Salena Lynn Fleenor, a 17-year-old from Roseville, Michigan, was reported missing at 8:20 a.m. on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, after she didn't return home and stopped answering her phone. Her disappearance shines a spotlight on the severe risks young people face every day — especially from online predators and systemic failures in obtaining prompt help.
Salena's mother, Christina Harcus, said her daughter had run away briefly before but never for such an extended period. "This is 10 days without anything," Harcus said, expressing fears that someone could have taken advantage of her daughter. The last known sighting was when a Lyft driver dropped Salena off at Rivers Edge Trailer Park in Clinton Township around 10 a.m. on Easter Sunday. Reports suggested she may have been seen again as recently as April 29, 2025.
Case Timeline
Salena reported missing. Last known location: Rivers Edge Trailer Park, Clinton Township, after being dropped off by a Lyft driver around 10 a.m.
Possible additional sighting reported. Local searches ongoing.
U.S. Marshals Service designates Salena's case as "critically missing and endangered." Investigators trace Snapchat activity to 26-year-old Davis Alexander Marshall of Raleigh, North Carolina.
Salena located at Clarion Pointe Midtown motel in Raleigh, NC. Marshall arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Additional charges including accosting a child for immoral purposes and possible human trafficking under investigation.
The Investigation
After local searches failed, the U.S. Marshals Service stepped in and designated Salena's case as critically missing and endangered. Investigators traced Salena's Snapchat activity to Davis Alexander Marshall, who authorities say drove more than 500 miles to pick her up, discarded her GPS-tracked cellphone, and replaced it with a burner phone.
Court documents revealed Marshall had purchased food, children's toys, and clothing from Victoria's Secret for Salena — items investigators recognized as classic grooming tactics used by predators to establish trust, create dependency, and isolate minors from family and support systems.
Court documents also revealed Marshall was aware of the missing child report but did not notify authorities. He was arrested on charges of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Additional charges, including accosting a child for immoral purposes and possible human trafficking, remained under investigation at time of publication.
Highlighting Broader Issues — Related Cases
Salena's story isn't isolated. These cases illustrate the risks youth and vulnerable adults across all backgrounds face every day.
Reported missing after an argument with her mother. FBI involved; a combined $30,000 reward offered. Foul play suspected.
Active — Foul Play SuspectedSingle mother of five, last seen leaving One 17 Sofa Bar. Called 911 from Exxon station — then vanished. Trafficking concern.
Active — Trafficking ConcernMother of four, forcefully guided into a vehicle after leaving a birthday party. Last cell ping at 4:36 AM near Walnut Hill, Dallas.
Active · NamUs #116308Dropped off at her 23-year-old boyfriend's home. Body found April 26 inside an SUV. Two individuals arrested.
Deceased — Homicide InvestigationVanished from Vista Maria youth facility. Found over a month later in a 62-year-old man's apartment. Abuse and exploitation confirmed.
Recovered — ExploitationKeeping Our Youth and Vulnerable Adults Safe
- Have real, honest conversations with your kids, cousins, and friends about what risks are out there — from sketchy DMs to streets that can turn dangerous.
- Build a personal safety playbook — a secret word or phrase someone can drop when they're in trouble so trusted people know it's serious.
- Notice red flags: sneaky new apps, late-night meetups, or friendships that appear out of nowhere. Ask questions, show you care, don't shame.
- Stay informed about what's happening in your neighborhood — new scams, spikes in missing persons, signs of trafficking recruitment.
- Make sure everyone knows the plan: where to go, who to call, and how to stay safe until help arrives.
How to Report Concerns
Always call 911 or local law enforcement first if you believe someone is in immediate danger.
- National Human Trafficking Hotline1-888-373-7888
- CyberTipline — Report Online ExploitationCyberTipline.org
- Submit Confidential Tips to AIDBIPOCdatabase.missingandtrafficked.info/submit-tip — All credible tips reviewed and forwarded to law enforcement.
Resources & Community Support
AIDBIPOC is dedicated to raising awareness, advocating for equitable treatment, and promoting policy changes that benefit all missing and trafficked persons — especially marginalized individuals.
- National Runaway Safeline1-800-RUNAWAY · 1800runaway.org
- National Center for Missing & Exploited Childrenmissingkids.org · 1-800-THE-LOST
- Mental Health Crisis SupportDial 988 for immediate assistance
Let's unite as a community — every story matters, every action counts.
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