Missing Georgia girl found alive in Tennessee

A missing teenager named Asata Amun was found alive this week, over a year after she disappeared. The 16-year-old was last seen in February 2024 when she fled from her father's home barefoot. This occurred after an alleged argument between her and her father, Kwabena Amun. Police in Gwinnett County, Georgia announced that Asata had been under the care of the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services since the day she went missing. A case manager noticed inconsistencies in Asata's statements, which triggered an investigation into missing children and led to her identification. Just days before her discovery, Asata's mother, Jasmine Dominique, made a heartfelt plea for her daughter's return in a media interview. When she received the news that Asata had been found, Dominique expressed her disbelief and relief. Asata told her mother that she had lived on the streets for a time after leaving home, seeking a safer place. Although she had no connections in Tennessee, she felt it would be safer for her there. Concerns surrounding her father's behavior surfaced during the investigation, but he has denied any abuse allegations. While Asata's two sisters were removed from their father's custody due to abuse claims, he has never faced criminal charges. Authorities are now making arrangements to transfer Asata to the Georgia Department of Family & Children Services, and the investigation into her disappearance remains open.