Kennedy Black Missing Person Case

Aug 22, 2024

Sep 25, 2024

Kennedy

Black

18

16

60 inches

100 lbs

Black / African American

Female

In the summer of 2024, a sense of concern settled over Chattanooga, Tennessee, following the disappearance of 16-year-old Kennedy Black. On July 20th, the teenage girl vanished from the Chattanooga area, prompting an urgent response from law enforcement and the community. At the time of her disappearance, Kennedy was described as being 5'0" tall and weighing around 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The Chattanooga Police Department initiated an investigation into her whereabouts, and her case was entered into national missing persons databases. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) became involved, issuing a missing child alert to broaden the search for Kennedy. This alert was widely shared, with the hope that public awareness would generate leads to help locate her safely. Details about what she was last seen wearing were circulated to aid in her identification. The community and Kennedy's family held onto hope for her safe return as authorities continued their efforts to piece together the circumstances surrounding her disappearance. Fortunately, this distressing case concluded with positive news, as it was reported that Kennedy Black had been found and was alive. While the specific details surrounding her recovery have not been widely publicized, the confirmation that she is no longer considered a missing person brought immense relief to her family, friends, and the concerned community that had followed her case. The resolution of her case underscores the importance of the collaborative efforts between law enforcement agencies and the public in missing persons investigations.

Jul 20, 2024

Chattanooga

Tennessee

Hamilton County

37421

No

151785

Chattanooga Police Department

Chattanooga

Tennessee

Hamilton County

37406

Terrance Tumlin

Police Officer

3410 Amnicola Highway, Tennessee

4236435000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.chattanooga.gov/police-department

24-067057

2024-07-20

Chattanooga Police Department

3661

Black

Brown

Brown

07/02/2026