press releases 2008

Families Seek Information on Two U.S. Citizens’ Whereabouts

October 8, 2008

Holli Chmela and Taylor Luck

The families of Ms. Holli Chmela, age 27, and Mr. Taylor Luck, age 23, are asking for the public’s assistance in providing information on the possible whereabouts of the two U.S. citizens.  They have not been heard from since October 1, 2008 when they reportedly departed Beirut en route to Byblos and Tripoli.

Chmela and Luck arrived in Lebanon on September 29 from Amman, Jordan for vacation.  The two reported to a friend on October 1 that they were traveling from Beirut to Tripoli via Byblos that same day.  They were then to cross by land to Syria before returning to Jordan.  Chmela and Luck were due to report to work in Jordan on October 4. 

The U.S. Embassy is working with the Lebanese Internal Security Force (ISF) and the Surete Generale to pursue further leads in this investigation.  In addition, the U.S. Embassy in Beirut is coordinating efforts with the U.S. Embassies in Amman and Damascus as well as with the Department of State in Washington.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Chmela or Luck is asked to call the U.S. Embassy at 04-542-600, ISF Operation Room at 01-425-250 or ISF Emergency at 112.

Larger photos: Holli Chmela and Taylor Luck.