Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP133175)
In the late summer of 2024, a young woman named Shawteona Dazanta Nichole Ray disappeared from her home in Fayetteville, North Carolina, prompting concern from her family and the community. At eighteen years old, Shawteona was last seen on August 10, 2024. Described as being between 5'3' and 5'4' and weighing between 105 and 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, she was a familiar face in her Cumberland County neighborhood.
The last time she was seen, she was reportedly wearing a black bra and black tights.
Details surrounding her disappearance were sparse, adding to the distress of her loved ones. The Fayetteville Police Department was notified, and an investigation into her whereabouts was launched. Information about her case was entered into national databases for missing persons, including the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. The vehicle associated with her was a white Honda Civic sedan with a possibly broken back window, though it was noted to not have a license plate.
Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the circulation of her information, the days turned into weeks with no significant updates on her location. Her family and the community held onto hope for her safe return, sharing her story and details in the hopes that someone might come forward with information. The case highlighted the painful uncertainty that families of missing persons endure. Ultimately, Shawteona was located and found to be alive, bringing an end to the search and a sense of relief to those who had been anxiously awaiting news.Last Seen: Aug 10, 2024
