Missing teen Geneva Hodge is found 63 miles away from her Texas home and reunited with her family after frantic four-day search

Geneva Hodge, a 17-year-old teenager from Bellville, Texas, went missing on Wednesday, March 23, 2022. According to reports, she was last seen at her home on the night of March 22, around 10 p.m., when she was approached by an older man who convinced her to run away with him. The man reportedly promised Geneva a better life and persuaded her to leave her family and friends behind.

The news of Geneva's disappearance spread quickly, and a frantic search ensued. The Bell County Sheriff's Office, local law enforcement agencies, and volunteers joined forces to scour the area around her home and nearby woods, but there was no sign of the missing teenager.

As the days passed, the search efforts intensified, with the community coming together to help in any way they could. Flyers were distributed, social media posts were shared, and volunteers searched the woods and nearby towns. The Bell County Sheriff's Office also requested the public's help in locating Geneva and the man she was believed to be with.

On Saturday, March 26, six days after she went missing, Geneva was found safe and reunited with her family. She was located approximately 63 miles away from her home, in the town of Waco, Texas. The older man she had run away with was also apprehended by law enforcement officers.

The exact circumstances of how Geneva was found are not yet clear, but the Bell County Sheriff's Office confirmed that she was safe and unharmed. The older man was taken into custody and is currently being questioned by authorities.

The news of Geneva's safe return brought relief to her family and friends, who had been praying for her safe return since she went missing. The community also expressed their joy and gratitude that the missing teenager had been found.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of being vigilant about the safety of our loved ones, especially teenagers who may be vulnerable to manipulation or coercion by older individuals. It also highlights the power of community support and the role that law enforcement agencies play in keeping us safe.