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24-05-2025
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Missing teen's father demands answers from Sumner County Sheriff's Office for ‘lack of communication'
SUMMER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — It's been almost 15 months since Sumner County teen Sebastian Rogers disappeared. His case made national headlines, but his father said the search is losing momentum ahead of National Missing Children's Day. 'He is my world. I need him,' Sebastian's father, Seth Rogers, said. 'I need him back with me.' On Friday, May 23, Seth spoke with News 2 at the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. Frustrated and emotional, he said he feels like he's carrying the weight of the investigation alone. 'I don't even know, if a tip comes in, if I shouldn't track it down because I don't know if they can do their job properly because so far, they haven't…Their lack of communication with the public, their lack of communication with me is all telling me that they don't care that my son is missing,' Seth explained. MAY 2025 | YouTubers covering the case of a missing Sumner County teen win some legal battles Sebastian is one of an estimated 460,000 children reported missing every year in the U.S., according to the FBI. Sebastian was just 15 years old when he vanished from his Hendersonville home in February 2024. Initial search efforts involved local law enforcement, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, and the FBI, but those physical searches have since shifted to focus on the investigative side. The last press conference on the case was more than a year ago. 'I would love to see them actually conducting more searches,' Seth said. 'I'd like to have some communication on the tips that have come in, just with me, so that I know that when a tip comes in, I'm not following up on the job they're supposed to do.' FEBRUARY 2025 | 'We are going to find him': Sumner County teen Sebastian Rogers missing for one year 'I'm trying to find my son,' he added. 'They are trying to solve a case. You can't solve a case if you don't find my son.' Seth told News 2 only one detective is actively assigned to the case, adding that he is often left to chase down the same leads also sent to law enforcement. 'We need more than just one set of eyes on this case,' Sebastian's father said. 'It all falls on my shoulders to ask people to help find my son,' Seth continued. 'My son means something to me. These people should be doing their job.' DECEMBER 2024 | Search for Sebastian Rogers captivates Middle TN and social media throughout 2024 News 2 reached out to the sheriff's office, which provided the following statement: First and foremost, our thoughts remain with Sebastian Rogers. I want to assure the community that this investigation remains a top priority for the Sumner County Sheriff's Office. We are aware of the community's concerns. Please know that behind the scenes, a tremendous amount of work has been done and will continue. Some aspects of the investigation are not be visible to the public due to the sensitive nature of the case. We continue to ask for the public's help. If you know something — no matter how small it may seem — please come forward. Every tip matters. Thank you for your continued support, patience, and care for Sebastian. DECEMBER 2024 | Father of missing Sumner County teen says he has renewed faith in law enforcement investigation In his push for progress, Seth said he has contacted lawmakers and is even drafting federal legislation aimed at reforming how child protection agencies and the AMBER Alert system handle missing child cases. 'It's a federal oversight law on places like CPS, DCS, the AMBER Alert, getting it redone and taking out of people's hands that don't care about the children,' Seth said. Out of the roughly 460,000 children who are reported missing in the U.S. every year, Seth told News 2 that every one of those cases deserves attention — including Sebastian's. 'A parent demands answers. We demand answers because our heart is missing,' Seth said. ⏩ , 15, was reported missing on Feb. 25, 2024 from the Beech area in Hendersonville. Sebastian is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair. He was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26 near Stafford Court wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, said the TBI. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) originally issued an Endangered Child Alert for Sebastian on the morning of Feb. 26 as multiple agencies took to the area to look for him. Based on additional investigative information developed during the search, the TBI issued an AMBER Alert for Sebastian on the afternoon of Feb. 27. An AMBER Alert is issued when there is reasonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, per the DOJ. Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nashville Fire Department, City of Hendersonville's first responders, Sumner County Sheriff's Office and Shackle Island Volunteer Fire have assisted in the search for Sebastian. If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
10-05-2025
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Sumner County Grand Jury decides not to indict YouTuber who covered the case of a missing Tennessee teen
SUMNER COUNTY, Tenn. (WKRN) — A Sumner County Grand Jury has decided not to indict a YouTuber who had been accused of violating orders of protection against the family of a missing teen. Andra Griffin, also known as 'Bullhorn Betty,' created social media content about missing Sumner County teen Sebastian Rogers. Rogers' case gained national attention; several of his family members claimed that Griffin stalked and harassed them. PREVIOUS | 'She is harassing me': Parents of missing Sumner County teen testify against YouTuber covering the case Griffin's trial had been put on pause due to threats made against the bench, but was ultimately bound over to a grand jury in April. According to the district attorney's office, the grand jury ultimately declined to indict Griffin because they did not believe there was enough evidence. With no indictment, the criminal case against Griffin will not move forward. , 15, was reported missing on Monday, Feb. 26 from the Beech area in Hendersonville. Sebastian is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, 120 pounds with dirty blond hair. He was last seen on Monday, Feb. 26 near Stafford Court wearing a black sweatshirt and black sweatpants, said the TBI. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) originally issued an Endangered Child Alert for Sebastian on the morning of Feb. 26 as multiple agencies took to the area to look for him. Based on additional investigative information developed during the search, the TBI issued an AMBER Alert for Sebastian on the afternoon of Feb. 27. An AMBER Alert is issued when there is reasonable belief by law enforcement that an abduction has occurred and the child is in imminent danger of serious bodily injury or death, per the DOJ. Multiple agencies including the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Nashville Fire Department, City of Hendersonville's first responders, Sumner County Sheriff's Office and Shackle Island Volunteer Fire have assisted in the search for Sebastian. If you have seen Sebastian or have info about his whereabouts, call the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at (615) 451-3838 or TBI at 1-800-TBI-FIND. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
