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Brittanee Drexel, Missing Spring Break Teen, Featured in People Magazine

People magazine features the missing person's case of Brittanee Drexel, 17, who last seen while on spring break in Myrtle Beach, SC.

Related link: Help search for her on Brittanee Drexel Missing PageHer aunt, Keri Drexel, lives in Bradenton, Florida, and has been selling shirts, stickers, buttons and bracelets - all in hopes of getting the word out. Related Story: Brittanee Drexel Case Featured on America's Most WantedBut now, Brittanee's case has the biggest billboard around as her face graces the cover of this week's People magazine."It brings tears to my eyes," said Keri Drexel.Brittanee is one of only six children who vanished this year who are featured in the issue that hit news stands on Friday. Previous Coverage: Brittanee Drexel Missing in Myrtle Beach"We're very fortunate," said Drexel of the major magazine choosing to showcase her story. So, why did People pick Brittanee? The executive editor of People, Betsy Gleick told 10 Connects, "There's something about Brittanee's story that resonates to somebody who is a parent who thinks they have their teenager sort of well in hand. Her mother told her not to go somewhere, and her rebellious daughter went away on spring break and ignored what her parents said and disappeared. There's a quality to that story that is every parent's nightmare."In a nightmare that never ends, loved ones like Keri, dream that this magazine makes a difference.If you have any tips in this case, call 1-800-THE-LOST.Read the original article from Tampa on the search for Britanee Drexel ./>

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