Left and Center: Bianca, circa 2005;
Right: Age-progression to age 8 (circa 2011)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 12, 2005 from Willoughby, Ohio Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: January 7, 2003 Age: 2 years old Height and Weight: 3'0, 28 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial (Asian/Caucasian) female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Bianca has two small birthmarks on her upper left leg.
Details of Disappearance
Bianca was last seen on January 12, 2005. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Elfarida Damanik, two weeks after custodial rights were given to Bianca's father, Robert McConnell. A photograph and vital statistics for Elfarida are posted below this case summary. They are believed to be in Jakarta, Indonesia; Indonesia is where Elfarida was born. She has work experience as a nanny.Bianca's parents never married and their romantic relationship last only a few months. McConnell stated he had heard from Elfarida since she abducted the child; she has allegedly called and emailed him repeatedly to request money, but she refused to let him contact Bianca or tell him her exact whereabouts.
There are warrants out for Elfarida's arrest for interference with custody and international parental kidnapping, but Indonesia will not recognize an American custody order. Bianca's case remains unsolved. Macedonia, Ohio police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) are handling the case.
Elfarida Damanik
Above Images: Elfarida Damanik
Date of Birth: August 2, 1975
Age: 29 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5 - 5'6, 110 - 115 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian female. Black hair, brown eyes. Elfarida's nickname is Eva. One of her upper teeth is missing.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 6 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 3, 2012; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Macedonia Police Department
330-468-1234
OR
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Akron, Ohio office
216-522-1400
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Ohio Missing Children Clearinghouse
Federal Bureau of Investigation
CBS News