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Help find missing 18-year-old Madison Cureton in London, Kentucky
The family is making an emotional plea to the community and authorities for assistance in locating Madison.
Authorities and family members are urgently seeking information regarding the whereabouts of 18-year-old Madison Cureton, who is believed to be in danger. Madison was last thought to be in the London, Lily, or possibly Keavy area of Kentucky.
Madison’s family has expressed growing concern for her well-being, citing reports that she may be in the company of an individual known only as “Gdon.”
According to her sister, Madison is not in a stable mental state and could be under duress or terrorized by the individual she is with.
“Madison might say she’s okay and wants to be with this person, but we fear that’s not the case,” her sister explained. “We’ve uncovered information in the past few hours that leads us to believe she is being terrorized. We just want to ensure she is safe.”
Madison Cureton is described as:
- Height: 5’11”
- Hair: Black and brown
- Eyes: Blue
The family is making an emotional plea to the community and authorities for assistance in locating Madison.
Anyone with information about her whereabouts is urged to contact local law enforcement immediately.
This situation underscores the importance of community vigilance in helping to locate missing persons and ensuring their safety.
If you have any information that could assist in bringing Madison home safely, please do not hesitate to report it.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
St. Louis, MO — A family is mourning the loss of 6-year-old Lailah Austin, who tragically drowned while attending a party at the Element St. Louis Midtown Hotel on Saturday, January 18, 2025.
According to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, officers responded to the hotel, located in the 3700 block of Forest Park Avenue, around 8:30 p.m. after receiving a report from hotel staff who discovered the child unresponsive in the indoor pool.
Emergency responders rushed Lailah to a nearby hospital, where she was listed in critical, unstable condition.
Despite medical efforts, Lailah succumbed to her injuries and passed away on Monday, January 20.
Her family is heartbroken, especially as they were preparing to celebrate her upcoming 7th birthday this Sunday.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has classified the incident as an “accidental injury” and has assigned its Child Abuse Unit to lead the investigation. Authorities have not released additional details at this time.
The tragic incident remains under investigation, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Lailah’s family, friends, and the community are rallying together to remember the young girl and support her loved ones during this difficult time.