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Feb 07, 2009
Apr 03, 2020
Tayna
Morales
23
3
30 inches
35 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the quiet city of Reading, Pennsylvania, a story of profound loss and lingering questions began to unfold. On September 8, 2004, a three-year-old girl named Tayna Morales was last seen at her home. At the time of her disappearance, Tayna was a small child, described as being 2 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 35 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. The circumstances surrounding her vanishing point to a heart-wrenching family situation. Authorities believe she may be in the company of her non-custodial father, Roman Morales. In connection with her disappearance, a warrant was filed for his arrest. The initial investigation and the years that followed have been marked by a painful lack of definitive answers. Law enforcement officials have considered two primary possibilities regarding their whereabouts. One theory is that they may have remained in the local Reading area, hidden from the view of those desperately searching for the little girl. Another strong possibility is that they may have traveled to Mexico, a journey that would significantly complicate search efforts. This uncertainty has left Tayna's loved ones in a state of perpetual limbo, grappling with the unknown for over two decades. The passage of time has not erased the hope of finding answers in Tayna's case. Photos of Tayna have been age-progressed to show what she might look like as she grew from a toddler into a young woman. These images serve as a poignant reminder of the years that have passed and the milestones that have been missed. The case remains a somber and unresolved chapter for the Reading community and all those involved. It is an enduring story of a young girl's sudden disappearance and the ongoing search for her, a testament to the enduring pain and uncertainty that surrounds the case of Tayna Morales. The core of the investigation has centered on the belief that she was taken by her non-custodial father, a detail that has shaped the search from its very beginning.
Sep 08, 2004
Reading
Pennsylvania
Berks County
No
25656
Reading Police Department
Reading
Pennsylvania
Berks County
19601
815 Washington Street, Pennsylvania
6106556116
Local
Law Enforcement
04-54387
Reading Police Department
Black
Black
Black
05/26/2026
