A Missing Little Girl Who Was Featured On “Unsolved Mysteries” Has Finally Been Found
Kayla Unbehaun, a girl who went missing in 2017 and was featured on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries,” has been found alive in North Carolina at the age of fifteen. Her mother, Heather Unbehaun, who had custody of her when she disappeared, was arrested on a fugitive charge following the discovery.
During a shopping trip in Asheville, a Good Samaritan recognized Kayla and promptly alerted the authorities. Expressing joy and gratitude for her safe return, Kayla’s biological father, Ryan Iskerka, also requested privacy.
Kayla disappeared in 2017 while under her mother’s care, igniting a widespread search effort. Her case gained attention on “Unsolved Mysteries” in 2022. Iskerka, who had custody exchange plans with the mother, reported her missing when they failed to appear.
The instance highlights the importance of community awareness and media coverage in finding missing individuals and bringing families back together.