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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Devin
M. Cooper
33
33
5'5 inches
145 lbs
Black
Male
In the late hours of a quiet evening in Columbus, Ohio, a woman named Devin M. Cooper, who is also known by her name Sacoya, prepared to make a quick trip to a nearby convenience store. She was living in the North Linden neighborhood at the time. Leaving her home, she got into her black 2009 Ford Fusion, a familiar car she was often seen driving. It was communicated that she was just stepping out to purchase some bottled water. This seemingly routine errand would be the last time she was ever seen or heard from by her loved ones. The following day, with no sign of her return, she was officially reported as a missing person. As the days turned into weeks, the concern for Sacoya's well-being grew into a widespread search. Authorities began an investigation into her sudden and uncharacteristic disappearance. A significant development in the case came weeks later when her Ford Fusion was discovered abandoned on the west side of Columbus. Investigators noted that the vehicle had a different license plate than its original one when it was found. The car was processed for any potential evidence that might shed light on what happened to Sacoya. Friends and family described her as someone who would not just leave without contacting them, which deepened the fears that something was terribly wrong. The investigation into Devin "Sacoya" Cooper's disappearance has continued, with authorities and her family desperate for answers. Foul play is suspected in her case, a heart-wrenching reality for those who know and love her. At the time she went missing, she was described as a Black transgender woman with her hair styled in black cornrows, known as lemonade braids. She has a small scar on her left eyebrow and distinct tattoos, including the name "Sacoya" on her left thigh and the phrase "Go Get the $" on her right thigh. The FBI has offered a reward of up to $10,000 for information that could lead to her location. The case remains an active and unsolved missing person investigation, a painful and ambiguous situation for her family who continue to hope for her safe return. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance from Columbus, Ohio, after a simple trip to the store, have left a community searching for answers and a family waiting for a resolution.
Aug 31, 2021
Columbus
Ohio
Columbus
Columbus Division of Police
614-645-4545
05/29/2026
