Three Missing From Seneca Located; Two Children Are Safe, Aunt is in Custody

Update: 06/16/2020 – Alexus Skinner is back in Oconee County…

Seneca Police said on Sunday that 6 year-old Bryson Skinner and his sister, 3 year-old Ryleigh, were located in Screvin County, Georgia and are safe after they were reported as missing. Reports stated that their aunt, 23 year-old Alexus Skinner, took the children when their parent was working. Alexus Skinner was taken into custody in Screvin County after a vehicle pursuit and was taken for both medical and mental evaluations. Seneca Police investigators have obtained two warrants charging her with one count of kidnapping for each child. Skinner was extradited from Georgia yesterday and is in custody at the Oconee County Detention Center.

Update from Seneca Police

“The authorities in Screvin County Ga were able to locate Alexus Skinner, the aunt of the previously missing children, and take her into custody following a vehicle pursuit.  She was taken for medical and mental evaluation as a precaution.  Seneca PD Investigations has obtained 2 warrants for her arrest for kidnapping, one count for each child.  Skinner will remain in custody of Georgia authorities as we begin the extradition process.  We are very thankful the children are safe and appreciate the help we received from both the media and the public on this case.”

Update:

Authorities in Screvin County, GA stated that the children have been located and are SAFE.  The aunt of the children, however, is still being sought.  More details will be provided when available.

ORIGINAL STORY:

The Seneca Police Department is currently asking for the public’s assistance in locating three missing people from within the city.  Bryson Skinner (6yoa) & Ryleigh Skinner (3yoa) were left with their aunt Alexus Skinner (23yoa) while a parent was working. They were gone when the parent arrived to pick them up this morning. The tag number of the aunt’s car was run by a Georgia State Trooper at 3:30 am this morning near Augusta Ga.  At this point there is no indication that the children are in danger or that foul play is involved.  The situation does not meet the criteria for an amber alert at this time.  The aunt’s vehicle is a 2002 Chrysler Town & Country mini-van, black in color bearing SC License 764 4NK.  Anyone with information on this is asked to call the Seneca Police Department at 864-885-2718.