PHOTOS: Dozens of children remain missing in South Carolina
GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Thursday is National Missing Children’s Day and across South Carolina, the search continues for dozens of missing children - some who haven’t been seen in decades.
In 2022, more than 359,000 children were reported missing across the country, but officials believe the number could be much higher. More than 80 children are on the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s list for South Carolina alone.
Here is a look at the children from South Carolina reported missing. If you recognize anyone on this list, call 1-800-THE-LOST:

Francisco Alvarado
Missing Since: Nov 1, 2019
From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 19

Thomas Anglin
Missing Since: Oct 5, 2022
Missing From: Boiling Springs, SC
Age Now: 17

Devan Austin
Missing Since: Oct 5, 2022
Missing From: Timmonsville, SC
Age Now: 15

Paul Baker
Missing Since: Mar 5, 1987
Missing From: Beaufort, SC
Age Now: 39

Dilma Bamaca Bautista
Missing Since: Jan 6, 2022
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Aaliyah Bell
Missing Since: Nov 25, 2014
Missing From: Rock Hill, SC
Age Now: 27

Ky’Anne Bellmon
Missing Since: Feb 22, 2023
Missing From: West Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Kynande Bennett
Missing Since: Sep 29, 2002
Missing From: Conway, SC
Age Now: 24

Kimberly Boyd
Missing Since: Apr 3, 1987
Missing From: Orangeburg, SC
Age Now: 38

Erica Bradley
Missing Since: Nov 6, 2006
Missing From: Allendale, SC
Age Now: 33

Farrika Brown
Missing Since: Feb 14, 1995
Missing From: Lancaster, SC
Age Now: 46

Deshawn Burns
Missing Since: Feb 24, 2020
Missing From: Garnett, SC
Age Now: 21

Mckenna Butcher
Missing Since: Apr 25, 2019
Missing From: Taylors, SC
Age Now: 15

Shakeima Cabbagestalk
Missing Since: Jul 22, 1993
Missing From: Dillon, SC
Age Now: 40

Tiwana Cheatham
Missing Since: Aug 11, 1989
Missing From: Aiken, SC
Age Now: 42

Joshua Cuddy
Missing Since: Aug 27, 2022
Missing From: Belton, SC
Age Now: 17

Cheryl Davis
Missing Since: Jul 4, 1979
Missing From: Charleston, SC
Age Now: 61

Eva Debruhl
Missing Since: Jun 29, 1977
Missing From: Catawba, SC
Age Now: 60

John Doe 2020
Missing Since: Dec 29, 2020
Missing From: Daniel Island, SC
Age Now: 17 - 21

Jane Doe 1987
Missing Since: Nov 16, 1987
Missing From: Eureka, SC
Age Now: 17-25

John Doe 2006
Missing Since: Aug 20, 2006
Missing From: Mount Pleasant, SC
Age Now: 14-19

John Doe 2006
Missing Since: Jan 14, 2006
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: Unknown

Jacob Earl
Missing Since: Jan 17, 2023
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 16

Nykeira Ellis
Missing Since: Feb 17, 2023
Missing From: Lyman, SC
Age Now: 18

Dawson Fisher
Missing Since: May 18, 2023
Missing From: Summerville, SC
Age Now: 15

Alexander Flora
Missing Since: Mar 6, 2023
Missing From: Spartanburg, SC
Age Now: 16

Tra’Quan Foster
Missing Since: Jan 18, 2023
Missing From: Florence, SC
Age Now: 17

Dorely Francisco Tomas
Missing Since: Mar 27, 2022
Missing From: West Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Jysaiah Frier
Missing Since: Feb 12, 2022
Missing From: Summerville, SC
Age Now: 18

Dariela Garcia
Missing Since: Jun 22, 2022
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: 18

Avary Gates
Missing Since: Jan 31, 2022
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 14

Ty’Quasia Gause
Missing Since: May 15, 2022
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: 18

Semaj Goodwine
Missing Since: Mar 7, 2021
Missing From: Camden, SC
Age Now: 17

Jeremy Grice
Missing Since: Nov 22, 1985
Missing From: North Augusta, SC
Age Now: 42

Jessica Gutierrez
Missing Since: Jun 6, 1986
Missing From: Lexington, SC
Age Now: 41

Dylan Hasley
Missing Since: May 16, 2023
Missing From: Aiken, SC
Age Now: 14

Denise Hernandez
Missing Since: Mar 8, 2020
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: 20

Desiree Higgins
Missing Since: Feb 20, 2022
Missing From: Fort Mill, SC
Age Now: 19

Michael Hobbs
Missing Since: May 2, 2022
Missing From: Rock Hill, SC
Age Now: 17

Anthony Holley
Missing Since: Dec 31, 2021
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Tanaysia Jenkins
Missing Since: Dec 15, 2021
Missing From: Kingstree, SC
Age Now: 16

