By Benjamin Cox on May 10, 2021 at 10:08pm The family of Denita Hedden is asking for the community’s help in solving her disappearance. They are now offering a $7,500 reward for a tip leading to solving her case. The 37 year old Hedden formerly of Gillespie, was last seen on January 25th, 2018 at approximately 11PM near her residence in Royal Lakes. Hedden had previously been seen that day at the Ameristar Casino in St. Charles, Missouri. Hedden was returning from the casino with a male companion reportedly her current roommate and boyfriend to their home in Royal Lakes. According to the Missing Persons Awareness Network report on the case, Hedden was calling ahead to contact children to come spend time with them on her birthday. The children reported an alleged argument took place while Hedden was on the phone between her and her boyfriend, and the phone call abruptly disconnected. Hedden has never been seen again.