Recent WSU grad's disappearance from Seattle area tied to missing Idaho man, toddler
Nadia Erika Cole, a 21-year-old recent graduate from Washington State University, has been reported missing from Seattle International Airport since May 29, 2024. This alarming event coincided with the disappearance of her fiancé, Aaron Daniel Aung, and his 2-year-old daughter, Seraya Aung Harmon, from Moscow, Idaho, raising concerns among their families. The Pullman Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Aung, who is accused of first-degree custodial interference after allegedly breaching a court-ordered parenting plan. Nadia's parents shared their heartbreak in a public statement, noting that their daughter was preparing for a much-anticipated family vacation to Italy when she vanished. Security footage captured her leaving the airport in distress, with her last known sighting near a light rail platform.
Authorities later confirmed that she was spotted at the Link Light Rail station in downtown Seattle. As the investigation unfolds, the police are asking for public assistance to locate the missing individuals, emphasizing that any information could prove crucial. Nadia's family continues to express their deep concern and hope for her safe return.