The ghost of a five-month-old haunts the highways of the Southeast. Caris E. Ayala, a woman wanted for felony murder and cruelty to children, vanished over a decade ago, leaving behind a trail of shattered innocence and unanswered questions. On October 2, 2012, she was the one who dialed 911, claiming a baby in her Sandy Springs apartment wasn’t breathing. What unfolded wasn’t a tragic accident, but a nightmare of inflicted trauma. The little boy, rushed to Children’s Hospital in Atlanta, clung to life for weeks, sustained by machines, before finally succumbing to devastating head injuries on October 26th. Ayala then simply…disappeared.
Now, the FBI has plastered her face on their Most Wanted list, a stark reminder that some monsters don’t stay contained. Ayala, born September 5, 1985, is described as a 5’4”, 140-pound Hispanic female with dark brown eyes and black hair. But a photograph and a few physical details don’t convey the coldness required to harm a helpless infant. Authorities warn she should be considered armed and dangerous, a woman capable of violence who has already proven she’ll go to extreme lengths to avoid justice.
The hunt isn’t just for Ayala. She’s believed to be traveling with Noe Castillo-Ramirez, wanted for aiding her escape. He’s a slightly taller man, around 5’10” and 160 pounds, with the same dark hair and brown eyes. They may be together with their young daughter, adding another layer of complexity to an already grim situation. The pair are potentially traveling in a black Toyota T-100 pickup truck with Georgia plates BKM9384, a vehicle that could be anywhere from Georgia to potentially, given suspected ties to El Salvador, Guatemala, and Mexico, far beyond our borders.
A substantial reward is being offered for information leading to Ayala’s capture. This isn’t just about closing a case; it’s about delivering a measure of peace to a family forever scarred by loss, and sending a message that those who prey on the most vulnerable will not be forgotten. The years have passed, but the memory of that little boy deserves justice.
If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Caris E. Ayala or Noe Castillo-Ramirez, no matter how small, contact the FBI immediately at 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324) or submit a tip online at tips.fbi.gov. Don’t let this phantom slip away into the shadows.
🔠Key Facts
| Full Name | Caris E. Ayala |
| Charges | Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution – Felony Murder, Felony Cruelty to Children |
| Aliases | None known |
| Date of Birth | September 5, 1985 |
| Race / Sex | hispanic / Female |
| Nationality | Unknown |
| Height | 5’4″ |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Eyes / Hair | brown / black |
| Scars & Marks | None reported |
| Location | Georgia |
📋 Source: FBI Most Wanted — Caris E. Ayala
If you have information about this fugitive, contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov.
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