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Amber Alert in Tennessee for Missing Autistic 7-Year-Old Girl

Jul 4, 2024 1 min read

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Authorities have issued an AMBER Alert for 7-year-old Serenity Alanna Marie Kinsey from Dandridge, Tennessee. Serenity was last seen at her home around 1:00 a.m. on July 4, 2024. She is described as 3 feet tall, weighing 55 pounds, with curly blonde hair and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing black shorts and a blue shirt. Serenity is autistic and non-verbal, which may complicate efforts to locate her.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office or the TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. The public is advised to remain vigilant and report any sightings or information that could help in her safe recovery.

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