# Missing child case in Buriticá, Colombia

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/missing-child-case-in-buritic-colombia
> Updated: 2026-08-31T15:03:22.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

On August 24, 2026, six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao Chavarría went missing from the Cristo Rey sector in Buriticá, Antioquia. Authorities launched an extensive search operation involving the Police, Army, and local rescue organizations, utilizing drones, specialized search dogs, and ground patrols to cover both urban and difficult-to-access forested areas. Concerns for the child’s well-being were heightened by her medical conditions, specifically autism spectrum disorder and epilepsy.

After a week-long search, the operation ended when the child was found dead in a rural area of Buriticá. Antioquia Governor Andrés Julián Rendón confirmed the news and called for authorities to use all available resources to determine the cause of death and identify any responsible parties.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-31: Buriticá: Missing six-year-old girl found dead

Six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao Chavarría, who had been missing in Buriticá, Colombia, since August 24, was found dead in a rural area on August 31.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buritic-missing-six-year-old-girl-found-dead

### 2026-08-26: Buriticá authorities search for missing six-year-old girl

Search operations are underway in Buriticá, Antioquia, to locate six-year-old Michelle Dayana Henao Chavarría, who has been missing since August 24. Authorities are using drones and search dogs.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buritic-authorities-search-for-missing-six-year-old-girl

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