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TNKidKit aims to prepare parents in the event their child goes missing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — It's every parent's worst nightmare to lose a child and it's one that one Sumner County family has had to endure for a year. On Feb. 26, 2024, 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers was reported missing from his Hendersonville home. To this day, little is known about his disappearance. However, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) has a new tool to help parents if the unthinkable happens to their child. These Tennessee AMBER Alerts remain unsolved. Do you know anything? The agency had already rolled out a new app aimed at helping Tennessee's senior and adult populations, called TBI Find. The app includes 'care kits' with resources to find seniors if they go missing. A similar tool, called TN KidKit, can be helpful to parents in the event of a missing child. The website provides a place for parents to input key details about their child, like height, weight and eye color. Those are all details that important in the event of an emergency that investigators would need to know to issue an AMBER Alert.'You can enter vital information, update photographs for you and your loved ones,' Shelly Smitherman, assistant special agent in charge for the TBI, said at a press conference. 'It can be quickly sent to law enforcement in the event you have an emergency.' So, how does it work? Follow this link and select your child's age range. You'll be prompted to fill out questions about their physical appearance, address information and more. Save the document and print multiple hard copies. ⏩ If an emergency happens and your child goes missing, you would be able to give documents to law enforcement agencies. You can also upload recent pictures of your child and update them routinely. That way, parents won't have to search for up-to-date photos in a time of crisis. TBI officials recommend setting calendar reminders every six months or every year to update your child's kidkit. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
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Tennessee Amber Alert: Where things stand one year after Sebastian Rogers disappearance
The FBI continues to plead for information about the disappearance of Sebastian Rogers by offering a $50,000 reward to would-be tipsters as Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of the Autistic boy's disappearance. The FBI first offered the $50,000 reward last August in the hopes of gathering new information that would lead them to Sebastian. The 15-year-old was reported missing Feb. 26, 2024 by his mother, Katie Proudfoot, when she went to wake him up for school and found his bedroom empty at their Stafford Court home in Hendersonville. A year later, the Sumner County Sheriff's Office said on social media Tuesday there have been no confirmed sightings as efforts to locate the teen continue. Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to assist the sheriff's office as it follows up on leads, officials said, noting the last time Sebastian was seen was the day before he was reported missing. 'Our hearts remain with Sebastian's family, friends, and everyone in the community who continues to hope for answers,' Sumner County Sheriff Eric Craddock said on the department's Facebook page. 'This has been a long and difficult journey, but I want to assure the public that this investigation remains active and ongoing. Our team continues to follow every lead, analyze every piece of evidence, and seek the truth about what happened to Sebastian.' Sebastian's stepfather, Chris Proudfoot, was in Memphis on a business trip when Sebastian went missing. The Proudfoots told TV commentator Nancy Grace they moved out of their Hendersonville home citing threatening messages. In the early days of the investigation, a monthslong ground search for Sebastian encouraged hundreds of tips and drew the assistance of dozens of law enforcement agencies, but little was found or revealed to the public. The case has been riddled with several what-if clues people and police agencies have found believed to be linked to Sebastian. One tip the Sumner County Sheriff's Office investigated in May was a picture believed to be of Sebastian from North Carolina. It proved false. A pair of pants initially believed to be Sebastian's and found by Goodlettsville Police ultimately weren't connected to the missing teen's case. More: Nancy Grace interviews Sebastian Rogers' mom, stepfather: What to know Eyeglasses found in April 2024 were also not linked to Sebastian's case. Sebastian was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants and black, square-framed glasses. 'I understand that people want answers, and I share the community's concern for Sebastian,' Craddock said on social media. 'However, I urge everyone to rely on verified information from law enforcement and not online speculation.' 'Our investigators are committed to finding the truth, and we need the public's help in sharing only credible information.'Anyone with information concerning the whereabouts of Sebastian Rogers is asked to contact the Sumner County Sheriff's Office at 615-451-3838, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1-800-TBI-FIND or TipsToTBI@ or the local FBI office. They may also submit a tip online at or at the nearest American embassy or consulate. Reach reporter Craig Shoup by email at cshoup@ and on X @Craig_Shoup. To support his work, sign up for a digital subscription to This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Where things stand a year after Sebastian Rogers vanished in Tennessee
