It has been six years since Brookelyn Farthing of Berea went missing, and there is still no sign of the Madison County woman. She had attended a party the night before with her sister, a cousin and some friends. The following afternoon, Brookelyns family said they got in touch with the man who drove her to his home the night before. June 25, 2013 Impact x Nightline The Murders Before the Marathon Aftershock The Orphans of COVID: America's Hidden Toll Superstar: Patrick Swayze The Kardashians -- An ABC News Special 24 Months That Changed the World Two Men at War Screen Queens Rising As usual Fridays at the Stockyard Restaurant are hectic. I think investigators know he killed her. He started house on fire to hide evidence. If so, he did a great job; technicians were unable to obtain any forensic evidence from the couch due to its charred condition. Photo by: Brookelyn Farthing [Investigation Discovery], Brookelyn Farthing [Investigation Discovery]. The homeowner allegedly told police that he had to leave and take care of a horse that morning. Want more content? Although her family members decided to leave, Brookelyn chose to stay behind. Im unsure what pinging told investigators. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. If you have any information about Sophie Reeder's case, please contact the IN PURSUIT hotline by calling or texting. Delphi Homicides: New Information Released on2/12/21. It doesnt appear that he left the area so he had to have disposed of her within however many miles of the home. On January 28, Amanda Bailey, 26, went missing after reportedly meeting with an ex. Police say the investigation is being treated as an active missing persons case. A person may go missing through a voluntary disappearance, or else due to an . She asked them if they would give her a ride and they accepted. Three weeks after her disappearance, nearly 200 volunteers searched an area within 1.5 miles of her last known location. "She is an outgoing girl an outdoors[y] girl and a tomboy in a way. This led police to believe that the last message sent from Brookes phone probably wasnt written by her and that she had been taken against her will. According to Walker, investigators told him that hours before the text message was sent, Farthing attended a party with a friend. After listening to the Vanished podcast today I was hoping for answers for Brookelyn. Police don't know if the fire at a Berea, Ky., home had anything to do with the disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing, 18, but they said it is "suspicious" and are still investigating the incident, according to ABC News. With the passing of every holiday and family celebration her disappearance never gets easier. Tracy Ocasio) which almost makes it more maddening than some of the more convoluted ones (e.g. Later at night, Brookelyn, her 16-year-old sister Page and her cousin had planned to go to a field party, a very common thing for country teenagers. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Offense 1 Time service requirement: ASSAULT, 1ST DEGREE - DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Incomplete offense information found; Indictment #: 14-CR-00016 One of the good podcasters (Payne Lindsey!!) KSP Richmond Post is requesting assistance finding Brooke. She had just graduated high school and was considering whether she wanted to go to college. (Side note: He was witnessed shirtless that morning, wringing out his shirt in the bathtub.) It was determined that the house fire began on the couch and was ruled suspicious. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. You have permission to edit this article. needs to go shake thins up there and get some answers!!! Brookelyn Farthing in an undated personal photo. 2013 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. Fatim Hemraj Parents. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'1 and 105 pounds. At least 12 dead after winter storm slams South, Midwest, The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more, Trump speaks at CPAC after winning straw poll, 3 children killed, 2 others wounded at Texas home, Man charged for alleged involvement in 2 transformer explosions, Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. Bush, Duo of 81-year-old women plan to see the world in 80 days, Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant to "take some time away" from the team after allegedly brandishing a gun in a club, Alex Murdaugh trial: What to know about the double murder case. