Found Safe: Karissah Butler--FL--09/29/06

[Dan]

Originally Posted by Dan
on 09/29/06





DOB: Aug 25, 2004
Missing: Sep 29, 2006
Age at time of disappearance: 2
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Brown
Eyes: Blue
Height: 3'0" (91 cm)
Weight: 28 lbs (13 kg)
Missing From:
SANTA ROSA BEACH
FL
United States


TRINA BUTLER
Abductor
DOB: Apr 19, 1971
Sex: Female
Race: White
Hair: Lt. Brown
Eyes: Green
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
Weight: 124 lbs (56 kg)


Both the photo on the left and the photo in the middle are of the child. Karissah was abducted on September 29, 2006, by her mother, Trina Butler. A felony warrant was issued for Trina Butler on October 22, 2006. They may be in the company of an adult male relative. They may have traveled to Rhode Island or to Canada. Karissah has a scar on her left cheek.

Walton County Sheriff's Office (Florida) 1-850-267-2000

Print a Poster

[Kelly]

Karissah is on Project Jason's 18 Wheel Angel campaign. A special poster has been made for her and can be downloaded and printed for placement. More information about the program, and the link for the poster can be found here:

Project Jason - Assistance for families of the missing

In addition to the campaign, Karissah is also featured in a trucking publication called Through the Gears. This free magazine is distributed in truck stops nationwide and has a circulation of about 150,000.

Through the Gears is one of JB Scott's many publications. In partnership with Project Jason, they feature two missing persons per month. You can pick up your free copies at a local truck stop, but if it's far from you, you may want to call and ask if they carry that magazine. These are NOT with the regular for purchase magazines.


You can also see the current campaign information on this JB Scott webpage: 18 Wheel Angels

We hope this helps in the search for Karissah.

[LoriDavis]

http://www.charleyproject.org/cases/b/butler_karissah.html

Karissah Charlene Butler

       
Above Images: Karissah, circa 2006
 
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: September 29, 2006 from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Classification: Family Abduction
Date of Birth: August 25, 2004
Age at time of disappearance: 2 years old
Height and Weight: 3'0, 28 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Karissah has a scar on her left cheek.

Details of Disappearance
Karissah was last seen in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida on September 29, 2006. She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Trina Renee Butler. A photograph and vital statistics for Trina are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant was issued for her on October 22, 2006.

Karissah was under the supervision of Florida's Department of Children and Families (DCF) at the time of her abduction. She was placed in the care of her maternal grandparents after her parents were arrested on methamphetamine charges. Trina's two older sons, Karissah's half-brothers, were placed with their father. Trina took parenting classes and received drug counseling, and Karissah was placed back in her care after six months. The child remained an official ward of the DCF, however, and the drug case against Trina was still pending. Trina took Karissah and fled before the custody case and the criminal charges against her were concluded.

Karissah and Trina may be in the company of Karissah's father, Stephen Butler. A photograph of him is posted below this case summary. Trina's parents stated Stephen has a criminal record and got Trina involved with drugs, and that he had threatened her in the past. The Butler family may be in Rhode Island or Canada. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.



Above: Karissah's father, Stephen Butler
 

Trina Renee Butler
 
Above Images: Trina Renee Butler

Date of Birth: April 19, 1971
Age: 35 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5, 124 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Light brown hair, green eyes.
 
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Walton County Sheriff's Office
850-267-2000

[LoriDavis]

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=191210843

Myspace by Karissah's grandmother

[LoriDavis]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgqJbX-KqWA

YouTube video - where are Karissah and Trina Butler?

[LoriDavis]

Karissah has now been missing over 2 years.  Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones.

[Kelly]

New Age Progression Photo:


Age progressed to four years

[Kelly]

Per NCMEC, Karissah has been found safe. Thank you.