Missing Tennessee woman Layla Santanello's family fears worst

The family of Layla Santanello, a 20-year-old woman missing since June 2023, is fearing the worst. Layla was last seen running barefoot from a hotel in Kingsport, Tennessee. Her family believes she may have encountered foul play and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Layla's boyfriend, Michael David Thompson, 21, was arrested months later on unrelated charges involving financial scams directed at Layla's family. Despite his arrest, there is no evidence linking him directly to Layla's disappearance. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation continues to treat Layla's case as critical. Layla's family expressed a mix of hope and despair during a recent interview. Her stepmother, Brittany Zeitler, worries that Layla may have died from an accidental overdose, leading to a chaotic cover-up. Brittany noted similarities between Layla and another missing young woman, Hollynn Snapp, who vanished around the same time. The family is struggling with the uncertainty surrounding Layla's case. Brittany emphasized that Layla would never leave her daughter of her own accord. Layla was last seen acting erratically at the Americourt Hotel, leading to witness accounts of her panic as she ran into a nearby field. Weeks after her disappearance, Brittany received disturbing Cash App messages that appeared to be from Layla, including a threat related to a drug debt. Michael has been charged with financial crimes but is not officially linked to Layla's case. The family insists they will continue their search for answers. The Kingsport Police Department, along with the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, is actively involved in the case. Despite the ongoing investigation, no developments have confirmed Layla's whereabouts.