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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Savannah Alice Riley
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 02/18/2008   Age: 15
Height: 5ft3in   Weight: 135
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel
Case: 23-009711
Last Known Location: Dick Lonas Rd, Knoxville, TN
Missing Persons As Of: 03/20/2023
Savannah was last seen on foot on Dick Lonas Road, Knoxville. She may be trying to make her way back to Murfreesboro, TN. 
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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Malayzia E. Jackson
Nickname: LayLay
Gender: Female   Race: Black
DOB: 03/16/2007   Age: 16
Height: 5ft5in   Weight: 115
Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-009342
Last Known Location: Lula Powell Drive, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 03/17/2023
LayLay told her mom she was going to go hang out with her friend Selena last night at around 7:30 PM and that she would be back this morning. Her mom is very concerned for her well-being as she has not returned and is unable to contact her.
 
LayLay celebrated her 16th birthday yesterday and is a student at Austin-East HS. We ask anyone with a student who attends or a friend who works at A-E to share this post. Let’s help bring LayLay home.
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FOUND
Name: Abigail Payne
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 03/05/2007   Age: 16
Height: 5ft7in   Weight: 120
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 21-009107
Last Known Location: Nama Sushi Bar - 260 N. Peters Rd, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 03/14/2023

Abigail was last seen waiting outside of Nama Sushi Bar off Peters Rd, Knoxville on March 14, 2023 at around 9:45 PM. She was wearing a black shirt, pants and shoes.

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FOUND
Name: Alexis Franklin
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 05/14/2006   Age: 16
Height: 5ft2in   Weight: 125
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Unknown
Case: 23-008118
Last Known Location: Cassell Valley Way, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 03/07/2023
Alexis was last seen at home on March 7, 2023 at approximately 2, but left sometime between 2 AM and 4 AM. She is known to hangout around Wintergreen Rd and Boright Ave. 
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FOUND
Missing Persons As Of: 03/05/2023
Name: Devon King
Gender: Male   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 08/22/2006   Age: 16
Height: 6ft0in   Weight: 170
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-008077
On March 5, 2023 at about 4 PM Devon told his grandparents he was going to play basketball with some friends, but he never returned home. Devon texted his grandmother the next day saying he was trying to find a ride home. Again, he did not return home. His family believes he may be staying with a friend whose parents do not know he is missing. Devon is known to hangout in the Dance Avenue area of Knoxville.
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MISSING PERSON
Name: Isaiah Christopher Edwards
Gender: Male   Race: Biracial
DOB: 11/25/2004   Age: 18
Height: 6ft0in   Weight: 195
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-007139
Last Known Location: Morelia Ave, Knoxville, TN
Missing Persons As Of: 02/13/2023

Have you seen Isaiah Edwards? He last spoke to his family on February 13, 2023 on FaceTime. His last known address was on E. Morelia Avenue, Knoxville, where he was staying with a friend; however, Isaiah left there and did not say where he was going. Isaiah does not have a phone or vehicle so he may be on foot or taking a bus to get around.

 

His family is very concerned for his well-being and is asking anyone with any information on where Isaiah may be to contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers.

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MISSING PERSON
Missing Persons As Of: 02/04/2023
Name: Allen Charles Helton
Nickname: Ace
Gender: Male   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 09/25/1972   Age: 50
Height: 6ft0in   Weight: 230
Hair: Unknown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-006052

Mr. Helton last spoke with his sister over the phone on February 4, 2023 when he told her two friends were going to drop him off at the Greyhound Bus Stop in Knoxville. His sister bought him an electronic ticket, but it has never been used and no one in the family has heard from him since this call. Helton’s sister recently received a message from one of his friends that has created concern about his safety prompting her to file a missing person's report.  

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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Bahjya Mitchell
Nickname: B
Gender: Female   Race: Biracial
DOB: 01/21/2009   Age: 14
Height: 5ft1in   Weight: 130
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-005189
Last Known Location: Fairview Drive, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 02/07/2023

Bahjya Mitchell, 14 walked away from her home just after midnight on February 12, 2023. She is known to hangout in the Southside Flats apartments in South Knoxville. 

