Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP145331)
In the spring of 2025, concern grew for a sixteen-year-old girl from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Maliyah Dawkins, a Black / African American female with red/auburn hair and brown eyes, was last seen on May 3, 2025. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5'3' tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. The community and her loved ones were left with uncertainty and worry as days turned into weeks without any sign of her whereabouts.
The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance were not publicly detailed, leaving many to wonder what could have happened to the teenager.
The Oklahoma City Police Department was the primary agency investigating Maliyah's case. They opened an investigation and assigned it case number 25-32316, appealing to the public for any information that might lead to her safe return. The search for Maliyah was a period of distress for her family and friends, who awaited any news, hoping for a positive outcome. The lack of specific details available to the public often made the wait feel longer and more arduous, highlighting the painful reality for families of missing individuals.
Fortunately, this period of uncertainty came to an end. It was later reported that Maliyah Dawkins had been located and was alive. While the specific details regarding the circumstances of her recovery and where she was found have not been made widely public, the news that she was no longer considered a missing person brought immense relief to her community and all those involved in the search. The case, which began with fear and the unknown, concluded with the positive resolution that she was safe.Last Seen: May 3, 2025
