Approximately 520,000 people go missing in the United States each year. Sadly not all of those cases get solved, however there some exceptions. Here’s 10 missing people who were found alive in 2025.
Alisa Petrov
On April 21, 2025, Alisa Petrov walked away from her American Fork school in South Jordan, Utah. She was dropped off at school that morning by her mother, who says she entered the building but never made it to class.
After walking away from school, Alisa went to a local gas station to purchase some items before boarding a southbound train at the UTA FrontRunner station, located at at 6786 West 7750 North.
After exiting the train at the Provo FrontRunner station at 690 South University Avenue, Alisa reportedly asked multiple people for help getting to Las Vegas, Nevada. This is her last known location.
Investigation
Police believe Alisa was attempting to meet individual(s) she met online through social media and chat applications.
Alisa had a phone and iPad with her, and officials have been trying to determine if location data is turned on for those devices.
Alisa’s parents have set up a site to help find their daughter, and are offering a $20,000 reward.
On May 10, 2025, authorities identified a Texas man who could be linked to Alisa’s disappearance, though they have not found any concrete evidence that she was in the Texas City area.
Officials confirmed that the person they identified was an adult male, but have not specified whether or not they believe he is the man who last saw her.
Alisa Petrov Found Safe
After being missing for more than a month, 15 year old Alisa Petrov was found safe on June 1, 2025 after turning herself in to the Colorado Springs Police Department.
Tiffany Slaton
27 year old Tiffany Slaton went missing from the Huntington Lake, California area on April 24, 2025. She disappeared while camping alone with her tent and electric bicycle.
Tiffany Slaton is originally from Jeffersonville, Georgia. She is a national archery medalist and nature lover who often traveled alone.
Slaton worked as a traveling dialysis technician out of Oregon, and when her contract finished she decided to travel the West Coast to check off some bucket list items, including traveling to all 50 states.
California was one of the states she hadn’t visited, so she headed to the Sierra area to camp, with one of her destinations being the Mono Hot Springs. In one of the last conversations she had with her father, she told him she planned to enroll in medical school upon her return.
Disappearance
On April 20, 2025, Tiffany Slaton last spoke with her family on the phone while camping alone in the Huntington Lake area. Slaton was visiting from Georgia, and had been camping throughout the Sierra for a few weeks.
Tiffany was traveling with a green and gray tent, an electric bicycle, and a red bicycle trailer.
On April 21, 2025, Tiffany missed a conference call with one of her students, at which point her parents became worried.
Later that evening her family reported her missing to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office after she failed to respond to their texts. They say she often traveled alone, but would always stay in close contact with them.
Investigation
According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, the last official sighting of Tiffany was on April 24, 2025 in the Shaver Lake area, when she was spotted with her electric bicycle and stroller.
Her tent was spotted at the Tamarack Sno-Park campsite a little further up the road, and deputies believe she still has the tent with her.
Search and rescue canvassed the area with helicopters, horses, and snowmobiles, narrowing down the search area from the lower half of Shaver up toward Huntington, a location that has limited cell coverage.
Authorities are asking anyone with information on Tiffany to come forward, no matter how small the tip is.
Tiffany Slaton Found Safe
On May 14, 2025, Tiffany Slaton was found safe near Edison Lake in Fresno County. She seemed dehydrated, but otherwise appeared in good condition.
Glenn Brown
On May 7, 2025, Glenn Brown was seen leaving Pennfield High School and walking into the wooded area behind the building.
On May 11, 2025, he was captured by Ring doorbell footage walking along M-66 near M-78 in Pennfield. A trail cam also captured him walking in a nearby wooded area.
Glenn has outdoor experience and is intentionally trying to avoid being found. He has a history of running away and had some minor trouble at school, although he’s usually found within hours or days.
Glenn’s school released the following statement;
It is with deep concern and a heavy heart that I address our community today regarding one of our students, Glenn Brown, a valued member of our school family” said Super Intendent Stephani Lemmer. “Glenn was reported missing on May 7th, and since then, our district has been working closely with local law enforcement and Glen’s family to support all efforts to locate him and ensure his safe return. We are fully cooperating with the investigation and have mobilized all necessary resources to assist in any way we can. Our thoughts are with Glenn’s loved ones during this incredibly difficult time. We recognize the worry and uncertainty this situation has caused, not just for Glen’s family, but for our entire school community. Counseling and support services are available for any student or staff member who may need them
Investigation
Glenn has not made contact with friends or family, and does not have a cell phone with him.
