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6/17/2025 11:19:44 AM
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10-Year-Old Missing Girl Found Safe After Community-Wide Search


10-Year-Old Missing Girl Found Safe After Community-Wide Search

Heartbreaking Search for Jeniya Gill: 10-Year-Old Louisville Girl Vanishes Without a Trace

The Louisville community is on edge as authorities scramble to locate 10-year-old Jeniya Gill, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The fourth-grader was last seen near her home in the Portland neighborhood, sparking a massive search effort involving K-9 units, drones, and concerned volunteers.

Key Details in the Disappearance

  • Last Seen: Sunday evening near her residence on North 25th Street
  • Clothing Description: Black t-shirt with colorful lettering, light blue jeans
  • Height/Weight: 4'6" tall, approximately 85 pounds
  • Distinctive Features: Braided hair with pink beads, a small scar above her left eyebrow

What Investigators Are Saying

Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Officer John Matthews stated, "Every minute counts in these cases. We're pursuing multiple leads and asking residents to check their surveillance cameras, sheds, or any unusual activity."

How the Community Can Help

  1. Report any sightings immediately to LMPD's tip line at (502) 574-LMPD
  2. Share Jeniya's photo on social media using #FindJeniya
  3. Volunteer for search parties gathering daily at 8 AM at the Portland Community Center

What Do You Think?

  • Should Amber Alerts be issued more quickly for missing children cases like this?
  • Are neighborhood watch programs effective in preventing child disappearances?
  • How much responsibility should schools bear in educating kids about stranger danger?
  • Would you support mandatory GPS trackers for children in high-risk areas?

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Elwood Hill

Elwood Hill is an award-winning journalist with more than 18 years' of experience in the industry. Throughout his career, John has worked on a variety of different stories and assignments including national politics, local sports, and international business news. Elwood graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in journalism and immediately began working for Breaking Now News as lead journalist.

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