An urgent AMBER Alert has been activated by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation on behalf of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for 8-year-old Samantha Shelly. Samantha, described as being 4’2” and weighing 55 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes, went missing from Sneedville and authorities are asking for the public's assistance in locating her.
The situation is dire and time-sensitive, the community and law enforcement are mobilizing to find the young girl, Samantha who was last seen in the small town of Sneedville, and officials are urging anyone with any information, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to come forward by calling 1-800-TBI-FIND; they understand that in cases such as these, any small detail could potentially lead to her safe return.
In their social media outreach, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has emphasized the critical nature of the public's awareness and involvement. The agency is disseminating Samantha's description and last known whereabouts widely, in hopes that increased visibility will assist in bringing her home swiftly and safely.
Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the public can follow for live updates through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's official social media accounts.
An #AMBERAlert has been issued on behalf of the Hancock County Sheriff’s Office for 8-year-old Samantha Shelly.
— Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (@TBInvestigation) September 10, 2025
Samantha is 4’2”, 55 lbs., with brown hair and hazel eyes.
She was last seen in Sneedville.
Call 1-800-TBI-FIND with info!
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