The person at the center of this case
Layla Marie Santanello
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Layla Marie Santanello
Justice for Layla Marie Santanello — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What condition was Layla in when she asked the warehouse employee for a cigarette? Did she appear injured, confused, or in distress?
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location
Lead #2Which direction did Layla walk when she entered the Greenbelt trail, and how far could she have traveled?
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clue
Lead #3Why was Layla going door to door at the motel on June 26th, and what was she seeking or communicating?
Layla Marie Santanello, a 20-year-old woman, went missing on June 27, 2023, in Kingsport, Tennessee, after being spotted near the Americourt motel and subsequently walking onto a local Greenbelt trail. Witnesses reported she had spent at least one night in a field adjacent to the motel and appeared disoriented, asking for a cigarette before heading in an unknown direction. The circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and what happened after she entered the Greenbelt.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any surveillance cameras at the Americourt motel or along the Greenbelt that captured her movements?
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timeline
Lead #5What caused Layla to run into the tree line on June 26th, and did anyone witness this event?
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NamUs case MP106365. Missing person: Layla Marie Santanello.
Last known contact: 2023-06-27 in Kingsport, Sullivan, TN. Circumstances: Based on witness statements Layla spent the night of 6/25/2023 at the Americourt motel (1900 American Way).
On 6/26/2023 Layla was observed going door to door at the motel wearing a white tank top, black leggings, and no shoes. Layla then ran into a nearby tree line and was observed on 6/27/2023 at approximately 06:15 in a field next to Americourt which also has a warehouse on the property.
According to witnesses Layla appeared to have spent the night in the field, asked a warehouse employee for a cigarette, and walked on to the the Greenbelt (a local running/walking/biking/path) heading in an unknown direction. Demographics: 20 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 4 ft 10 in, 135 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: White Tank Top and Black Leggings.
Investigating agency: Kingsport Police Department | 23-012961 | 2023-06-27.
Timeline of Events
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2023-06-25
Spent night at Americourt motel
Layla spent the night at Americourt motel located at 1900 American Way
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2023-06-26
Observed going door to door at motel
Layla was seen going door to door at the motel wearing white tank top, black leggings, and no shoes
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2023-06-26
Ran into nearby tree line
Layla ran into a tree line near the motel
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2023-06-27
06:15Last observed in field near warehouse
Layla was observed in a field next to Americourt motel, appeared to have spent the night there, asked warehouse employee for a cigarette, and walked onto the Greenbelt in an unknown direction
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Case Information
Incident:June 25, 2023
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 25, 2023
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4232299300
You can remain anonymous