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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP156059) and 2 other sources
In the late hours of a September evening in Fayetteville, North Carolina, 15-year-old Serenity Howze was last seen by a family member. It was approximately 9:30 p.m. on September 30, 2025, and the teenager was dressed in a black t-shirt and black sweatpants. At five feet six inches tall and weighing around 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, her sudden absence would soon become a source of deep concern for her loved ones and the community. The initial moments of her disappearance are shrouded in some mystery, adding a layer of complexity to the search.

The night she vanished, home security camera notifications indicated movement around her residence at both midnight and 6:00 a.m.. However, the recorded footage frustratingly revealed neither Serenity nor any vehicle that might have been involved in her departure. This lack of visual evidence left her family with more questions than answers. In the days that followed, the only communication from Serenity came in the form of text messages. Despite these messages, she consistently refused to disclose her location or provide any information about who she was with, deepening the distress of her family..

The Fayetteville Police Department was brought in to investigate the unsettling disappearance of the 16-year-old. Her case, logged under number 2025-021601, was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as MP156059. The circumstances surrounding her leaving home, coupled with her cryptic and limited communication, created a challenging situation for both her family and law enforcement. The overview of the case highlights a teenager who was last seen at her home and then seemingly vanished, with only digital footprints and unanswered questions left in her wake. The lack of concrete leads and her unwillingness to share her whereabouts have made the efforts to ensure her safety and bring her home a difficult and ongoing endeavor.

Last Seen: Sep 30, 2025