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St Elizabeth mother and child missing

Published:Sunday | October 12, 2025 | 9:29 PM
Fourteen-year-old Kenalya 'Kay Kay' Burton and her 10-month-old daughter, Kiera 'Blessing' Burton, have been missing from Pepper District, St Elizabeth, since October 12, 2025, the police say.
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Fourteen-year-old Kenalya 'Kay Kay' Burton and her 10-month-old daughter, Kiera 'Blessing' Burton, have been missing from Pepper District, St Elizabeth, since October 12, 2025, the police say.

The police have issue a high alert for 14-year-old Kenalya Burton and her 10-month-old daughter, Kiera Burton, both of Pepper District, St Elizabeth, who have been missing since Sunday.

Kenalya, also known as ‘Kay Kay’, is of brown complexion, stout build, and about 162 centimetres (5 feet 4 inches) tall. Her daughter, Kiera, also called ‘Blessing’, is of brown complexion, a statement said.

According to the Santa Cruz Police, Kenalya and Kiera were last seen at home around 10:45 a.m.

Their mode of dress at the time is unknown, and they have not been heard from since.

Anyone with information on their whereabouts is being asked to contact the Santa Cruz Police at 876-966-2289, the 119 Police Emergency number, or the nearest police station.

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