The person at the center of this case
Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez
Missing Person · Open
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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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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Ashley on her way to school on the morning of May 12, 2026?
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clue
Lead #2What route did Ashley typically take to school, and were there any deviations that morning?
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evidence
Lead #3Has her phone or any personal belongings been located?
Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez, a 17-year-old female, disappeared on May 12, 2026, after leaving for school in Springdale, Arkansas and never arriving at her destination. She was last known to be in contact that morning, wearing a grey sweater, blue jeans, silver necklace, and pink jewel ring. The Springdale Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeking information from the public about her whereabouts.
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contact
Lead #4Who was the last person to have direct contact with Ashley before she disappeared?
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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. Last known contact on this date.
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2026-05-14
Case reported
Springdale Police Department opened investigation case MP158622 (NamUs case MP158622).
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4797514542
You can remain anonymous