Indianapolis woman turns sister's disappearance into mission to help other families

The Missing Struggle group hosts annual event to raise awareness and support for missing persons cases

Feb. 3, 2026 at 9:07pm

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Katrina Overstreet founded the grassroots group The Missing Struggle after her sister Cieha Taylor went missing in 2020. The group, which includes other families affected by missing loved ones, provides support, search assistance, and public awareness efforts to help other families navigate the difficult journey of having a missing person. This weekend, The Missing Struggle is hosting its annual "Miss-versary" event in Indianapolis to educate the public and provide a healing space for those impacted by missing persons cases.

Why it matters

Missing persons cases can be devastating for families, leaving them in a state of uncertainty and desperation. Groups like The Missing Struggle play a crucial role in supporting these families, raising awareness, and assisting in search efforts - all while dealing with their own unresolved grief. Their work highlights the ongoing need for resources and community support for missing persons cases.

The details

Katrina Overstreet founded The Missing Struggle after her sister Cieha Taylor went missing in 2020 in Plant City, Florida. Taylor's car was found abandoned with the driver's side door open and her cell phone on the ground, but she has not been seen since. Overstreet started the grassroots group to help other families in similar situations, providing services like printing flyers, hosting events, and even using a search and rescue dog to assist in searches. The group also includes Tiffany Tyler, whose son Zachariah Tyler went missing in 2021 before his remains were found four years later in Indianapolis.

  • Cieha Taylor was last seen on February 6, 2020.
  • Zachariah Tyler went missing in July 2021.
  • The Missing Struggle's annual "Miss-versary" event is this Saturday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Katrina Overstreet

The founder of The Missing Struggle, a grassroots group that provides support and assistance to families with missing loved ones.

Cieha Taylor

Overstreet's sister who went missing in 2020 in Plant City, Florida.

Tiffany Tyler

A member of The Missing Struggle who joined the group after her son Zachariah Tyler went missing in 2021.

Zachariah Tyler

Tiffany Tyler's son who went missing in 2021 and was later found deceased.

The Missing Struggle

A grassroots group founded by Katrina Overstreet to support families with missing loved ones, providing services like flyer printing, event hosting, and search assistance.

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What they’re saying

“It's like having a funeral for someone when you don't know if they're alive or dead. That's really hard.”

— Katrina Overstreet (WRTV)

“We want this to grow, and we want them to know we are here for them.”

— Tiffany Tyler (WRTV)

What’s next

The Missing Struggle's annual "Miss-versary" event is this Saturday, February 4, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at The Intimate Space Indy on East 71st Street in Indianapolis.

The takeaway

The work of groups like The Missing Struggle highlights the ongoing need for resources and community support for families dealing with the heartbreak and uncertainty of having a missing loved one. By channeling their own grief into efforts to help others, these advocates are making a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by missing persons cases.