…By Judah Olanisebee for TDPel Media. Tennessee Woman Goes Missing on Cross-Country Trip Amid Reports of Physical Altercation
A couple from Tennessee has gone missing after embarking on a cross-country trip, drawing parallels to the disappearance of travel blogger Gabby Petito in 2021.
Nikki Alcaraz, a 33-year-old mother, left her home near Nashville in late April, intending to reach Southern California to visit family.
Accompanying her on the journey were her boyfriend, Tyler Stratton, and her pet dog.
However, at some point during the nearly 2,000-mile drive, Alcaraz vanished under suspicious circumstances, with witness accounts and police reports suggesting a struggle prior to her disappearance.
Incident in New Mexico:
According to police reports, an altercation occurred in New Mexico on May 4, resulting in Alcaraz sustaining a black eye.
A witness informed responding officers that Stratton, who is wanted for an unrelated offense, allegedly punched her in the face.
The incident took place in Moriarty, a small town near Albuquerque.
Stratton claimed that he was also struck during the altercation.
They were both booked but released without charges, similar to the encounter between Gabby Petito and her boyfriend in Utah.
Desperate Pleas for Help:
Alcaraz’s sister, Toni Alcaraz, recounted receiving a distressed call from Nikki on that fateful day, just before she went missing.
Nikki was crying and visibly upset, with her eye already showing signs of bruising.
Despite their attempts, the family has been unsuccessful in locating Nikki or her boyfriend.
A family friend traveled to New Mexico to meet Nikki, hoping to bring her back to California.
However, Nikki decided to stay and expressed her intention to find her boyfriend, refusing the friend’s offer.
Uncertainty and Concerns:
The last known person to have contact with Alcaraz was the family friend who visited her in New Mexico.
However, three days later, Toni received a text message from Nikki’s phone claiming that she was in Arizona and en route to California.
Yet, nearly three weeks have passed since then, and there is still no sign of Alcaraz, her boyfriend, her dog, or her car.
Toni expresses deep concerns for their well-being, fearing that something may have happened to them during the journey, such as another altercation or a possible car accident.
Ongoing Search Efforts:
As authorities search for any leads regarding the whereabouts of the missing couple, Toni remains worried and anxious about their safety.
Alcaraz’s repeated cross-country trips in the past add to the concern, as she had undertaken similar journeys numerous times.
The family continues to hope for any information that may lead to the discovery of Nikki and her boyfriend, longing for their safe return and resolution to this distressing situation.
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