Asheville, NC, July 24, 2025
News Summary
The Asheville Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in locating several missing individuals, including a 14-year-old girl, Kelsey Billings, last seen on July 18, and a 29-year-old woman, Sadie Tolley, missing since January 9. The police emphasize the critical role of public tips in these investigations. Community members are encouraged to report any relevant information that could assist in finding these individuals.
Asheville Seeks Public Help in Search for Missing Individuals
The Asheville Police Department is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in locating several missing individuals, including a 14-year-old girl, Kelsey Billings, and 29-year-old woman, Sadie Tolley. Kelsey was last seen on July 18, 2023, while Tolley has been missing since January 9, 2023.
Details on Missing Teen Kelsey Billings
Kelsey Billings was last seen at around 1:30 a.m. on July 18 at a relative’s home on Westmore Drive in Asheville. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a pink tube top, grey sweatpants, and pink low-top Converse sneakers. Kelsey is described as a white female, approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing around 100 pounds. She has blue eyes and red hair, which was dyed black. Kelsey also has pierced ears and a nose ring.
Authorities are urging anyone with any information on Kelsey’s whereabouts to contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110, or they can submit anonymous tips via the TIP2APD smartphone app.
Case of Missing Woman Sadie Tolley
Investigators in Buncombe County are also looking for 29-year-old Sadie Tolley, who vanished from her Asheville residence on January 9. Sadie lived in a mobile home park with her boyfriend and young child prior to her disappearance. Her boyfriend reported that the two had an argument before she left home wearing only the clothes she had on, without any phone or identification, which has complicated efforts to locate her.
Missing persons flyers have been distributed by the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office, noting that Tolley frequently visited the Pisgah View and Deaverview areas of Asheville, as well as Hickory. Her boyfriend has expressed grave concerns about her safety and wishes for her to make contact.
Ongoing Investigations into Other Missing Persons
The Asheville Police Department is also seeking information regarding Bethany Buckles, a 50-year-old woman who has been missing since November 20, 2021. Bethany was reported missing after she failed to return to her home on Ravencroft Lane. Her vehicle was later found abandoned in the Swannanoa area, but she remains unaccounted for.
Bethany is described as standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 200 pounds, with blue eyes and hair that could be either blonde or dark-colored. She is identifiable by a flower tattoo on her left ankle. Anyone with information about her disappearance is encouraged to contact the Asheville Police Department.
Public Encouraged to Assist
The Asheville Police Department stresses the importance of community involvement in solving these cases. Public tips can be crucial for the safe recovery of missing individuals. Those with any relevant information are urged to reach out through the provided contact numbers.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- What should I do if I have information about Kelsey Billings?
- If you have any information regarding Kelsey’s whereabouts, please contact the Asheville Police Department at (828) 252-1110, or submit anonymous tips via the TIP2APD app.
- When was Sadie Tolley last seen?
- Sadie Tolley was last seen on January 9, 2023, at her home in Asheville.
- What details are known about Bethany Buckles?
- Bethany is missing since November 20, 2021, and she has a flower tattoo on her left ankle. Her vehicle was found in the Swannanoa area.
- How can I help in finding missing persons in Asheville?
- You can help by reporting any tips or information you may have to the Asheville Police Department.
Summary of Missing Cases
| Name | Age | Date Last Seen | Description | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelsey Billings | 14 | July 18, 2023 | 5’2″, 100 lbs, Blue Eyes, Red Hair (dyed black); wearing tube top and sweatpants | (828) 252-1110 |
| Sadie Tolley | 29 | January 9, 2023 | Described as missing after an argument, left without phone | (828) 252-1110 |
| Bethany Buckles | 50 | November 20, 2021 | 5’6″, 200 lbs; blue eyes, flower tattoo on ankle | (828) 252-1110 |
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Additional Resources
- WLOS: Asheville Police Seek Public Help for Missing 14-Year-Old Kelsey Billings
- WSOC-TV: Investigators Expand Search for Missing Buncombe County Mother
- Fox Carolina: Police Renew Calls for Tips in Asheville Woman’s Disappearance
- WYFF4: Missing Woman in Asheville
- QC News: Have You Seen Her? Missing Buncombe County Woman
- Wikipedia: Missing Person
- Google Search: Missing Persons North Carolina
- Google Scholar: Missing Persons Investigation
- Google News: Missing North Carolina Women
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