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. See more about the Brooke Farthing case on the premiere of the new series Still A Mystery on Monday, May 27 at 5/4c on Investigation Discovery! Her last known location was at the home of man on Dillon Court in Berea, off US 421, not far from Red Lick Road. On the evening of June 21st, 18 yr old Brookelyn attended a house party on Red Lick Rd with her sister Paige and a cousin. Shortly before she disappeared, she sent several texts indicating that she was scared. That same day, Brookelyn's family had 70 th birthday party planned for her grandfather. And, there is very little information about her. According to Josh, he returned home around 7:00am to find his home on fire and Brooklyn missing. Could be FAR off but all thoughts are valid. Please help us find Brooke. James Mummer was last seen in 2018. The only item missing was her cellular phone. Jimena Perez and Jose Astorga-Valenzuela allegedly snatched the child from her dad in 2018. In 2013, a Kentucky teenager texted I'm scared before leaving only her shoes, a bag, and a flaming couch behind. Just let us know you are still alive." Have You Seen Missing Teenagers Asia Wilbon Or Mackenzie Marken? Neighbors told other media outlets what happened was unusual, because the street was normally quiet. When he returned, she was gone and the couch was on fire. Hopefully hes told someone where her body is. Then he disposed of her body I would assume. At 4:26 that morning, she texted him to hurry 'because I'm scared.'". 18 year old Brookelyn Farthing was last seen at a friend's house in the 100 block of Dillon Court in Berea, Kentucky in the early morning hours of June 22, 2013.The night she was last seen, Brookelyn went with her younger sister, a cousin and some friends to a party outside Berea, Kentucky. Detective Ken Mains Detectives Analysis Video Breakdown Delphi DoubleHomicide, $325,000 Reward Offered for the Information That Leads to the Arrest & Conviction of a Man Wanted in a Double Homicide Delphi IN 2/13/17. Remember, you can always remain anonymous: 833-378-7783 (3-PURSUE). Speak the Truth Even if Your Voice Shakes. The morning Farthing disappeared, the home she was visiting was damaged by a small fire. He was charged with one count of possession of matter portraying a minor in a sexual performance. It means his house didnt have electricity or water service. Later in the evening Brookelyn and her friend had a falling out when the friend decided to spend the night with a male friend or boyfriend and the friend left the party leaving Brookelyn there. A missing person is a person who has disappeared and whose status as alive or dead cannot be confirmed as their location and condition are unknown. It's been three long years since Brookelyn has baked in her family's kitchen. A short time later, at 4:26am, he received several texts from Brooklyn stating Please hurry, Im scared and Hurry. Early that evening, along with family, Farthing attended her grandfathers 70th birthday celebration. The house fire began on the couch and almost completely consumed it, and burned a hole in the floor underneath, but it was extinguished before it got out of control. Right after she was super happy because she had passed the test. 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing had recently graduated high school in Berea, Kentucky and was excited to enjoy her summer with friends before starting college. Calling in a tip is not putting someone awayits only pointing investigators in the right direction as they must still have evidence to back up the claim. Type in Dillon Court, Big Hill, Kentucky. Brooklyn was never seen again. Yes, her sister did a podcast or something but thats really all Ive heard about lately. They likely wont have a case without her body. The owner of the home where Farthing was last seen did not respond to a request for comment from HuffPost. Brooke's Story. 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing had her entire life ahead of her. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. Brookelyns family has a website. One is now in jail on unrelated charges. No one has ever been named as a suspect or person of interest in her disappearance. Richard Allen, Delphi Murder Suspect, Was a Witness in the Case How Did This Manipulate the Investigation & Will There Be OtherArrests? Apparently her friend was more interested in leaving with a boy from the party, so they argued and Brookelyn decided she wasnt going to stay with her friend anymore. Family and supporters raised $14,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for Farthings disappearance. Her Friends and family will never hear from her again. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. PICTURES: Missing Kentucky Teen: Brookelyn Farthing. 16 talking about this. According to Paige, Brookelyn said she had arranged to sleep at a friends house, and even showed her an overnight bag shed brought. Alleged Delphi Killer Richard Allen SerialKiller? (LogOut/ https://www.richmondregister.com/news/police-courts/ksp-arrest-three-men-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/article_1bba0b83-f54a-57a1-8f30-3321987067a5.html The cops there f-dd up badly. Prior to the fire, Farthing sent several text messages, including one that said, Im scared, according to her stepfather, Randall Walker. Brookelyn decided to stay with a friend and made plans to stay overnight at that female friend's home. The guy who was the last one seen with her was just charged with child exploitation . First Amendment: Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. The family says that the man told him he returned at 7 A.M. and discovered his couch on fire, prompting him to call the fire department. When he returned at 7:00 a.m., the house was on fire and Farthing was missing, but her cowboy boots, purse and some clothes were still there. 