The UNA police department, assisted by the Madison County Sheriff's Office and the FBI, conducted an extensive search for Alyssa. They reviewed security footage, interviewed friends and acquaintances, and searched potential locations where Alyssa might have been. The investigation revealed that Alyssa's phone had been active until around 10:30 p.m. on the night of her disappearance, with a final location pinpointed to a rural area in Madison County.
In March 2018, the police announced that they were investigating a person of interest, later identified as 24-year-old Timothy Mounts. Mounts was a friend of Alyssa's, and the two had exchanged messages on social media in the days leading up to her disappearance. However, no concrete evidence linked Mounts to Alyssa's disappearance, and he was eventually cleared as a suspect. alyssa branch
The case remains a priority for local and federal authorities, with a dedicated task force still actively working to find Alyssa. Her family continues to advocate for her, holding vigils and rallies to raise awareness and encourage the public to provide information. The UNA police department, assisted by the Madison
In January 2022, the UNA police department announced that they had reopened the case, with a renewed focus on reviewing old evidence and pursuing new leads. The department also revealed that they had received over 1,000 tips and leads since Alyssa's disappearance, but none had yielded concrete results. on the night of her disappearance, with a
On January 10, 2018, Alyssa Branch was last seen leaving her sorority house around 9:00 p.m. She was supposed to meet her friend, Taylor Reynolds, at a local restaurant, but she never showed up. When Taylor tried to contact Alyssa, her phone went straight to voicemail. Concerned, Taylor reported Alyssa's disappearance to the UNA police department.