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Missing Indiana Teen Likely Dead, Suspect in Custody: Cops

2026-02-02 News & Politics
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The search for missing Indiana teenager Hailey Buzbee has turned tragic, with police now saying they believe the 17-year-old is dead after weeks of investigation spanning multiple states. Authorities allege Hailey willingly got into a car with 39-year-old Tyler Thomas, a man she met through online gaming, who later admitted picking her up but gave false statements about where he dropped her off. While Hailey’s body has not yet been publicly recovered by police, Thomas is jailed on felony charges as investigators say evidence shows she died just days after disappearing. Law&Crime’s Chris Stewart is On the Case. If you’re ever injured in an accident, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. You can submit a claim in 8 clicks or less without having to leave your couch. To start your claim, visit: https://www.forthepeople.com/otc Subscribe to Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/LawAndCrimeNetwork Become a Sponsor of Law&Crime's Leading Shows: https://lawandcrime.com/sales/ Host: Chris Stewart Editor: Curtis Lee-Tai Hosang #Indiana #Missing #LawAndCrime STAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK: Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3y Where To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5 Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletter Read Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2Iqo Submit Tips to Law&Crime: [email protected] For Advertising Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] For Licensing Inquiries, Please Contact: [email protected] LAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetwork Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrime Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetwork TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrime LAW&CRIME NETWORK PODCASTS: https://lawandcrime.com/podcasts/ SUBSCRIBE TO ALL OF LAW&CRIME NETWORK YOUTUBE CHANNELS: Main Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrime/ BodyCam: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimebodycam Trials: https://www.youtube.com/@lawandcrimetrials Investigates: https://www.youtube.com/@LawAndCrimeInvestigates Scandal: https://www.youtube.com/@scandalousnews

Top Comments (10)

@59jaguar 2026-02-02

Child predators need to be put to death for committing murder of children.

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@ZonictheZoneCop 2026-02-03

Man... Wish these kids knew they're worth so much more than the attention of some middle-aged loser.

821 35 replies
@Baba0x 2026-02-02

i would bet he was pretending to be a teen online.

668 44 replies
@jklax 2026-02-02

He doesn't have a criminal record but I guarantee you this ain't the first time he's exploited a minor and who knows if there are more that have been killed.

603 12 replies
@BlueLineRawOfficial 2026-02-03

39 years old with no prior record is terrifying. It just shows how these predators can hide in plain sight. Parents, please watch who your kids are gaming with.

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@antoinettevambe5714 2026-02-02

So many sicko older men preying online with young teens

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@ionlyemergeafterdark 2026-02-02

There should be no bail for kidnapping or murder.

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@maddytaps 2026-02-03

Why TF does this guy have a bond?!

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@cmdr_goldensamurai 2026-02-03

He has criminal history, they have just failed to hold him accountable for it.

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@LawAndCrime 2026-02-02

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