It has been more than five years since Asia Wilbon, a shy and thoughtful teenager from Kent, Washington, vanished without a trace. On February 13, 2020, the then-16-year-old disappeared from her home, leaving behind a family still searching for answers and a community still haunted by her absence.
What Happened
On the night of February 13, 2020, Asia was at home in the West Hill area of Kent with her father and stepmother. Her father saw her before going to bed, and between 1:00 and 2:00 a.m., her stepmother heard movement in the house, assuming Asia was simply up to use the bathroom.
But when her father and stepmother returned from work the next day, Asia was gone. Only her phone and house keys were missing. There was no note, no signs of a struggle, and no immediate explanation for her disappearance.
Shortly after she vanished, Asia’s phone pinged in Federal Way, about eight miles from her home. After that, all activity stopped.
Who Was Asia Wilbon
At the time she disappeared, Asia was 16 years old and coping with the recent death of her mother. She had just moved in with her father and stepmother, trying to adjust to a new chapter of life while grieving a profound loss.
Described by loved ones as a homebody—shy, private, and anxious in crowds—Asia was not the kind of teenager who stayed out late or ran off unexpectedly. Her sudden disappearance was completely out of character, leaving friends and family heartbroken and desperate for answers.
Legacy and Ongoing Search
Asia’s case has become one of Washington’s enduring missing persons stories. Her family continues to fight to keep her memory alive and her story in the public eye, holding onto the hope that someone knows what happened on that February night.
She is described as 5’3” tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with a quiet personality that made her disappearance all the more alarming.
Public Reactions and Awareness
The disappearance of Asia Wilbon has sparked concern across Kent and beyond, with missing-person advocacy groups urging the public not to forget her case. Online, people continue to share her story with the reminder that “a young girl didn’t just vanish in the night. Someone knows what happened.”
Official Statements and What Happens Next
The Kent Police Department continues to list Asia as a missing person. Anyone with information is urged to contact them at 253-852-2121. Even the smallest tip could bring her family closer to the truth they have been waiting for since 2020.
This story may be updated with more information as it becomes available.
