Missing Teen Saved From Alleged Kidnapper After Seeking Help in Among Us

A Utah teenager was rescued from an Oregon man's home after she successfully contacted help from another child in Among Us.

Authorities saved the 17-year-old November 1, 2026, after receiving a tip relayed by a younger player she met while playing developer Innersloth's hit party mystery game, according to Newsweek. She had allegedly spent more than 500 days held captive by 39-year-old Adam Harmel after he took her across state lines and prevented her from leaving.

The Utah teen was just 15 when she was reported missing in May 2025. Harmel allegedly began contacting her through Snapchat earlier that month before offering to send her money to travel to his home in Oregon. He then made the hours-long drive to her location and lured her into his vehicle, disposing of her phone by throwing it into a river shortly after.

Investigators said Harmel forced the teenager to sleep in a bed with him in his basement, becoming increasingly violent through …