The person at the center of this case
Kierra Westine Barnett
Missing Person · Open
19 years waiting · since 2006
Missing Person: Kierra Westine Barnett
Justice for Kierra Westine Barnett — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1What criminal activity does the Sheriff's Office suspect was involved in her disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Who had contact with Kierra on or around December 20, 2006?
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evidence
Lead #3What circumstances led investigators to believe criminal activity was involved?
Kierra Westine Barnett, a 21-year-old woman, disappeared on December 20, 2006, in Edward, Beaufort, North Carolina, and was reported missing five days later by a family member. Investigators believe criminal activity may be involved in her disappearance. Despite the passage of time, a $1,000 reward remains available for information confirming her location.
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Lead #4Where has the investigation focused its search efforts over the years?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP2466. Missing person: Kierra Westine Barnett.
Last known contact: 2006-12-20 in Edward, Beaufort, NC. Circumstances: On December 25, 2006, a family member reported that Kierra Westine Barnett, age 21, had not been seen or heard from since December 20th, 2006.
Investigation by the Sheriff's Office indicates that criminal activity may be involved in her disappearance. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000.00 reward for information that confirms her location.
Callers do not have to give their name, only their information Demographics: 21 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 125 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Beaufort County Sheriff's Office | 06L03712.
Timeline of Events
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2006-12-20
Last Contact
Kierra Westine Barnett was last seen or heard from on December 20, 2006, in Edward, Beaufort, NC.
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2006-12-25
Reported Missing
Family member reported Kierra missing on December 25, 2006, five days after last contact.
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2006
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 20, 2006
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2529467111
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