[MISSING CHILD] Reachelle Smith

Reachelle was nicknamed "Peanut" when she was born because she was so small. At times, if you asked her name she would say "I'm Peanut". It took her family a long time to get her to realize that Peanut was just a nick name. She always knew her family loved her. When it came down to it, it was the family's love that opened a window for someone to come in. Leigh was considered one of the family. Completely trusted and loved. He used the trust of the family to take Reachelle from a home that had so much love for her. The last time the family saw Peanut, she was 3. This year Reachelle will be 6. No words can describe how the family still aches for their Peanut to be brought home. Peanut's family asks that if there is anyone who might think they saw her, know they saw her or anything, to please, come forward. Send a message to this site or contact the Minot Police Department at (701)852-0111. Any and all help is greatly appreciated to help bring Peanut home.
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About Reachelle:
Missing Reachelle
A "Peanut" in the glory of a Chippewa Nation.
So small and fragile , a glorious work of art.
Her smile shines from a long line of evolution,
And her life just beginning to start.
Her love and care for others still beholds,
As the sun settles and the moon glares
Down the Turtle Mountain Memories
And heritage she shares.
The fun of life this "Peanut" presents
With everlasting and delightful charm
She warms your heart with her innocent touch
And brings such happiness without harm.
With the courage and strength to continue
With the strength of Warriors past
With life and struggles and will to survive
Reachelle has the strength which will last.
Brothers and Sisters from Nations near and afar
We call you out this day
To add up the Visions and Strengths from your past
To bring home "Peanut" today.
Mooskee
Reachelle "Peanut" Smith was last seen by her guardian on May 17th, 2006. It is believed that a family friend, Leigh Cowen, knew of her whereabouts. He stole Reachelle's guardian's van, and was found dead in the van days after her disappearance, in an apparent suicide.From FBI Missing Person Investigation:
May 17, 2006
Minot, North Dakota
REACHELLE SMITH
DESCRIPTION
Date of Birth: September 10, 2002
Place of Birth: Unknown
Sex: Female
Hair: Brown
Height: 3'6"
Eyes: Brown
Weight: 40 pounds
Race: White
THE DETAILS
Reachelle Smith is missing under suspicious circumstances. She was last seen at her residence in Minot, North Dakota, by her guardian at approximately 1 a.m. on May 17, 2006. When the guardian awoke the next morning and found Reachelle gone, the guardian's male roommate stated that Reachelle would be spending a few days with his mother, with whom the child has a grandmother-type relationship.
On May 22, the guardian awoke to find the roommate missing, along with her own van. She called police to report the missing child and roommate. The roommate was later found dead in the van, by an apparent suicide, outside of Minot. Reachelle was not inside the van.
REWARD
The FBI is offering a reward for information regarding the disappearance of Reachelle Smith.
Individuals with information concerning this case should take no action themselves, but instead immediately contact the nearest FBI Office or local law enforcement agency. For any possible sighting outside the United States, contact the nearest United States Embassy or Consulate.
From CodeAmber.org:
Amber Alert Issued for 3 Year Old North Dakota Girl
Posted: Monday May 22, 2006: 7:39 PM CST
Updated: Wednesday May 24, 2006: 12:20 PM CST
The suspect information reference Leigh Cowen is no longer included in the AMBER Alert.
The suspect vehicle a 1995 Teal colored Chevrolet Astro Van with ND License plate HAY 548 is no longer included in the AMBER Alert.
The child, Reachelle Smith, is still included in the AMBER Alert.
No additional information about her possible whereabouts is available.
The AMBER Alert for Reachelle Smith remains active.
The Minot Police Department and the State of North Dakota issued the Amber Alert after the girl was abducted this morning, May 22nd.
Reachelle Smith, 3 years old. She's white with brown eyes and light brown hair. She is about 3 feet high and weighs about 40 pounds.
She's believed to be with Leigh Cowen, a 22-year-old white man with black, collar-length hair and brown eyes, standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 220 pounds. Cowen has a Chinese symbol tattooed on the right side of his neck.
They might be in a teal 1995 Ford van with minor front end damage and North Dakota license plates HAY 548 and on route to Kansas.
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