Layla Santanello is MISSING from Kingsport, TN

This is the official GoFundMe for Jennifer Santanello who is searching tirelessly for her missing daughter, boots on the ground, in Kingsport, TN, where Layla was last seen. $4,500 has already been raised by previous donors which has been added toward the reward for information leading to the exact location of Layla Santanello.

The disappearance of Layla Marie Santanello has been a devastation to her family, and they are ready and willing to do whatever it takes to bring her home. Crime Seen Collective and Layla's mother, Jennifer Santanello , have set up this official GoFundMe.

Layla first went missing on June 27th, 2023. Currently, it’s believed she was last seen near the grassy field area behind the Americourt Hotel, located at 1900 American Way, in Kingsport, Tennessee. It’s believed she slept in this field overnight and, that morning, approached a group of men, asking for a cigarette. Following this interaction, there has been no credible or confirmed sighting of her.

Layla is a white female with brown eyes, 4’10”, and a weight between 115 and 135 lbs. At the time of her disappearance, her naturally dark roots were peaking through her bleach-blonde hair. She has multiple tattoos, most noticeably the Roman numerals on her collarbone and her daughter’s name, “Nova Grace,” written down her left forearm.

She is a beautiful, resourceful, creative, and loving young woman, and her family is desperately seeking answers regarding her sudden disappearance. Layla’s heart is big, and her personality is larger than life. These are just a few of the qualities that her family has missed since she’s been gone. Then there’s Nova Grace, Layla’s now 3-year-old daughter. The hope is that she will not have to grow up without her mother and that the two can be reunited as soon as possible.

Layla’s mother, Jennifer Santanello and Layla's biological father, George Emmett, are working to bring her home.

Please share Layla’s story, spread the word about her disappearance, and help us raise the funds necessary to bring her home. This includes raising the reward for information, hiring a private investigator, printing flyers, making lawn signs, putting together search parties, and more.

If you have seen or heard anything at all regarding this case, please contact the Kingsport Police by calling [phone redacted] or the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation at 1.800.TBI.FIND.

Her family, friends, and community are deeply appreciative of all the support!