"I can't release [the names of] any particular suspect or individual," Purdy said. Then he disposed of her body I would assume. No one has ever been named as a suspect or person of interest in her disappearance. (LogOut/ The last text from her phone was sent at 5:30 a.m., saying "Never mind, I'm okay. Photo by: Brookelyn Farthing [Investigation Discovery], Brookelyn Farthing [Investigation Discovery]. Concern over this case was one of the things that drew me to Websleuths (I lurked for years before joining). In June 2013, Joshua Hensley was the owner of the house Brookelyn Shae Farthing was last seen in. He had heard her discussing the party in Rockcastle County. Detectives are still trying to develop information about Farthing's disappearance. Hensley has never been charged in Brookelyn Farthing's disappearance or named as a suspect. There's bonus content and other perks on our Patreon: https://www . The Charley Project is NOT a registered non-profit organization and any donations will NOT be tax-deductible. You are using an out of date browser. Six years of Dateline's Missing in America: 134 still missing, KY - KY - Brookelyn Farthing, 18, Berea, 22 Jun 2013, [URL="https://www.lex18.com/news/covering-kentucky/berea-college-professor-2-others-face-child-*advertiser censored*-related-charges"]Berea College professor, 2 others face child *advertiser censored*-related charges, LEX 18 Investigates: Farthing's mom has questions for man arrested on unrelated charges, Seven years of Dateline's Missing in America: 156 still missing, https://www.lex18.com/news/lex-18-iestions-for-man-arrested-on-unrelated-charges. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. The homeowner allegedly told police that he had to leave and take care of a horse that morning. It doesnt appear that he left the area so he had to have disposed of her within however many miles of the home. After that, the driver reportedly took the male passenger home and drove Brookelyn back to his place. From what I have read so farimo there was a significant reason why the couch was burnt. According to Paige, Brookelyn said she had arranged to sleep at a friend's house, and even showed her an overnight bag she'd brought. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Complete coverage of Brookelyn Farthing on Crimesider, First published on July 5, 2013 / 1:30 PM. In Saturday morning, Brookelyn was supposed to meet a friend and attend a car show, but Brooke didnt show up. But again he could have later moved her and/or worse destroyed her body. To date, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. 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. But, there's also a dark side to the region. I don't understand how her disappearance doesn't seem that important to people in her community. Her cell phone went unanswered. That same day, Brookelyns family had 70th birthday party planned for her grandfather. She sent multiple text messages overnight trying to get a ride home, saying she felt scared. He was at work and she texted him that he needed to come get her when he got off work. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. A $14,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to her return or to the capture and conviction of whomever was responsible. A Kentucky teenager who vanished after a suspicious house fire sent a string of texts to friends just before she disappeared, her stepfather told The Huffington Post on Tuesday. Even when everything Joshua did the morning of June 22, 2013 plus the misinformation to Brookelyns sister and the fire deparment, he was never named an official suspect for her disappearance. Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old when she vanished June 22, 2013, after leaving a party with two guys she knew. At around 8 P.M., Paige and the cousin told Brookelyn they were leaving. I would like us to begin to investigate the disappearance of Brookelyn (Brooke) Farthing. 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. The anniversaries of Farthings disappearance on June 22, 2013, and June 27, 2014, when Simpson and Evans bodies were found, serve as painful reminders for those who love them. (CBS/AP) RICHMOND, Ky. - Kentucky State Police investigators are asking landowners in four Kentucky counties to check their property for any signs of Brookelyn Farthing, an 18-year-old woman. The homeowner was in the process of moving out, and as a result, utilities to the house had been turned off for weeks and there was no electricity there at all. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children recently produced a new image of what Andrea may look like today. 