Christina Bussell

Case Information:

Christina Bussell was 26 years old when she disappeared from Winfield, Tennessee, on September 28, 2011, after being seen walking along Highway 27 near the Kentucky state line. Her disappearance quickly raised concerns of foul play.

Investigators later confirmed she had been given a ride to the state line and was believed to be heading toward Pine Knot, Kentucky. No verified sightings were reported after that morning.

Case Details:

A missing persons report was filed on September 30, 2011, prompting involvement from law enforcement in both Tennessee and Kentucky. Early information showed Christina had reached the border area before vanishing.

By November 2011, investigators stated she was believed to be walking toward Pine Knot when she disappeared. Despite interviews and early searches, no physical evidence was found.

Timeline of Events:

In September 2013, authorities reiterated that Christina was last seen near the TN–KY border on September 28, 2011. Her case had already become the focus of extensive activity by law enforcement on both sides of the state line.

Investigators identified what they believed to be the final credible sighting of her along a road in McCreary County, Kentucky. Searches of a strip‑pit pond in Tennessee and a creek in Kentucky produced no results.

Investigation:

Authorities interviewed multiple individuals, conducted polygraph tests, and followed every lead presented to them. Despite these efforts, no new information emerged that could explain her disappearance.

In February 2017, a private investigator began working the case pro bono. He urged residents in both states to come forward, emphasizing that even the smallest detail could be significant.

Community Response:

Christina’s disappearance deeply affected the communities of Scott County and McCreary County. Residents assisted in searches, shared information, and supported her family.

There is a Facebook Page that is dedicated in sharing about Christina’s disappearance, called: Bring Christina Home. Local media has also continued to highlight her case as the years passed. Online communities and missing‑person advocates also helped keep her name circulating.

Family Statements:

Christina’s family has remained steadfast in their hope for answers. They describe her as a loving mother whose absence has left a permanent void.

Her sister has spoken publicly about the emotional toll of living without closure. The family believes Christina should be home raising her children.

Physical Appearance:

At the time of her disappearance, Christina was 5’5″ and approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Her ears were pierced, and she had a tattoo of a butterfly with her children’s names on her shoulder blade.

She was last seen wearing clothing suitable for walking along the highway. Her physical description remains essential to ongoing efforts to identify potential sightings.

Current Status:

Christina’s case remains open in both Scott County Tennessee and McCreary County, Kentucky. Authorities have long suspected foul play due to the abrupt end of her trail.

Despite the passage of time, investigators continue to review leads as they arise. Her disappearance remains one of the region’s most haunting unsolved cases.

Contact Information:

If you have any information please call the Scott County Sheriff’s Office at 423-663-3111.

Christina’s children, family, and community deserve answers. If you remember anything from September 2011 that could help, please come forward.

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