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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. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. The last ping was in the Blue Lick Rd area of Berea which is only minutes from the Dillon Ct home. The last text from her phone was sent at 5:30 a.m., saying "Never mind, I'm okay. (LogOut/ Shortly after 4am, Brookelyn frantically texts for friends to come and pick her up, as she is alone with a man she doesn't know and is scared. Brookelyn was born on August 24, 1994. Farthing was not inside the home when firefighters arrived on the scene. The phone has not been turned on since. June 21, 2013 was supposed to be a perfect day for 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing. Brooke's Story. She has never been heard from again and an extensive search of the area turned up no sign of her. In April 2021, investigators said she was supposed to catch her bus to school, but she never made it. 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. The family didnt get worried at the beginning, they assumed maybe she had partied too hard and was going to be home soon. Burning that sofa was a bold move. Brookleyn and her cell phone, however, were gone. Savannah Spurlock, 22, disappeared after leaving the Other Bar on January 4. Up to this date, almost ten years after her disappearance, Brookelyn Farthings case remains an active investigation. IMHO, your earlier post is as accurate a summary of Brooke's case as you will find anywhere. No traces of her or her cellphone. "I dont believe Brookelyn set that fire," he said. I live a little north of Madison Co. & this case has me very disturbed. Brooklyns overnight bag, purse and shoes were left on the porch of the home. (LogOut/ 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! To date, police have not named any persons of interest or suspects in the case. I'm pretty surprised that after all of this time and $14,000 on the table no one has come forward with any information. Also about visiting Lake Reba many times. She is 5'1, weighs 105 pounds, and has blonde hair and brown eyes. She would not have left her clothes behind, so I know something happened there at that house.". The police really botched this case from the beginning; it's a shame there isn't some way to hold them accountable for that. 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. "It's hard for the whole family," he said. Before daylight Brooke disappeared, the statement read. Investigators believe Farthing may have been taken against her will, and they think the last text message sent from her phone actually was sent by someone else. According to Josh, he returned home around 7:00am to find his home on fire and Brooklyn missing. Prior to the fire, Farthing sent several text messages, including one that said, Im scared, according to her stepfather, Randall Walker. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. This case not only disturbs me that Brookelyn went missing but also that her case has not received hardly any attention. June 21, 2013 was supposed to be a perfect day for 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing. She has pierced ears and a birthmark on her left hip. She attended the party with her family and they had a great time. And, there is very little information about her. 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. In 2013, a Kentucky teenager texted I'm scared before leaving only her shoes, a bag, and a flaming couch behind. The Silver Alert to find missing teen Aaliyah Ramirez is thankfully no longer active. But when he returned, she was gone and his couch on fire and called the fire department. Still, the case remains baffling. (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 host told police he had left the house in the morning to let some horses out. Get a clue this creeper killed her. Her last known location was at the home of man on Dillon Court in Berea, off US 421, not far from Red Lick Road. Both girls vanished during the night from their families homes. He's 30-year-old Joshua Hensley, the last person Tillery says saw her daughter alive. Low 34F. They have scoured the land with cadaver dogs and searched bodies of water. Although her family members decided to leave, Brookelyn chose to stay behind. The following afternoon, Brookelyns family said they got in touch with the man who drove her to his home the night before. "The fire is a pretty integral detail in that investigation," he told HuffPost. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. (LogOut/ I'm going to a party in Rockcastle County,'" Walker said. When he left Brooklyn was sitting on his sofa smoking a cigarette. 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. On January 28, Amanda Bailey, 26, went missing after reportedly meeting with an ex. 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. Richmond Police are offering $10,000 for information that leads to a conviction in Simpson and Evans murder, a family member said. Relatives say they found Brookelyns shoes and her overnight bag in the mans home. 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. 8 checked out her fb & read posts back to when all of this happened.. the girl never shared anything in regards to brookelyns disappearance, & mentioned in various status that she wished the blue eyed guy she was in love with wouldnt love her back but couldnt because he had a gf.. You are also agreeing to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As usual Fridays at the Stockyard Restaurant are hectic. Who is Richard (Ricky) Matthew Allen? One is now in jail on unrelated charges. He said he didn't want to say anything the first time. But in that time it would have to take less than half of it to get to the location of where he put her. Information about the murders of Simpson and Evans should be given to RPD by. The last time he saw Brookelyn, the man allegedly said, she was sitting on his couch, smoking a cigarette. Walker, who Farthing has known since she was 4, said her family had to mark the first milestone without her Monday her 19th birthday. That makes me wonder if hes done it before. There was no evidence suggesting that Brookelyn ever spoke with anyone or planned to attend a party in Rockcastle County. The event will be held on August 24 at Lake Linville from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. The friend called Brookes sister Paige and asked her if he knew what was happening. If so, he did a great job; technicians were unable to obtain any forensic evidence from the couch due to its charred condition. The details surrounding the rest of the night remain a mystery, but it was around 4 a.m. the next day when Brookelyn sent text messages to friends saying she needed a ride home because she was scared. Police arrived at the party house several hours later. 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. He had heard her discussing the party in Rockcastle County. I DID major hard creeping on the ex fianc & saw he is now with someone. However, not long after news of the teen's disappearance broke in the media, suspicious details began to arise. 