
The person at the center of this case
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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What was Ashley's intended destination and route from home to school?
Did anyone see Ashley after she left home on the morning of May 12?
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.
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Has there been any contact or communication from Ashley since her disappearance?
Are there any surveillance cameras along her typical route to school that may have captured her movements?
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Official wording
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.
Ashley left for school Tuesday morning and did not arrive at her destination
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.