I’m Lisa Jo Schiele and I’m an extended member of Barb’s family. I oversee Barb’s website, the email address and social media accounts.
I’m not from North Dakota and I’ve never met Barb. However, I believe that she has pulled me into her story for a reason.
I’m a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, genealogy and genetic enthusiast. My experience researching family history and tracking down distant relatives has resulted in a skill set that has proven very useful for researching the people around Barb at the time of her disappearance.
I’m not from North Dakota and I’ve never met Barb. However, I believe that she has pulled me into her story for a reason.
Researching Barb’s case has also led to assisting with other older cold cases. Most notably, I’m the genealogist that assisted the Highsmith family in finding Melissa who was kidnapped as a toddler in 1971. It’s hard not to feel like Barb had a hand in that.
Please reach out to me through the Gmail for findbarbcotton if you have any information, tips, thoughts or suggestions. I’m always open to discussing her case.
I never share the information people send me unless I have their permission to do so. I want the truth and there’s no chance of obtaining it if people don’t feel like they can trust me with it. So everything information is kept confidential and anonymous.
At this point, it’s not about seeking justice.
My goal is to find Barb so she can be brought home to her family, her friends and her community.
They all deserve that.
Barb deserves that!