Who Is Sam Beal’s Girlfriend? The Last Person He Contacted Before Going Missing

Virginia Beach | January 13, 2026 — Former NFL cornerback Sam Beal has been missing since July 2025, and his family and fans remain deeply concerned. Attention has turned to the woman who last spoke to him before he vanished: his girlfriend.

Sam Beal’s Last Known Contact

According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), Beal was last seen on July 12, 2025, after dropping his girlfriend at a relative’s home. He borrowed her car and said he was going to work. Instead, he drove toward Virginia Beach, where his car was later found abandoned.

On July 13, 2025, Beal called his girlfriend, telling her he was in Virginia Beach and planned to return home. This phone call was the last confirmed contact anyone had with him.

About Sam Beal’s Girlfriend

The identity of Beal’s girlfriend has not been publicly disclosed. Authorities have not suggested any involvement on her part, and there is no evidence linking her to his disappearance.

NamUs reports that Beal’s shoes and socks were found on the front passenger floor of the recovered car, along with sand. Officials continue to investigate his movements after leaving Virginia Beach.

Timeline of Events

• July 12, 2025: Beal drops his girlfriend at a relative’s house and borrows her car.

• July 13, 2025: Beal calls his girlfriend from Virginia Beach, saying he plans to return home.

• After July 13, 2025: No confirmed sightings or contact. His wallet, banking card, and ID were still with him.

Beal is described as 6 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 185 pounds, with black hair, brown eyes, a short beard, and a muscular build. Authorities report no financial or phone activity since his disappearance.

Family Plea for Help

On January 12, 2026, Beal’s elder sister, Essence Zhane, made a public appeal on Facebook. She shared his missing person report, photo, and police contact details.

She wrote:
“Tomorrow marks seven months since we last heard from my brother. We’ve done everything we could, and now we urgently need support. Any information will help bring clarity or closure.”

The family asks anyone with relevant details to come forward and assist in the search.

About Sam Beal

Beal was drafted by the New York Giants in the third round of the 2018 Supplemental Draft. His NFL career faced interruptions due to injuries and the COVID-19 pandemic.

He played six NFL games in 2019, recording 26 tackles (20 solo). Beal was officially waived by the Giants in 2021.

Authorities Request Information

The Virginia Beach Police Department, Kentwood Police Department, and the Missing Persons Detective Bureau are urging the public to share any information about Beal’s whereabouts.