Sasha Davis, 30: Disappeared With Her Infant & Friend During Road Trip
Their rental car was found abandoned just days after their road trip began.
Three people vanished from New York, and police haven’t shared any updates about the mysterious case in over a decade. A mystery has plagued two families for nearly 15 years after what was supposed to be a quick trip turned into a triple missing person case.
According to reports, then-30-year-old Sasha Davis, her three-month-old daughter Selah Davis, and Sasha’s then-27-year-old friend Jarib “Griff” Bennett were all set for a trip to Rochester, New York. Sasha and Jarib were reportedly going to visit some friends with Sasha’s daughter in tow, and began their travels on February 15, 2008. They were scheduled to return four days later, on February 19.
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A Look Into Jarib & Sasha’s Backgrounds
While Sasha lived in New York City, Jarib was said to have resided in New Jersey with his wife and two daughters. Sasha had another daughter who stayed home and did not make the trip to Rochester.
The distance from the Bronx to Rochester is about a five-and-a-half-hour drive, and Sasha and Jarib rented a car for the journey. It is unclear whether they ever reached their destination, but it was stated that the trio has not been seen or heard from since.
The Charley Project reported that on February 27, the rental vehicle was located on Genesee Street in southwest Rochester, near Genesee Valley Park. The car was abandoned.
However, it is unclear if investigators found anything that could suggest what happened to the trio of travelers. It is also unknown who they intended to visit, as is the nature of that reunion; yet, in March 2009, the New York State Missing and Exploited Children Clearinghouse issued its annual report. In it, they mentioned this case, adding that Sasha and Jarib were traveling to “collect a large sum of money.”
The Mystery Continues As Internet Sleuths Look For Answers
Very few public details are available in this case, but in 2017, the mystery deepened after a group on WebSleuths found an obituary for a “Jarib Bennett” on Legacy.com. The obituary stated that the deceased Bennett shared the same birthday as the missing man, and had lived in New Jersey but died in Wisconsin. It also stated that he was married and had daughters, but there was no mention of him ever being missing or of whether he was the same person as the one associated with this enigmatic case.
Given the nature of this case, it is quite easy to find conversations from true-crime enthusiasts offering their takes on what could have happened to the trio. People have questioned the nature of Sasha and Jarib’s relationship, but there has been no information from the authorities to substantiate any of those claims. One can only hope that the New York City Police Department will provide an update on the status of its investigation.
Sasha Davis: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Sasha Davis stood 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 120 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. She has a mole near her right eye, a tattoo on her left breast, and a tattoo on her right calf. Sasha’s middle initial begins with a “G.”
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad at (212) 694-7781 or their local authorities. The agency case number is 08-3236.
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Case Number: 08-3236
Agency: New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
Phone: (212) 694-7781
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