The safe recovery of Mint Butterfield, the child of major tech founders Stewart Butterfield and Caterina Fake, brought relief to their loved ones and the community following a challenging period of uncertainty. The teenager from Bolinas, who uses they/them pronouns, was found after being missing for a week and considered at risk.
Butterfield’s stepfather, Jyri Engestrom, is also a tech founder. The family expressed gratitude to all those who helped in the search for Butterfield, including family, friends, volunteers, and strangers who provided tips. Police had initially stated that the teenager was a voluntary missing juvenile at risk due to a previous suicide attempt.
The safe recovery of Butterfield brought relief to their loved ones and the community following a challenging period of uncertainty. Authorities had reported that Butterfield left a note and took a suitcase with them but did not have a car or phone.