Extensive searches of the area behind the school were conducted with the help of drones, but authorities found no further clues as to his whereabouts.
Officials are asking landowners in the area to continue checking their property and camera footage carefully. If you see him call 911 rather than approaching, as he may continue to run.
Evidence suggests he may be using campers and sheds to hide out in, and may be avoiding traveling by roads during daytime to avoid detection.
“While Glenn is known to be resourceful in the outdoors, the length of time he has been missing is pushing the limits of what anyone could realistically endure on their own,” the sheriff’s office said on May 14, after extensive searching.
On may 15, 2025, the Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office announced that there had been a confirmed sighting of Glenn on a train headed to Chicago. Glenn was on the train alone, and a witness saw him arrive in Chicago.
“While search operations in Calhoun County have concluded, our office remains committed to assisting partner agencies and following up on any credible information that may aid in locating Glenn,” CCSO said in a release.
Glenn Brown Found Safe
15 year old Glenn Brown was found safe in Chicago on May 16, 2025. The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office released the following statement;
The Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to report that Glenn Lee Brown has been located safe in Chicago.Throughout the day, CCSO worked closely with the Chicago Police Department and the FBI Field Office to share all available information regarding Glenn’s whereabouts. At approximately 5:40 p.m. on May 16, the Chicago Police Department notified CCSO that they had located Glenn and confirmed he was safe.Arrangements are currently being made to reunite Glenn with his family.
Audrey Backeberg
20 year old Audrey Backeberg disappeared from her residence in Reedsburg, Wisconsin on July 7, 1962.
The family’s babysitter claimed she and Backeberg had hitchhiked to Madison, Wisconsin, and then took a Greyhound bus to Indianapolis. The babysitter said Backeberg was last seen “walking around the corner away from the bus stop,” according to the Wisconsin Department of Justice.
Audrey Backeberg Found Alive
In May 2025, Audrey Backeberg was found alive, 62 years after she was reported missing.
In a press statement, Wisconsin’s Sauk County Sheriff’s office said that 82-year old Audrey Backeberg, who initially disappeared in July 1962 at the age of 20, had been found living out of the state. The sheriff’s office did not disclose which state Backeberg was found in.
Jerry Wilkins
21 year old Jerry Wilkins was reported missing from Childersburg, Alabama on January 3, 2025. He left home to get a haircut that morning, but never returned.
Jerry’s family has reported that he has been found safe. Details weren’t released on where he was found or why he went missing. His family is very thankful for his safe return.
At approximately 10:00 am on January 3, 2025, Jerry Wilkins left his home in Childersburg, Alabama to get a haircut in Lincoln.
He left in his white 2013 Yukon XL, which has a black front bumper and personalized University of Alamaba license plate# PLYSAX.
Investigation
Jerry left his cell phone and medication behind at home. He has not used his credit card or bank accounts since he went missing.
He spoke to his stepmother on the morning of his disappearance, telling her he was going to get a haircut. She says he sounded fine and that nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
According to Jerry’s mother, Karissa Vick, his SUV was spotted in Lincoln about an hour after he left home.
Jerry Wilkins Found Safe
Jerry’s family has reported that he has been found safe. Details weren’t released on where he was found or why he went missing. His family is very thankful for his safe return.
Darryl Clark
64 year old Darryl Clark was reported missing from Chicago, Illinois on February 28, 2025. He disappeared after leaving to take a trip to the Walgreens store on 79th and Racine.
On February 28, 2025, Darryl Clark was supposed to go to the Walgreens store on 79th and Racine to get some money from the ATM.
It is believed that after visiting the ATM, he got on the 79th Street bus heading east. He had no reason to go in that direction and is in the early stages of dementia.
Darryl hasn’t been seen or heard from since. He was reported missing to the Chicago Police Department after he failed to return home.
He frequents the area of 79th and Racine, but could be on the Northside from Uptown to Rogers Park.
Darryl Clark Found Safe
Darry Clarkl has been found safe and is getting the medical help that he needs, per his family.
Enci Wu
14 year old Enci Wu was last seen in Palmer Township, Pennsylvania on January 10, 2025. She disappeared after climbing through a bedroom window and leaving home while her parents were asleep.
Enci “Aubrey” Wu was born on July 24, 2010 and is a freshman at Easton Area High School. She enjoys dancing, mock trial, and playing volleyball.
Her mother, Jade Wu is a native of China, and raised Aubrey as a single mother before moving to the United States and marrying John Gehrmann.
The family moved from California to the Easton, Pennsylvania area in 2023.
According to a post made by Gehrmann on Facebook, Aubrey “is in the throes of a serious mental health crisis.” Her parents say she struggles with blurring the line between reality and fantasy, and has an addiction to the Internet.
Disappearance
Sometime after 6:28 pm on January 10, 2025, Enci Wu left her parents house through a bedroom window while they were sleeping.
At approximately 8:00 pm the Palmer Township Police Department received a welfare check request from an anonymous user in Crime Watch.
When officers arrived at the Wu residence her parents were not aware she was missing from her bedroom.
Investigation
On January 11, 2025, police received an anonymous tip stating Enci was staying near Parkland High School in South Whitehall, about 20 miles away from her home.
Surveillance footage did capture Enci near Parkland High School, however she was gone by the time police arrived.
Police say Wu disposed of a secret cell phone she had, and left the area prior to police arriving at a residence where she was temporarily staying.
On January 15, 2025, police announced a $2,000 reward for information leading to the location of Enci.
Enci Wu Found Safe
On April 15, 2025, the Northampton County DA’s Office announced that Enci Wu had been found safe in Jasper, Georgia.
Her case is still under investigation, but the DA’s Office says she will be returning to Lehigh Valley soon.
Teresa Maki
26 year old Teresa Maki was reported missing from Newark, New Jersey on December 27, 2024. She disappeared after fleeing the Newark Beth Israel Medical Center where she was taken for evaluation.
Teresa Maki is from West Palm Beach, Florida and suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Disappearance
On December 24, 2024, Teresa Mark and a male companion arrived at Newark International Airport.
The pair were detained at the airport, and Teresa was subsequently transported to Newark Beth Israel Medical Center for evaluation. Teresa fled the hospital, and may be headed to Brooklyn.
The hospital reported Teresa missing to the Newark Police Department on December 27, 2024.
Teresa Maki Found Safe
According to a post by the Newark Department of Public Safety on January 3, 2025, Maki has been found unharmed; no additional information has been made public.
Madgy Sanchez
20 year old Magdy Sanchez was last seen in Bushwick, New York on March 25, 2025. She was last seen exiting the Nova Hotel in Brooklyn, New York around 9:20 am.
Magdy lives in Clifton, New Jersey, and is known to frequent areas in Hudson County and New York City.
Disappearance
On March 24, 2025, Magdy Sanchez spent the night at the Nova Hotel in Brooklyn, New York.
At 9:20 am on March 25, 2025, she was seen exiting the hotel by herself, carrying a hand bag. Footage shows her walking away and not entering a vehicle.
Her last contact with family was on March 24, and she was last seen by a friend on March 25. The last known communication from Magdy was via text message on March 29, 2025.
Authorities believe Magdy may be in Hudson County or New York City. They do not believe she has access to a vehicle.
Magdy Sanchez Found Safe
On April 23, 2025, the Clifton NJ Police Department announced that Magdy Sanchez had been located safely.
Amy Lynn Phillips
40 year old Amy Lynn Phillips was last seen in Decatur, Alabama on April 1, 2025. She disappeared after dropping off a rental vehicle later that day at the airport in Huntsville.
Disappearance
Amy Phillips was last seen leaving the Clairion Pointe Motel, located at 810 6th Avenue in Decatur, Alabama on April 1, 2025.
Later that day she dropped off a rental vehicle at Huntsville International Airport, about 15 miles east of Decatur. Amy hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
Amy is from Texas and was on a work assignment in Decatur that was scheduled to last several weeks.
Amy Lynn Phillips Found Safe
According to the Decatur Police Department, Amy Lynn Phillips was found safe on April 8, 2025.
I’m so glad these 10 people were found safe and made it home to their families.
Why isnt brittney jane adkins and her dog found safe and arrive home also like these 10 people were out of state=last seen may 13,2020 in ukiah and fort bragg,ca-what is answer on this statement?