An Oak Creek mother is facing felony charges tied to her daughter's six-day disappearance, which sparked an extensive search across multiple jurisdictions. Luisa Asala, a 36-year-old from Burlington, has been charged with interfering with child custody after her 13-year-old daughter, Lillian Asala, was found safe in Watertown on March 7. Court records listed on the FOX6 website show the mother being held on a $20,000 bond.

Initially reported missing on March 1, Lillian had left her grandparents' Oak Creek home, claiming to be headed toward a local skate park. During her disappearance, police said her cellphone pinged about a mile away. Found after nearly a week, her mother now has a preliminary hearing scheduled for March 20, according to information from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

The investigation into Lillian's disappearance required over 200 man-hours, roping in the FBI, state investigators, and several local police departments. Fueled by an anonymous tip obtained by WISN, authorities grew suspicious of Asala, suggesting her daughter "was fine and her mom was hiding her." This claim was rooted in the mother's seemingly off-putting demeanor, exhibiting laughter and irritation during the search, which stood out to her coworkers as unsettling.

Details of the case reveal underlying family stress, with text messages discovered at Abendschein Skate Park suggesting Lillian considered running away due to issues with her father, who maintains primary physical placement. Asala now potentially faces up to 12.5 years in prison and $25,000 in fines if convicted on the Class F felony charge, as stated by WISN.