On the evening of January 23rd, 1999, 2-year-old Teekah Lewis enjoyed her time bowling with various family members at the New Frontier Lanes on Center Street in Tacoma, Washington. Given that it was a Saturday night, the alley bustled with activity, and the parking lot was nearly at capacity. The bowling alleys league night, a popular community event held every weekend, drew a considerable crowd.
Teekah and her family gathered at Lanes 7 and 8, situated near the centre of the bowling alley. While her family engaged in the games, Teekah freely roamed between the lanes and the arcade area. She indulged in various games, including a coin-operated claw machine, with the assistance of her uncle, who helped her win a Teddy bear, a gift she generously presented to her baby sister. Throughout the night, Teekah used quarters from her purse to enjoy multiple arcade games, savouring her favourite sweets, Starbursts, as she played.
Between 10 and 10:15 pm, Teekah was engrossed in playing a race car video game in the arcade section of the bowling alley, mere feet away from her family and the exit. In a momentary lapse, Teekah's mother turned away from her daughter for no more than 15 seconds to attend to one of her other children. Upon turning back, she was met with the startling realization that Teekah had seemingly vanished into thin air.
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Narration and Production - Kirsty Skye
Research and Writing - Kirsty Skye
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