Nationwide Search for Missing Child & 22 Year Old Man

A nationwide search is underway for Morgan Amanda Leppert, 15, who may be in the company of 22 year-old Toby Lee Lowry, The two may be in a silver 2003 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with Florida tag 193 KLR.

Morgan is described as a white girl about 5 foot 1 with blond hair and blue eyes. Lowry is a white man about 6 foot 2 and 190 pounds with blond hair and green eyes.

Investigators believe Leppert and Lowry may be headed to Houston, Texas. The pickup has reportedly been sighted near Katy, Texas.

Anyone with information in the case can call the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office at (386) 329-0800.

Lowry is a person of interest in the murder of 66-year-old James Thomas Stewart.


Sources & Related Articles:

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More on Toby Lowry:

Lowry refers to himself as the "Baddest mother----er" in palatka" on his MySpace page. His user name is "morgans_man." His marital status says that he is "Engaged." I guess he plans to marry the 15 year-old girl when she grows up. He posts on his own page saying, "F--k off all ya'll bitch ass hoes I'm Taken by Morgan Amanda Lowry." Lowry's mood today is "Excited." His page is covered with drug references and vampire imagery. He must identify with vampires. Last MySpace log-in for both Lowry and Leppert April 22, 2008, the day the two went missing.

A strange message appeared on one of the pages linked to Toby Lowry's MySpace page: "R.I.P TOBY LEE LOWRY MY BIG BROTHER WHO WAS SHOT BY THE COPS." Mood: miserable. The last log-in shows yesterday (May 1), before the Amber Alert was issued. This must be a display of concern for his safety, as Lowry is, as of this writing, still on the lamb. Hopefully, this won't end in violence.

I know there are a lot of people who will say this girl is "mature" or some other bullshit to that effect. This is a child whose childhood has been stolen. Lowry may not be the only person responsible for the wayward path of this girl, but that does not make him anything less than a predator. Many of our kids are growing up too fast due to the irresponsibility of their guardians. This fact, combined with the predators that lurk after these kids, make this world a very dangerous place to grow-up in. This child is not by any means "mature." She is a victim of those who have denied her her childhood. I'm not saying this girl is an angel who shouldn't have to face any consequences, I'm just hoping that she'll find the guidance she so desperately needs. For the time being, we can all hope for her safety until this ordeal is over.