Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP161750)
In the late autumn of 2025, the family of 55-year-old Deitra Swigert of Hot Springs, Arkansas, received a text message from her phone on November 27th. While under normal circumstances a text from a loved one brings comfort, this message and subsequent communications sparked deep concern. Her family had not physically seen her since June 10, 2025, and the tone and nature of the messages that followed the November text felt alarmingly out of character for Deitra.
A growing fear that she was not the one sending the messages, or that she was perhaps experiencing a medical emergency, began to take hold, creating a painful and confusing situation for those who knew her best.
The unsettling communication continued, amplifying the family's distress and leading them to believe that she could be in danger or under duress. This prolonged period of uncertainty and fear culminated in their decision to seek official help. On August 12, 2026, Deitra Swigert was formally reported as a missing person to the Hot Springs Police Department. The department launched an investigation into her disappearance, sharing her description with the public in the hope of generating leads. The case was centered on the mysterious text messages and the considerable length of time without any confirmed, in-person contact with her family.
In a positive resolution to the search, the Hot Springs Police Department later reported that Deitra Swigert had been found alive. While the specific details and the exact date of her location have not been publicly disclosed, the confirmation brought an end to the family's agonizing period of uncertainty. The investigation into her disappearance, which began with worrying and uncharacteristic text messages after she was last seen by family months prior, concluded with the welcome news that she was no longer considered a missing person.Last Seen: Nov 27, 2025
