Missing Tennessee woman feared kidnapped, ransom threats received

Layla Santanello, 20, has been missing since June 2023 after last being seen running barefoot from a hotel in Kingsport, Tennessee. Her family fears for her safety, especially after receiving threatening ransom texts linked to her disappearance. Her boyfriend, Michael David Thompson, has been jailed for unrelated financial crimes but has not been connected to her case. Authorities are investigating a possible link between Layla's disappearance and that of another missing woman, Hollynn Snapp, who vanished months later. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to prioritize Layla's case, which remains active. Her family is urging for more information and clarity in the investigation, hoping for answers about her whereabouts.