News Summary
The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is calling for public assistance in locating three missing teenagers: Delayla Santos Alvarado (16), Mayah Murdaugh (16), and Vernon Tramayne Pope Jr. (17). Delayla was last seen after school, while Mayah hasn’t been seen since two days ago. Vernon’s family reported him missing following his departure from home one night. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them.
Beaufort – The Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance to locate three missing teenagers.
Missing Teen Profiles
Delayla Santos Alvarado
- Age: 16
- Last seen: Wednesday; did not return home from Battery Creek High School.
- Contact: Non-emergency dispatch at 843-524-2777 for any information.
Mayah Murdaugh
- Age: 16
- Reported missing: Around 2 a.m. Wednesday.
- Last seen: Two days ago in the Seabrook area.
- Description: 5’4″, approximately 150 pounds.
- Last seen wearing: Black crop top with pink lettering, pink jogging pants, and black slippers.
- Contact: Non-emergency dispatch at 843-524-2777 for any details on her location.
Vernon Tramayne Pope Jr.
- Age: 17
- Reported missing: Family reported him missing around 10 a.m. on Dec. 11.
- Last seen: Left home late at night.
- Possible location: Greater Ridgeland area.
- Description: 6 feet tall, around 150 pounds.
- Contact: Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office at 843-524-2777 for leads on his whereabouts.
The community is urged to be vigilant and report any sightings or information regarding these missing individuals.
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Additional Resources
- Live 5 News: Beaufort County Deputies Search Missing Teen
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- WTOC: Beaufort County Teen Girl Missing
- Google Search: Beaufort County missing teen
- ABC News 4: Beaufort County Sheriff Seeks Help Finding Missing Teen
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