Kayla Unbehaun, a teenager featured on *Unsolved Mysteries*, has been found safe in North Carolina after four years missing. A “Good Samaritan recognized her during a routine shopping trip” and alerted authorities, leading to her recovery.
Kayla disappeared in 2017 while in her mother Heather Unbehaun’s custody. Heather was later arrested on a fugitive charge, though details about her arrest and Kayla’s whereabouts during the disappearance remain unclear.
Her biological father, Ryan Iskerka, expressed “immense gratitude and joy” over her return. The family is now focusing on healing and spending private time together.
The 2022 *Unsolved Mysteries* episode about Kayla’s case greatly increased public awareness, keeping her story alive for years.
This case shows the power of community vigilance—one person’s quick action brought Kayla home, offering hope to other families still searching for missing loved ones.
