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A search is underway for Kayla Bailey, a 34-year-old newborn photographer and mother of five, who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Her husband reported her last known whereabouts at a gas station in Maxville. Family and volunteers are actively organizing search efforts while the community offers support. Kayla’s sudden disappearance has raised concerns, and authorities are investigating the case. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. The family remains hopeful for her safe return.
Jacksonville – A search is underway for Kayla Bailey, a 34-year-old newborn photographer and mother of five, who disappeared under mysterious circumstances early Monday morning. Her husband, Joshua Bailey, reported that Kayla’s last known location was a Sunoco gas station on U.S. 301 in Maxville, where her phone last pinged at 6:39 a.m. Since then, her phone has either died or been turned off, raising concerns for her safety.
According to family members, Kayla was last seen by her daughter around 5:45 a.m. at their home, when they briefly made eye contact before the child went back to sleep. When she woke later that morning, Kayla was already missing. Supporters of the family have rallied together, organizing search parties and distributing flyers in Maxville, while social media has seen a surge in posts related to her disappearance.
Described as standing 5’8″ tall with blonde hair and glasses, Kayla was reportedly wearing a black romper and sandals at the time she went missing. Her sudden disappearance is described as completely out of character by her family, who revealed that she had been experiencing difficulties recently and had stopped responding to clients from her photography business.
In light of the situation, Joshua Bailey has expressed deep concerns regarding his wife’s well-being and has urged her to reach out to the family if she is able. Kayla’s mother, Lisa Lucas, made an emotional appeal, emphasizing that she would never intentionally leave her children.
A missing person report has been officially filed with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. However, authorities have yet to release any new updates regarding the ongoing investigation, prompting the family and community to take matters into their own hands.
The local community has shown strong support through social media and by organizing searches. Volunteers have come together, with coordinated search efforts focused on the area around Maxville. Residents have been actively spreading awareness by distributing flyers and sharing information about Kayla’s disappearance online to reach a wider audience. This collaborative effort highlights the concern for Kayla within the community.
Anyone with information about Kayla Bailey’s whereabouts is being urged to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office directly. The family remains hopeful for her safe return and appreciates all the support from the community during this distressing time.
As the search continues, many are keeping Kayla Bailey and her family in their thoughts, hoping for a swift and safe resolution to this troubling case. The importance of community involvement and awareness in missing person cases cannot be overstated, and as efforts persist, the hope remains that Kayla will be found soon.
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- First Coast News: Missing Mother of Five
- Action News Jax: Missing Boaters Search
- Jacksonville.com: Missing Children Alert
- News4Jax: Missing Child Search
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- Google Search: Missing Persons Jacksonville
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