1202 (e) (5) (B). Change). To date, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. She had brought an overnight bag in preparation. She was never seen or heard from again after sending a series of texts in which she said she was scared. Do you have information about any of these three cases? In the morning she went to take her driver licence's exam with her younger sister page. The last text from her phone was sent at 5:30 a.m., saying "Never mind, I'm okay. PLEASE REFER TO FAIR USE ACT. Reach Critley King at 624-6623; follow her on Twitter @critleyking. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. "The family has a lot of questions and until we find Brookelyn, we're not going to be able to answer those questions.". From what information Walker has been able to gather from investigators, Farthing purportedly drove her friend home in the man's vehicle and then had to bring the vehicle back to the man's house a home with no electricity that was in foreclosure. I believe hes told someone and that person needs to come forward. There's no way that "friend" whose house she stayed at hasn't told people what happened that night. Sierah was a student at the University of Toledo and lived with her grandparents . When James vanished he stood 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 175 pounds. The disappearance of Brooklyn Farthing really haunts me. Its possible he may have confessed to someone and that person hasnt come forward. According to a story that ran days later in The Register, officials said no details of autopsies by the state Medical Examiners Office would be released. I have not seen that in this case. He knew what he was doing. Season 1, Episode 1. She attended the party with her family and they had a great time. I live a little north of Madison Co. & this case has me very disturbed. At that time, I didnt know it would be my last time celebrating Papaws birthday, or doing so with (both my sisters). Her family doesn't believe she would have left the house without her . In July 2013, searches for Brookelyn were called off. The UNEXPLAINED disappearance of Brookelyn FarthingBrookelyn was 18 years old when she vanished on June 22, 2013, after she left a party with two guys she kn. Her body needs to be found. Helton is charged with one count of use of a minor in a. Brookelyn Farthing, 18, has been missing since Saturday when family say she was last seen at an ex-boyfriend's home and only an hour before a suspicious fire. Discovery, Inc. or its subsidiaries and affiliates. The sofa burned to the frame and was so intense it burned a hole through the floor. But where is she? On May, 2013, Brookelyn graduated from Madison Southern High school. Her case remains unsolved. Both girls vanished during the night from their families homes. She was last seen wearing a gray Madison County FFA T-shirt and denim shorts. She was reportedly last seen in southeastern Madison County wearing a gray Madison County FFA t-shirt and denim shorts. With a bag packed, Farthing planned to spend the night at a friends house, her sister said, but those plans fell through. The last time he saw Brookelyn, the man allegedly said, she was sitting on his couch, smoking a cigarette. When taking a look to the gps trace on Brookelyns phone, the pin marked a spot about 30 miles away from Josh Hensleys house. She said her husband was a detective. She was 18 years old and was last seen wearing a grey t-shirt with the Madison County FFA logo and a pair of light blue denim jeans. Her books are available on Amazon. A massive search was launched, but turned up little evidence. The Disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing - YouTube At 4:26am, Brookelyn texted her ex-boyfriend again, her tone had dramatically changed. "I dont believe Brookelyn set that fire," he said. Every share or like could help bring more attention to this case and possibly help find someone.IF YOU KNOW ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THIS CASE PLEASE CALL LOCAL AUTHORITIES - THE SMALLEST DETAIL COULD HELP S O C I A L M E D I A Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimetimewithmal Email:Crimetimewithmal@gmail.comxoxo Mallori----------------------- DISCLAIMER ALL OPINIONS ARE MY OWN! Brooke Farthing disappeared from Berea, Kentucky in June 2013 after texting a friend and saying she was scared. I'm pretty surprised that after all of this time and $14,000 on the table no one has come forward with any information. Farthing is a graduate of Madison Southern High School. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. No traces of her or her cellphone. