Wyoming woman missing after failing to collect children

Kandice Gunter recently relocated from Nevada to Casper, Wyoming, approximately one month ago to be nearer to her children, ages 9 and 6. She was last seen in Natrona County on Thursday morning and was officially reported missing to the Casper Police Department later that evening.

According to her sister, Kayla Gunter, a missing person report was filed after Kandice failed to retrieve her children from the Boys & Girls Club on Wednesday. Kayla, who resides in Dayton, Nevada, expressed her worry, stating, “That’s why I started freaking out. It’s totally out of character for her not to show up to get her kids.”

Police are seeking information regarding a gray 2016 GMC Canyon pickup truck with Wyoming temporary registration, believed to be the vehicle Gunter was driving. Her last known cellphone location was near the Natrona County line on Highway 387 around 12:30 p.m. Friday.

Cowboy State Daily reported that Gunter had been residing in the home of the children’s father, who is not her current partner, and assisting with their care.

Prior to her disappearance, Gunter posted a cryptic message on Facebook: “Success for me, happens in silence.” She also shared a post in June about “focusing on a better me. Again,” accompanied by a heart-mending emoji.

The sisters maintain a close relationship and typically communicate multiple times daily. Their last conversation occurred at 10:41 a.m. Wednesday, during which Kayla noticed no signs of distress. After that time, Kandice stopped responding to calls.

Family members were informed that her phone was last detected in the Gillette area around noon Wednesday.

Kayla Gunter told Cowboy State Daily that the move to Wyoming appeared to be progressing well, and her sister had not indicated any intention to leave or abruptly cease communication. She was still establishing a social network in the area.

Kayla Gunter made a heartfelt plea on Facebook Saturday, hoping for any indication of her sister’s well-being. A friend posted, “I looked so hard but there’s so much wide open spaces with one set of sad eyes hope you’re okay!! 14 years you’ve been in my life and can’t end it like this Kandice Gunter.”

Kandice Gunter is described as being 5-foot-7 and weighing approximately 185 pounds, with black hair and blue eyes. She has a butterfly tattoo on her neck, a memorial tattoo for her mother on the side of her neck, and additional tattoos on her arms, hands, legs, and feet.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the Casper Police Department.