A Quiet Morning Turns Into a Mystery

On the morning of September 10, 2019, 17-year-old Santos Esly Soch-Garcia left her home in Stuart, Florida, to catch the bus. She was last seen around 7 a.m. at the intersection of SE Ebbtide Avenue and Salerno Road, a routine stop for her daily commute. Dressed in a red and black button-up long-sleeve shirt over a yellow undershirt, blue long pants, and black Nike sneakers, Santos vanished without a trace, leaving behind a community searching for answers. 

The Immediate Response

The Martin County Sheriff's Office quickly initiated a search for the missing teenager. Despite their efforts, there were no significant developments in the case. Investigators noted that Santos had her cell phone with her at the time of her disappearance, but it was turned off, hindering tracking efforts. ...Read More