Real Life Real Crime | Where Are Danielle and Alayna? Part 1: The Mother and Daughter Who Vanished

A mother and her 10-year-old daughter, Danielle Eskew Lee and Elena Elizabeth Lee, have been missing since late April or early May 2026, prompting growing concern from family and friends. The pair disappeared under troubling circumstances, with Danielle reportedly involved in a relationship with a man she met online, raising alarms among her family about her safety and the well-being of her daughter, who has autism and requires medical care.

Elena's grandmother, Wanda Broussard, has been actively seeking information and support to locate her granddaughter and daughter. She describes Elena as a loving child who enjoys singing, dancing, and playing video games. The family fears for Elena's safety, especially given her medical needs and the troubling nature of her mother's relationship. Reports indicate that Danielle may be with a man known by various names, including Trevor and Dusty Lee Crawford, who has a questionable background.

The community has rallied around the family, holding vigils and urging anyone with information to come forward. As the investigation continues, the family emphasizes the importance of distinguishing between confirmed facts and speculation, hoping to bring attention to the case and ensure the safe return of both Danielle and Elena.

A mother and daughter are missing. Their families are searching for answers. And a relationship that began online may hold important clues to what happened. In the first installment of a planned four-part Real Life Real Crime investigative series, Woody and Cyndi Overton introduce the disappearances of Danielle Escue Lea and her daughter, Alayna Lea, from East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. Danielle was 39 years old when she disappeared in the spring of 2026. Her daughter Alayna, who turned 11 on September 24, has autism, ADHD and a reported history of seizures requiring medical care. Their families have spent months searching for information about their whereabouts. Woody opens the episode by sharing how he met Alayna's paternal grandmother, Wanda Broussard, at a benefit concert for first responders. He reads portions of their correspondence, revealing Wanda's growing concerns, her efforts to obtain help and her determination to find her granddaughter. Cyndi then takes listeners beyond the missing-person reports to introduce Danielle and Alayna as individuals. Through family accounts, personal memories and a detailed timeline, she explores their lives in Jackson, Louisiana, their relationships with loved ones and the circumstances that preceded their disappearance. The episode introduces a man Danielle reportedly met through an online dating platform in early 2026. Known to her family as Trevor, he reportedly provided a different name during a March 1 welfare check. The circumstances surrounding that encounter, a trip to Texas and the family's growing concerns will be examined in Part 2. Throughout the series, Real Life Real Crime will distinguish between documented facts, family accounts, allegations and unanswered questions. The purpose is to share accurate information, keep Danielle and Alayna's names before the public and encourage anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement directly. Danielle and Alayna remain missing as of the information available when this episode was prepared. Real Life Real Crime, Woody Overton, Cyndi Overton, October 26 2026, Where Are Danielle and Alayna, Danielle Escue Lea, Danielle Lea, Alayna Lea, missing mother and daughter, Louisiana missing persons, East Feliciana Parish, Jackson Louisiana, Clinton Louisiana, Ethel Louisiana, Wanda Broussard, Cody Lea, Amanda Smith, Danny Escue, missing child, missing autistic child, autism, ADHD, missing persons investigation, online dating, Plenty of Fish, Trevor, Dusty Lee Crawford, March 2026 welfare check, Livingston Parish, United Cajun Navy, missing persons podcast, investigative true crime, victim centered true crime, Real Life Real Crime podcast

Woody's introduction to the case and his meeting with Alayna's grandmother, Wanda Broussard Wanda's correspondence with Woody and her ongoing efforts to locate her granddaughter The decision to tell Danielle and Alayna's story in a planned four-part investigative series Alayna's personality, interests, medical needs and relationship with her grandmother The death of Alayna's father, Cody Lea, on Christmas Day 2022 Danielle's life in Jackson, Louisiana, and her relationships with family and friends The role of Danielle's close friend Amanda Smith in establishing the family timeline Alayna's 11th birthday and the September 24 candlelight vigil at Ethel Baptist Church Danielle's reported online relationship with a man known to her family as Trevor The introduction of the March 1, 2026, welfare check and questions about the man's identity The importance of separating verified information, family accounts, allegations and unknowns The request for anyone with relevant information to contact law enforcement directly

Danielle and Alayna are more than two names on a missing-person flyer. Alayna is remembered by her family for her love of Princess Peach, Roblox, singing, dancing and giving hugs. Danielle is described by loved ones as a woman with a good heart who wanted to be loved and accepted. Their