Timeline

Afternoon: Cieha Taylor, 28, was last seen after dropping off her boyfriend, Jason, at a friend's house.

Car Found: Cieha's car was found abandoned near railroad tracks, still running, with her phone, purse, and other personal belongings inside. Her phone was found outside the car.

Car Reported: A passerby reported the abandoned car to the police. Cieha's family was unaware of her whereabouts until this report.

Search Efforts: Multiple searches were conducted, including K9 units and helicopters, but no significant evidence or leads were found.

Family Concerns: Cieha’s family expressed concern over Jason's lack of involvement in the search and his odd behavior.

Search Party: Volunteers and loved ones gathered to search the area around where Cieha’s car was found, but no clues or evidence were discovered.

Roadblock: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office set up a roadblock, handing out flyers and asking drivers about the afternoon of Cieha’s disappearance.

Vigil: A candlelight prayer vigil was held on Trapnell Road, where Cieha’s car had been found. A billboard was also put up to raise awareness.

Shoes Found: Cieha’s shoes were discovered near Foxy Produce on Trapnell Road, raising further questions as the area had already been searched multiple times.

Investigation Continues: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office continued their investigation with support from the Homeland Security Division’s Special Incident Response Team.

Six-Month Anniversary: The family marked the six-month anniversary of Cieha’s disappearance with a candlelight vigil.

Cold Case Podcast: Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office launched a cold case podcast featuring Cieha’s story in hopes of gathering fresh tips.

Family's Belief: Cieha’s family continued to believe she was likely murdered, though no suspects had been publicly named. The investigation remained at a standstill.

Boyfriend's Role: Jason’s lack of involvement in the search and his behavior raised questions, but law enforcement found no red flags in his account.

Mental Crisis: New information suggested Cieha may have been experiencing a mental crisis on the day of her disappearance.

Family's Efforts: Despite the passage of time, Cieha’s family has remained committed to finding answers, holding vigils, raising rewards, and hiring a private detective.