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If you visited Yellowstone National Park on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019, the FBI would like to see any photos and videos that may assist in investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Tylee Ryan and 7-year-old J.J. Vallow.
The FBI and the Rexburg, Idaho, Police Department’s ongoing investigation has determined that the children were in Yellowstone National Park on that date with their mother, Lori Vallow, and uncle, Alex Cox.
The group was traveling in a silver, 2017 Ford F-150 pickup, with Arizona license plate CPQUINT.
Law enforcement officials are seeking photos and video which may have captured images of these persons and the vehicle, or images of crowds and other park visitors where the family members may have been.
The last time anyone saw J.J. Vallow and Tylee Ryan together was on Sept. 8 in Yellowstone, according to East Idaho News. Ryan has not been seen since then, while J.J. Vallow was reportedly last seen on Sept. 23 at school in Rexburg, Idaho.
In addition to the two missing children, the case includes investigations into three mysterious deaths.
The children’s uncle, Alex Cox, shot and killed Lori Vallow’s estranged husband, Charles Vallow, in July, claiming it was in self-defense. Then Cox died of unknown causes in December, according to the Idaho Statesman.
Meanwhile, Lori Vallow married Chad Daybell just two weeks after his wife, Tammy, died in October. While an obituary said Tammy died from natural causes, her remains have been exhumed as law enforcement investigate the circumstances of her death.
Lori Vallow is set to appear in court on Friday, the Idaho Statesman reported.
The FBI has established a website for the public to upload photos and video at www.FBI.gov/Rexburg.
The public is asked to continue reporting tips in the case to the Rexburg Police Department at 208-359-3000 or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children at 1-800-843-5678 (1-800-THE-LOST).
