Popular California Coffee Shop Owner “At Risk” After Mysteriously Disappearing

Murder Files Unsealed · May 14, 2026 · 31m · transcript

This report details the mysterious disappearance of Amy Hillyard, a well-known Oakland coffee shop owner and community leader who vanished from her home in March 2026. Despite her professional success and deep local roots, she was classified as an at-risk missing person due to struggles with depression and anxiety. The episode describes the unsettling scene left behind at her residence and tracks the subsequent massive volunteer search efforts that have spanned multiple counties. Central to the narrative is the role of Farley’s Coffee, the family business that has transformed into a…