Authorities have confirmed that Amanda Rodgers, 35, who had been reported missing from Eldon, Missouri, has been found deceased following a traffic crash in western Miller County. Officials say Rodgers’ immediate family has been notified of her death.

Rodgers had been reported missing early on Jan. 26, 2026, after she left Eldon around 3:00 a.m. to pick up her children in the Camdenton area. She never arrived at her destination, prompting an urgent endangered person advisory from local law enforcement. At the time she went missing, Rodgers was believed to be driving a tan 2003 Chevrolet Malibu with Missouri license plate BK4E1L.

Authorities provided a description to help locate her during the search. Rodgers is described as a white female, 5’5” tall, weighing 135 pounds, with red hair and brown eyes. She has distinctive tattoos of Medusa and Maleficent on her neck. When last seen, she was wearing a black tank top and a red and brown poncho-style jacket.

Law enforcement urged anyone with information about Rodgers’ whereabouts to contact the Camden County Sheriff’s Office at 573-346-2243. Citizens who saw Rodgers or her vehicle were also asked to dial 911 immediately. Authorities stressed that even a small tip or a single sighting of her vehicle could help solve the case quickly.

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, though initial reports confirm that Rodgers’ death was the result of the traffic incident in a wooded area off U.S. Highway 54. Police are working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash, including how it occurred and any contributing factors.

This case highlights the urgency and importance of public tips in missing person investigations. Officials continue to remind communities that sharing information quickly, even online, can help bring closure to families and ensure a swift response. Amanda Rodgers’ family and community are now left grappling with the tragic loss of a loved one, following days of worry and uncertainty.