Christie Henderson, a 13-year-old Black / African American girl, was reported missing from Memphis, Tennessee, leaving her family and community deeply concerned for her safety. Her disappearance has prompted an ongoing search and an appeal for public assistance.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Christie Henderson as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Christie was last seen on February 4, 2026. On that day, she was dropped off at her grandmother's house. She later left the residence with another teenager, 15-year-old Cortez Brittman. Authorities have noted that Cortez may be in possession of a firearm. At the time she went missing, Christie was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 115 pounds.
No details about the clothing she was wearing have been released.
Law enforcement agencies began an investigation immediately following Christie's disappearance. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has helped to raise awareness about her case as the search for her continues.
As of March 2026, Christie Henderson remains missing. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department. Her case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as case number NC999660888.Last Seen: Feb 4, 2026
