Four year-old Rilya Wilson was last seen January 18, 2001. Her guardian claimed she was removed by social services. Social services didn’t visit the him until April 25, 2002. No one knows what happened to her but her guardian was convicted and sentenced to 55 years for kidnapping and abuse, and murder is suspected. We discuss the events leading up to her disappearance, the failures of social services, and the subsequent legislation passed in Rilya’s name.

Missing Since

01/18/2001

Missing From

Miami, Florida

Classification

Endangered Missing

Sex

Female

Race

Black

Date of Birth

09/29/1996 (23)

Age

4 years old

Height and Weight

3'0, 40 - 50 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics

African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Rilya has a scar approximately five inches below her navel. Her ears are pierced. Some agencies give her middle name as "Denise." To support our work, please consider subscribing to our Patreon and

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