The Goodnight Message and the Moment the Signal Died
On Thursday night, May 29, 2025, Kylie Olivia Aurelano was at home in Garden City, Utah. The last confirmed contact described publicly was not a dramatic goodbye or a frantic call for help. It was a normal moment between a mother and daughter — the kind that would never stand out if the night had ended the way it was supposed to.
According to family statements shared publicly, Kylie texted her mother “I love you, mama. Good night.” Her mother replied “I love you, too, baby girl.” The time tied to that exchange has been stated as 9:44 p.m. What followed has become the most repeated and haunting detail in this case: Kylie’s phone reportedly turned off at 9:52 p.m.
A later piece of phone-related information has also been repeated publicly: brief data use around 10:37 p.m. The publicly shared version of events does not explain what that data use was, who initiated it, or whether it came from Kylie herself. It is simply one of the last digital breadcrumbs mentioned before the timeline drops into nothing.
It was not until the next morning that Kylie’s family realized she was missing.
When a teenager disappears, families often replay the night in their minds like a loop, searching for a missing sound, a missed cue, a final sign. In this case, what makes it so difficult is how ordinary it sounded at the surface — affection, routine, bedtime words — and how abruptly the line cuts off after.
What Was Left Behind and What Was Taken
After Kylie was discovered missing, the details described publicly created a picture of movement — of a teen who left with intention, at least in the moment, even if the long-term outcome was not intended.
Her mother has stated publicly that Kylie’s jacket was left outside. She has also described that items were packed and that Kylie’s Xbox was missing. In a follow-up detail shared publicly, Kylie was said to have taken a suitcase with skulls on it, reportedly picked up from a thrift store the day she went missing.
Those details matter because they sit at the center of the early “runaway” framing: a bag packed, belongings taken, a suitcase chosen. But those same details also create a second, darker question that becomes louder with time: if this began as leaving willingly, why did it become complete silence — and why did it stay that way?
One other location detail has been repeated publicly and tied closely to this case: Kylie’s mother has said Kylie’s phone was shut off less than 300 feet from the home, described as just south of the house. The family has said they searched that area and did not find the phone.
That short distance — the idea that the last known signal-related point was so close to home — has kept this case anchored in a tight radius even as months have passed. It suggests that the earliest moments of Kylie’s disappearance may have unfolded near where she lived, even if her later whereabouts remain unknown.
Who Kylie Was Before the Silence
Kylie Olivia Aurelano has been described publicly by her mother as highly creative and deeply expressive — someone for whom art wasn’t a hobby but a way of being. In public retellings, Kylie is described as artistic in multiple forms, including painting, music, and poetry, with painting repeatedly described as a favorite.
Her mother has also described Kylie as someone who showed love through effort — the type of teen who would make homemade cards, who would go “above and beyond” for birthdays and special days. That detail comes up repeatedly because it’s tied to what the family says they lost when she disappeared: not just her presence, but her voice, her rituals, the small signals of care that made her feel close even on ordinary days.
Kylie’s mother has also said publicly that Kylie had been struggling with mental health issues and was in therapy around the time she went missing. That detail is important because it is part of the family’s concern for her safety and vulnerability — not because it proves any one theory, but because it raises the stakes of what “missing” can mean for a teen who may already be struggling.
In public discussions surrounding this case, Kylie has also been described as having gone through a difficult period the year before she disappeared, including being the victim of a crime. The public-facing information does not provide full official detail about that prior incident, but the fact that it was mentioned by her family has been part of the broader context of why they consider her disappearance high risk.
Kylie is also described publicly as having a close family unit, including a younger sister, Jaden, who has been referenced in statements about missed birthdays and the emotional absence left inside the home. The public narrative emphasizes that Kylie has now missed major family milestones — including her own birthday — while remaining completely out of contact.
The Trail After May 29 and the Leads That Faded
In the days after Kylie disappeared, her family described taking immediate action — calling, texting, reaching out, and searching for any sign of her. Kylie’s mother has described checking with people in Kylie’s circle and going to local businesses and neighbors looking for footage, while also trying to establish whether any digital trail existed.
One of the most repeated points in public retellings is that no cameras captured Kylie after she went missing, at least in the areas the family checked in the immediate aftermath. That absence of footage has forced the case into a difficult posture: heavy reliance on tips, secondhand sightings, and unconfirmed fragments.
A reported sighting shared publicly has remained a central piece of this case because it is both vivid and unverified. According to the account described publicly, a possible sighting occurred in Perry, Utah, on Saturday, May 31, 2025, just before noon, at a rest stop off I-15. The witness described a girl believed to be Kylie wearing a long black wig and a beanie, dressed in all black, with white tennis shoes, carrying the skull-pattern suitcase.
In the publicly shared version of the story, the witness did not speak with the girl. The witness later saw her outside, sitting on rocks, and described feeling that something “wasn’t right.” The witness also described a man approaching and interacting with the girl. In that account, the man was described as Hispanic, and the witness believed he may have offered food. The witness could not hear the conversation. The two then walked off.
A critical limitation in that reported sighting has been stated clearly: there were no cameras at the rest stop, meaning there was no video evidence to confirm the identity of the girl or the man, or to track a vehicle, direction of travel, or next stop.
