On 10/10/2019 law enforcement was contacted to report Katie Cawthorn missing. They were advised that Cawthorn had not been seen or heard of since 10/1/2019. The reporting party stated that they and Katie were traveling to Tennessee and then returned home to Gamaliel. Once back to Gamaliel, and argument ensued and Katie decided to leave the residence with the intention to go to a creek approximately 3 miles away. She packed a small bag and set out on foot with no cell phone.