 

Bahjya attends Whittle Springs Middle

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MISSING PERSON
Name: Christopher Trail
Gender: Male   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 06/17/1984   Age: 38
Height: 5ft6in   Weight: 150
Hair: Blonde   Eyes: Green
Case: 22-046709
Last Known Location: Merchants Drive, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 12/08/2022
Christopher was last seen on Merchant's Drive near Casey's. His family and friends are very concerned for his health and safety.
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MISSING PERSON
Name: David Byron Brown
Nickname: Bella
Gender: Male   Race: Black
DOB: 02/16/1965   Age: 58
Height: 5ft8in   Weight: 165
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Last Known Location: Newcomen St, Alcoa, TN
Missing Persons As Of: 02/16/2004
Brown was last seen by his mom around 10 am on February 12, 2004 leaving his home on foot. At the time he was wearing blue jeans, a hooded sweatshirt, and tennis shoes. Brown has a scar on his left calf. Brown has an extensive criminal history and there is concern he may have encountered foul play. 
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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Zakila Simmons
Nickname: K.K.
Gender: Female   Race: Black
DOB: 06/25/2006   Age: 16
Height: 5ft6in   Weight: 120
Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-000565
Last Known Location: Katie Miller Home - Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 01/05/2023

Have you seen either Aki-Sha Cooper, 14 or Zakila Simmons, 16? Both girls left the Katie Miller Home together on January 5, 2023. Cooper has ties in the Knoxville area and Simmons in the Madison, TN area. It is possible they are still in Knoxville or they may be trying to get to Madison, TN.

 

Simmons has a tattoo: "Tiffany" on Right Forearm

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FOUND
Name: Aki-Sha Cooper
Gender: Female   Race: Black
DOB: 09/11/2008   Age: 14
Height: 5ft3in   Weight: 110
Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown
Case: 23-000564
Last Known Location: Katie Miller Home - Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 01/05/2023

Have you seen either Aki-Sha Cooper, 14 or Zakila Simmons, 16? Both girls left the Katie Miller Home together on January 5, 2023. Cooper has ties in the Knoxville area and Simmons in the Madison, TN area. It is possible they are still in Knoxville or they may be trying to get to Madison, TN.

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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Haley Lowrie
Nickname: Kai
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 09/10/2007   Age: 15
Height: 5ft8in   Weight: 200
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 22-042789
Last Known Location: Powell High School, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 11/21/2022
Have you seen Haley "Kai" Lowrie, 15? She was last seen by her parents on November 21st at 5:45 pm when she left home. Neighbors reported seeing her get into a red jeep, but her parents do not know anyone with a red jeep. Haley did not return home that night, but did go to school the next day, November 22nd. Haley attends Powell High School. She has not been seen or heard from since the 22nd. 
 
Haley is wearing a medical boot on her right foot and was last seen wearing a grey hoodie with a Buc-ee's logo and black sweatpants. 
 
Haley may be staying with friends whose parents are not aware that she is a runaway, which is why we are asking everyone to share this post and if you know someone who attends or works at Powell HS please share this post so they can see it.
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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Missing Persons As Of: 09/29/2022
Name: Wilyuana Hollingsworth
Gender: Female   Race: Black
DOB: 02/20/2006   Age: 17
Height: 5ft2in   Weight: 120
Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown
Case: 22-036408
Attends Fulton High School
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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Kassie Monroe
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 08/12/2006   Age: 16
Height: 5ft4in   Weight: 150
Hair: Red   Eyes: Brown
Case: 22-040336
Last Known Location: 2600 Western Avenue, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 10/31/2022

Kassie left DCS custody with Karma Garland and Cheyenne Zimmerman. They may be moving from place to place around Knoxville to avoid being located. Kassie last fled DCS custody in August and was located and returned to DCS custody on 10/19/2022. 

