Obed Jelsin Barahona Caseres was 14 when he was last seen in Knoxville, Tennessee, on July 15, 2022. Born in Honduras, he had been sent to Knoxville by his parents to pursue schooling and opportunities. At the time of his disappearance he was described as a Hispanic male, five feet tall, about 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The Knoxville Police Department is handling the investigation. Those gaps have complicated efforts to find answers for his family.

If anyone in Knoxville saw Obed around July 15, 2022, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact the Knoxville Police Department.