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Kylie Arellano Found Safe In Oregon

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Kylie Arellano, now 17, was last seen by her family on May 29, 2025, at their home in Garden City, Utah, when she was 15 years old.

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"We are using every tool at our disposal to combat nihilistic violent extremism, bring offenders to justice and protect America’s children."

4 of 7 outletsfirst reported 2 Novwording from Fox News

“To anyone using gore groups to target and exploit children: the FBI and our partners are coming for you,” Patel said.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 3 Novwording from The Independent

Immediately after she entered the vehicle, according to the complaint, Harmel threw her phone into a river in Logan Canyon, drove her to his home in Huntington, Oregon, and told her she was not allowed to leave.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Fox News

After moving their conversation to another social media app, Arellano revealed her real identity and told the minor she was being held against her will at a man's home in Oregon.

3 of 7 outletsfirst reported 4 Novwording from Fox News

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Fox News4 Nov

A Utah teenager named Kylie Arellano was found alive nearly 18 months after she disappeared on May 29, 2025. According to federal charges filed against a 39-year-old man, Adam Hunter Harmel, he allegedly held Arellano captive in his Oregon basement and repeatedly abused her, including removing her braces with pliers. The complaint also details sexual assaults and threats made by Harmel over the period of captivity…

Man allegedly held teen captive in basement, forced her to remove braces with pliers after Snapchat meeting →2 articles from Fox News on this story
New York Post5 Nov

Adam Hunter Harmel, a 39-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with holding Utah teenager Kylie Arellano captive for nearly 18 months. According to federal court documents, Harmel allegedly beat Arellano repeatedly, forced her to remove her braces using pliers, and sexually assaulted her while confining her in his home's basement. Law enforcement rescued the teen on November 1, 2026, following a tip from…

Oregon man allegedly held Utah teen Kylie Arellano captive, forced her to remove braces with pliers →2 articles from New York Post on this story
The Independent3 Nov

Kylie Arellano, a 15-year-old from Garden City, Utah who went missing in May 2025, was found safe on November 1, 2026, in Oregon by FBI and local law enforcement. A 39-year-old man connected to her disappearance is now facing charges but his name has not been released. The case highlights concerns over the exploitation of minors through online interactions across multiple states and the rise in criminal activities…

Utah teen who had been missing for 17 months is found safe and a 39-year-old man now faces charges →
NBC News3 Nov

In December 2026, nearly a year and a half after 15-year-old Kylie Arellano disappeared from Garden City, Utah, she was found safe in Oregon. A 39-year-old man connected to her case was taken into custody without incident by law enforcement working with the FBI and Rich County Sheriff’s Office. The FBI has not released details about potential charges against the suspect or further information regarding the ongoing…

Utah teen found safe in Oregon, man taken into custody in connection →
The Guardian3 Nov

A 17-year-old girl from Utah who disappeared last year has been found safe in Oregon after a 500-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. A 39-year-old man was arrested without incident following the teenager's recovery, and FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation of children. The FBI and local authorities have not released further details about the…

Man arrested as girl, 17, found in Oregon after disappearing from Utah last year →
Toronto Star4 Nov

A 17-year-old Utah girl who went missing in May 2025 was found at an Oregon man's home in Huntington, where authorities also arrested Adam Hunter Harmel, 39. Harmel faces federal charges for transporting the minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. The rescue and arrest occurred following a tip on Sunday, with Harmel being detained during a traffic stop approximately 30 miles from…

Utah girl missing for 17 months found at home of Oregon man who faces federal charge →
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Daily Mail6 Nov

Adam Hunter Harmel, 39, was arrested on Monday for allegedly kidnapping a Utah girl when she was 15 years old and keeping her in captivity for over 500 days. According to court documents, Harmel forced the teen to remove her braces with pliers to prevent identification and threatened her with a knife. The FBI tracked down Arellano after another minor reported seeing her on AmongUs, an online game, where she revealed…

Utah girl who went missing at 15 was forced to remove braces with pliers so she couldn't be identified, as sadistic new details of 500-day nightmare emerge →

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In a statement following the girl’s recovery, the FBI director, Kash Patel, said: “Tonight, local police in Oregon brought a minor who had been missing for a year and a half to safety, acting on information provided by our FBI Salt Lake City field office.”

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  1. 2 Nov

    "Tonight, local police in Oregon brought a minor who had been missing for a year and a half to safety, acting on information provided by our FBI Salt Lake City Field Office," FBI Director Kash Patel told Fox News Digital.

    4 outlets · Fox News
  2. 3 Nov

    “To anyone using gore groups to target and exploit children: the FBI and our partners are coming for you,” Patel said.

    3 outlets · The Independent
  3. 4 Nov

    Immediately after she entered the vehicle, according to the complaint, Harmel threw her phone into a river in Logan Canyon, drove her to his home in Huntington, Oregon, and told her she was not allowed to leave.