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MISSING PERSON JUVENILE
Name: Christopher Thornton
Gender: Male   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 11/30/2004   Age: 18
Height: 5ft8in   Weight: 140
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Case: 22-001218
Last Known Location: 2600 Western Ave, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 01/11/2022
Christopher was last seen at about 4:20 pm on Jan. 11, 2022 walking away from 2600 Western Avenue while awaiting transportation to Lebanon, TN. 
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MISSING PERSON
Name: Brandon Sheckels
Gender: Male   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 01/14/1987   Age: 36
Height: 5ft10in   Weight: 175
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Blue
Case: 22-029303
Last Known Location: Shangri-La Drive, Knoxville
Missing Persons As Of: 08/02/2022
Public assistance requested to help locate missing Brandon Sheckels, 35. On August 2 at around 8 p.m., Brandon left his home on Shangri-La Drive on foot and has not been seen since. He was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, black shorts and tennis shoes. Brandon is around 5’10” and 175 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. Anyone with info concerning his whereabouts is urged to contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers.
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MISSING PERSON
Missing Persons As Of: 03/26/2013
Name: Sharon Leinart
Nickname: Angela
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 10/28/1954   Age: 68
Height: 5ft7in   Weight: 135
Hair: Blonde   Eyes: Brown
Case: 13-010258

9-YEARS AGO SHARON LEINART WAS REPORTED MISSING BY HER SISTER

Sharon’s sister last heard from her on January 23, 2013 then on March 26, 2013 she contacted the Knoxville Police Department to report her missing. Sharon was 58 at the time and was known to frequent areas around the Salvation Army and KARM, as well as area hotels. She also was known to use the name “Angela.” During her last contact with her family, Sharon indicated she had been picked up by someone and presumably was taken to stay at their house. The circumstances of Sharon’s disappearance were concerning at the time and remain concerning today. However, investigators and her family remain hopeful of reunification and will remain so until that possibility is exhausted. If anyone has any information, no matter how small it may seem, regarding Sharon, please contact East Tennessee Valley Crime Stoppers. Call **TIPS, go online to www.easttnvalleycrimestoppers.org or use the P3 TIPS app.

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MISSING PERSON
Name: Byron M. Edwards Jr.
Gender: Male   Race: Black
DOB: 08/23/1991   Age: 31
Height: 6ft1in   Weight: 205
Hair: Black   Eyes: Brown
Case: 22-010519
Last Known Location: Preston Ridge
Missing Persons As Of: 03/24/2022

Have you seen #missingperson Byron Edwards, 30? He was spotted this weekend in the Pleasant Ridge area. He has several medical conditions and if seen should not be approached. If seen call 9-1-1. If you know where he may be staying contact East TN Valley Crime Stoppers – Call: 865-215-7165, Text: **TIPS, Mobile App: P3 TIPS, or online at www.eastnvalleycrimestoppers.org. You will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a CASH reward.

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MISSING PERSON
Name: Christina Stoddard
Nickname: Sheba
Gender: Female   Race: Caucasian
DOB: 04/07/1980   Age: 42
Height: 5ft3in   Weight: 120
Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown
Last Known Location: Around the Walmart on Clinton Highway
Missing Persons As Of: 10/26/2007
Nearly 14 years after Christina Stoddard was reported as missing, Knoxville Police Department Special Crimes Unit investigators are continuing to seek any information from the public regarding her possible whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance.
 
On October 30, 2007, Christina was reported missing at the age of 27. She was last seen four days before that, on October 26, 2007, in the area of the Clinton Highway Wal-Mart at around 12:30 p.m. At the time of her disappearance, she was approximately 5’3 and 120 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. Christina often went by the nickname “Sheba” and had a tattoo of a skull on her left bicep.
 
Much about the events surrounding Christina’s disappearance remain unknown. Though there is no definitive evidence to indicate foul play, her extended absence is at a minimum cause for suspicion.
 
Investigators are confident that there are people with information about the circumstances of Christina’s disappearance and hopeful that after 14 years’ time those individuals will share that information.
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