Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP127818)
Kelly Leanne Thomas, a 46-year-old woman from Wilmington, North Carolina, was reported missing on July 12, 2024. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 140 and 180 pounds. She has brown hair, which may also be colored blond and is likely shoulder-length or longer, and brown eyes. Her case garnered concern from her community and family, who awaited any news of her whereabouts.
Thomas has several distinct tattoos that were shared with the public in the hopes of aiding in her identification. These include a tattoo of a bird on both sides of her upper chest near her collarbone, facing inward. She also has a bow with circular writing on the top of her left wrist, a depiction of a tree limb with birds on her inner left forearm, and a butterfly on her inner left ankle. Additionally, she has a butterfly tattoo on her lower back with the years 1965 and what appears to be 1999 on either side. When she was last seen, it was thought that she might be in the Wilmington or Jacksonville, North Carolina, areas.
Fortunately, this missing person case has been resolved, and Kelly Leanne Thomas has been found alive. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance and her subsequent recovery have not been widely publicized, and the exact date she was located remains unknown. The primary focus of law enforcement and her loved ones was her safe return. The investigation into her disappearance, led by the New Hanover Sheriff's Department, can now be closed, bringing a sense of relief to all those who were concerned for her well-being. This case serves as a reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year and the importance of community awareness and law enforcement's diligent efforts to bring them home safely.Last Seen: Jul 12, 2024
