The Cold Case of Amanda Jones: Disappearance of a Pregnant Mother in Missouri

On a sunny Sunday in August 2005, 20-year-old Amanda Jones bounced into church full of hope. Eight and a half months pregnant, she glowed with excitement after a call from the man she believed fathered her unborn son. She left her four-year-old daughter with her parents and drove off to meet him at the Hillsboro Community Civic Center. That was the last time anyone saw her alive. Her car stayed parked there, but Amanda vanished. The main person of interest, Westfall, died in 2021, leaving her family without answers or justice after nearly two decades.

The Events Leading to August 14, 2005

Background of Amanda Jones and the Alleged Father

Amanda Jones lived a simple life in Missouri. She had a four-year-old daughter from a past marriage and worked hard as a single mom. Fresh out of that long relationship, she met Brian at a party nine months earlier. He managed horse barns at the Hillsboro Community Civic Center. That night felt like a rebound fling, out of character for her, her sister later said. Soon after, she learned she was pregnant.

The Alleged Father’s Initial Reaction

Amanda told Westfall about the baby. He flat out denied it was his. Worse, he offered cash for an abortion. She pushed back, sure the child was his. He stood firm, cold and uninterested. No support, no involvement. That set a dangerous tone right away.

The Surprise Invitation

As her due date neared, Amanda asked if he wanted his name on the birth certificate and he said no. To her shock, he called after church on August 14. She lit up, thinking he might step up. Her sister felt uneasy and offered to tag along. Amanda waved her off. “I got this,” she said. She kissed her daughter goodbye and promised to return soon.

The Disappearance at the Hillsboro Community Civic Center

Last Known Location and Timeline

Amanda arrived around 1 p.m. at the Civic Center, a spot for events, festivals, and horse shows. Westfall had keys there from his job. Her car sat in the lot, door not fully shut. Inside, police found no purse, but keys, wallet, phone, and a baby book went missing. That book held sonogram pics and poems—a last plea to win him over.

The Final Communication

At 1:15 p.m., her phone rang. It was her ex-sister-in-law, her Mary Kay seller, checking on makeup. Amanda snapped short answers. “Something with the number eight,” she muttered. She hung up fast: “Can’t talk now.” Friends said she never acted rude like that. No calls hit her phone for hours after.

Contradictory Accounts from Brian Westfall

Westfall gave police his first story. They talked. She got upset. No lunch plans. He unlocked the bathroom for her. He went to work in the barns. Around 5 p.m., he saw her car—and her inside, on the phone. But August heat in Missouri hits hard. No air conditioning in her ride. Eight months pregnant, who sits three hours baking? Phone records showed silence. No activity.

He switched tales next. They headed to Off the Hook restaurant. Cameras there proved they never showed. Another time, folks saw him startled in the back stalls, trailer empty. No loading in sight. His stories kept shifting.

Investigation Hurdles and Legal Roadblocks

Shifting Narratives and Lack of Probable Cause

Westfall’s changing accounts raised flags. First the bathroom, then dinner that didn’t happen. Witnesses spotted odd behavior at the barns. On his way home, he stopped by the fire chief. Asked about burning on his land, despite fire bans. Chief said he drove alone. That blocked deeper probes. Why chat burning now? Alibi hunt, some guessed.

Right after, he called his girlfriend for new tack totes—big plastic bins for horse gear. Old ones “worn out,” he claimed. Those last forever unless busted. Truck bed toolbox? Trailer spots? Plenty of hidey-holes.

The Search Warrant Issue

Judges need solid proof for warrants. Her car stayed put, so no clear sign she left Civic Center grounds. They dug around there. Nothing. Full search of Westfall’s family farm? Denied. Motive alone—no dice, cops said. But add means, chance, lies? Still stuck. No vehicle check early on. No old tote scan. Missed blood, hair, fibers?

Partial walkthrough happened. Family tagged along, blocking spots. “Look here, not there.” Partial consent, full stonewall.

The Role of Legal Representation

Before suspect status, Westfall, girlfriend, family hired a lawyer. Cops saw him as witness only. Lawyer stuck 19 years, pricey retainer. Why so fast? His flip-flops screamed nerves. Motive: unwanted baby. Means: keys, barns, truck. Opportunity: alone with her. Cops chased leads. All circled back to him.

Post-Investigation Developments and Family Despair

The Passage of Time and Family Exhaustion

Nineteen years drag slow. Same facts from 2005. Civic Center changed looks. Family worn thin. Holidays, birthdays pass. Daughter grew up motherless, brotherless. No closure. Exhaustion sets in. They fight, but progress stalls.

Westfall died 2021, stroke at 53. Sudden headache, 911 call, gone. Dad, brother followed. Girlfriend, mom left. Property new owners? Fresh search chance.

The Wrongful Death Lawsuit Attempt

In 2021, parents sued Westfall’s estate. Civil wrongful death push. Hopes high. Judge tossed it. Missouri rules: five years missing to declare dead. Then three years post-death to sue. Clock ran out. Lawyers took cash anyway. Revictimize the grieving? Outrage.

The Danger of Confronting the Alleged Father

Too many cases match this. Pregnant women vanish confronting deadbeat dads. Red flags scream:

Denies baby hard.
Pushes abortion money.
Sudden nice-guy flip to secret meet.

Stats from hundreds of files: nine in ten such misses tie to the father. Or stay unsolved. You’re huge target—200 pounds, belly out. Can’t run or fight well. Never go solo. Take backup. Wait for birth, paternity test. Sister begged to join. Regret haunts her.

Conclusion: Seeking the Final Piece of the Puzzle

Amanda Jones case stacks evidence against Brian Westfall. Lies, odd stops, lawyer rush, blocked searches. Legal snags and his death stall it. Yet family clings. Her car door ajar, stuff gone—no random kidnap fits. No enemies elsewhere.

Someone saw a detail. Truck glimpse? Fire smoke? Totes swapped? Tip lines wait. Share this post. Contact Jefferson County Sheriff. One puzzle bit cracks it. Justice for Amanda, her kids—one born, one not. They deserve peace. What do you know? Speak now.

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