JACKSON, TENNESSEE — A woman who went missing as a teenager in 2010 is now engaged to the police officer who once searched for her.
Roshin “Roro Nicole” Ali was 13 years old when she fled her Jackson home, saying she was escaping years of abuse at the hands of her father. She later recounted being locked in a room, threatened with weapons, and forced to live under constant fear. After her disappearance, police issued alerts and organized a search, eventually finding her the following day. Ali was placed in foster care and did not return to her family.
Over the years, Ali built an independent life and later began working for her local sheriff’s department. It was there she met officer Tyler Schrupp. During conversations about her past, Schrupp realized he had been one of the officers who helped look for her when she went missing as a teenager.
The two developed a relationship, and in August 2024 they became engaged. They now share a young son and plan to marry in 2025.
Ali drew widespread attention after posting about their story on TikTok. The videos went viral, with many commenters fascinated by the unusual connection. Others questioned the relationship, suggesting it raised concerns about power dynamics. Ali responded in a multi-part series, detailing her childhood abuse and stressing that her relationship with Schrupp began long after her disappearance, when both were adults working in law enforcement. She said Schrupp did not know her personally at the time of the 2010 search.
Ali also described how she recognized him years later by his name and uniform. Schrupp, for his part, recalled being stunned when he realized the teenager he once helped search for was now his colleague.
The couple has not announced a wedding date but said they intend to marry next year.
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