Hendersonville, Tennessee, remains gripped by the unsettling disappearance of 15-year-old Sebastian Rogers, who vanished without a trace on the night of February 25, 2024. Despite months of exhaustive searches, public pleas, and investigative efforts, the case remains unsolved, leaving a community desperate for answers.
Sebastian, described as 5 feet 5 inches tall, 120 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and glasses, was last seen by his mother, Katie Proudfoot, before going to bed. By morning, he was gone. It was discovered that he left his home carrying only a flashlight. Sebastian, who has high-functioning autism, was last seen wearing black sweatpants and a black sweatshirt.
Authorities launched an extensive search effort, employing helicopters, drones, K-9 units, mounted officers, and volunteers to comb miles of land surrounding Sebastian’s home. Despite the overwhelming response, no trace of him was found.
An Endangered Child Alert was issued on the morning of February 26, escalating to an AMBER Alert on February 27 when investigators suspected possible abduction. While there was no immediate evidence of foul play, the gravity of the situation prompted authorities to treat the case as potentially criminal.
As part of the investigation, a landfill in Kentucky was searched as a precaution after trash from Sebastian’s neighborhood was transported there. The search yielded no significant findings. Meanwhile, over 300 tips poured in from the Hendersonville community, but none led to confirmed sightings or actionable leads.
As of February 24, 2025, Sebastian Rogers remains missing, and the case continues to be one of Tennessee’s most high-profile mysteries. The AMBER Alert remains active, and a $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his whereabouts. Authorities are still pursuing leads, while the community holds onto hope for answers.
The disappearance of Sebastian Rogers has left a void in the hearts of his loved ones and the Hendersonville community. As efforts to find him continue, his family and supporters are determined to ensure that his case is not forgotten. Anyone with information is urged to contact authorities immediately.
