What happened to Relisha Rudd?

Relisha Rudd, an 8-year-old girl, disappeared in 2014 from Washington, D.C. She was last seen on hotel surveillance video with a janitor named Khalil Tatum.

When is Relisha Rudd's birthday?

Relisha Rudd's 20th birthday is on October 29th, 2025.

Who is searching for Relisha Rudd?

Relisha's stepfather, Antonio Wheeler, continues to hope and pray for her safe return. The Black and Missing Foundation has also partnered with the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department to help search for Relisha and spread awareness about her disappearance.

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Relisha Rudd's Decade-Long Disappearance: A Haunting Mystery Remains Unsolved

30 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Relisha Rudd vanished in 2014 at age 8, last seen with a janitor
Her stepfather still hopes she is alive and prays for her return
Docuseries aims to uncover new leads and bring awareness to the case

Relisha Rudd's Decade-Long Disappearance: A Haunting Mystery Remains Unsolved

In 2014, 8-year-old Relisha Rudd vanished from Washington, D.C., last seen on hotel surveillance video with a janitor named Khalil Tatum. Now, 11 years later, her disappearance remains a haunting mystery.

Relisha's stepfather, Antonio Wheeler, has endured sleepless nights and "a lot of unsettling thoughts" about what happened to the girl he remembers as joyful, loving, and protective of her younger brothers. Wheeler, now 38, says he has coped by praying to God, hoping to one day see Relisha again.

In a bid to revive the case, a two-part docuseries from the Black and Missing Foundation aims to put Relisha's story back in the spotlight, with the goal of shaking loose any clues that could help solve the mystery. As Relisha's 20th birthday approaches on October 29th, her family and the authorities remain committed to finding answers.