15-year-old Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers vanished from his home in Hendersonville on the night of February 25, 2024. Despite extensive search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown.
On the night of his disappearance, Sebastian was last seen by his mother, Katie Proudfoot, and his stepfather, Chris Proudfoot, before heading to bed. The next morning, Katie discovered his room empty, and panic set in What made the situation more concerning was the fact that Sebastian had left barefoot, taking only a flashlight with him. This suggested he may have left in a hurry or under distress, raising immediate alarms for the family.
The local community, alongside law enforcement and volunteer organizations, launched a massive search operation. Searchers used creative methods, such as playing Sebastian’s favorite song, “Eye of the Tiger,” in hopes of encouraging him to return.
In light of the unusual circumstances, authorities issued an Amber Alert, indicating there was a possibility Sebastian had been abducted or was in imminent danger. The investigation took a cautious turn when authorities searched a landfill in Kentucky where trash from his neighborhood had been disposed of, though no concrete evidence tied this search to Sebastian’s case.
As the investigation progressed, security footage from the night of his disappearance revealed mysterious activity. At around 3:10 AM, lights were seen moving outside the Rogers’ home, raising questions but providing no solid leads. There was no video showing Sebastian leaving the house, and bloodhounds could not detect a scent trail.
The case has seemingly gone cold, with police emphasizing that foul play is not suspected. Searches at landfills may have given the public the wrong idea, alongside a $50,000 reward being offered by the FBI.