The Vanishing of Asia Wilbon: A Silent Mystery in Kent

A Quiet Night Turns into a Lifelong Nightmare

On the evening of February 12, 2020, Asia Wilbon, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen by her father at their home in the West Hill area of Kent, Washington. Between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m. on February 13, her stepmother heard her moving around the house and assumed she was using the bathroom. When her parents returned home from work later that day, they discovered that Asia was missing. Her clothes were still in her room, and only her phone and house keys were gone .

A Teenager in Mourning

Asia had recently moved to Washington from North Carolina after the death of her mother. Her father described her as an introverted "homebody" who became anxious around other people. She was reportedly struggling with depression at the time of her disappearance, grieving the recent loss of her mother .

Traces in Federal Way

Investigators determined that Asia's phone last pinged at 1:35 p.m. on February 13 in Federal Way, Washington. There were indications that she may have been near the Des Moines waterfront and/or near the Federal Way Transit Center shortly after she was last seen by her family . A possible sighting of Asia at the Federal Way Transit Center was reported on February 15, but this tip could not be verified .

The Search Efforts

The Kent Police Department has investigated every lead presented both in and out of state, but Asia remains missing. In 2021, the Washington State Patrol's Homeward Bound program featured photos of Asia on the sides of semi-trailers to raise awareness about her case . Despite these efforts, her family has not heard from her since the day she disappeared....Read More

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