Missing Idaho teens may have joined FLDS group amid family conflict
- Rachelle Fischer and Allen Fischer went missing from Monteview, Idaho on June 22, 2025.
- Their mother believes they left to fulfill religious obligations with members of the FLDS group.
- Authorities issued an Amber Alert, and the search continues for the missing teenagers.
In Idaho, two teenagers, Rachelle Fischer, 15, and Allen Fischer, 13, went missing from Monteview on Sunday, June 22, 2025. Their mother, Elizabeth Roundy, believes her children left willingly with members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS) to fulfill religious obligations. The Amber Alert was issued after the children were reported missing and has garnered significant media attention due to the complex familial and religious dynamics involved. Elizabeth is a former member of the FLDS, having been granted sole custody of the children, which adds layers of tension surrounding their disappearance. The children's older sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, was previously reported missing in January 2023. Local authorities, specifically the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, have narrowed down the possible timeframe for the disappearance, and they suspect the children may have been heading to a FLDS group in Trenton, Utah. The FLDS is known for its controversial practices, including polygamy, and is led by Warren Jeffs, who is currently serving a life sentence for sexual assault. During investigations, it was revealed that the teens were last seen wearing traditional FLDS clothing, and the public has been urged to report any sightings to help locate them. The police believe that the children’s decision to leave was influenced by their ingrained religious beliefs. Their mother expressed concerns about her ex-husband's opposition to their religious upbringing because he remained with the FLDS while she left, creating a significant rift in the family. This case illustrates broader issues within the FLDS community and highlights the ongoing battle between parental rights and religious practices. Authorities are increasingly vigilant regarding minors within the FLDS given past cases associated with child welfare. The search continues as the community eagerly awaits new developments regarding the whereabouts of Rachelle and Allen Fischer.