The person at the center of this case
Brailey Carter, 14-year-old female
Missing Person · Open
140 days waiting
Missing Person: Brailey Carter
Justice for Brailey Carter, 14-year-old female — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Brailey not arrive at the family member's home, and what route was she taking?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Brailey in downtown Knoxville or along her intended route on May 17?
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contact
Lead #3Has there been any communication from Brailey since May 17, including phone calls, messages, or social media activity?
Brailey Carter, a 14-year-old girl, has been missing since May 17, 2026, after telling her family around 6:30 pm that she was going to visit another family member's home in Knoxville, Tennessee—but she never arrived. Her family believes she may be in the downtown Knoxville area, and investigators are seeking any information about her whereabouts. Anyone with information about Brailey's location or movements is urged to contact the Knoxville 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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clue
Lead #4What was Brailey's mode of transportation, and did she have her phone or any identifying items with her?
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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.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-17
18:30Last Contact with Family
Brailey told family she was going to another family member's home but never arrived at the destination.
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8652157000
You can remain anonymous