10 Years Later: Family of Amanda Poole Still Seeks Answers After Tragic Loss
Memphis, Tennessee – October 8, 2025
Today marks a somber anniversary in Memphis: ten years since the disappearance and untimely death of 16-year-old Amanda Poole. A decade has passed, but the pain remains raw for the Poole family, who continue to seek answers in a case that has haunted the community and left far too many questions unanswered.
Amanda Poole was just 16 years old when she vanished on October 8, 2015. That same day, she was tragically confirmed deceased, though the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and death have remained murky and unresolved. What began as a desperate search for a missing teen has become a heartbreaking cold case and a symbol of the lingering void that families experience when closure never comes.
A Bright Light Gone Too Soon
Amanda was remembered by those who knew her as a kind-hearted, intelligent, and spirited young woman. A student at a local Memphis high school, she loved music, animals, and had dreams of becoming a nurse. She was the kind of girl who lit up a room with her smile and offered compassion freely to anyone who needed it.
Her mother, Angela Poole, recalls the last conversation she had with Amanda—one etched in her memory like stone. “She told me, ‘I love you,’ as she walked out the door,” Angela said during a recent vigil. “I never imagined it would be the last time I’d hear her voice.”
Those words have become both a comfort and a torment, the final thread in a bond that was cruelly severed far too early.
A Case That Still Holds Painful Silence
Amanda’s disappearance on that October afternoon triggered an immediate and widespread search. Flyers were posted, social media lit up with alerts, and local law enforcement launched a missing persons investigation. Just hours later, her death was confirmed under circumstances that have still not been fully explained to the public.
The details surrounding what happened to Amanda remain unclear. While authorities have released few specifics over the years, the case has been treated with sensitivity due to Amanda’s age and the nature of her death. However, the lack of closure—and the silence surrounding the investigation—has been a source of frustration and anguish for her family.
“Someone knows something,” said Amanda’s aunt, Felicia Turner. “It’s been ten years, and we still don’t have all the answers. We’ve waited and prayed and hoped every single day. We just want the truth.”
A Decade of Grief, Love, and Determination
Since Amanda’s death, the Poole family has fought to keep her memory alive. Each year, they host a candlelight vigil on the anniversary of her passing. Friends, classmates, and concerned members of the community gather to remember Amanda’s life, honor her legacy, and renew the call for justice.
At this year’s vigil, held at a local park in South Memphis, candles flickered in the wind as Amanda’s favorite songs played softly in the background. Her younger brother, now in college, spoke publicly for the first time.
“I was only six when we lost Amanda,” he said, his voice breaking. “I didn’t understand it then. I still don’t. But I know that she deserved more. She deserved to grow up. To chase her dreams. To laugh with us, cry with us, live her life. Someone took that away.”
A Community Still Watching
Amanda’s case, while no longer in daily headlines, has never truly faded from public consciousness. Advocacy groups focused on missing and murdered children have spotlighted her story over the years, urging authorities to revisit the investigation with fresh eyes and new technology.
In 2020, the Poole family called for an independent review of the case, though the results of that request remain unclear. Memphis Police have stated in the past that the case remains open and under investigation, though they’ve shared little new information in recent years.
To this day, no arrests have been made, and no official suspect has ever been named publicly.
A Mother’s Plea
Angela Poole remains steadfast, though grief is never far behind. “We haven’t given up,” she said during an emotional moment at this year’s memorial. “I will never stop fighting for my daughter. Amanda mattered. Her life mattered. And the truth matters.”
She added a message directed to anyone who may have seen or heard something that could shed light on what happened that day in 2015: “If you know anything—anything at all—please, come forward. Even the smallest piece of information could be the key. We deserve answers. Amanda deserves justice.”
Remembering Amanda
In the years since her passing, Amanda’s friends have grown up—graduating school, starting families, pursuing careers—all while carrying the weight of her absence. Many still share memories and photos of Amanda on social media, often with the hashtag #JusticeForAmanda.
At her old high school, a small memorial garden blooms each spring in her honor, thanks to donations and volunteer efforts from the community. A plaque beneath the largest tree reads:
“In memory of Amanda Poole – A life that touched many, a spirit that still shines.”
Moving Forward, Without Letting Go
For the Poole family, the last ten years have been marked by sorrow, yes—but also by resilience. They’ve become advocates for victims’ rights, speaking at schools and local events about the importance of community vigilance, youth safety, and the need for open, ongoing investigations into unsolved cases.
As they face another year without Amanda, the message remains the same: they will not stop until the truth is known.
“Time doesn’t heal this kind of pain,” Angela said. “But it does strengthen your resolve. Amanda may be gone, but her story isn’t over—not until we know everything.”
Anyone with information regarding Amanda Poole’s case is urged to contact the Memphis Police Department or CrimeStoppers at (901) 528-CASH. Anonymous tips are accepted.
🕯️ Rest in peace, Amanda. You are not forgotten.
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