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Oct 24, 2020
Sep 20, 2023
Asia
Wilbon
20
16
62 inches
63 inches
130 lbs
135 lbs
Black / African American
Female
In the quiet West Hill area of Kent, Washington, a family's life was changed forever on February 13, 2020. That was the day 16-year-old Asia Wilbon was last seen at her father's home. Her father saw her the evening before, and later, between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., her stepmother heard her moving about the house, thinking she was just using the restroom. When her parents returned from work the following afternoon, Asia was gone. The only items she seemed to have taken with her were her phone and house keys, leaving all her clothing and personal belongings behind. At the time of her disappearance, Asia was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The initial investigation into Asia's disappearance provided a few potential leads, though none have led to her whereabouts. Her cellphone last pinged at 1:35 p.m. on February 13th in Federal Way, a city southwest of Kent. This was a puzzling development for her family, as they were unaware of any connections she had in that area. There were also unconfirmed sightings of Asia near the Des Moines waterfront and the Federal Way Transit Center shortly after she went missing. Specifically, a tip suggested she was seen at the transit center around 9:30 a.m. on February 15th, but a search of the area by her loved ones and police yielded no concrete evidence. Her father believes that she may have left the house for a walk to clear her head, not intending to leave for good. Years have passed since Asia Wilbon vanished, and her case remains an open and haunting mystery. Described by her father as a "homebody" and an introvert who often felt anxious in social situations, her sudden disappearance is deeply out of character. It is also known that at the time she went missing, Asia was grieving the recent death of her mother, who lived in North Carolina. The Kent Police Department has stated that they have not given up on finding Asia. There was a possible sighting of her in South Carolina that was reported to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, but no further information has been released about this lead. The lack of significant developments has been difficult for her family, who continue to hold out hope for her safe return. This case is a heart-wrenching example of a young life interrupted, leaving a family with unanswered questions and a community with the lingering memory of a missing girl.
Feb 13, 2020
Kent
Washington
King County
No
92816
Kent Police Department
Kent
Washington
King County
98032
Gerald Gee
Detective
220 4th Avenue South, Washington
2538565800
Local
Law Enforcement
20-2105
Kent Police Department
7548
Black
Brown
Brown
06/12/2026
