INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — The 10-year-old girl reported missing from Mississippi had been in the care of her aunt and uncle in Indian River County when her mother turned herself into authorities Tuesday night, according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
After seeing media coverage regarding the girl’s kidnapping, her aunt and uncle – identified as Lavetra Blue and Anthony Franklin – took 10-year-old Carmen Hudson to the lobby of the Indian River County jail.
Hudson was turned over to authorities unharmed and safe, the Sheriff’s Office said.
Detectives interviewed Hudson and her aunt and uncle Wednesday. Currently, neither Blue nor Franklin face charges.
The child has been placed into the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Family Services until she can be reunited with her father in Mississippi, according to authorities.
“We appreciate the assistance of everyone who shared in our search on social and traditional media, and in the community,” said Detective Sergeant Nancy McNally. “It is great to see that when it matters most, everyone comes together.”
Feb. 11, 10:51 p.m.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Ten-year-old Carmen Hudson has been safely located according to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office.
Detectives are currently speaking with her and a person who had custody of her.
This article will be updated as more information is made available.
Feb. 11, 9:21 a.m.
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Indian River County authorities are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl who was taken from her home in Oxford, Miss., by her mother, who is wanted for parental kidnapping.
The girl, identified as Carmen Hudson, is described as black, standing 4 feet 7 inches tall, weighing 65 pounds and having a thin build. She has brown eyes and black hair. Authorities do not know what she was last wearing.
Authorities received word Tuesday evening that the mother, identified as Yolanda Chambliss and Yolanda Blue, was possibly in the Gifford area. Overnight, Chambliss turned herself in at the Indian River County Jail where Sheriff’s detectives responded and interviewed her.
Chambliss did not tell authorities where her daughter is, only that she was in the custody of a friend, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
Anyone who has information about the child’s whereabouts or has information that could assist in finding the girl is encouraged to call 911 in reference to case 2015-23606. Callers can remain anonymous and possibly be eligible for a reward up to $1,000 by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1-800-273-TIPS (8477) or going to www.tcwatch.org.
