at 219-852-2906 or submit tips online at tips.fbi.gov.

Wanted: Fujie Wang

Fujie Wang is wanted by the FBI for hacking into the records of an Indiana business and exposing the personal information of millions.

The 35-year-old member of a China-based hacking group allegedly targeted an Indiana health benefits business, as well as others, to steal personal information.

The FBI is looking for information on Fujie Wang who allegedly committed cyber crimes that affected an Indianapolis health benefit provider in 2014-15. The FBI describes him as a man with black hair and brown eyes.
The FBI is looking for information on Fujie Wang who allegedly committed cyber crimes that affected an Indianapolis health benefit provider in 2014-15. The FBI describes him as a man with black hair and brown eyes.

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The court alleges Wang and other members conspired to steal personal information of nearly 80 million people, including social security numbers, names, dates of birth, addresses, health identification numbers and more. Once stolen, the information was reportedly encrypted and sent to China.

A grand jury in the Southern District of Indiana indicted Wang for conspiracy to commit fraud and wire fraud, as well as intentional damage to a protected computer May 7, 2019.

Those with information about this case should contact a local FBI office or the nearest American Embassy or Consulate.

Wanted: Gustavo Cruz

Gustavo Cruz, 46, is wanted for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old and recording the abuse on his phone in Indianapolis. These events are believed to have occurred between January 2016 and March 2017.

A federal arrest warrant was issued for Cruz in March 2017. He is possibly residing in Mexico, police say.

The Indianapolis FBI is searching for Gustavo Cruz, who allegedly molested a child and recorded the abuse on his phone. Cruz could possibly be in Mexico.
The Indianapolis FBI is searching for Gustavo Cruz, who allegedly molested a child and recorded the abuse on his phone. Cruz could possibly be in Mexico.

The FBI describes Cruz as a Hispanic man with black hair, brown eyes who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 210 pounds.

Those with information should contact the FBI's Indianapolis office at 317-595-4000 or Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317-262-TIPS.

Unsolved Homicide: Liberty German and Abigail Williams

Abigail Williams is one of two teens killed on the Delphi Historic Trail in 2017. Her killing is currently unsolved. The FBI is seeking information on a white man depicted in a sketch.
Abigail Williams is one of two teens killed on the Delphi Historic Trail in 2017. Her killing is currently unsolved. The FBI is seeking information on a white man depicted in a sketch.

The FBI needs help to solve the killings of Liberty "Libby" German, 14, and Abigail "Abby" Williams, 13 on the east side of Delphi.

The teens were hiking on the Delphi Historic Trail near the Monon High Bridge. The two were reported missing by their parents after they didn't show up at an agreed pick-up location.

Volunteers later located the teens' bodies in the woods Feb. 14, 2017 near where they were hiking.

Liberty German is one of two teens killed on the Delphi Historic Trail in 2017. Her killing is currently unsolved. The FBI is seeking information on a white man depicted in a sketch.
Liberty German is one of two teens killed on the Delphi Historic Trail in 2017. Her killing is currently unsolved. The FBI is seeking information on a white man depicted in a sketch.

Officials are searching for a white man who was seen on the trail. Investigators believe the man is involved in the teens' death. Early in the investigation authorities released video and audio clips recorded on Libby's smartphone of a man on the Monon High Bridge.

The case has captured the nation's attention for years and generated many leads, but remains unsolved.

Officials are looking for a white man who is believed to be involved in the killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The FBI has provided this sketch.
Officials are looking for a white man who is believed to be involved in the killings of Abigail Williams and Liberty German. The FBI has provided this sketch.

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Anyone with information should call the tip line at 765-822-3535 or submit tips online at abbyandlibbytip@cacoshrf.com. Callers can remain anonymous.

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