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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102337) and 4 other sources
On a Wednesday evening, November 4, 2020, in Houston, Texas, 14-year-old Alyssa Williams was at her residence. Concerns for her welfare grew when she could not be located, and it was determined that she was missing as of 9:00 PM that night. The Houston Police Department was notified the following day and began an investigation into her disappearance. At the time she went missing, she was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

The weeks and months that followed were filled with uncertainty for Alyssa's family and community. Efforts to find her were persistent, with her family members actively pleading for any information that could lead to her whereabouts. The case garnered media attention, and in May 2023, as part of National Missing Children's Day, Alyssa's image was featured on digital billboards across the Houston area. This initiative, a collaboration between Clear Channel Outdoor Americas and law enforcement, aimed to bring renewed awareness to her case, displaying her photo over 1,200 times a day for a month in the hopes that someone would come forward with information.

Ultimately, the investigating agency, the Houston Police Department, reported that Alyssa Williams was found alive. While the circumstances and the exact date of her recovery have not been publicly detailed, the resolution brought an end to the active search. The case of Alyssa Williams underscores the distress that families of missing children endure and highlights the collaborative efforts between law enforcement, community organizations, and the public in the search for a missing child.

Last Seen: Nov 4, 2020