Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP134136)
Destiny Winston, a 15‑year‑old African American girl, was last seen in Winter Haven, Florida, on December 1, 2024. Described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing approximately 5′3″ to 5′5″ tall and weighing between 130 and 150 lbs, her disappearance rapidly drew concern from family, friends, and the broader community. Local law enforcement—the Winter Haven Police Department—opened an investigation following her disappearance, but publicly available details regarding
her final known whereabouts or surrounding circumstances remain sparse.
In mid‑2025, authorities confirmed that Destiny Winston had been located. The missing alert was officially canceled, corroborated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s notification indicating the alert’s termination and instructing inquiries to be directed to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. Additionally, records indicate that a recent update to her missing‑persons case in the NamUs system lists a date of last contact as June 2, 2025, suggesting that she was found or reestablished contact around that time, though the precise timing remains unspecified.
Her case file in public databases has received recent updates—both the NamUs entry and the SpotCrime listing reflect that her status is no longer “missing,” and the case is no longer active as a missing‑person matter ( . While exact dates are not confirmed, the available information collectively indicates that Destiny Winston was located safely, prompting the cancellation of the missing alert and closing of her case file.
In summary: Destiny Winston disappeared from Winter Haven in December 2024 under unclear circumstances. Following community concern and law enforcement efforts, she was subsequently found at a later, unspecified time, leading to official cancellation of the missing alert and case closure.
: https://www.fdle.state.fl.us/MCICSearch/FlyerAlertCancelDefault.asp?Case_Id=400056&utm_source=chatgpt.com "DESTINY BRIANNA WINSTON - fdle.state.fl.us"
: https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/missing-person-namus-mp145024?utm_source=chatgpt.com "Missing Person / NamUs #MP145024"Last Seen: Dec 1, 2024
