The person at the center of this case
Yusuf Shikder (born June 19, 2010)
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
YUSUF SHIKDER
On March 14, 2015, Rashida Shikder took her two young children, Yusuf and Zahra Shikder, from Miami, Florida to Syria. After Rashida was killed, the children may have been taken by an ISIS affiliate and could still be living in Syria. A $5 million reward is being offered for their recovery.
Syria
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Case Summary
On March 14, 2015, Rashida Shikder took her two young children, Yusuf and Zahra Shikder, from Miami, Florida to Syria. After Rashida was killed, the children may have been taken by an ISIS affiliate and could still be living in Syria. A $5 million reward is being offered for their recovery.
Timeline of Events
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2015-03-14
Children taken to Syria
Rashida Shikder left Miami, Florida with her two young children, Yusuf and Zahra Shikder, and traveled to Syria.
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2015-03-14
Last seen in United States
Yusuf Shikder was last seen in Miami, Florida before being taken to Syria.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Rashida Shikder - mother of Yusuf and Zahra, later killed in Syria
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person
Lead #2Zahra Shikder - sister of Yusuf, also missing
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suspect
Lead #3ISIS affiliate - may have taken custody of the children after mother's death
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evidence
Lead #4$5 million reward offered by U.S. Department of State Rewards for Justice Program
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open - Unsolved
Case Number:176
Started:March 14, 2015
Last Updated:April 25, 2026
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