Updated today – list of missing people from North Carolina:
- : Matthew Deal (NC)
on August 5, 2026Matthew Deal, Age Now: 17, Missing: 08/02/2026. Missing From RALEIGH, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Raleigh Police Department (North Carolina) 1-919-829-1911.
- : Payton Nelson (NC)
on August 4, 2026Payton Nelson, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/30/2026. Missing From Charlotte, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600 .
- : Kadence Ricks (NC)
on July 31, 2026Kadence Ricks, Age Now: 5, Missing: 06/02/2025. Missing From CHARLOTTE, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600.
- : Karmen Ricks (NC)
on July 31, 2026Karmen Ricks, Age Now: 7, Missing: 06/02/2025. Missing From CHARLOTTE, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600.
- : Kali Ricks (NC)
on July 31, 2026Kali Ricks, Age Now: 9, Missing: 06/02/2025. Missing From CHARLOTTE, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600.
- : Christian Benjamin (NC)
on July 27, 2026Christian Benjamin, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/23/2026. Missing From GREENSBORO, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Guilford County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina) 1-336-641-3694.
- : Sofia Bejarano Dominguez (NC)
on July 22, 2026Sofia Bejarano Dominguez, Age Now: 14, Missing: 07/17/2026. Missing From Wake Forest, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Wake Forest Police Department (North Carolina) 1-919-554-6150 .
- : Justin Kaiser (NC)
on July 21, 2026Justin Kaiser, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/04/2026. Missing From Wilson, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Wilson Police Department (North Carolina) 1-252-399-2323 .
- : Christian Thomas (NC)
on July 15, 2026Christian Thomas, Age Now: 17, Missing: 07/02/2026. Missing From Conover, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Conover Police Department (North Carolina) 1-828-464-4698 .
- : Kira Ramsey (NC)
on July 13, 2026Kira Ramsey, Age Now: 17, Missing: 06/25/2026. Missing From Wilmington, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Wilmington Police Department (North Carolina) 1-910-452-6120 .
- : Eleanna Black (NC)
on July 10, 2026Eleanna Black, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/26/2026. Missing From DALLAS, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Gaston County Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-866-3300.
- : Arlena Pellom (NC)
on July 2, 2026Arlena Pellom, Age Now: 17, Missing: 06/29/2026. Missing From Matthews, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600 .
- : Ahmare Ulmer (NC)
on July 2, 2026Ahmare Ulmer, Age Now: 15, Missing: 06/26/2026. Missing From Pine Level, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Pine Level Police Department (North Carolina) 1-919-965-2045 .
- : Jada Bryant (NC)
on July 1, 2026Jada Bryant, Age Now: 16, Missing: 06/18/2026. Missing From GASTONIA, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Gastonia Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-866-6890.
- : Elijah Bland (NC)
on June 25, 2026Elijah Bland, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/22/2026. Missing From RAEFORD, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Hoke County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina) 1-910-875-5111.
- : Morgan Swanson (NC)
on June 18, 2026Morgan Swanson, Age Now: 18, Missing: 02/13/2023. Missing From Greensboro, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Greensboro Police Department (North Carolina) 1-336-373-2222 .
- : Nadaniel Howard (NC)
on June 11, 2026Nadaniel Howard, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/16/2026. Missing From GREENSBORO, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Greensboro Police Department (North Carolina) 1-336-373-2222.
- : Jayleainna Hamilton (NC)
on June 11, 2026Jayleainna Hamilton, Age Now: 17, Missing: 05/18/2026. Missing From Durham, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Durham Police Department (North Carolina) 1-919-560-4600 .
- : Kristen Myers (NC)
on June 9, 2026Kristen Myers, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/22/2026. Missing From Charlotte, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600 .
- : Collin Griffin (NC)
on May 19, 2026Collin Griffin, Age Now: 15, Missing: 05/16/2026. Missing From Lillington, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Harnett County Sheriff's Office (North Carolina) 1-910-893-9111.
