Woman who disappeared a year ago shockingly turns up at gas station but is arrested just minutes later
ArchiveFirst published June 29, 2025. It may not reflect later developments.
Tori Milsak, 35, went missing from Hot Springs, Arkansas, in June 2024. Her sudden disappearance led to a widespread police search and left her family fearing the worst.
Over a year later, she unexpectedly showed up at a gas station in Little Rock. Milsak identified herself to staff and said she had seen her own missing person alert on the news. Police confirmed her identity and took her into custody due to an outstanding warrant.
The Hot Springs Police Department shared, “She was located on 06-19-2025 and is safe.” Her brother, Jason Hamel, expressed shock: “Hope was lost… and she’s that one percent.”
A friend has launched a GoFundMe to support Milsak’s recovery. It aims to cover essentials like housing, health care, and mental health support. “Every dollar donated will go directly to support Tori’s essential needs,” the post reads. Milsak was being transferred from Pulaski County jail to Garland County as of June 27.
