Overview

• A 6-year-old girl, missing for over a month, was safely rescued during a Kansas Highway Patrol traffic stop on March 22, 2025.
• The passenger in the vehicle had an outstanding warrant for kidnapping the child, while the driver had a criminal history including homicide and weapons violations.
• The child, initially coached to provide false information, was identified after being calmed by the trooper and revealing her real name.
• Both suspects were arrested on-site, and the girl was confirmed to be unharmed following her month-long ordeal.
• Authorities are continuing their investigation while withholding further details to protect the child’s identity and ongoing cases.