Taylor Casey missing: Family of Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas asks for more help on her birthday

CHICAGO (WLS) — The family of a Chicago woman missing in the Bahamas is asking for further assistance in the investigation on her birthday.

Taylor Casey’s 42nd birthday is Thursday and her family is holding a press conference downtown to call for FBI help.

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Investigators are still searching for the woman from Chicago in the Bahamas; the search has now lasted almost three weeks.

She was last seen on June 19 on Paradise Island, where she attended a yoga retreat.

Police in the Bahamas announced the discovery of Taylor’s phone on Monday.

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Meanwhile, the Chief Superintendent of the Royal Bahamas Police Force has been placed on leave, raising doubts about the integrity of the investigation.

Taylor’s mother, Colette Seymore, told ABC7 Wednesday night that police are misleading the public about the status of the investigation by releasing old information about the case.

“Lies, lies…that’s what they’ve been doing all along, withholding information from us, not telling the truth. I just feel like they’re continuing to do what they do best: lie,” Seymore said. “Given what we’ve learned about the investigation, or lack thereof, we’re calling on the FBI to come out there immediately and assist us in this investigation so we can find Taylor.”

Friends and family say Taylor is transgender and believe this was a factor in her disappearance.

They also believe that the police in the Bahamas are biased.

Meanwhile, Thursday morning’s press conference will call on elected officials, LBTQ+ leaders and the media to spread Taylor’s story to get federal authorities involved.