Authorities in Indianapolis, Indiana , have issued a Silver Alert for a family of five, including three young children, as they all mysteriously vanished, with family members concerned for their well-being.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the baffling disappearance of parents Willie Terrell, 50, and Jessika Terrell, 31, and their three young children: Frankie Terrell, 4, Queen Terrell, 3, and King Terrell, 1.
Indiana State Police and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department are frantically searching for the three missing toddlers, fearing they may be in danger and alerting the public that they may require medication. Police are asking anyone with information to please come forward.
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The oldest child, Frankie Terrell, 4, is described as petite, standing 3 feet tall and weighing 46 pounds. She has brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt and blue pants.
Queen Terrell, 3, is described as a tiny 2 feet and 6 inches tall and 30 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a pink shirt, gray pants and light-up tennis shoes.
King Terrell, 1, is described as just 1 foot and eight inches tall and 15 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a Mickey Mouse outfit and red shoes.
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The three children were last seen with their biological parents, Willie and Jessika. Willie Terrell is 50 years old, 5'5", and 180 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes. The children's mother is 31-year-old Jessika Terrell, who is also 5'5" and 150 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.
As of the early hours of Sunday, the police had not released any additional details about the children's location or health. They also haven't released any potential reasons or motivations for the parents to have left with the children.
Silver Alerts are typically issued for missing senior citizens or people who have mental disabilities. However, in Indiana, they can also be issued for missing children who are believed to be in grave danger.
Half of all reported kidnappings in the United States involve family members. These types of abductions are usually carried out by parents, with a significantly higher proportion involving female culprits compared to other kidnapping crimes.
Children under six years old are most often the targets of family abductions , which frequently occur during heated divorce or child custody disputes. Family abduction presents unique challenges for law enforcement, as the child may not want to leave the abductor, and other family members may assist in hiding and aiding the abducting parent, according to the Child Crime Prevention and Safety Center .
Frankie, Queen, and King have disappeared from Indianapolis, last seen on July 4 at 12:36 p.m. The kids are thought to be in severe danger and might need medical help. If you have any information about their location, please contact IMPD at 317-327-6541 or dial 911.
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