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Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez

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Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez

Case
#1414
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Springdale Police Department
Missing Person · Open
53 days waiting

Missing Person: Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez

Justice for Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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timeline
Lead #1

What was Ashley's intended destination and route from home to school?

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone see Ashley after she left home on the morning of May 12?

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vehicle
Lead #3

Was Ashley traveling by vehicle, bus, or on foot? If by vehicle, what type and license plate?

Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez, a 17-year-old girl, went missing on May 12, 2026, after leaving for school in Springdale, Arkansas and never arriving at her destination. She was last seen that Tuesday morning wearing a grey sweater, blue jeans, silver necklace, and pink jewel ring. The Springdale Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeks any information about her whereabouts.

Case
#1414
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
Springdale Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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contact
Lead #4

Has there been any contact or communication from Ashley since her disappearance?

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clue
Lead #5

Are there any surveillance cameras along her typical route to school that may have captured her movements?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP158622. Missing person: Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez.

Last known contact: 2026-05-12 in Springdale, Washington, AR. Circumstances: Left for school Tuesday morning and did not arrive Demographics: 17 years, Female, Multiple.

Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 135 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Grey sweater; Clothing: Blue jeans; Jewelry: Silver necklace; Jewelry: Pink jewel ring.

Investigating agency: Springdale Police Department | 26-31301 | 2026-05-14.

Timeline of Events

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2026-05-12

Left for school

Ashley left for school Tuesday morning and did not arrive at her destination

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4797514542
You can remain anonymous