Utah girl missing for more than 500 days found in Oregon; FBI says ‘gore groups’ suspected
Key Points:
- A 17-year-old Utah teenager missing since May 2025 was found in Oregon by police, according to the FBI’s Salt Lake City field office.
- The girl was discovered with a 39-year-old man who was taken into custody, though authorities have not disclosed charges or the exact location.
- FBI Director Kash Patel linked the case to online "gore groups," which exploit children through grooming and blackmail to produce harmful content.
- The FBI has issued a warning to those involved in such groups, emphasizing their commitment to pursuing and prosecuting offenders targeting children.