05/14/2026
Breaking news
16-year-old Kayla Huff was found deceased following a disappearance from Moberly, Missouri, with the case being investigated as a homicide.
Four suspects, including Christopher Hull and Alayna Mason, were charged in connection with her kidnapping and death, which occurred in early May 2026.
Key Details on the 2026 Case:
• Disappearance & Search: Kayla Huff was reported missing on May 6, 2026. A massive search involving local law enforcement, drones, and volunteers took place in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area.
Her body was discovered on May 13, 2026, in a wooded area of the conservation area.
She was found with the help involving local law enforcement, drones, and volunteers
Key Details on the 2026 Case:👇
• Disappearance & Search: Kayla Huff was reported missing on May 6, 2026. A massive search involving local law enforcement, drones, and volunteers took place in the Rudolf Bennitt Conservation Area.
Three people were charged Wednesday in connection with Huff's disappearance, and a fourth person was charged Thursday.
Court documents allege that Alayna Mason and another individual kidnapped a person in Randolph County on May 6, the same day that Huff went missing. Authorities allege that Christopher Hull and Hunter Ames aided in the crime. All three are charged with first-degree kidnapping.
Her body was discovered on May 13, 2026, in a wooded area of the conservation area.
• Charges: A 17-year-old boy was initially arrested, followed by charges against three others-Alayna Mason (20), Hunter Ames (19), and Christopher Hull (23) —for first-degree kidnapping, with further charges expected as the investigation continues.
• Court documents suggest a brutal assault occurred and that evidence was hidden to cover up the crime.
Julian Mason is charged with tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution.
A 17-year-old was also arrested in connection to Huff's disappearance. The Randolph County Juvenile Office has declined to provide any information about the 17-year-old's case.
Officials have not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding Huff’s death. The investigation remains ongoing.
Source: KOMO8
