Above: Hayden Dowdey in 2023

Hayden Caroline Dowdey

Last seen in Emerald Isle, North Carolina on December 16, 2023

Vital statistics: White female. Born on April 11, 2022. Blond hair, blue eyes. Was one at the time.

Circumstances: She was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Allison Dowdey. Photos and vital statistics for her are not available. At the time she was in a custody battle with Hayden's father, Taylor Prince. She had also signed adoption papers for Hayden to be adopted by her maternal grandparents; it did not go through because of Prince's lack of consent. They are believed to be in the company of her non-custodial maternal grandfather, Paul Dowdey; photos and vital statistics for him are not available. They are believed to be in Costa Rica.

If you have any information as to Hayden's whereabouts, please contact the Emerald Isle Police Department at 252-354-2021. 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
Public Radio East
Facebook page for Hayden Dowdey

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