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. They found her overnight bag that she had packed to stay at her friends and her pair of cowboy boots. Wondering why this case isnt getting more coverage? No one has ever been named as a suspect or person of interest in her disappearance. And, there is very little information about her. Speak the Truth Even if Your Voice Shakes. When he returned home he saw burn damage from a small fire but no sign of Brookelyn. "Things are coming in every single day. It means his house didnt have electricity or water service. I live in and around the area where this happened and this is truly scary. It was not long after Farthing arrived at the man's home that she started to text friends about needing a ride. Up to this date, almost ten years after her disappearance, Brookelyn Farthings case remains an active investigation. As usual Fridays at the Stockyard Restaurant are hectic. You must log in or register to reply here. He started house on fire to hide evidence. By entering your email and clicking Sign Up, you're agreeing to let us send you customized marketing messages about us and our advertising partners. According to police, he said that, when he left, Farthing was sitting on the couch smoking. Her friend told police he left Brookelyn at the house early that morning, but. "When Brookelyn went missing from that house, all her stuff her cowboy boots and her dress clothes was still there. Photo by: Brookelyn Farthing [missing poster/FindBrookeFarthing.com], Brookelyn Farthing [missing poster/FindBrookeFarthing.com]. To date, authorities have not named a person of interest nor reported finding any new evidence. This guy has told someone what happened. The search continued while police analysed Brookelyn last text messages. July 5, 2013 / 1:30 PM Brookelyn Farthing was last seen in the early morning hours of June 22nd, 2013 at a home in the 100 block of Dillon Ct in Berea KY, a foreclosed home belonging to an acquaintance, 20 yr old Josh Hensley. The DNA or blood evidence would have been on that sofa. I live a little north of Madison Co. & this case has me very disturbed. If they put him through a trial and he was acquitted then he would never be charged even if the body is found. 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 But they also are a chance for the community to look for answers that might lead investigators to the person or persons hiding the truth. Just let us know you are still alive." Brookelyn Farthing's Facebook Page ABC News WKYT NBC News The Huffington Post Unsolved Appalachia Missing Person Photos. Im unsure what pinging told investigators. On May, 2013, Brookelyn graduated from Madison Southern High school. She has pierced ears and a birthmark on her left hip. At the time Brookelyn didnt appear to be in distress, according to Paige. 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Comment Page 5 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicides of Abby and Libby, Brookelyn Farthing Berea Ky Dillon Ct Josh Hensley missing homicide arson, https://www.richmondregister.com/news/police-courts/ksp-arrest-three-men-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/article_1bba0b83-f54a-57a1-8f30-3321987067a5.html, Comment Page 2 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicide of Abby and Libby Closed forcomments, Comment Page 3 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicide of Abby andLibby, Comment Page 4 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicides of Abby andLibby, Comment Page 5 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicides of Abby andLibby, Comment Page 6 Please continue comments here on the Delphi homicides of Abby andLibby. On June 27, 2014, the lives of the families of Karen Rollins Simpson and Avery "Boochie" Evans were changed forever after a family member foun. Low 34F. The night she was last seen, Brookelyn went with her younger sister, a cousin and some friends to a party outside Berea . Everything except her phone and the clothes she had on. Her family doesn't believe she would have left the house without her . He raped her ,killed her and got nervous when the sister called him. 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. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. As of 2020, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. It may not display this or other websites correctly. By midday, without news of Brooke, the family started getting nervous. I have studied this case countless times and I just cant understand why no one in her town seems to care about finding the answers to her disappearance. Some of 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing's personal items were found at the scene of a fire. But where is she? A relative discovered their bodies and immediately called police at 9:15 p.m. Brookelyns family has a website. When taking a look to the gps trace on Brookelyns phone, the pin marked a spot about 30 miles away from Josh Hensleys house. Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old when she vanished June 22, 2013, after leaving a party with two guys she knew. He's 30-year-old Joshua Hensley, the last person Tillery says saw her daughter alive. Louisiana Woman Disappeared After Giving Somebody A Ride, 5 Things That Still Bother Us About The Unsolved Maura Murray Case, Two Texas Teens Left After Curfew In 1988 And Never Returned, What Happened To Zion Foster? The local authorities have yet to find any evidence of her death or kidnapping. Although her family members decided to leave, Brookelyn chose to stay behind. 