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Mar 13, 2026
Mar 13, 2026
Samantha
Ellison
17
17
Black / African American
Female
In the late winter of 2026, a sense of unease settled over a family in Tacoma, Washington, with the disappearance of 17-year-old Samantha Ellison. On February 22nd, the teenage girl, a female with brown hair and brown eyes, vanished from her home, leaving her loved ones in a state of profound worry. Samantha is described as being 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds. Her mother recalls their last morning together, a seemingly ordinary Sunday, before Samantha mentioned she was going shopping. This departure, however, was unlike any other, as it marked the beginning of an ongoing and painful mystery for her family. The circumstances surrounding her leaving were immediately alarming and out of character for the teenager who had never gone missing before. The initial hours after Samantha's disappearance gave way to days of growing concern. Her car was discovered parked at the end of her street, and inside, the keys remained, an unsettling detail that suggested a hasty or unplanned departure. Further deepening the mystery was a note found in her room. In it, Samantha wrote that she was leaving and would one day return, a message that offered a glimmer of her intentions but did little to soothe the fears of her family. Her mother has expressed that this behavior is completely uncharacteristic of her daughter, whom she describes as a good kid, making the situation all the more baffling and distressing. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has become involved, amplifying the family's plea for help in bringing her home. In the weeks that followed, the silence was broken by perplexing communications. About a month after she disappeared, Samantha’s mother received a phone call from her. During the brief conversation, Samantha stated that she was fine and instructed her mother not to look for her and to call off the police. While hearing her daughter's voice brought a momentary sense of relief, the nature of the call left her mother deeply suspicious. Similar messages were also received through Samantha's social media accounts, echoing the sentiment that she was okay but offering no real information about her whereabouts or the company she might be keeping. Authorities believe Samantha could be in the local area or may have traveled out of state, with Minnesota being mentioned as a possible location, though no official sightings have been confirmed. The case remains a painful and unresolved chapter for Samantha’s family, who continue to hope for her safe return. Her mother has voiced feelings of being alone in her search, particularly as her daughter is nearing the age of 18, but her conviction that something is wrong remains unshaken. The investigation into her disappearance continues, fueled by a mother's love and the hope that someone, somewhere, has information that will lead to Samantha's safe return.
Feb 22, 2026
TACOMA
Washington
06/05/2026