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. It was ruled suspicious. According to police, he said that, when he left, Farthing was sitting on the couch smoking. Twenty year old Sierah Joughin spent the afternoon with her boyfriend of seven years, Josh Kolasinski, cycling in rural Fulton County, west of Toledo. Surely his phone pinged with hers at some point after she was supposed to have left his home for the party. If they put him through a trial and he was acquitted then he would never be charged even if the body is found. The last ping was in the Blue Lick Rd area of Berea which is only minutes from the Dillon Ct home. Brookelyn's family has a website, findbrookefarthing.com, and has offered a $14,000 reward "for information leading to the return of Brookelyn Farthing or capture and conviction of those responsible for her disappearance." Six years of Dateline's Missing in America: 134 still missing H Haidae New Member Joined Feb 12, 2020 Messages 1 Reaction score Read more: Find Brooke Farthing Official Site, WKYT, Richmond Register, Truth Tellers, The Winchester Sun. They tracked down her last known whereabouts, Joshs home, and contacted him. The home had no running water and no electricity. 10 talking about this. What Happened To Missing Teen Brookelyn Farthing After She Texted 'I'm Scared'? A Tuesday. "I do not believe that was a text from Brookelyn," he continued. Trooper Paul Blanton says property owners in Estill, Jackson, Rockcastle and Madison counties should pay attention to freshly turned earth and unusual smells, ditch lines and remote areas. Investigators have not said what, if anything, they have found during the searches. Eventually, most of the others left, and Farthing stayed behind at the party. However it was one of the more exciting days for my two younger sisters; Brooke and Paige. "We are doing everything we can to locate Brookelyn, and our hope is still that she will turn up, she will call somebody, she'll let us know that she is OK. To date, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. "The fire is a pretty integral detail in that investigation," he told HuffPost. But in that time it would have to take less than half of it to get to the location of where he put her. 2023 Warner Bros. Everyone knew that whatever her decision was, she would be succesfull at it. They both had the opportunity to test for their driver's license the same day. One is now in jail on unrelated charges. You are using an out of date browser. The night she was last seen, Brookelyn went with her younger sister, a cousin and some friends to a party outside Berea, Kentucky. EARLY LIFE: Brookelyn Farthing was born on August 26, 1994. Brookelyn Farthing, 18, was last seen June 22 at a home in Berea, a small city located about 40 miles south of Lexington. Her ears are pierced and she has a birthmark on her left hip. She was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt with the Madison County FFA (Future Farmers of America) logo and light blue denim shorts.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing please contact the Kentucky State Police at (859) 623-2404 or (800) 222-5555, or the National Center for Missing \u0026 Exploited Children at (800) THE-LOST.Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/334062906736560/?ref=shareJoin this channel to get access to perks \u0026 support me:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC616crAcTxprrKsmkjfCToQ/join____________________________________ C A S E S U G G E S T I O N F O R M https://forms.gle/8Xm6szp4CYfGL1wu8____________________________________ I hope you like today's video! June 21, 2013 was supposed to be a perfect day for 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing. Sources: "The Dangerous Houses." Still A Mystery. As of 2020, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. Brooke. Richmond Police are offering $10,000 for information that leads to a conviction in Simpson and Evans murder, a family member said. I'm going to a party in Rockcastle County." Detectives are still trying to develop information about Farthing's disappearance. Authorities have not officially linked the three cases, but speculation over the possibility has come up in public discussions of Brookelyn Farthing both online and off. That morning, the home that she was last seen at suspiciously caught fire. I can see it, its so clear, he raped her and then strangled her because she was probably fighting back. Follow More from Medium Jade Townsend What happened to Heather Elvis? Im from Richmond (same county) and from what I have been told, Josh Hensley is a very angry manrumor is his ex had to leave the state to get away from him. I will do anything to protect her, her mother, Sabrina Jones, emphasizes. Bill Robinson and Brittany Ellis contributed to this story. Friday June 21, 2013 was a normal work day for me. Orsolya Gaal Unsolved Homicide April 16, 2022 QueensNY. According to everybody who knew Brookelyn, she was always a sweet, funny loveable creature. If you have any information about this case, you can contact the Kentucky State Police. KSP Richmond Post is requesting assistance finding Brooke. Farthing is a graduate of Madison Southern High School. Last updated March 5, 2018; picture added, details of disappearance updated. It was the 19th of July 2016. Winds light and variable.. A clear sky. "I can't release [the names of] any particular suspect or individual," Purdy said. In the early morning hours, Brooke spoke with Paige by phone and told her she would be home once a friend got off work and could give her a ride, the statement on FindBrookeFarthing.com continued. Brooke. No one has ever been named as a suspect or person of interest in her disappearance. Brookelyn Farthing is described as a white female, between 5 feet 1 inch and 5 feet 3 inches tall, with blonde hair and brown eyes. Kentucky State Police says the case is open and active, and that officers continue to act on tips and reexamine materials for anything they might have missed. