WA-Sabrina Godwin (15) - Missing from Tacoma, 2007

[Idaho4Groenes]

Case Type: Endangered Runaway
Missing Since: January 19, 2007
Missing From: Tacoma, Washington

Age Now: 16
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 150 lbs
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Blue

Circumstances: Sabrina has pierced ears and multiple scars on both arms. She has lived in Washington and Arkansas but has also expressed an interest in visiting Arizona and New York City

The above from: NCMEC (http://www.missingkids.com/missingkids/servlet/PubCaseSearchServlet?act=viewChildDetail&caseNum=12075&orgPrefix=USNY&seqNum=1&caseLang=en_US&searchLang=en_US)

Sabrina's MySpace: www.myspace.com/irockgetoverit (http://www.myspace.com/irockgetoverit)

According to Sabrina's MySpace, survey's she has done, comments she has left, etc., she is currently in Livingston, Montana. She also has many newer pics on her page.

I have personally called the listed authorities about her case, and they seem to be aware that she is staying in Livingston. I know of at least two others that have called this information in as well. I have been questioning why they KNOW where she is and yet won't do anything about it. They seem to not even want to speak to me unless I've seen Sabrina with my own two eyes. I understand the issues with MySpace, but if she is being so blatant about where she is staying, it seems like it would be pretty easy to let the PD in Livingston know to keep an eye out for her.

Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions? If it's appropriate...anyone with a bigger backbone than me :) want to call her agency and see what the heck is up? She's listed on NCMEC but she is listed with an agency in NY. 1-800-FIND-KID

[dannyodie]

if you have called the ncmec and told them this info they for a fact would ask if you have seen her with your own two eyes. sometimes the police don't want interferrence in a missing persons case, they want to take all the cheer. at least she is alive for now, who all have you contacted?

[Filly]

Idaho, sorry I wouldn't know what you can do to help. I'd think also anyone can be logging on to this girls Myspace. Perhaps that's another reason you got no response? THank you for posting about this young lady. Her own biological mom posted to her about wishing she would call more and she has her Social Security Card so she could send it to her. Is she missing from foster care or a home or something? Obviously this girl has lived on the streets. Maybe it can be a positive if there is any positive such a bright and beautiful 16 year old has lived on the street that she got some sense. That is just heartbreaking. Saying a prayer this kid is kept safe. Note too just my opinion this is why I hate these Myspaces and text messaging. My own child who is legally an adult will just text me. How do I know who that is ont he other end of that phone texting. O.K. sorry this kind of thing just tears me apart. Best wishes for this young lady. Btw, also she was going to marry a 21 year old. Is that legal in any of them States she has been in to be with a 21 year old? Just wondering. Hope you can help somehow.

[Idaho4Groenes]

Dannyodie - I (and the other two persons) have contacted the NY Division of Criminal Justice - Missing Children Clearinghouse at 1-800-FIND-KID...as they are the only agency listed for her case. Not sure why NCMEC or even Tacoma authorities are not.

Filly - I do understand all of your (and their) concerns about MySpace pages. I'm not sure if that person on her page is her actual mom, although it could be. I saw a post that Sabrina left on her page that said something like "love your alternative daughter". But I don't know why she would have her social security card if it wasn't her real mom, so who knows. She could be missing from foster care, I'm not sure. It doesn't really say. I saw that about her wanting to marry that guy. Pretty sure it's not legal, but I'm sure they could have found someone that would have done it anyway.

Anyone have any family or friends in or near Livingston?

[Mygirlsadie]

It looks like the 'mom' lives in Livingston also? Or at least in Montana.. I see another daughter who is writing to the same mom saying she so happy that she will be home soon and out of foster care.. Very confusing story/family.

[Idaho4Groenes]

I just wanted to update this and say that Sabrina was removed from NCMEC. It's been a while now, I just had forgotten that I posted this thread. Either Sabrina has been found, or her "mom" or other guardian dropped the case and gave her permission to be where she is. I have no idea. It was confusing to begin with. But she is no longer officially "missing".