- : Miya Vanwagner (NC)
on May 19, 2026Miya Vanwagner, Age Now: 16, Missing: 05/15/2026. Missing From CHARLOTTE, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600.
- : Jalesa Reynolds (NC)
on April 28, 2026Jalesa Reynolds, Age Now: 35, Missing: 02/22/2010. Missing From Scotland Neck, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Scotland Neck Police Department (North Carolina) 1-252-583-1991 .
- : Zahniya Green-Abdul-Al Khaaliq (NC)
on April 27, 2026Zahniya Green-Abdul-Al Khaaliq, Age Now: 19, Missing: 02/02/2022. Missing From ROLESVILLE, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Rolesville Police Department (North Carolina) 1-919-556-7226.
- : Trenny Gibson (NC)
on April 22, 2026Trenny Gibson, Age Now: 65, Missing: 10/08/1976. Missing From Great Smoky Mountains, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Great Smoky Mountains National Park Rangers (Tennessee) 1-865-436-1230 .
- : Jadyn Thompson (NC)
on April 15, 2026Jadyn Thompson, Age Now: 18, Missing: 03/20/2026. Missing From Charlotte, NC. ANYONE HAVING INFORMATION SHOULD CONTACT: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (North Carolina) 1-704-336-7600 .
North Carolina Cold Case Database
- Husband of missing North Carolina woman in Grenada says he believes 'no foul play' involvedon July 31, 2026
The family of a North Carolina woman who disappeared while traveling in Grenada is returning home, according to a statement from her husband.
- Sister’s heartbreaking admission about North Carolina mom who disappeared on Caribbean vacationon July 31, 2026
The sister of Elizabeth Waddell, a North Carolina mom who vanished in Grenada on July 22, says she is grieving as she leaves the island.
- Missing North Carolina woman’s family says ‘no foul play’ in her disappearanceon July 30, 2026
Elizabeth “Liz” Waddell’s husband, Cailen Waddell, wrote in an update on the website dedicated to the search that “after careful and thoughtful consultation with family, local authorities, the U.S.
- Missing North Carolina mom Elizabeth Waddell seen jumping into Caribbean waters hours before going missingon July 30, 2026
The North Carolina native was first seen walking towards the beach at 11:45 a.m. before jumping off a jetty and into the water two minutes later, according to the video shared by her family.
- Search for North Carolina woman Liz Waddell is still a missing person case, Grenada police insiston July 28, 2026
Grenadian police insisted Tuesday that their nearly week-old search for a missing North Carolina woman is still active, with hopes of finding the swimmer alive.
- Friends of physical therapist mom from North Carolina who went missing in Caribbean share her last known movementson July 27, 2026
Family members say Elizabeth Waddell left her Airbnb for a midday swim with only her swimsuit and towel, leaving behind her phone, shoes and identification ...
- North Carolina woman missing in Grenadaon July 27, 2026
A North Carolina woman vacationing in Grenada has been missing for days. Elizabeth Waddell, 44, known as Liz, was last seen going for a swim not far from the Airbnb where she and a close friend were ...
- North Carolina official’s wife goes missing in the Caribbeanon July 27, 2026
The wife of a Cary town official was still missing Sunday on the island of Grenada after vanishing last week. Elizabeth Waddell, 44, the wife of Cailen Waddell, who works ...
- North Carolina woman vanishes after swim on Grenada beach vacationon July 26, 2026
Elizabeth Waddell, 44, of Cary, was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, the Royal Grenada Police Force said.
- Who Is Elizabeth Waddell? Desperate Hunt for North Carolina After She Vanishes in the Caribbean as Husband Pleads for Her Safe Returnon July 26, 2026
Waddell is 5 feet 5 inches tall and has short blonde hair, according to a missing person poster released by police.
- North Carolina woman missing in Grenada as husband heads to join searchon July 26, 2026
Elizabeth "Liz" Waddell was last seen at Grand Anse Beach on Wednesday, July 22, the Royal Grenada Police Force said on social media.
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