Overview

• The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the girl ran away from DHS foster care on September 10 and had been missing for about a month.
• Deputies found her alone at a hotel near Interstate 95 and Highway 204 in Savannah after coordinating with Oklahoma City police.
• Georgia investigators allege more than 20 buyers paid for sex with the victim, and authorities are working to identify and arrest them.
• A 30-year-old man from Alabama is jailed on multiple charges, with Georgia officials alleging he trafficked the girl and others.
• The teen is now in DHS custody in Georgia receiving care, as advocates warn recovery takes years and local resources are limited.