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At 17, she took over an existing missing persons database called the Missing Persons Cold Case Network after its founder retired. She spent a year revamping the site, eventually rebranding it as The Charley Project, which has since become her life's work. Today, she considers it her magnum opus—a personal mission to ensure that every missing person is remembered and that their stories are preserved.
The Mission of The Charley Project
Unlike major media outlets or police agencies, The Charley Project does not solve cases. Instead, it serves as a comprehensive online database that gathers, organizes, and maintains factual information about missing individuals. Meaghan emphasizes her role as a librarian of sorts—providing accessible, accurate data to aid in the search for missing people.