Beyond that early sighting, investigators have acknowledged publicly that multiple possible sightings were reported in other areas over time. Officials have said they followed up and reviewed footage where available, and that none of those leads resulted in Kylie being found.
Public statements also reflect tension that often appears in missing teen cases: the family’s fear that more should be done versus the limitations that a small agency says it faces. Kylie’s mother has stated publicly that she believed more could be done — including door-to-door efforts and more aggressive pursuit of warrants to access online accounts she believed were connected to Kylie. She also raised the idea publicly of searching a local landfill.
In response to those concerns, the sheriff has stated publicly that the department did speak with some neighbors and local businesses, that they looked into some online accounts including Discord, and that probable cause is required for certain warrants — and that they did not have probable cause for accounts they could not confirm belonged to Kylie. The sheriff has also stated publicly that they had not searched the landfill, describing that the evidence had not led them there.
This is one of the painful realities in the publicly stated story: the case has had movement — tips, conversations, follow-ups — but no public-facing breakthrough. Kylie’s mother has stated publicly that none of Kylie’s belongings have been found. Officials have also stated publicly that they have not recovered her belongings.
As months passed, Kylie’s family and supporters continued pushing awareness through public posts and organized spaces. Kylie’s mother has created a Facebook page dedicated to sharing Kylie’s photos and updates. Public discussion has also referenced a GoFundMe intended to raise money for resources such as legal help, investigative support, expanded flyers and ads, and travel needs if a lead required the family to act quickly.
What Officials Have Put on the Record
Public statements from the Rich County Sheriff’s Office have confirmed that Kylie Olivia Aurelano is a missing juvenile, last seen on May 29, 2025, from Garden City, Utah, and that the case remains active.
The sheriff has stated publicly that the department is small and that they continued to work the case alongside other responsibilities. He has also stated publicly that when the report came in, a deputy closer to the home responded and the office alerted surrounding agencies.
Officials have also stated publicly that they coordinated search efforts, including drone searches, and that deputies interviewed people in Kylie’s circle, but that nothing substantial came from those conversations.
Regarding federal involvement, the sheriff has stated publicly that they spoke with the FBI more than once and that the FBI reviewed the case but did not take it on as a primary federal matter based on their criteria. Public statements also indicate that Kylie’s mother has said she communicated with an FBI agent directly, even while the primary investigation remained local.
Officials have also stated publicly that Kylie is considered an at-risk youth, and that while the department believed she ran away initially, they also acknowledged publicly that circumstances can change over time — even if they did not claim to have evidence proving it had shifted into a different category.
The sheriff has asked publicly for anyone with information to contact the office, stating they are willing to follow up on tips. Publicly shared case details include the Rich County Sheriff’s Office contact phone number (435) 793-2285 and a case number referenced as 25-R38.
Separately, a national missing-child poster lists Kylie as missing since May 29, 2025, and provides her case identifiers and the same local law enforcement contact as part of the official missing-person listing.
The Questions That Keep This Case Open
- Why did Kylie’s phone reportedly power off at 9:52 p.m., and what does the later reported 10:37 p.m. data use actually represent?
- If Kylie left willingly at first, what explains six months of complete silence with no confirmed contact?
- What is the most accurate confirmed “last known” circumstance: last seen physically at home, last known by text, or last known by phone location?
- Was Kylie’s phone location near the home the result of Kylie turning it off there, or could someone else have handled the phone?
- What specific items are confirmed missing, and what items are confirmed left behind, based on official documentation?
- How thoroughly can the May 31, 2025 Perry rest stop sighting be verified, given the absence of cameras, and were any additional witnesses identified?
- Who was the unidentified man described in that sighting account, and was he ever identified through tip follow-up?
- What online accounts are confirmed to have belonged to Kylie, and what investigative findings were produced from them?
- Are there confirmed digital communications suggesting grooming, coercion, or blackmail, and if so, what has been verified versus alleged?
- What additional resources could realistically change this case’s momentum if new evidence emerges?
The Circle Around Kylie
Kylie Olivia Aurelano - Missing teen - 15 at the time she disappeared on May 29, 2025 from Garden City, Utah; phone reportedly went offline at 9:52 p.m.; still missing more than six months later.
Stephanie Coleman - Mother - Has spoken publicly about the last known contact, the phone shutting off near the home, the items Kylie reportedly took and left behind, and ongoing concerns related to safety and online vulnerability; has organized awareness efforts and public appeals.
Jaden - Younger sister - Referenced in public statements as Kylie’s younger sister; described as directly impacted by missed birthdays and the ongoing absence.
Dale Stacy - Sheriff - Has provided public statements about investigative actions, department limitations, follow-up on reported sightings, and the ongoing status of the case.
Unidentified witness from the May 31 rest stop account - Witness - Publicly described as a woman who reported seeing a girl believed to be Kylie at a rest stop; described specific clothing, disguise details, and the skull-pattern suitcase.
Unidentified man described in the May 31 rest stop account - Unknown person - Described in a publicly shared account as approaching the girl believed to be Kylie; identity and involvement are not publicly confirmed.
Federal agents consulted - Agency contacts - Public statements indicate the FBI reviewed the case more than once and that Kylie’s mother has said she communicated with an FBI agent, while the investigation remained local.