Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147804)
In the summer of 2025, a family in Pryor, Oklahoma, experienced profound worry and fear when two of their children went missing. On July 15, 2025, 13-year-old Zailee Bates and her 16-year-old brother, Jordan, left their home in the small Mayes County city. Zailee was a young girl with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being five feet four inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
The community was alerted to their absence, and concern grew for the siblings' welfare.
The circumstances surrounding their departure were concerning, as they had left home together. The Pryor Creek Police Department was the primary investigating agency, and they initiated a search for the missing teenagers. The case was entered into national databases for missing persons, and a public appeal for information was made. The days that followed were filled with uncertainty for their family and friends, who awaited any news of their whereabouts. The lack of immediate information often creates a challenging environment for both law enforcement and the families of the missing.
Fortunately, this story has a positive resolution. Zailee and her brother were located and are no longer considered missing. While the exact date and the specific details of their recovery have not been publicly disclosed, the most important outcome is that they were found alive. The case, which began with fear and uncertainty, ultimately concluded with relief for their loved ones and the community that had shared in their concern. The investigation into their disappearance has since been closed by the Pryor Creek Police Department.Last Seen: Jul 15, 2025
