The person at the center of this case
Relisha Tenau Rudd
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2014
RELISHA TENAU RUDD
Justice for Relisha Tenau Rudd — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Where is Relisha Tenau Rudd? What happened after Tatum's death was discovered?
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evidence
Lead #2Relisha was known to wear a purple Helly Hansen winter jacket and pink boots—have these items been located?
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suspect
Lead #3What was the nature of Kahlil Malik Tatum's relationship to Relisha, and what circumstances led to her disappearance?
Eight-year-old Relisha Tenau Rudd disappeared in March 2014 from Washington, D.C., while believed to be with 51-year-old Kahlil Malik Tatum. Tatum was found deceased on April 1, 2014, near Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, but Relisha's location remains unknown. The FBI continues seeking information and is offering a $25,000 reward for her safe return.
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location
Lead #4Why was Tatum found at Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens, and does this location hold clues to Relisha's whereabouts?
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Source Narrative
March 2014 Washington, District of Columbia Law enforcement authorities are seeking information about the location of missing (then) 8-year-old Relisha Tenau Rudd. The FBI is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to her location and return.
Authorities believe that Rudd was with 51-year-old Kahlil Malik Tatum. The Metropolitan Police Department confirmed on April 1, 2014, that Kahlil Tatum was found deceased in the area of the Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in Northeast, Washington, D.C.
The search for Relisha Tenau Rudd continues. Remarks: Weeks prior to Rudd being reported missing, she was known to wear a purple Helly Hansen brand winter jacket and pink boots.
Timeline of Events
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2014-03-01
Last Known Contact
Relisha Tenau Rudd was last seen with Kahlil Malik Tatum in March 2014
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2014-04-01
Suspect Found Deceased
Kahlil Malik Tatum, age 51, was found deceased in the area of Kenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens in Northeast Washington, D.C.
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 2014
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:March 1, 2014
Last Updated:July 24, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case