Missing For Nine Months, Woman Found Alive Near Death Valley In Colorado

Last Updated:July 25, 2025, 19:40 IST

Further details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remain unknown.

Pittman, aged 33, was first reported missing by her mother in November 2024 (Facebook Image)

Kelsey Pittman, a North Carolina resident, has been found alive in Colorado after being missing for nine months. She was last seen near California’s Death Valley National Park before disappearing without a trace. After months of extensive search efforts, she was finally located on July 22.

The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the news in an official Facebook post, stating, “The Inyo County Sheriff’s Office is relieved to announce that [Kelsey Pittman] has been located alive in the state of Colorado." However, further details about the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and where she spent her time during the nine months remain unknown.

Pittman, aged 33, was first reported missing by her mother in November 2024 after she was unable to contact her. Concerned for her daughter’s safety, her mother reached out to local authorities for assistance.

In February 2025, the Inyo County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a suspicious, abandoned vehicle located near The Pads, or Slab City, an area often frequented by campers and located close to Death Valley National Park. Upon investigation, it was confirmed that the white 2009 Chevrolet HHR found at the site was registered to Pittman. A check of the vehicle’s licence plates confirmed it was from North Carolina.

Between February and June, search efforts intensified in and around Death Valley. The Sheriff’s team employed drones, search dogs, and the assistance of volunteers to comb the area for any signs of Pittman. During this time, her mother remained in constant contact with investigators and played an active role by helping identify possible aliases her daughter might be using. According to her mother, Pittman could have been going by the names “Infinity Jane" or “Jane Jones."

On July 2, the department released an update stating that, despite their continued and rigorous efforts, the investigation had not yielded results. Pittman was described as a “Caucasian female who is 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighs 130 pounds." She is noted to have blond or brownish-blond hair.

While Pittman has now been found, the Sheriff’s Office has chosen not to disclose the specifics of her discovery, including how and where she was located in Colorado. The decision was made in order to respect the privacy of both Pittman and her family.

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