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. Details of Disappearance 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. She has never been heard from again and an extensive search of the area turned up no sign of her. If so, he did a great job; technicians were unable to obtain any forensic evidence from the couch due to its charred condition. Everyone knew that whatever her decision was, she would be succesfull at it. Mind blown !!! A clear sky. "It's hard for the whole family," he said. When in the party, Paige and her cousin just stayed for a bit and left Brooke with her friend, who she would have a disagreement later for some reason. She made MULTIPLE posts about this person. Richard Allen Indiana Law & Potential Charges Relating to the DelphiHomicide, New Information: Richard Allen is Alleged to Have Processed the Order for Liberty Germans FuneralPhotos, Richard Matthew Allen Delphi Homicide Suspect Before andAfter. At around 8 P.M., Paige and the cousin told Brookelyn they were leaving. MADISON COUNTY, KY On June 21, 2013, 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing dropped by a house party with her sister Paige Farthing and their cousin. Right after she was super happy because she had passed the test. He replied to ask who she was going with but received no reply and he decided she was fine and went home. A massive manhunt ensued over the next few days. In April 2021, investigators said she was supposed to catch her bus to school, but she never made it. ", "We have no idea what has happened at all. One of the good podcasters (Payne Lindsey!!) It was ruled suspicious. Five years of Datelines Missing in America: 109 still missing, Investigation Discovery To Feature Brookelyn Farthing Case. So many missing pieces to this story. As cases grow cold, memories remain for families of missing Berea teen Brookelyn Farthing and a murdered Richmond couple, Karen Rollins Simpson and Avery Boochie Evans. Kamaria Johnson, a missing child featured by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was reunited with loved ones in December 2022. He knew what he was doing. The Kentucky State Police along with Brooke's family is still seeking information regarding her disappearance. Farthing is a graduate of Madison Southern High School. According to Walker, investigators told him that hours before the text message was sent, Farthing attended a party with a friend. 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Growing up, Brookelyn was a Girl Scout and had been a member of the organization for the majority of her life. (Side note: He was witnessed shirtless that morning, wringing out his shirt in the bathtub.) One is now in jail on unrelated charges. She wasnt sure if she wanted to go to college or if she wanted to become a cosmetologist. What was even more suspicious is that at the time the fire department received a call about the fire, nobody told them that there was a missing person who was last seen on that couch! Shortly before she disappeared, she sent several texts indicating that she was scared. Around 8:00pm Paige and the cousin left the party. The last time he saw Brookelyn, the man allegedly said, she was sitting on his couch, smoking a cigarette. After the party ended, Farthing got a ride with a male friend. Information about the murders of Simpson and Evans should be given to RPD by calling 623-1162. Everywhere that we had information she could be has been searched already.". 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. Low 34F. An arrest has been made in the Delphi double homicide case! She had plans for the next day and would not have gone off to another party," Walker said. I can see it, its so clear, he raped her and then strangled her because she was probably fighting back. 18 year-old Brookelyn Farthing was last seen at a home in Berea, Kentucky in the early morning hours of June 22, 2013. When James vanished he stood 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighed 175 pounds. That plan, however, apparently fell through. Neighbors told other media outlets what happened was unusual, because the street was normally quiet. Brooke's Story. At that time, I didnt know it would be my last time celebrating Papaws birthday, or doing so with (both my sisters). Her books are available on Amazon. "Another friend of hers was drunk and needed to get home," Walker said. Joshua/ Josh Hensley has never been charged in Brookelyn Farthings disappearance, or named as an official suspect. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. Teen Lashaya Stine Is Missing; Her Mom Fears Sex Trafficking, Missing Indiana Teen Aaliyah Ramirez Recovered Safely in Florida. Chilling Crimes Author The comments below have not been moderated Also in True Crime Stories Matthew Eappen by Chilling Crimes February 04, 2022 Donnah Winger by Chilling Crimes Sierah Joughin Brookelyn Farthing, 18, was last seen June 22 at a home in Berea, a small city located about 40 miles south of Lexington. Brooklyns overnight bag, purse and shoes were left on the porch of the home. 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. 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. Could be FAR off but all thoughts are valid. THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO HELP ONLY! They have scoured the land with cadaver dogs and searched bodies of water. Get a clue this creeper killed her. It's been three long years since Brookelyn has baked in her family's kitchen. Police say the investigation is being treated as an active missing persons case. Allegedly the three drove out to Floyd Branch Road to see some horses that were connected to Josh. "A gentleman known to Brookelyn's ex-fiance was at the party and he offered her his vehicle to give the boy a ride home.".