AMBER Alerts are issued only in the most critical child abduction cases, not for every missing child report. These alerts are designed to quickly inform the public in the most urgent cases. To learn more about the criteria and purpose of AMBER Alerts, you can visit the official information page.
As of July 11, 2025, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) reports 25 active missing children cases across Missouri. Among the latest cases is 15-year-old Addisyn Wright, who disappeared on July 4 from Springfield.
Since the last update on July 5, three teens—Jamear Taylor, Bailey Wiseman, and Dejanae Jones—have been removed from the list, indicating progress in their cases. However, five new names have been added to the ongoing list of missing minors.
Below is a summary of the most recent additions and updates to missing child cases in Missouri for 2025. Each name links to the NCMEC’s poster page with images and details for public assistance.
July 2025 Missing Child
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Addisyn Wright, 15, disappeared from Springfield, Missouri, on July 4, 2025.
👉 If you have any information, contact Greene County Sheriff’s Office at 1-417-868-4040.
New Additions to June 2025 Missing Cases
These three children were recently reported missing and added to June’s list:
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Eli Lamond Brison, 15, went missing on June 6 in St. Louis.
📞 Contact the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department at 1-314-231-1212. -
Roselyn Keith, 17, was last seen on June 11 in Clinton, Missouri.
⚠️ Do not approach if seen. Report to the Clinton Police Department at 1-660-885-2679. -
Shanniyah Johnston, 15, missing since June 17 from Florissant.
📍 May still be in the local area. Report sightings to the Florissant Police Department at 1-314-831-7000.
The following June cases remain active: Emily Wright, Jayvion Bates, Anthony Landaverde-Roman, Timarius Wiley, Preston Hale, Gilbert Spiller, and Taylor Dennis.
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Missing Children from January to May 2025
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January: Alexis Whitley (since Jan 27)
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February: Hermelindo Tiul Chub (since Feb 3)
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March: Jeremih Kahari, Jordan Thomas, and Kalissa Alexander.
Jamear Taylor has been removed. -
April: ZaKurreyia Weaver, Zoey Phillips, DeAnthony Miner, and Makell Hamphill.
Faith Marie Rogers is no longer listed. -
May: The updated list now includes JaQuarion Helm, Jaden Ballance, Yeimi Marisol Martinez Escobar, and Ky’von Powell.
The newest addition is:-
Kenadee Tracy, 16, missing from St. Joseph since May 23, 2025.
⚠️ Caution advised. Call the St. Joseph Police Department at 1-816-271-4702 with any leads.
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More Ways to Help
You can view missing children by region or city at the NCMEC website. Each child’s poster contains a photo (if available), case number, and contact information. Posters may be removed when a case is resolved or updated, and some may lack a photo depending on the agency.
NCMEC, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, supports families and law enforcement in locating missing children and preventing exploitation. They operate a 24/7 hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678).
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Missouri state law recognizes runaways as missing children under § 43.400, RSMo 2023. While some teens leave voluntarily, it’s important not to assume every missing teen is a runaway. There are often complex and urgent factors involved.
To understand more about why teens go missing and how communities can respond, visit the resource page linked through NCMEC’s main site.
