Update: The Ongoing Search for Summer Wells

In the quiet town of Rogersville, Tennessee, the community remains shaken and searching for answers following the disappearance of Summer Wells, a vibrant and beloved 5-year-old girl who vanished without a trace on June 15, 2021. As the third anniversary of her disappearance approaches, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) continues to probe the circumstances surrounding Summer‘s vanishing, leaving her family and the public grappling with unanswered questions and a desperate hope for her safe return.

Summer Wells, a blonde-haired, blue-eyed child, was last seen at her home on Ben Hill Road in the Beech Creek area of Rogersville. Summer‘s family reported that she had gone inside the house on the day she disappeared, but when they checked on her, she was gone. An extensive search involving hundreds of first responders ensued, but no sign of Summer was found. The TBI issued an Endangered Child Alert for the then-5-year-old, and the case quickly garnered national attention.

The investigation has been marked by twists and turns, with the TBI exploring various theories about what might have happened to Summer Wells. While the agency has not ruled out the possibility of abduction, they have also considered that Summer may have wandered off and become lost. The Wells family, including Summer‘s parents, Don Wells and Candus Wells, have cooperated with the investigation, allowing the TBI to search their property multiple times. However, the family has expressed frustration with the lack of progress and the toll the ordeal has taken on their lives.

In the years since Summer‘s disappearance, the case has taken on a life of its own, with amateur sleuths, podcasters, and YouTubers sharing theories and speculations about what might have happened to the young girl. The Wells family has also faced scrutiny and criticism from the public, adding to their pain and frustration. Despite the challenges, the family remains hopeful and prays for Summer’s safe return.

As the third anniversary of Summer‘s disappearance approaches, the TBI has reiterated its commitment to the case, stating that it will continue to investigate until it finds the answers it needs. The agency has also urged the public to refrain from sharing speculation and to report only credible tips or information to 1-800-TBI-FIND.