Family reveals American woman missing in the Bahamas is transgender
- Taylor Casey, a 41-year-old American woman, has been missing in the Bahamas since June 19.
- Her family held a press conference in Chicago pleading for help with the search.
- The mother of the missing woman revealed her daughter's transgender identity, previously withheld for fear of negative impact on the search.
The family of missing American woman Taylor Casey made an emotional plea for assistance in locating her during a press conference in Chicago. Casey, 41, was last seen on June 19 at a yoga retreat in Nassau, Bahamas. Her family, now gathering on her 42nd birthday, revealed that Casey is transgender, a detail they had initially withheld fearing it could hinder the search efforts. Since her disappearance, loved ones have been tirelessly searching for her, expressing concerns that she may have faced harm due to being transgender and not integrating well into the retreat program. Friends and family of Casey believe that if she were white and cisgender, she would have been found by now. They highlighted discrepancies in the information provided by the retreat staff and the police's handling of the case, including delays in putting up missing persons posters and conflicting accounts of Casey's last known whereabouts. Despite police suggesting that Casey left the ashram voluntarily, her loved ones remain determined to find her and ensure her safe return. Efforts to locate Casey have intensified, with Paradise Island police and Marine Support Services actively involved in the search on land and sea. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has assured that finding Taylor is a top priority, committing to working diligently towards her safe return. On her birthday, a news conference will be held in Chicago by friends, family, and supporters to continue raising awareness and advocating for Casey's whereabouts, expressing their love and unwavering determination to bring her home.