
The person at the center of this case
Brailey Carter
Justice for Brailey Carter โ the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Brailey not arrive at the family member's home, and what route was she planning to take?
Did anyone see Brailey in downtown Knoxville or along her route after 6:30 pm on May 17?
Has Brailey made any contact with friends, social media, or other family members since disappearing?
Brailey Carter, a 14-year-old girl, has been missing since May 17, 2026, after telling her family she was going to visit another family member's home in Knoxville, Tennessee but never arriving. Her family believes she may be in the downtown Knoxville area, and the Knoxville Police Department is actively investigating. Anyone with information about Brailey's whereabouts is urged to contact authorities immediately.
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What was her mode of transportation, and has it been located?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP158756. Missing person: Brailey Carter.
Last known contact: 2026-05-17 in Knoxville, Knox, TN. Circumstances: Brailey Carter has been missing since May 17, 2026.
Brailey told family at approximately 6:30 pm, on May 17, that she was going to another family member's home, but she never arrived. Brailey's family thinks she may be in the downtown Knoxville area.
Demographics: 14 years, Female, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 115 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: Knoxville Police Department | 26-018586 | 2026-05-17.
Brailey told family at approximately 6:30 pm that she was going to another family member's home but never arrived.
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.