The person at the center of this case
Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez
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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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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Ashley on the morning of May 12, 2026? Any sightings between her home and school are critical.
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vehicle
Lead #2What vehicle, if any, was Ashley using or riding in when she left for school?
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evidence
Lead #3Her clothing included a grey sweater, blue jeans, silver necklace, and pink jewel ring—have any of these items been spotted?
Ashley Giselle Merino Martinez, a 17-year-old girl, left for school on the morning of May 12, 2026, from Springdale, Arkansas, but never arrived at her destination. She was last known to be in contact that same morning and has not been seen since. The Springdale Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeking information from the public to locate her.
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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 #4Why did contact cease after the morning of May 12? Were there any unusual communications or concerns before she left?
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timeline
Lead #5What is the exact time Ashley left home and when was she expected to arrive at school?
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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.
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 12, 2026
Last Updated:May 20, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4797514542
You can remain anonymous