A Chicago woman, Taylor Casey, has been missing in the Bahamas for nearly two weeks, prompting her mother to plead with the US government for assistance in locating her daughter. Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19 at Paradise Island, where she was attending a yoga retreat on the island of New Providence.
Casey's mother, Colette Seymore, has returned to the United States after meeting with US Embassy officials, retreat organizers, and Bahamian authorities. Seymore expressed her distress, stating, 'This is every mother's worst nightmare. Without U.S. government support, we may never find out what happened to my Taylor.'
The family is now urging the FBI to take over the investigation into Casey's disappearance, citing dissatisfaction with the handling of the case by local authorities. Emily Williams, a friend of Casey who accompanied Seymore, expressed frustration with the investigation process.
Despite speaking with FBI officials over the phone, the agency has not yet intervened in the case. The State Department acknowledged reports of a missing US citizen in the Bahamas but refrained from commenting on Casey's situation due to privacy concerns.
When a US citizen goes missing, the State Department collaborates with local authorities and maintains open communication with the families involved. The search for Taylor Casey continues as her loved ones seek answers and assistance from the US government.
