Name: Lina Sardar Khil
Age: 3 years old
Last Seen: December 20, 2021
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Status: Still missing
Case Information
3 year old Lina Khil was last seen on December 20, 2021 in San Antonio, Texas. She disappeared from the playground near the Del Cabo Apartments where she lived.
Background
Lina Khil was born on February 20, 2018. Her father worked in the United States Army, and the family came to the United States on a special visa in 2019. Lina’s family is part of an Afghan refugee community in San Antonio and speak Pashto.
Disappearance
Between 4:30-5:10 pm on December 20, 2021, Lina Khil disappeared from the playground at the Del Cabo Apartments in the 9400 block of Fredricksburg Road in San Antonio, Texas.
Her mother had taken her to the playground to play with other children, and left for a few minutes. When she came back, Lina was nowhere to be seen.
After going door to door trying to find her on their own, her family reported her missing to the San Antonio Police Department around 7:00 pm.
Investigation
Extensive searches of the area were conducted by local authorities and the FBI, but no further clues as to Lina’s whereabouts have been found.
In 2023, her father took a polygraph examination with the FBI to clear his name.
In February 2024, authorities received a tip that led them to a wooded area near Wurzbach Road and Interstate 10, about a mile from where Lina disappeared. No evidence was found during the two day search.
A man named Pete Tamez, who is currently serving a 75 year prison sentence for unrelated charges, reportedly confessed to hurting and killing Lina. He lived in the same apartment complex as Lina, and said his daughter used to play with her.
Despite his confession, no physical evidence has been found to confirm the information.
There is a $280,000 reward for information that leads to Lina’s safe return.
Appearance
At the time of her disappearance, Lina stood 4’0 tall and weighed 55 pounds. She has straight brown hair and brown eyes.
Clothing & Accessories:
Lina was last seen wearing a black jacket, red dress, and black shoes. Her hair was in a ponytail.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lina Khil please contact the San Antonio Police Department at (210) 207-7660, or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children at (800) THE-LOST.
Anonymous tips can be submitted online.
Agency case number SAPD-21255646
Resources & Further Information
Lina Sardar Khil – NamUs
Disappearance of Lina Khil – Wikipedia
Lina Khil’s Family to Hire Private Investigator to Pursue New Leads in Her Disappearance – KSAT
Four Years Later, New Details Emerge in Lina Sardar Khil’s Disappearance – FOXSA
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