Murdered Orlando teen involved in human trafficking case was pregnant, deputies say
ORLANDO, Fla. – A 16-year-old Florida girl who was involved in a human trafficking case before being found dead outside an Orlando home last month was pregnant, according to deputies.
De'Shayla Sanaa Ferguson was found shot outside a home on Broken Pine Circle around 7 p.m. on Oct. 24. Authorities said the teen had been reported missing for over two months when she was found dead in a driveway.
The teen was 15 at the time when she was reported missing on Aug. 12 after walking out of a Florida Department of Children and Families office. She was scheduled to appear in court the next day.
Orlando teen shot and killed was involved in human trafficking case
A 16-year-old girl who was shot and killed had disappeared for two months and was part of a human trafficking investigation, police say
She was supposed to be placed with a family before appearing in court the following day as part of a human trafficking investigation. She got into an argument with a staff member and walked out of the office.
Investigators do not have any suspect information at this time but said they are working diligently to bring Ferguson's killer and the killer of her unborn child to justice.
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EYES ON TRAFFICKING
This “Eyes on Trafficking” story is reprinted from its original online location.
ABOUT PBJ LEARNING
PBJ Learning is a leading provider of online human trafficking training, focusing on awareness and prevention education. Their interactive Human Trafficking Essentials online course is used worldwide to educate professionals and individuals how to recognize human trafficking and how to respond to potential victims. Learn on any web browser (even your mobile phone) at any time.
More stories like this can be found in your PBJ Learning Knowledge Vault.