Left and Center: Arielle, circa 2008;
Right: Age-progression to age 7 (circa 2010)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 28, 2008 from Gainesville, Florida Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: September 5, 2003 Age: 5 years old Height and Weight: 3'5, 47 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Arielle disappeared from Gainesville, Florida on October 28, 2008. Authorities believe she was abducted by her non-custodial mother, Jepke Marie Buday. A photograph and vital statistics for Jepke are posted below this case summary. She and Arielle may be in Belgium; Jepke has dual nationality in Belgium and the United States. The child's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.
Jepke Marie Buday
Above: Jepke Marie Buday
Date of Birth: December 23, 1975
Age: 32 years old
Height and Weight: 5'5 - 5'7, 130 - 209 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, green eyes. Jepke's ears are pierced and she has a tattoo of the word "sunshine" on her ankle. She speaks English and Dutch.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 28, 2011; age-progression added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Gainesville Police Department
352-334-2400
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Interpol