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Mkayla Shorter, a fifteen-year-old girl from Bear, Delaware, had been reported missing after last being seen in her community. At the time she was described as standing approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing about 100 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Her disappearance prompted concern from her family, law enforcement, and the local community, leading to an active investigation and outreach efforts to raise awareness about her case.
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Last Seen: Aug 02, 2024
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Mkayla
Shorter
16
15
64 inches
100 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Aug 02, 2024
Bear
Delaware
New Castle County
Bear
No
107
165214
New Castle County Police Department
New Castle
Delaware
New Castle County
19720
Kourtney Gardner
Detective
3601 North DuPont Highway, Delaware
3025732800
Local
Law Enforcement
32-24-054556
2024-08-02
New Castle County Police Department
na
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
11/15/2025
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I've been following the case of Mkayla Shorter and wanted to mention something that doesn't get enou... ...Read More
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Hey everyone, just wanted to jump in and mention something I came across related to Mkayla Shorter's... ...Read More
02/03/2025
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