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New Image Seeks New Leads in Search for Terry "Trey" Boswell

07-16-2026

Four years ago, Terry Boswell's world was turned upside down when his 3-year-old son Terry "Trey" Boswell disappeared after police say he was abducted by his mother. Today, Terry is still searching for answers and holding on to hope that someone will recognize his son and help reunite their family. 

The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is aiding the search with the release of a new age progression image showing what Trey may look like today at 7 years old.

Photo of Trey at 3 years old
Photo of Trey digitally age-progressed to 7 years old

Trey age progressed from 3 to 7 years old. (Courtesy of NCMEC)

Before he went missing, Trey’s parents, Terry and Kayla, were following a court-ordered summer custody schedule. Then, on July 22, 2022, Terry went to the Izard County Sheriff's Department in Melbourne, Arkansas, for a scheduled custody exchange, but Kayla and Trey never showed up.   

After Kayla failed to appear, Terry contacted law enforcement and requested a welfare check to be completed at her home. Authorities found no sign of Kayla or Trey, and they have not been seen or heard from since. 

Photo of Trey prior to his disappearance
Photo of Trey prior to his disappearance

Terry “Trey” Boswell prior to his disappearance. (Courtesy of Terry Boswell)

As a result, Terry received full custody and a felony warrant for Interference with Visitation was issued for Kayla on Oct. 28, 2022. 

Investigators say Kayla has ties to Michigan, Maryland and the Missouri communities of Springfield, Fair Grove and Kent. Multiple agencies, including the FBI, are now assisting with the search.  

Photo of Kayla Boswell

Terry “Trey” Boswell’s alleged abductor, Kayla Boswell. (Courtesy of NCMEC)

Terry has these words for his missing son: 

“To my son Trey, I want to say that I love and miss you, and I can’t wait to have you home. Your stepbrothers, your bonus mom, your grandma and grandpa, aunt and uncles, and your cousins cannot wait to have you home. We are so excited to see how much you have grown. Never forget how much we love and miss you. With much love, your dad and the rest of your family!”  

Photo of Trey and his father, Terry Boswell

Terry “Trey” Boswell and his father, Terry Boswell. (Courtesy of Terry Boswell)

If you have any information about Terry “Trey” Boswell or his disappearance, please call NCMEC at 1-800-843-5678 or the Cherokee Village Police Department (Arkansas) at 1-870-257-5225.  

View Terry “Trey” Boswell’s missing poster here: https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1467972/1