Crime Solvers Central
CSC
268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Katelin Akens missing person case profile photo

Katelin Akens Missing Person Case

Last seen in Spotsylvania, Virginia on Dec 05, 2015

Victim Details

Jan 05, 2016

Nov 14, 2022

Katelin

Akens

29

19

64 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Dec 05, 2015

Spotsylvania

Virginia

Spotsylvania County

17763

Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office

Spotsylvania

Virginia

Spotsylvania County

22553

9119 Dean Ridings Lane, Virginia

5405077115

State

Law Enforcement

http://www.spotsylvaniasheriff.org/

15-109739

2015-12-07

Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/18/2026


Area Last Seen:

View Videos (2)

Where is Katelin Akens?
MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 1 additional case video

Continue reviewing the available media connected to this case.

View All Case Videos — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
On December 5, 2015, 19-year-old Katelin Michelle Akens was last seen in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. She was visiting family from her home in Arizona, where she lived with her fiancée. Her former stepfather, James Branton, was supposed to drive her to Reagan National Airport for her 5:00 p.m. flight home. According to Branton, he dropped her off at the Springfield Town Center, from where she intended to take the metro to the airport. However, there is no evidence that Katelin ever made ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Katelin Akens, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Dec 05, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Katelin Akens missing teen billboard could convince stepdad help
  • Katelin Akens - And Then They Were Gone
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    Hey everyone,
    I've been closely following the Katelin Akens case, and there's something that just... ...Read More
    12/11/2024
    Has anyone else taken a deep dive into the timeline around Katelin Akens' disappearance? It's baffli... ...Read More
    07/29/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Katelin Akens

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Virginia

    Mikesha Haley missing person case in DINWIDDIE COUNTY, Virginia

    Mikesha Haley

    Missing: Jun 17, 2025
    An urgent search is underway for 16-year-old Mikesha Haley, who was last seen in Dinwiddie County, V ...Read More
    Amaya Reaves missing person case in HAMPTON, Virginia

    Amaya Reaves

    Missing: Mar 09, 2026
    Amaya Reaves, a 13-year-old girl from Hampton, Virginia, was last seen on March 09, 2026. Her disapp ...Read More
    Jessica Cuffee missing person case in PORTSMOUTH, Virginia

    Jessica Cuffee

    Missing: Mar 04, 2026
    An urgent search is underway for a 15-year-old girl from Portsmouth, Virginia, who has been missing ...Read More
    Nevaeh Bivens missing person case in HENRICO COUNTY, Virginia

    Nevaeh Bivens

    Missing: Sep 18, 2025
    Authorities are actively searching for Nevaeh Bivens, a 17-year-old who was last seen on September 1 ...Read More
    Tania Alfaro missing person case in NORFOLK, Virginia

    Tania Alfaro

    Missing: Jul 21, 2024
    Seventeen-year-old Tania Alfaro was last seen in Norfolk, Virginia on July 21, 2024. The National Ce ...Read More
    Nyla Felix missing person case in RICHMOND CITY, Virginia

    Nyla Felix

    Missing: Mar 25, 2026
    In the spring of 2026, a 13-year-old girl named Nyla Felix disappeared from Richmond City, Virginia. ...Read More
    Flora Helmick missing person case in Bridgewater, Virginia

    Flora Helmick

    Missing: Aug 03, 1973
    On August 3, 1973, 53-year-old Flora Vesta Smith Helmick left Bridgewater, Virginia, with her sister ...Read More