Both Missing Hopkinsville Teens Found After 2-Month Search

Authorities located the two 16-year-olds in separate locations after they went missing in December.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

After more than two months of searching, police have located both missing 16-year-old teenagers from Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Amanda Henderson was found on Friday, while Kimera Trea was located in New York on January 12th. Authorities are still investigating the circumstances around Trea's disappearance and travel to New York, but both teens are now reported to be safe.

Why it matters

The disappearance of the two Hopkinsville teens sparked a major community-wide search effort and raised concerns about youth safety in the area. Their safe recovery provides relief, but also raises questions about what happened during the two months they were missing.

The details

Police say 16-year-old Amanda Henderson was located on Friday, though they did not release details on where she was found. Sixteen-year-old Kimera Trea was located in New York on January 12th, and authorities are working with New York law enforcement to determine how she ended up there. No arrests have been made so far in relation to the disappearances.

  • The two teens went missing on December 5th in the Hopkinsville area.
  • Amanda Henderson was located on Friday, February 6, 2026.
  • Kimera Trea was located in New York on January 12, 2026.

The players

Amanda Henderson

A 16-year-old who went missing from Hopkinsville, Kentucky on December 5th and was located on February 6th.

Kimera Trea

A 16-year-old who went missing from Hopkinsville, Kentucky on December 5th and was located in New York on January 12th.

Hopkinsville Police

The law enforcement agency that led the search for the two missing teens and coordinated with New York authorities to locate Kimera Trea.

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What’s next

Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances around Kimera Trea's disappearance and travel to New York, but no arrests have been made so far.

The takeaway

The safe recovery of the two missing Hopkinsville teens after an extensive two-month search provides relief to the community, but also raises questions about what happened during their disappearance and the need for continued vigilance around youth safety.