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Ashante Lanique Ruth
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Missing Person: Ashante Lanique Ruth
Justice for Ashante Lanique Ruth — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What prompted Ashante to become upset at her cousin's residence, and did anyone witness her departure from the apartment complex?
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location
Lead #2Where was Ashante headed when she left on foot at approximately 4:30 AM, and are there nearby shelters, transit stations, or known locations she frequented?
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evidence
Lead #3The small fanny pack containing her identification card—has it been located, and does it provide clues about her intended destination?
Ashante Lanique Ruth, a 42-year-old woman, has been missing since March 4, 2026, after leaving her cousin's apartment complex in Forney, Texas on foot around 4:30 AM. She was picked up from Palestine, Texas the previous day to escape a negative environment, but became upset after arriving at her cousin's residence and walked away. Despite police contact and initial return to the apartment complex, Ashante's current whereabouts remain unknown and her family continues to seek information about her disappearance.
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contact
Lead #4Has there been any contact with Ashante since March 4, including phone calls, social media activity, or sightings in the area?
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NamUs case MP156235. Missing person: Ashante Lanique Ruth.
Last known contact: 2026-03-04 in Forney, Kaufman, TX. Circumstances: Ashante Lanique Ruth has been missing since March 4, 2026.
She was reported missing by her cousin. According to her cousin, she picked up Ashante from Palestine, Texas, the previous day to remove her from a negative environment.
After picking up Ashante from Palestine, they went to McDonald's and Ashante appeared to be in good spirits, laughing and talking. Once they arrived at her cousin's residence, Ashante became upset and walked away from the apartment.
Her cousin called the police and Forney Police Department responded. Forney PD officers spoke with Ashante, and they released Ashante without incident.
After returning to her cousin's apartment complex parking lot around 0430 hours, Ashante eventually left on foot and her cousin does not know Ashante's whereabouts. Demographics: 42 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red graphic t-shirt with cutouts, black jacket with fur on the hood, purple "Rugrats" capris joggers, and black slip-on tennis shoes; Other: Ashante Ruth is carrying a small fanny pack containing her identification card..
Investigating agency: Kaufman County Constables Office Precinct 2 | 26-0329 | 2026-03-04.
Timeline of Events
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2026-03-03
Picked up from Palestine
Cousin picked up Ashante from Palestine, Texas to remove her from a negative environment
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2026-03-04
0430Last seen leaving apartment complex
After returning to cousin's apartment complex parking lot around 4:30 AM, Ashante left on foot and her whereabouts became unknown
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2026-03-04
Police response
Forney Police Department responded and spoke with Ashante, releasing her without incident
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 2026
Last Updated:May 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4693764600
You can remain anonymous