
The person at the center of this case
Emebet Reggasa
Justice for Emebet Reggasa — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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What prompted the family to contact her on July 7 after 24 hours of silence—was this unusual behavior for her?
Has the residence been searched and secured? Are there signs of forced entry or struggle?
Does Ms. Reggasa have any medical conditions, cognitive impairment, or mobility issues that might affect her safety?
Emebet Reggasa, a 71-year-old woman, was last seen at her home in Arlington, Virginia on July 5, 2025, and spoke with family by phone on July 6 before going silent. Her family reported her missing on July 7, 2025, after 24 hours without contact, prompting an investigation by the Arlington County Police Department. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
Who specifically did she speak with on July 6, and what was the nature and tone of that conversation?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP153603. Missing person: Emebet Reggasa.
Last known contact: 2025-07-06 in Arlington, Arlington, VA. Circumstances: Ms.
Reggasa was last seen in her home residence in Arlington, VA on July 5, 2025. On July 6, 2025, she spoke with family on the phone and stated she was at home.
On July 7, 2025, family reported Ms. Reggasa missing when they had not heard from her for 24 hours.
Demographics: 71 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 142 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Arlington County Police Department | 2025-07070207 | 2025-07-07.
Ms. Reggasa was last seen at her home residence in Arlington, VA
Ms. Reggasa spoke with family on the phone and stated she was at home
Family reported Ms. Reggasa missing after not hearing from her for 24 hours
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.