Celina Mays, a 12-year-old Burlington County girl, vanished more than two decades ago. She was nine months pregnant. There have been few clues surrounding her disappearance, but detectives aren't giving up. JoeHoldenCBS3 reports
WILLINGBORO, N.J. — This week, CBS3 Mysteries is examining the case of Celina Mays, a 12-year-old Burlington County girl who vanished more than two decades ago. She was nine months pregnant.READ MORE:
Pogorzelski inherited the 25-year-old cold case, an investigation that has failed to conclude where Celina is. Detectives say the Mays family had a strong connection to a Mount Holly church. It’s been defunct for more than 10 years. It was known as the Gospel of Christ Ministry. Its pastor is deceased, other church officials are unreachable.
“They were involved completely with a church organization — her aunt, Serita Smith, was the pastor,” Pogorzelski said. “She also since has passed. Many people alive at the time of her disappearance have now passed.”Major Preparations Underway At Jersey Shore, Philadelphia Region Ahead Of Winter Storm“As far as we know, she was accepting of the pregnancy,” Pogorzelski said. “And ready to move forward, so for her to go missing after carrying a baby for nine months, it’s very strange.