    3 outlets · Fox News
  4. 5 Nov

    Kylie Arellano, now 17, vanished from Garden City, Utah, on May 29, 2025, when she was 15.

    4 outlets · New York Post
  5. 6 Nov

    The minor, who was not identified in court documents, said Arellano told her she had run away, that she believed police were not looking for her anymore and that she was being held against her will at a man's home in Oregon.

    3 outlets · Daily Mail

Coverage 9 articles

Where to start Oregon man allegedly held Utah teen Kylie Arellano captive, forced her to remove braces with pliers New York Post

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  • 6 Nov Utah girl who went missing at 15 was forced to remove braces with pliers so she couldn't be identified, as sadistic new details of 500-day nightmare emergeAdam Hunter Harmel, 39, was arrested on Monday for allegedly kidnapping a Utah girl when she was 15 years old and keeping her in captivity for over 500 days. According to court documents, Harmel forced the teen to remove her braces with pliers to prevent identification and threatened her with a knife. The FBI tracked down Arellano after another minor reported seeing her on AmongUs, an online game, where she revealed…Daily Mail
  • 5 Nov Oregon man allegedly held Utah teen Kylie Arellano captive, forced her to remove braces with pliersAdam Hunter Harmel, a 39-year-old man from Oregon, has been charged with holding Utah teenager Kylie Arellano captive for nearly 18 months. According to federal court documents, Harmel allegedly beat Arellano repeatedly, forced her to remove her braces using pliers, and sexually assaulted her while confining her in his home's basement. Law enforcement rescued the teen on November 1, 2026, following a tip from…New York Post
  • 4 Nov Man allegedly held teen captive in basement, forced her to remove braces with pliers after Snapchat meetingA Utah teenager named Kylie Arellano was found alive nearly 18 months after she disappeared on May 29, 2025. According to federal charges filed against a 39-year-old man, Adam Hunter Harmel, he allegedly held Arellano captive in his Oregon basement and repeatedly abused her, including removing her braces with pliers. The complaint also details sexual assaults and threats made by Harmel over the period of captivity…Fox News
  • 4 Nov Utah girl missing for 17 months found at home of Oregon man who faces federal chargeA 17-year-old Utah girl who went missing in May 2025 was found at an Oregon man's home in Huntington, where authorities also arrested Adam Hunter Harmel, 39. Harmel faces federal charges for transporting the minor across state lines with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity. The rescue and arrest occurred following a tip on Sunday, with Harmel being detained during a traffic stop approximately 30 miles from…Toronto Star
  • 3 Nov Man arrested as girl, 17, found in Oregon after disappearing from Utah last yearA 17-year-old girl from Utah who disappeared last year has been found safe in Oregon after a 500-day search involving multiple law enforcement agencies. A 39-year-old man was arrested without incident following the teenager's recovery, and FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized ongoing efforts to combat online exploitation of children. The FBI and local authorities have not released further details about the…The Guardian
  • 3 Nov Utah teen found safe in Oregon, man taken into custody in connectionIn December 2026, nearly a year and a half after 15-year-old Kylie Arellano disappeared from Garden City, Utah, she was found safe in Oregon. A 39-year-old man connected to her case was taken into custody without incident by law enforcement working with the FBI and Rich County Sheriff’s Office. The FBI has not released details about potential charges against the suspect or further information regarding the ongoing…NBC News
  • 3 Nov Utah teen who had been missing for 17 months is found safe and a 39-year-old man now faces chargesKylie Arellano, a 15-year-old from Garden City, Utah who went missing in May 2025, was found safe on November 1, 2026, in Oregon by FBI and local law enforcement. A 39-year-old man connected to her disappearance is now facing charges but his name has not been released. The case highlights concerns over the exploitation of minors through online interactions across multiple states and the rise in criminal activities…The Independent
  • 2 Nov Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found safe in Oregon after 500-day searchKylie Arellano, a Utah teenager who went missing on May 29, 2025, at age 15, was found safe after nearly 500 days of search efforts. She was discovered with a 39-year-old man in Oregon by law enforcement working with the FBI and local authorities. The suspect was taken into custody, and federal agents credited extensive collaboration among multiple agencies for locating Arellano. FBI Director Kash Patel emphasized…New York Post
  • 2 Nov Missing Utah teen Kylie Arellano found safe in Oregon after 500-day searchKylie Arellano, a Utah teenager who disappeared on May 29, 2025, at age 15, was found safe in Oregon after 500 days of searching. Law enforcement officials from Utah and Oregon, including the FBI, recovered Kylie with a 39-year-old man who has been taken into custody. The search involved extensive investigation across multiple states and countries, highlighting the collaborative efforts between federal and state…Fox News

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