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. The house Brookelyn was in was found to be set on fire, and there was no sign of the girl or her cell phone. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Up to this date, almost ten years after her disappearance, Brookelyn Farthings case remains an active investigation. I am not sure of the time frame from when he left to tend to the horses last and the time he returned when the couch was on fire. "When Brookelyn went missing from that house, all her stuff her cowboy boots and her dress clothes was still there. To date, authorities have not named a person of interest nor reported finding any new evidence. She wanted to look good at all times," he said. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. Afterwards the other male was dropped off at his home and Brooklyn and Josh returned to the home on Dillon Ct. Around 4:00am Brookelyn contacted her sister Paige and asked for a ride. The text said, 'Never mind, I'm okay. Farthing was last seen at a friend's house in the 100 block of Dillon Court in Berea, Kentucky in the early morning hours of June 22, 2013. While Continue reading Brookes best friend was at the party, so she decided to stay with her, Paige told The Register in a January interview. Can anyone direct me to a map of the scene (marked-up if possible)? Brooklyn and only her cell phone were missing. Paige said her sister texted her at 4 A.M. to ask for a ride home. 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She writes about missing persons, unsolved murders, and human rights. Please don't forget to share, like and comment! The local authorities have yet to find any evidence of her death or kidnapping. That plan, however, apparently fell through. Wake up to the day's most important news. According to the state police, authorities have searched more than 16,000 acres in three counties for the missing teen. "We've followed up on any and all individuals that could have been involved.". 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THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO HELP ONLY! It was not long after Farthing arrived at the man's home that she started to text friends about needing a ride. She was probably talking about getting her license FINALLY earlier that day. https://www.richmondregister.com/news/police-courts/ksp-arrest-three-men-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/article_1bba0b83-f54a-57a1-8f30-3321987067a5.html. The friend called Brookes sister Paige and asked her if he knew what was happening. Brookelyn Farthing, 18 years old, disappeared on June 22, 2013, last seen in Berea, KY. I was surprised to see the jail time for the child *advertiser censored* charges was not longer, moo, it should be..much much longer. Hes from Wisconsin. If she can get to me, I will protect her. EXCLUSIVE: Missing Teen Texted Friend: 'I'm scared'. Saturday marks the six-year anniversary of the disappearance of 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing, who was last seen at a home in Berea in 2013. If you have information, please contact the Kentucky State Police in Richmond at859-623-2404or1-800-222-5555. It's possible, according to authorities, she could be a victim of trafficking. She had attended a party the night before with her sister, a cousin and some friends. Concern over this case was one of the things that drew me to Websleuths (I lurked for years before joining). Unfortunately, Paige didnt have a license and she said their cousin had been drinking, so it wasnt safe for her to drive. There's an awful lot of things to sort through for it. But this is just a direction the investigation has to take to make sure that that aspect is covered," Trooper Paul Blanton with the Kentucky State Police said, according to CBS affiliate WKYT. At around 8 P.M., Paige and the cousin told Brookelyn they were leaving. The woman, who said she was still grieving for her loved one, described Simpson as a beautiful and kind person who was a mother, grandmother and friend to many. At 5:30 A.M., one final text arrived from Brookelyns phone, claiming she was going to a party in Rockcastle County and telling her ex, Never mind. That was the last time anyone heard from her. Stick around for a listener-submitted story at the end about the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, NC! But he was never even listed as a person of interest surprisingly enough ! Joshua/ Josh Hensley has never been charged in Brookelyn Farthings disappearance, or named as an official suspect. Josh stated that he had returned to his home with Brookelyn, was awkward with her there alone as he was a friend of her ex, so he left to attend to the horses on Floyd Branch Road. Brookelyn Farthing, then 18, was last seen the morning of June 22nd, 2013 at a friend's home in Berea, Kentucky.