Where was Kierra Stubbs last seen? Search intensifies for missing Birmingham mother a decade after disappearance

The mystery surrounding the disappearance of Kierra Stubbs, a young mother from Birmingham, Alabama, continues to haunt her family, friends, and community ten years after she vanished without a trace.

Kierra Stubbs, 23 at the time, was last seen on April 24, 2014. According to witnesses and police reports, she was at a gas station on 1st Avenue North in Birmingham, where she had reportedly arranged to meet a man who had promised to assist her with car repairs. Surveillance footage confirmed that she was present at the location, but what happened after remains a troubling mystery.

Investigators learned that Kierra left the gas station in a car with the man she was meeting. However, she never returned home, and her phone went silent shortly after. Family members reported her missing the following day. Despite the early start to the investigation, no solid leads emerged in the initial weeks.

According to her family, Kierra’s brother had driven her to a parking lot on 3rd Avenue West near a Boost Mobile store, where she got into the man’s car. The man Kierra met with was questioned by police shortly after her disappearance and was considered a person of interest. However, no arrests were ever made, and the case remained cold for years. As reported by WVTM13, through the years, Kierra's family also stumbled on a narrative that made them believe that she had been murdered.

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Why has the search for Kierra Stubbs suddenly intensified?

The search for Kierra Stubbs has gained new momentum following a recent tip that led authorities to execute a search warrant in the Ensley community, reported ABC News. On Thursday, Birmingham police confirmed they searched a property on Terrace South as part of their ongoing investigation into Stubbs' disappearance, marking a significant development in the decade-old case.

The focus on Terrace South has raised hopes that authorities may uncover evidence that could shed light on what happened to Kierra. Investigators have not revealed whether the search yielded any results, but the renewed efforts signal a determination to resolve the case.

In a post on Facebook, Kierra's relative Sherry Stubbs wrote:

"If you all had morals, you'd show sympathy for Kierra's kids. Her family confirmed her identity, that's all you need to know. We only asked you to share her missing post, not for help. My family's prayers have been answered, that's all that matters."

For Kierra Stubbs’s family, the past ten years have been filled with pain and unanswered questions. Her disappearance also left a void in the lives of her two children, who have grown up without their mother.

Anyone with information about Kierra’s disappearance is encouraged to contact the Birmingham Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers.