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Missing: Ashante Lanique Ruth, 42, last seen in Forney, TX on March 4, 2026
Ashante Lanique Ruth was 42 years old when last seen in Forney, TX on March 4, 2026. Sex: Female; Height: 5 ft 7 in; Weight: 160 lb; Hair: Brown, Box Braid Hairstyle; Eyes: Brown. Distinguishing features and clothing: Tattoo: Left arm - Betty Boop in baby blue~Right arm - list of three names in blue with wings on the sides; Clothing: Red graphic t-shirt with cutouts, black jacket with fur on the hood, purple "Rugrats" capris joggers, and black slip-on tennis shoes; Other: Ashante Ruth is carrying a small fanny pack containing her identification card.
Ashante Lanique Ruth has been missing since March 4, 2026. She was reported missing by her cousin. According to her cousin, she picked up Ashante from Palestine, Texas, the previous day to remove her from a negative environment. After picking up Ashante from Palestine, they went to McDonald's and Ashante appeared to be in good spirits, laughing and talking. Once they arrived at her cousin's residence, Ashante became upset and walked away from the apartment. Her cousin called the police and Forney Police Department responded. Forney PD officers spoke with Ashante, and they released Ashante without incident. After returning to her cousin's apartment complex parking lot around 0430 hours, Ashante eventually left on foot and her cousin does not know Ashante's whereabouts.
NamUs case MP156235. Source: NamUs, the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, National Institute of Justice).
Anyone with information should contact the Kaufman County Constables Office Precinct 2 at (469) 376-4600 (case number 26-0329). In an emergency, call 911. Please do not try to search for or approach anyone yourself.
This case is listed on NamUs, the U.S. Justice Department's national database of missing persons, where cases are entered by law enforcement and medical examiners. The case and photos are also on Community Report.
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