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Police: New evidence could hold answers in disappearance of Cape Coral mother

Cape Coral police say nearly six years after a young mother vanished, new evidence and planned DNA testing could move the case forward.

When
Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Where
Cape Coral
Official source
WINK News
Posted by LeeScoop June 9, 2026 Cape Coral

What happened?

WINK Investigates reports police are revisiting the disappearance of Cape Coral mother Joleen Cummings with additional witness interviews and new forensic work. Former prosecutor David LaSalandra told the outlet investigators have both existing evidence and potential newer evidence scheduled for testing. Cape Coral’s police chief said the aim is to give the family a path toward peace.

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