MISSING VULNERABLE ADULT — LAST SEEN JANUARY 14, 2026 — CARROLL COUNTY, MISSOURI 
 Missing Vulnerable Adult

Trey Evan
Barnhart

18 years old • Down syndrome • Non-verbal • Requires full-time care

Last Seen: Jan 14, 2026
Carroll County, MO
Believed Near Rockford, IL
Trey Evan Barnhart — School Photo November 2025
 School Photo — Nov 2025
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Missing Person

Vulnerable Adult Alert: Trey cannot seek help independently, answer questions from strangers, or use a telephone. He requires adult supervision and care at all times.
Trey Barnhart school photo Trey's hand showing bent pinky finger — bilateral clinodactyly
Identifying Feature: Both Trey and his mother Janelle Murphy share a distinctive trait — slightly curved, bent 5th (pinky) fingers on both hands, known medically as bilateral clinodactyly. This is visible in the hand photo above.
Full Name Trey Evan Barnhart
Date of Birth January 17, 2008
Age 18 years old
Height 5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Weight 160 lbs (72.7 kg)
Hair Short, brown, cropped close
Eyes Brown, almond-shaped
Build Short, stocky
Distinguishing Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) facial features; bent pinky fingers (bilateral clinodactyly)
Last Address 904 North Main St, Carrollton, MO 64633
Last School Attendance January 14, 2026 — Carrollton High School
Last Contact with Father January 11, 2026 (telephone)
Medical & Safety: Trey has Down syndrome with an intellectual disability and a heart condition (atrial septal defect) monitored by a cardiologist. On January 7, 2026 his physician issued a referral for psychiatric evaluation for anxiety and depression to North Central Missouri Mental Health. That evaluation was never completed. He has no known drug allergies. He is not capable of living independently.
Communication: Trey is non-verbal. He does not reliably respond to his name or answer typical questions. He may use gestures, single words, or an AAC speech-generating device. He cannot call for help or report distress to strangers.
Accompanying Adult

Trey is believed to be in the company of his mother. She was his legal guardian prior to his 18th birthday on January 17, 2026. Guardianship proceedings are currently pending in Jackson County, Missouri.

Janelle Murphy with Trey
Janelle & Trey
Janelle Murphy with Trey
Janelle & Trey
Janelle Murphy profile
Janelle Murphy
Janelle Murphy ID photo
ID Photo
Full Name Janelle Wanda Murphy
Approximate Age 59 years old (born approx. 1966)
Height Approximately 5 ft 5 in
Build Heavyset
Hair Gray, usually worn up in a bun or ponytail
Eyes Brown
Glasses Prescription glasses with light-colored frames
Distinguishing Bent pinky fingers on both hands (same bilateral clinodactyly trait as Trey)
Last Known Address 904 North Main St, Carrollton, MO 64633
Residence Found Abandoned: On January 23, 2026, Carrollton Police Department conducted a wellness check at 904 North Main Street and found the residence with no signs of occupancy — no vehicles present, no footprints in snow, and the property appearing abandoned.
Vehicles to Watch For

Two vehicles are associated with Trey and Janelle. If you see either vehicle — especially the motorhome parked at a campground, RV park, or on private property — please contact law enforcement.

Vehicle 1 — Daily Transportation
2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness white Missouri plate XJ6-V4Z
MO   XJ6-V4Z
Vehicle 2024 Subaru Forester Wilderness
Color White w/ dark gray lower trim & black accents
License Plate Missouri   XJ6-V4Z
Details Roof rack with crossbars; all-terrain tires
Vehicle 2 — Possible Living Quarters
They may be parked and living in this motorhome at an RV park, campground, storage facility, or private property in the Rockford, IL area.
Vehicle 1999 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser Class A
Color White & sage green two-tone
Length Approximately 35 feet
Markings "ITASCA" on front & rear; "Suncruiser" script on sides; rear roof ladder; rear window
Itasca Suncruiser front view
Front View
Itasca Suncruiser rear view
Rear View
Background & Timeline

Trey Evan Barnhart is the son of Brad Barnhart of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Janelle Murphy of Carrollton, Missouri. A court-ordered joint physical custody arrangement was in place at the time Trey went missing. His father holds court-ordered visitation rights, telephone access rights, and joint medical decision-making rights. Guardianship proceedings are pending in Jackson County, Missouri.

All information below is documented and verifiable through school records, medical records, and law enforcement reports.

  • Jan 5, 2026
    Last physical contact between Trey and his father. End of court-ordered holiday visitation.
  • Jan 7, 2026
    Last documented medical appointment at Hedrick Family Care, Chillicothe, MO. Physician issued psychiatric referral to North Central Missouri Mental Health for evaluation of anxiety and depression. Referral was never followed through.
  • Jan 11, 2026
    Last telephone contact between Trey and his father. Trey sounded very sad. Call was abruptly disconnected.
  • Jan 14, 2026
    Last confirmed attendance at Carrollton High School. Trey accumulated six unexcused absences in January 2026.
  • Jan 16–19, 2026
    First court-ordered visitation weekend denied by Janelle Murphy. All telephone communication cut off. Trey's 18th birthday on January 17 was denied to his father and siblings.
  • Jan 23–25, 2026
    Second consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied. Carrollton Police Department Chief conducted a wellness check and found 904 North Main Street abandoned — no vehicles, no footprints in snow, no signs of occupancy. Missouri Adult Abuse & Neglect Hotline report filed.
  • Feb 6–8, 2026
    Third consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Feb 12–16, 2026
    Fourth consecutive court-ordered visitation denied. Extended break disrupted.
  • Feb 20–22, 2026
    Fifth consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Mar 5, 2026
    Family Access Motion filed in Jackson County, Missouri. Trey has had no verified contact with his father, siblings, or medical providers since mid-January 2026.
  • Mar 6–8, 2026
    Sixth consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied. Family gathering disrupted.
  • Mar 13–15, 2026
    Seventh consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Mar 27–29, 2026
    Eighth consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Apr 10–12, 2026
    Ninth consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Apr 17–19, 2026
    Tenth consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
  • Apr 24–26, 2026
    Eleventh consecutive court-ordered visitation weekend denied.
How to Help

Important: Please do not approach or confront Trey or Janelle Murphy. If you believe you see them, note the location, time, direction of travel, and any details you can safely observe — then contact law enforcement or Trey’s father directly.
Carrollton Police Department

Address

1320 North 65 Highway, Carrollton, MO 64633

Phone

(660) 542-3128

Case Reference

Rockford Police Department

Jurisdiction

Rockford, Illinois

Phone

(815) 987-5824

Case Reference

Contact Trey's Father Directly

Name

Brad Barnhart

Phone

816-655-2115

All information received will be passed directly to law enforcement. You may remain anonymous if you prefer.

  Note for RV Parks, Campgrounds & Storage Facilities

If you operate or work at an RV park, campground, storage facility, or similar property in the Rockford, Illinois area — or anywhere along routes between Carrollton, Missouri and Rockford, Illinois — and believe the 1999 Winnebago Itasca Suncruiser described above may be on your property, please contact Trey’s father or law enforcement. You do not need to confront the occupants. Simply providing a location is enormously helpful.

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