Amir Jennings
Missing Since: Dec 5, 2011
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 12

Janavis Johnson
Missing Since: Nov 1, 2022
Missing From: Charleston, SC
Age Now: 15

Jason Knapp
Missing Since: Apr 12, 1998
Missing From: Clemson, SC
Age Now: 45

Gary Locklear
Missing Since: Sep 6, 1974
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: 64

Robert Lynch
Missing Since: Oct 3, 2007
Missing From: Piedmont, SC
Age Now: 34

Annabell Martin
Missing Since: Sep 6, 2021
Missing From: Clover, SC
Age Now: 18

Cameron Martin
Missing Since: Jan 29, 2023
Missing From: Anderson, SC
Age Now: 17

Mekayla Martin
Missing Since: Oct 12, 2022
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 15

Kevin McClam
Missing Since: Mar 30, 1997
Missing From: Goose Creek, SC
Age Now: 41

William Mclaughlin
Missing Since: Dec 20, 2022
Missing From: Florence, SC
Age Now: 17

Tatiyana Mills
Missing Since: Nov 25, 2022
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Cheyanne Murphy
Missing Since: May 14, 2023
Missing From: Graniteville, SC
Age Now: 15

Ervin Myers
Missing Since: Apr 18, 2023
Missing From: Chesterfield, SC
Age Now: 16

Kennady Myers
Missing Since: Apr 21, 2023
Missing From: Kingstree, SC
Age Now: 16

Jorden Nebling
Missing Since: Oct 11, 2020
Missing From: Travelers Rest, SC
Age Now: 22

Adolfo Orozco-Razo
Missing Since: Feb 24, 2017
Missing From: North Augusta, SC
Age Now: 22

James Page
Missing Since: Jul 31, 2022
Missing From: Spartanburg, SC
Age Now: 16

G-Shonni Palmer
Missing Since: Sep 29, 2022
Missing From: Spartanburg, SC
Age Now: 16

Trisha Palmer
Missing Since: Feb 28, 2023
Missing From: Conway, SC
Age Now: 17

Christopher Pancaro-Marchak
Missing Since: Jul 5, 2022
Missing From: Anderson, SC
Age Now: 17

Bradley Pennington
Missing Since: Mar 7, 2023
Missing From: Gaffney, SC
Age Now: 16

Kristina Porco
Missing Since: Nov 29, 1986
Missing From: Hilton Head, SC
Age Now: 52

Zakayla President
Missing Since: Jan 10, 2023
Missing From: Moncks Corner, SC
Age Now: 17

Danielle Randall
Missing Since: Dec 3, 2022
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 16

Naydelin Rodriguez-Lopez
Missing Since: Nov 11, 2019
Missing From: Rock Hill, SC
Age Now: 21

Arianna Rowe
Missing Since: Mar 17, 2023
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 14

Maria Sagastume Aldana
Missing Since: Jun 14, 2021
Missing From: Greenville, SC
Age Now: 18

Annette Sagers
Missing Since: Oct 4, 1988
Missing From: Moncks Corner, SC
Age Now: 46

Eduardo Santos-Serepia
Missing Since: Apr 22, 2011
Missing From: Charleston, SC
Age Now: 28

Bryson Sawyer
Missing Since: May 8, 2023
Missing From: Fork, SC
Age Now: 16

Eva Sebastian
Missing Since: Jan 30, 2022
Missing From: Greenville, SC
Age Now: 16

Jakob Singletary
Missing Since: Sep 9, 2021
Missing From: Anderson, SC
Age Now: 18

Emily Smith
Missing Since: May 14, 2023
Missing From: Lancaster, SC
Age Now: 15

Mason Taylor
Missing Since: Apr 14, 2023
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 16

Zonnie Valentine
Missing Since: Mar 7, 2023
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 16

Leidy Velasquez Aguilar
Missing Since: Sep 27, 2022
Missing From: Smoaks, SC
Age Now: 16

Nahomy Villalobos
Missing Since: Apr 15, 2023
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 17

Taki Watson
Missing Since: Dec 10, 2022
Missing From: New Ellenton, SC
Age Now: 18

Jalen Whitsett-Clark
Missing Since: Apr 27, 2023
Missing From: North Charleston, SC
Age Now: 16

Daquan Williams
Missing Since: Jan 8, 2011
Missing From: Walterboro, SC
Age Now: 31

Susan Williams
Missing Since: Jun 26, 2022
Missing From: Cowpens, SC
Age Now: 17

Michael Woodward
Missing Since: Apr 23, 1972
Missing From: Columbia, SC
Age Now: 60

Colleen Wunner
Missing Since: Apr 3, 2023
Missing From: Hartsville, SC
Age Now: 18
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