Three missing Ocala teens found

UPDATE: Shortly after publishing this story, Ocala-News.com was notified that the children had been found.

Three Ocala teenagers that were previously reported missing have been found.

Marcelius Denard Neasman (13), Alivia Nicole Neasman (14), and Jalyssa Sherice Rich (16) were reported missing through NamUs on January 24, 2025, and January 23, 2025, respectively.

Although photos of the children were not provided by the organization, the following descriptions were made available:

• Marcelius is Hispanic, stands 5’3″ tall, weighs 150 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen somewhere in southeast Ocala.
• Alivia is also Hispanic, stands 5’0″ tall, weighs 166 pounds, has black hair, brown eyes, and was last seen in the same vicinity as Marcelius.
• Jalyssa is Caucasian, stands 5’5″ tall, weighs 150 pounds, has brown hair, brown eyes, and was last seen in northwest Ocala.

If you have information about any of these three individuals, or if you know there whereabouts, contact the Ocala Police Department at (352) 369-7000 in reference to Marcelius Denard Neasman (Case No. 202500012240), Alivia Nicole Neasman (Case No. 202500012240), or Jalyssa Sherice Rich (Case No. 202500011820).