What happened to Nalaya Crew?

Nalaya Crew, a 10-month-old girl, was allegedly kidnapped by her relative Michelle Hemphill and Hemphill's boyfriend Timothy Lee Smith Jr. in North Carolina, but was later found unharmed and reunited with her mother.

Who were the suspects in the Nalaya Crew kidnapping case?

The suspects in the Nalaya Crew kidnapping case were Michelle Hemphill, a 19-year-old relative of the child, and Timothy Lee Smith Jr., Hemphill's 23-year-old boyfriend.

Where was Nalaya Crew found?

Nalaya Crew was found by police in North Carolina after the alleged kidnapping.

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10-Month-Old Rescued from Alleged Kidnapping by Family Member and Boyfriend

16 Nov

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10-month-old girl found unharmed after alleged kidnapping
Relative Michelle Hemphill and her boyfriend Timothy Lee Smith Jr. accused of taking the child
Child reunited with mother after police intervention

10-Month-Old Rescued from Alleged Kidnapping by Family Member and Boyfriend

On November 16, 2025, a 10-month-old girl named Nalaya Crew was found by police in North Carolina after an alleged kidnapping. Authorities say the child was abducted around 7 p.m. on November 15 by her relative, 19-year-old Michelle Hemphill, and Hemphill's boyfriend, 23-year-old Timothy Lee Smith Jr.

Prior to the arrests, police believed Nalaya was "in danger" with Hemphill, who they said "is currently homeless and has no means to provide for the child." Hemphill was last seen getting into a blue minivan, which police believe was driven by Smith, around the 6600 block of Monroe Road.

However, the child was "located unharmed and has been reunited with her mother," according to the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. Both Hemphill and Smith have since been taken into custody.

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