Above: Alina Settles in 2013

Alina Settles

Last seen in Henderson, Nevada on July 23, 2013

Vital statistics: White female. Born on May 16, 2008. Brown hair, brown eyes. She may use the alias last name "Shainyan." Was five at the time.

Circumstances: She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Elena Settles. A photo and vital statisitcs are posted below. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for her on February 4, 2015. They may have traveled to Russia.


Above: Elena Settles in 2013

Vital statistics: White female. Born on October 3, 1975. Black hair, hazel eyes. Was thirty-seven at the time.

If you have any information as to Alina's whereabouts, please contact the Nevada Office of the Attorney General at 702-499-0253. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this casefile came from the following resources:
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
NamUs National Missing Persons Data System

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