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Se’Miyah Ratchford, age 9, was reported missing in Los Angeles, California, with last contact on August 21, 2025. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System she is a Black/African American child with black hair and brown eyes. Her case was entered into NamUs on September 12, 2025. At the time she was last seen, she was described as wearing a red polo shirt and dark blue jeans.
NamUs notes that Se’Miyah and her grandmother were taken by a family member—a cou ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 21, 2025
NamUs notes that Se’Miyah and her grandmother were taken by a family member—a cou ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 21, 2025
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Sep 11, 2025
Sep 12, 2025
Se'Miyah
Ratchford
9
9
50 inches
70 lbs
Black / African American
Female
Aug 21, 2025
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
90005
No
62
177637
Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station
Los Angeles
California
Los Angeles County
90006
Susan Avila
Police Officer
1130 South Vermont Avenue, California
2133829102
Local
Law Enforcement
25155912
2025-08-21
Los Angeles Police Department-Olympic Station
Black
Brown
Brown
11/25/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (2)
Has anyone looked into the cousin's background in relation to Se’Miyah Ratchford's situation? I've... ...Read More
09/04/2025
09/04/2025
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following the case of Se’Miyah Ratchford and her grandmother. It's de... ...Read More
08/27/2025
I’ve been following the case of Se’Miyah Ratchford and her grandmother. It's de... ...Read More
08/27/2025
