Lina Sardar Khil, a 3-year-old girl, was last seen on December 20, 2021, at a playground in her apartment complex in San Antonio, Texas. Lina, the daughter of Afghan refugees who moved to the U.S. in 2019, was playing with her mother and younger brother when her mother briefly stepped away. Upon returning, she discovered that Lina had disappeared. Despite immediate and extensive search efforts by the San Antonio Police Department and the FBI, no significant leads have emerged in the case.
Lina was wearing a red dress, black jacket, and black shoes at the time of her disappearance, along with a taweez, a traditional amulet. Authorities believe she may have been abducted, though no suspects have been identified, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unclear. Numerous searches, including a recent one in early 2024 based on a tip, have yielded no new evidence. Lina's case has deeply affected her family, the local Afghan refugee community, and San Antonio at large, with continued prayers and vigils held in her honor as the search for answers continues.
While law enforcement remains committed to the case, progress has been slow, and the family has expressed frustration over the lack of updates. Despite the challenges, investigators and advocates hold hope that Lina may still be found.Last Seen: Dec 20, 2021
