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Amber Alert: Idaho Teens Missing Over Religious Beliefs, Headed to Utah

Amber Alert: Idaho Teens Missing Over Religious Beliefs, Headed to Utah

Sarah Johnson

Sarah Johnson

June 25, 2025

3 min read

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Amber Alert issued for two Idaho teens missing due to religious beliefs, possibly heading to Utah with their older sister.

In a heart-wrenching turn of events, an Amber Alert has been issued for two missing teenagers from Idaho, believed to be heading to Utah due to deep-rooted religious beliefs. Allen Larand Fischer, 13, and Rachelle Leray Fischer, 15, reportedly left their home in Monteview, Idaho, around June 22, possibly returning to Trenton, Utah, a place they once called home. Both are members of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (FLDS), and authorities suspect their departure was influenced by their faith.

Adding to the complexity, their older sister, Elintra Dee Fischer, 18, was reported missing over a year ago on January 1, 2023. There’s a possibility that Elintra may be guiding her younger siblings back to Utah, though this remains unconfirmed. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office has narrowed down the window of their disappearance to between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, but they lack solid evidence about how or with whom the teens left. Investigators have ruled out an initially suspected vehicle, leaving the trail frustratingly cold.

The children’s mother, Elizabeth Roundy, has shared her anguish, revealing a personal struggle intertwined with faith. Having left the FLDS church in 2020 after being part of a plural marriage, she now finds herself labeled an 'apostate' by the community she once belonged to. After a legal battle, she regained custody of her three youngest children, only to face this devastating loss. She believes her children have been brainwashed and turned against her, a painful accusation that underscores the emotional toll of this situation.

At this point, authorities are uncertain whether the teens are still in the immediate area or have moved further away. The sheriff’s office is urging anyone with information to come forward, providing a direct line for tips. This case raises profound questions about the intersection of personal belief and family bonds, leaving a mother in despair and a community on edge.

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Amber Alertmissing teensIdaho teens missingreligious beliefsFLDS churchUtah missing childrenUS NewsMissing PersonsReligious Beliefs

Editor's Comments

This story cuts deeper than just a missing persons case—it’s a clash of faith and family. You’ve got teens caught in a tug-of-war between a mother’s love and a church’s grip. Honestly, it’s like watching someone try to escape a cult only to find the exit door leads straight back to Utah. Here’s a thought: if religious beliefs are a highway, these kids just took the express lane to nowhere. Let’s hope they’re found before the road gets any bumpier.

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