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Kentucky Teen Wynter Wagoner Found Safe After Two-Month Search
12/28/2025, 8:28:50 PM
Discovery of Wynter Wagoner
Wynter Wagoner, a 13-year-old girl from Rockcastle County, Kentucky, who had been missing since October 14, was located on December 26 in Silver Spring, Maryland. The Montgomery County Department of Police, in collaboration with the U.S. Marshals Service, acted on a tip that led them to a residence on Dalewood Drive, where they found Wagoner with 37-year-old Christian Alexander Delgado. Delgado was arrested without incident and is facing charges of kidnapping, as confirmed by the Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office, which has issued an arrest warrant for him. He is currently being held at the Montgomery County Central Processing Unit, awaiting extradition to Kentucky.
Circumstances of Disappearance
Wynter was last seen in her foster home in Orlando, Kentucky, after being picked up early from school. Her family reported her missing shortly thereafter, and a $5,000 reward was offered for information leading to her safe return. The case gained significant attention, with local law enforcement and the community actively involved in the search efforts.
Official Statements & Responses
Rockcastle County Sheriff Shannon Franklin expressed relief at Wynter's safe return, describing the outcome as a "Christmas miracle." He emphasized the importance of community vigilance regarding missing children, noting that many remain unaccounted for across the nation. Wynter's family released a statement expressing their gratitude to law enforcement and the community for their support during the difficult weeks of her disappearance.
Criticism & Opposition
While the investigation continues, details surrounding the circumstances of Wynter's kidnapping remain unclear. The Rockcastle County Sheriff's Office has not disclosed specific information about how she was taken or the nature of her time away from home. This lack of transparency has led to questions from the public regarding the safety measures in place for vulnerable youth.
What's Next
The investigation into Wynter's kidnapping is ongoing, with authorities expected to provide further updates as they gather more information. Christian Delgado's extradition to Kentucky will likely prompt additional legal proceedings regarding the charges against him.
Verbatim Quotes
“Wynter has been found. She is safe and that's about all the information we can give at this time,” — Dustin Wagoner, Wynter's father.
“Thanks to all that assisted in this wonderful ending,” — Rockcastle County Sheriff’s Office.
“There are literally thousands of people, a huge number of the citizens in Rockcastle County, myself and my family included, that slept well for the first night since October 14th,” — Sheriff Shannon Franklin.
“That is a statistic improbability.” — Sheriff Shannon Franklin.
