Concern grew for five-year-old Earthum Butler after he went missing from Indianapolis, Indiana, on February 23, 2026. Earthum, a White male, was not alone; his disappearance was part of a larger, deeply troubling situation involving his six siblings. The children, believed to be with their mother, Makala Pendley, ranged in age from one to twelve years old. In addition to Earthum, the missing siblings were Nikola, age twelve; Joseph, age ten; Aubrielle, age eight; Orion, age seven; Polaris, age three; and the youngest, Azrael, who was just one.
The circumstances that led to the family vanishing were not made public, and authorities released few details. There was no information available regarding what the children or their mother were wearing at the time they were last seen, nor was there a specific location associated with their disappearance.
This lack of detail created significant challenges for both investigators and a community hoping for the safe return of the seven young children.
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department handled the investigation. For months, the case remained unresolved, leaving family and community members in a state of anxious uncertainty. The search came to a conclusion in July 2026. On July 14, it was announced that Earthum and all six of his siblings had been located and were safe. It was also reported that their mother, Makala Pendley, had been found deceased in Mexico.Last Seen: Feb 23, 2026
