In a shocking turn of events, detectives investigating the disappearance of Kayla Stone say they have uncovered a hidden cellphone beneath the wreckage of a burned-out car found on the outskirts of Philadelphia.
Forensic teams discovered the device lodged under the vehicle’s rear axle while combing the site for new evidence. The phone, partially melted but still recoverable, has since been sent to the state crime lab for data extraction.
“What we found inside that phone could completely change the direction of this case,” said one investigator, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Sources familiar with the investigation describe “a series of disturbing messages” sent in the hours leading up to Kayla’s disappearance — messages that investigators say “should never have existed.”
Authorities have not revealed the sender’s identity but confirmed the texts contain references to a meeting spot and a phrase investigators are calling the key to understanding what happened that night.
“It’s the kind of thing you read and immediately feel a chill,” said a digital forensics expert assisting with the case.
The Stone family has been notified of the discovery and is cooperating closely with law enforcement as they await the official report. Meanwhile, police continue to search nearby wooded areas for additional evidence.
Officials say an update will be released once the full contents of the phone are analyzed — a development the public and the media are watching with growing anticipation.