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Amy Derewitz, a 22-year-old from Dearborn Heights, Michigan, was last seen on June 3, 2001, when she visited the home of her ex-fiancé, David Kniga, to collect her mail. The visit, which took place shortly after their breakup, turned tragic. According to witness statements, a confrontation ensued between Amy and Kniga, which escalated into violence. Kniga’s new girlfriend, who was also present, claimed that after a physical altercation, she saw Amy lying on the floor in the basement, severely ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 16, 2001
Victim Details

Dec 16, 2010

Dec 17, 2019

Amy

Derewitz

45

22

64 inches

108 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 16, 2001

Dearborn Heights

Michigan

Wayne County

9437

Dearborn Heights Police Department

Dearborn Heights

Michigan

Wayne County

48125

25637 Michigan Ave., Michigan

3132776770

Local

Law Enforcement

01-26815

Dearborn Heights Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

01/20/2026


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