Lacking NFL soccer participant: Former New York Giants participant Samuel Beal lacking individuals case; sister Essence Zhane asks for assist
VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (WABC) — Former NFL cornerback Samuel Beal has been lacking for seven months, in accordance with a Fb put up by his sister, Essence Zhane.
Zhane is pleading for the general public’s assist in finding her brother, hoping anybody with info into his disappearance will attain out to the Kenwood or Virginia Seaside Police Division.
Beal is thought for the 2 seasons he performed for the New York Giants.
“Tomorrow makes it 7 months since we have final heard from or seen my brother. We have executed all the pieces we may on our finish to piece issues collectively and at this level we’re in determined want of assist on all ends,” Zhane mentioned in her put up.
“I am not right here to reply a bunch of why’s and the way’s I simply want this to land in the fitting route to achieve some type of solutions or closure.
“I am a Massive sister and I want my brother to know that We Love You and miss you and this has been a heavy feeling for months to hold round,” she mentioned.
In accordance with info from the Nationwide Lacking and Unidentified Individuals System, Beal was final seen by his girlfriend on July 12, 2025, after he dropped her off at a member of the family’s home.
Beal’s file states that he borrowed his girlfriend’s car that day and was supposed to move to work; as a substitute, he headed to Virginia Seaside.
On a cellphone name along with his girlfriend, Beal advised her he was in Virginia Seaside and was planning on heading again house — however he by no means arrived. As a substitute, the girlfriend’s car was recovered in Virginia Seaside. Beal’s sneakers and socks had been discovered on the ground of the entrance passenger seat together with some sand on the ground.
“Samuel didn’t convey something with him except for the garments he was sporting, a pair of slides, and his pockets that contained his banking card and driver’s license,” Beal’s lacking individuals file said.
Zhane hopes that somebody will come ahead with info on her brother’s whereabouts.
When you’ve got any data please attain out to;
Kentwood Police Division
(616) 698-6580
Virginia Seaside Police Division
Predominant cellphone: (757) 385-4141
Detective Bureau (handles lacking individuals investigations) – (757) 385-4101 (ask for a Lacking Individuals Detective)
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