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Indiana family of five missing since Fourth of July

Devan Markham

Five members of the Terrell family went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis. Willie Terrell, 50; Jessika Terrell, 31; Frankie Terrell, 4; Queen Terrell, 3; and King Terrell, 1, disappeared shortly after noon local time. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)

Editor’s note: There has been an update in this case.

INDIANAPOLIS (NewsNation) — The disappearance of an Indiana family of five late last week has prompted a frantic search for three young children who police believe to be in “extreme danger.”


The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department issued a Silver Alert on Friday, announcing its investigation into the disappearance of Willie Terrell, 50, and Jessika Terrell, 31, along with their three children Frankie Terrell, 4; Queen Terrell, 3; and King Terrell, 1.

The three children were last seen with Willie and Jessika Terrell, their biological parents, on Thursday, police said.

“They are believed to be in extreme danger and may require medical assistance,” the IMPD said.

King Terrell, 1, went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was wearing a Mickey Mouse outfit and red shoes at the time of his disappearance. His two sisters, mother and father are also missing. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Queen Terrell, 3, went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was wearing a pink shirt, gray pants and light-up tennis shoes at the time of her disappearance. Her two siblings, mother and father are also missing. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Frankie Terrell, 4, went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was wearing a pink shirt and blue pants at the time of her disappearance. Her two siblings, mother and father are also missing. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Willie Terrell, 50, went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He disappeared along with his wife, Jessika Terrell, and their three children. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)
Jessika Terrell, 31, went missing on July 4, 2024 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She disappeared along with her husband, Willie Terrell, and their three children. (Credit: Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department)

Frankie Terrell was last seen wearing a pink shirt and blue pants. The 4-year-old is a Black female with brown hair, brown eyes and weighs about 46 pounds.

Her sister, Queen Terrell, was last seen wearing a pink shirt, gray pants and light-up tennis shoes, the police said. The 3-year-old is a Black female with brown hair, brown eyes and weighs about 30 pounds.

Their brother, King Terrell, was last seen wearing a Mickey Mouse outfit and red shoes. He is a Black male with brown hair, brown eyes and weighs about 15 pounds.

The IMPD has asked the public for help in finding the missing family. For those with information regarding the whereabouts of the Terrells, contact the IMPD at 317-327-6541 or 911.