Mio Fratello

Happy birthday to my beloved brother, Robert Emile Cargni-Mitchell. Born on February 18, 1954, Robert passed away on or about May 1, 2023. We're not sure of the exact date because, much like Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, Robert disappeared for a fortnight on the streets of Philadelphia. However, unlike Nancy Guthrie, Robert was not a public figure.

When Robert disappeared in late April 2023, the family went to work, calling police and hospitals throughout Philadelphia. When I complained to the police detective on the case that the process was moving too slowly, he asked: "Do you know how many people go missing every single day in this city?" "Dozens," I was told by the detective. "We can't keep up.".

Apparently, people go missing every day of the year, leading to gut-wrenching pain for families everywhere. In most cases, a missing loved one is only newsworthy to those who matter -- their families, No, Robert wasn't related to a famous celebrity, but the pain and suffering for his family was nonetheless real. Was his disappearance newsworthy? It was for his family.