The person at the center of this case
Ashani Karin Creighton
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Ashani Karin Creighton
Justice for Ashani Karin Creighton — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
Start here
Key leads to think about
🎯
suspect
Lead #1What is the current custody status and location of the grandparents who abducted Ashani?
👁️
witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Ashani during or after the move from Orlando to Tulsa in August 1998?
💡
clue
Lead #3Are there any records of Ashani being enrolled in school or receiving medical care in Tulsa or surrounding areas after 1998?
Ashani Karin Creighton, a 4-year-old girl, was last seen by her mother on March 21, 1997, in Orlando, Florida, before being abducted by her grandparents. The grandparents relocated from Orlando to Tulsa, Oklahoma in August 1998, and Ashani has not been seen or heard from since that move. The case remains open with the Orange County Sheriff's Office investigating, and anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact authorities.
Try asking
Claim this imported case
A one-time $10 claim transfers this imported case workspace to your account. You get 10 uploads for this case, 25 daily AI questions for this case, and public tips with files route to you.
10 uploads25 AI questions/day
This does not start a subscription. When the included limits are reached, the Personal plan unlocks more workspace capacity.
More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
📞
contact
Lead #4Has there been any communication attempt or contact from the grandparents or family members since the relocation?
Have information about any of these leads?
Even the smallest detail could be the key to solving this case.
Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP3213. Missing person: Ashani Karin Creighton.
Last known contact: 1997-03-21 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Ashani was last seen by her mother on March 21, 1997.
She was abducted by her grandparents who have since been taken into custody. The grandparents moved from Orlando, Florida to Tulsa, Oklahoma during the month of August 1998 and Ashani has not been seen or heard from since.
She may also go by the name Karin. Demographics: 4 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 4 ft 0 in, 50 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 96772 | 2009-01-16.
Timeline of Events
👁️
1997-03-21
Last Seen by Mother
Ashani was last seen by her mother on March 21, 1997, in Orlando, Florida
📍
1998-08-01
Grandparents Relocate
Grandparents moved from Orlando, Florida to Tulsa, Oklahoma; Ashani has not been seen or heard from since this move
Key Locations
Interactive map showing important locations related to this case
Case Information
Incident:March 21, 1997
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous
Leave a comment
Comments
Case Information
Incident:March 21, 1997
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous