Name: Amir Isaiah Ellis
Age: 20 years old
Last seen: May 17, 2023
Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas
Status: Found deceased in December 2023
Case Information
20 year old Amir Isaiah Ellis was last seen in Hot Springs, Arkansas on May 17, 2023. He was last seen at a friends house where he was taken against his will.
Background
Amir is one of four boys, and is described by his mother as a happy, loving son who adores his family. At the time of his disappearance he was about to become a father.
Loved ones are confident he did not leave on his own accord, as he was close with his family and stayed in regular contact.
Disappearance
Amir Isaiah Ellis was last seen in the early morning hours of May 17, 2023 in Hot Springs, Arkansas.
At approximately 1:30 am, a friend dropped Amir off at a female acquaintance’s house located at 101 Rocky Reef Circle in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Shortly after, two males reportedly broke into the home and took him against his will.
Amir hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
He was reported missing by family shortly before 9:30 pm on May 17, 2023.
Investigation
The friend who dropped Amir off at the home on Rocky Reef Circle told the North Carolina Beat that he dropped him off “around one something” on May 17. He says he then received a call from the girl who lives there, saying two Hispanic guys ran into the house and took Amir.
When the girl was asked why she didn’t call 911 she said she was told not to.
After Amir was reported missing the Hot Springs police issued a be on the lookout (BOLO) for the kidnapping suspects.
On May 27, 2023, the Fort Smith Police Department SWAT team arrested three suspects at a home on North Short 7th Street in connection with Amir’s disappearance.
The suspects, 18 year old Nathaniel Speed, 18 year old Alexia Chambers, and a 17 year old, were charged with felony kidnapping and are being held on a $1 million bond.
Amir’s mother has been organizing search parties, teaming up with family, friends, and members of the community as they search across Hot Springs for any clues as to his whereabouts.
“This case remains under investigation and we are still seeking the whereabouts of Amir Ellis,” Hot Springs Officer Omar Cervantes said in a press release. “In order to ensure a fair judicial process to all parties involved, the Garland County Circuit Court has issued a gag order in relation to this case and we are unable to provide any other information at this time,” he added.
Remains of Amir Found in Garland County
On December 16, 2023, possible human remains were found in a wooded area off Highway 7 North, in the area where several searches have been held for Amir.
The remains were sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab for DNA testing. Amir’s mother, Jessica, says investigators informed her that the remains belonged to her son.
The Garland County Sheriff’s Office sent out a press release confirming that the remains found belonged to Amir.
No further information has been released at this time.
Capital Murder Charges Filed
On January 4, 2024, the three suspects who were arrested on May 27 in connection with Amir’s kidnapping were charged with capital murder.
A motion has been filed to have all three suspects tried together.
Appearance
Black male with black hair and brown eyes. Amir stands 5’5 – 5’7 and weighs 150 – 160 pounds. He has multiple tattoos on both arms.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Amir Isaiah Ellis please contact the Hot Springs Police Department at (501) 321-6704,
Resources & Further Information
Bring Amir Ellis Home – Facebook
Amir Isaiah Ellis – NamUS
News & Media Links
Mother Still Searching For Answers in Hot Springs Disappearance of Her Son – THV11
Fort Smith SWAT Arrests 3 Teens in Connection to Missing Arkansas Man – 5 News
Family Claims Bias in Search for Missing Hot Springs Man – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
Spa City Police Arrest 3 in Case of Missing Man – Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
20 Year Old From Hot Springs Missing, Mother Speaks Out – ABC7
Authorities Seek Help to Locate Missing HS Man – Malvern Daily Record
Woman Says 2 Hispanic Men Kidnapped Her Son – North Carolina Beat
Search Underway For Missing Man, Hot Springs Police Say – THV11
Search Continues For Missing Hot Springs Man – Hot Springs Village Voice
Hot Springs Police Searching For Missing 20 Year Old – ABC7
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The home were he was dropped off that time of the morning , was the owner aware that he was going to go there , or was it were he lived , was it the home of his partner that was going to have his baby ? .
Are his parent ‘ s divorced ? .
How far was the search / es conducted , from the point were he was abducted from , what could have led to his abduction ?.
Were the abductor ‘ s ever polygraphed ? .
I’ve been following this story from the beginning and I will continue to send my prayers for the family and hope that Amir is found soon. Also praying for Jessica’s strength as she continues this journey to finding her son. Prayers from Delaware 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