The Doe Network Brannen, circa 1989; Right: Age-progressed image to age 21 (circa 2005) Melissa Lee Brannen Case Classification: Non-Family Abduction Missing Since: December 3, 1989 Location Last Seen: Lorton, Fairfax County, Virginia Physical Description ** Listed information is from the time of disappearance. Date of Birth: April 13, 1984 Age at Time of Disappearance: 5 years old Race: Caucasian Gender: Female Height at Time of Disappearance: 3'0 Weight at Time of Disappearance: 38 pounds Hair Color: Light brown hair Eye Color: Blue Alias(s) / Nickname(s): Unknown Distinguishing Marks/Features: A burn scar on her right forearm. Dentals: Not available Fingerprints: Not available DNA: Available Clothing & Personal Items Clothing: A navy blue sweater with a yellow Big Bird applique; a blue and red plaid skirt; red tights; black patent leather shoes with gold bows; and a pink hooded jacket. Jewelry: Unknown Additional Personal Items: Unknown Circumstances of Disappearance Brannen was last seen during a holiday party at the Woodside Apartment Clubhouse in Lorton, Virginia on December 3, 1989. She lived with her mother in the apartment complex at the time. She disappeared from the festivities and has never been seen again. Caleb D. Hughes was developed as a suspect within hours of the abduction. Hughes was employed as a grounds keeper at Woodside Apartments at the time of Brannen's disappearance. The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI) examined blood and fiber evidence from Hughes' vehicle in the weeks following Brannen's disappearance. He was convicted of abducting Brannen in 1991 and sentenced to 50 years in prison. Melissa has never been found. Investigating Agency(s) If you have any information about this case please contact; Agency Name: Fairfax County Police Department Criminal Investigations Bureau. Agency Contact Person: Det. Bob Murphy Agency Phone Number: 703-246-7800 OR 703-2456-7890 Agency Case Number: 893371483 NCIC Case Number: M395923188 NCMEC Case Number: NCMC732677 NamUs Case Number: MP #1797 Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case. Information Source(s) NCMEC NamUs