'Idol' Contestant Angela Martin 'Hasn't Stopped Looking' for Her Missing Mother

By PopEater Staff Posted Jan 28th 2010 03:00PM

The search continues for 'American Idol' contestant Angela Martin's mother, who mysteriously disappeared in a south Chicago suburb on Dec. 26. "We haven't heard anything yet," Martin tells PEOPLE.

"The detectives have been calling my sisters and myself, and just keeping us informed. They say they are still just looking and asking us more questions, if we know anything but her friends are calling us, so it's hard."

As her quest to be the next American Idol continues, Martin isn't sure if the trip to Hollywood is such a blessing -- considering the three time ticket holder has been stuck with tragedy every time she's advanced in the competition. When Martin first auditioned in 2007 and made it to Hollywood, she learned that her father had been murdered; shortly thereafter, she was cut in the second round. In 2008, she auditioned again and advanced to the Top 50. But she had to leave the competition early to go to court to settle a traffic ticket.

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The tragedy involving her mother unfolded the day after a family Christmas dinner when her mother, Viola Brown Martin, failed to show up at her older sister's house. After the family filed a missing person's report, the Glenwood, Ill., police found Viola's car on New Year's Eve in an unfamiliar neighborhood. Investigators were "not 100 percent sure" that she did not go off on her own accord, reports RadarOnline.

The police have since released a photo and Marin describes her mom as 5-ft. tall, about 165 lbs., light-skinned and with blond and brown hair.

On January 19, America watched as Martin was sent through to Hollywood after her rendition of 'Just Fine 'by Mary J. Blige.

"It's people like you, singers like you, which is why I like doing this show," Simon Cowell told her, as the judges unanimously passed her though. "You're really talented, you need a break, and you're just good."

Martin recalled how excited her mother was for her. "She was there at my audition in Chicago. She was the one holding my daughter. It was a highlight for her because this was my third time and she was really happy to be a part of it," Martin recalled.

While she is in Hollywood, her sisters and family continue the search in Chicago and also care for Angela's 10-year-old daughter, who has Rett Syndrome, a developmental disorder.

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Monday 01 February

By Cheeks215

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If my mother was missing I would not be in hollywood and don't you think it's a little strange that everytime she went on something "tragic" happened. It's all publicity. I do wish her the best as I do for anyone with a dream. As for young mothers being a "burden" and on welfare. I had my daughter when I was 19 years old, her father was not around. I was never on welfare. I applied (a single mother at 19) and got nothing! I worked full time and went to school part time. I am now 24 years old and very successful.

Friday 29 January

By ronald

mabey someone dont want her to be the next american idol if shes black. or she beatout someone and now there getting even, if she makes it sh may be next or someone else in her family. they should keep servaillance on her home before too late

By ada

Someone please translate this gibberish!!!!!!!!!!!!

By DAN

BULLSH3T

By Donna

Sadly her mom has been found dead.What a shame for this family.

By me

How do you know that? How terribly sad!!!!

By Lorbee

Some people just keep having one dose of bad luck after another, even if sometimes it was through no fault of your own. This girl seems to have alot of violence in her background and for that, I am sad--partic. having an ill child, which is in and of itself enough of a cross to bear. Honey, I just wish you well, and hope that you find some peace and contentment in your life, with or without American Idol.

By nadine

Wow,that poor girl has beeen through alot for someone so young. i hope her Mom is found soon and Angela will go on to do well in the show

By V.XIII

Her mom would want her to go on Im sure and try for winning Idol status, just weird her father was murdered, now her mom is missing, I wonder if its coincidence or some connction...

By WILL

MOM IS ON A CRACK BINGE

By Titangirl

That girl really got some enemies.

By KellyAnn

Angela, my family and I will pray for your Mom, daughter, you and the rest of your family. You have been through so much in your 28 years on this earth. I hope that you finally get the break you deserve and need. GOOD LUCK to you with what will hopefully be a long and prosperous career in music. I truly hope that your Mom is found alive and well. You have a great deal of love, support and positive prayers going your way and of course your moms. Hang in there honey, I can't imagine how difficult this situation is-you are not alone though. Try not to let those who feel that you should be searching "high and low" for your Mom get you down, based on the support your mother has shown you, it is very obvious to most of us, that she WOULD NOT WANT YOU to give up on your dream-regardless of what may be going on! May God Bless you and your family!

By kris

Dave
I had my son when I was 19. I am not, nor have I ever been a burden to you or anyone else. I own my house, have a car, and I have a career. You are ignorant to think that because a woman is young when she has a child, she will be on welfare. I'm not at or close to the poverty level. I was in college when I got pregnant and had my son and I finished my degree and was on the dean's list every quarter. Graduated college and began my career. And what is it that you do?

By Cindy

good for you kris, great success to you in your life, your son is blessed to have you as his mother

translation pure jelousy. clear enough for you now ada. well least shes with her husband now.

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