The person at the center of this case
Brailey Carter
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Missing Person: Brailey Carter
Justice for Brailey Carter — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why did Brailey's family suspect she might be in downtown Knoxville rather than at the family member's home she mentioned?
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witness
Lead #2Has anyone seen Brailey traveling in the Knoxville area on May 17th or shortly after?
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contact
Lead #3What was the identity and location of the family member's home Brailey said she was visiting?
Brailey Carter, a 14-year-old girl, has been missing since May 17, 2026, after telling 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. The Knoxville Police Department is actively investigating her disappearance and seeks any information about her whereabouts.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any phone records, social media activity, or other digital traces after 6:30 pm on May 17th?
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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 at approximately 6:30 pm that she was going to another family member's home
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:May 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 17, 2026 at 6:30 PM
Last Updated:May 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8652157000
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