Seth Robert Rogers Interviews

Feb. 25, 2024: Sebastian Rogers is last seen by his mother, Katie Proudfoot, before going to bed.

The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation and police in Sumner County, Tennessee, issued an Endangered Child Alert. According to the alert, Sebastian Rogers had been seen during the early morning hours on February 26, 2024, in Hendersonville, Tennessee, wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and glasses.

More than 200 searchers were sent out to search for the missing teen, including K-9 units, mounted officers, drones, and helicopters.

Media Interview with Seth Rogers – Summary

Host: Kaitlin Miller Fox

• Seth Rogers confirms he last saw Sebastian two weekends prior to the interview during a visitation at his home, where they played video games and watched television.
• Seth states Sebastian has never previously left the house on his own or gone missing before.
• Seth describes Sebastian’s tendencies, noting that he enjoys fishing but would likely gravitate toward video games or an arcade if within city limits.
• Seth confirms law enforcement is actively working the case and that he appreciates their efforts.
• Seth discloses he has not slept since Sebastian went missing and has been relying on energy drinks.
• Seth confirms he lives in Clarksville but has been searching daily in the Hendersonville area, despite being unfamiliar with the region.
• Seth states he is in limited communication with Sebastian’s mother and stepfather, describing contact as once per day.
• Seth responds to online speculation, stating he does not use social media and urging people to assist with physical search efforts instead.
• Seth declines to comment on the circumstances inside the home or on Sebastian’s mother and stepfather.
• Seth delivers a direct message to Sebastian, expressing love and urging him to call 911 so he can be found.

March 4, 2024 Full Transcript

• Host: When was the last time you saw Sebastian?
• Seth: I was supposed to have him last weekend, but two weekends prior, he was at my house. I got to see him, and we played video games and watched TV. We had a great weekend.
• Host: What is it like working with LE? Are they helping you with this search?
• Seth: They are definitely doing everything that they can to find my son, and I appreciate it. I hope that they find him.
• Host: He is autistic. Does he have any tendencies he may have? Does he like hanging out in the trees or by water?
• Seth: He loves to go fishing with me. But if he is in city limits, he plays video games. He probably would be in the arcade or something.
• Host: Has he ever done something like that? Just leave the house?
• Seth: No.
• Host: How much sleep have you lost since last week, walk me through what that experience has been?
• Seth: I haven’t slept at all. I drink energy drinks.
• Host: Are you in close contact with his mother and stepfather?
• Seth: Not really. We communicate at least once a day, but that’s about it.
• Host: Lots of speculation on social media. What is your reaction?
• Seth: I don’t have social media. Instead of being keyboard warriors, they need to be feet on the ground looking for my son.
• Host: Message to Sebastian.
• Seth: I love you, son. I miss you, buddy. Call 911 so we can find you.

“With the information that I’ve gotten from Sumner County and TBI and the fact that dogs aren’t 100 percent, they’re not picking up his scent,” he said.

“One dog tracked him to a construction area over there and it just disappeared and it’s confusing. There’s missing pieces to the puzzle and I’m having difficulty solving this.”

Mr. Rogers added that it makes “absolutely no sense there’s been no trace of him.”

“I’m hoping he’s still alive,” the father said. “That is my main hope right now.”

On Sunday, dozens of people from the community gathered for a prayer vigil at Beech High School in Hendersonville, near where Sebastian was last seen, just down the street from his home. They wore green, Sebastian’s favorite color.

Sebastian’s mother and stepfather were not at the vigil, but provided a statement that was read aloud:

“We want to let the community know that we don’t have words to express our gratitude for the support for have received in searching for our son. We pray that everyone continues to help search and pray that we find him and bring him home safe.”

Interview Teri Lynn – March 31, 2024

Host: Did you see him taking out the trash?

Seth: I saw a video that could have been Sebastian taking out the trash. It was dark, but the shadow moved just like my son moves; my son runs everywhere.

Seth Rogers Gives Updates on the Search for Sebastian Rogers

Host: Pascal Show

Guest: Seth Rogers, biological father of Sebastian Rogers

Host: Welcome, everyone. We’re here for an exclusive interview with Seth Rogers, the biological father of missing teen Sebastian Rogers. Before we begin, please support the search by sharing this story, engaging in the conversation, and if you can, contributing to the GoFundMe pinned at the top of the chat.

Sebastian has been missing since February 26. It’s been over a month, and we still don’t know where he is. Multiple interviews and discussions have taken place, but many questions remain unanswered.

Host: Seth, how are you doing?

Seth: I’m alive, boots on the ground, still searching.

Host: We all appreciate your dedication. Can you give us an update?

Seth: It’s been like a John Grisham novel, just weird. There have been strange things happening.

Seth: Volunteers distributing flyers have been followed by unknown vehicles. I’ve advised them to take down license plate numbers and report them to TBI.

Surveillance Footage and TBI Updates: Seth states TBI showed him the full version of the video that had circulated as two flashlights. He said the public clip was a small cropped portion of a larger screen and that, in the full view, the lights were associated with a trash truck moving through the neighborhood.

Seth: The time on the DVR stayed 3:11 for like 15 minutes. The trash runs between 5:00 and 5:30 in the morning.

Proof of Life Video: Seth said he requested video proof that Sebastian was alive after Seth spoke with him Thursday and before Sebastian disappeared Monday. He said TBI showed him footage of Sebastian leaving Texas Roadhouse and getting into Katie Proudfoot’s vehicle with her.

Seth: No, I wanted Proof of Life on Sunday to make myself feel better. Yesterday I got to see my son. It’s not current, it’s not up to date, but it gave me a little bit better of a feeling.

Cajun Navy and Volunteer Safety: Seth said volunteers and searchers had received threats, including threats toward family members, and that he did not want people harmed while trying to help find Sebastian.

Interview with Seth Rogers, Updates on the Search for Sebastian Rogers

Search Updates and Law Enforcement Communication

Host: Are there any updates on the search?

Seth: No, nothing that I’ve been told.

Host: Have you had any conversations with law enforcement?

Seth: No.

Host: How are you feeling?

Seth: The same as yesterday. My goal remains to find Sebastian.

Discussion on Previous Statements

Host: You made serious accusations and revealed major details in previous interviews.

Seth: I was so tired and exhausted that I don’t even remember the podcast.

Host: Wow, really? I get it, sleep deprivation, multiple interviews.

The discussion later returned to allegations and family dynamics. Seth said, “The abuse is a fact,” and said local law enforcement knew about it previously. Asked about the dynamic between him and the Proudfoots, Seth stated: “I am Seth Rogers, they are Proudfoots. He is my son. I named him. I wanted him to come live with me. Now he is missing.”

Host: Did Katie have a problem for Sebastian to come and live with you? Yes or No?

Seth: You have to ask her.