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. A clear sky. Everyone knew that whatever her decision was, she would be succesfull at it. PLEASE DO NOT TALK BAD OR HARASS ANYONE I MENTION IN THIS VIDEO. A Tuesday. Everywhere that we had information she could be has been searched already.". PICTURES: Missing Kentucky Teen: Brookelyn Farthing. Last updated March 5, 2018; picture added, details of disappearance updated. All rights reserved. When Brookelyn Farthing disappeared on June 22, 2013, it wasn't immediately apparent that she was in any danger. Growing up, Brookelyn was a Girl Scout and had been a member of the organization for the majority of her life. 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! "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.". For more information, contact John Crane at (859) 985-9273. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. (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 who was last seen on June 22. 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. THIS VIDEO IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AND TO HELP ONLY! But they have to be able to prove it. The only item missing was her cellular phone. At the time of her disappearance, she was 5'1 and 105 pounds. He raped her ,killed her and got nervous when the sister called him. In this episode, I discuss the disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing, a Kentucky teen who vanished under strange and suspicious circumstances. Saturday marks the six-year anniversary of the disappearance of 18 . Delphi Homicides: New Information Released on2/12/21. When he returned home he saw burn damage from a small fire but no sign of Brookelyn. Despite the years since the disappearance investigators say all they need to find Farthing is one solid tip. Brookelyn Farthing Missing since June 22, 2013, from Berea, Kentucky. Simpsons relative said the family still has monthly meetings with detectives. I don't understand how her disappearance doesn't seem that important to people in her community. They need to find the body. Which matched the eye color of the ex fianc of Brookelyn. Photo by: Brookelyn Farthing [missing poster/FindBrookeFarthing.com], Brookelyn Farthing [missing poster/FindBrookeFarthing.com]. (Brookelyn Farthing via Facebook) The . Up to this date, nobody knows if Brookelyn is still alive. The driver allegedly knew her ex-boyfriend. Eventually, most of the others left, and Farthing stayed behind at the party. He told her he could see from the window that all of Brookes belongings were still inside the house but he couldnt see anything else. Thats exactly why he burned it. Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. "She was texting her ex-fiance -- they were separated but still friends. The anniversary of her disappearance was this past Wednesday, and little is still known as to what happened to her.. Anyone with information about Brookelyn Farthings disappearance is asked to call the KSP in Richmond at 623-2404. Brookes family and friends believed that Joshua had likely killed Brooke and then burned the couch to cover up the evidence. Her cell phone went unanswered. Eventually he will pay the price! However, a relative of Evans said he wanted to know more about some neighbors from Detroit who moved shortly after the bodies were discovered. 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. There's no way that "friend" whose house she stayed at hasn't told people what happened that night. 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. They likely wont have a case without her body. This is just one of those sad cases in which we will have to wait until he does it again, he confesses or shes found. It has been six years since Brookelyn Farthing of Berea went missing, and there is still no sign of the Madison County woman. Moms use grant to create program for Madison County girls, Madison County Extension Office to host "The Business of Farming" series, Controversy in House Chambers and Madison County as House Bill 470 advances, 11TH REGION GIRLS HOOPS: Madison County teams face tough first-round match-ups, Madison County Airport Board gives overview of airport operations to Berea City Council. It was the 19th of July 2016. She said that she was scared and begged him to hurry up and come get her.Twitter - https://twitter.com/SDU_YouTubeFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/Strange-Deranged-Unexplained-103244772211452Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strangederangedunexplained/Patreon - Coming SoonMore True Crime, Serial Killers, Spree Killers, Missing People, Mysterious Deaths, Unidentified Persons, Paranormal and more stories at Strange Deranged Unexplained YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBwoimichE3hkI09IKP8XhwAll videos are available to view with English, French, German and Spanish subtitles/captions. Complete coverage of Brookelyn Farthing on Crimesider, First published on July 5, 2013 / 1:30 PM. He was at work and she texted him that he needed to come get her when he got off work. 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. Sources: "The Dangerous Houses." Still A Mystery. Brookes best friend was at the party, so she decided to stay with her, Paige told The Register in a January interview. She got along well with her sisters and she loved animals and the outdoors. The local authorities have yet to find any evidence of her death or kidnapping. Please keep us in your prayers," said Walker. In July 2013, searches for Brookelyn were called off. When he returned home he saw burn damage from a small fire but no sign of Brookelyn. Go to Google Earth. Brookelyn Farthing is a Caucasian female born on August 26, 1994. 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. 1202 (e) (5) (B). 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. 18 year-old Brookelyn Farthing was last seen at a home in Berea, Kentucky in the early morning hours of June 22, 2013. At that time, I didnt know it would be my last time celebrating Papaws birthday, or doing so with (both my sisters). Farthings cousin and younger sister Paige also attended. 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 Brookelyn Farthing was 18 years old and had just graduated high school when she disappeared from a house on the 100 block of Dillon Court in Berea, Kentucky. At the time, he was going through a divorce by the time of the events, his house was in foreclosure. Can anyone direct me to a map of the scene (marked-up if possible)? Early that evening, along with family, Farthing attended her grandfathers 70th birthday celebration. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Brookelyns family has a website. He told her it would be around 6-6:30am. Richard Allen, Delphi Murder Suspect, Was a Witness in the Case How Did This Manipulate the Investigation & Will There Be OtherArrests? EARLY LIFE: Brookelyn Farthing was born on August 26, 1994. 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. Winds light and variable. After looking around in the party for somebody she knew and trusted, Brookelyn found her friend Tyler, a boy she knew from school, and his friend Josh. Her family doesn't believe she would have left the house without her . Police conducted large scale in the Red Lick, people on horses, and search dogs, but turned up no sign of her. They tracked down her last known whereabouts, Joshs home, and contacted him. Change). In Saturday morning, Brookelyn was supposed to meet a friend and attend a car show, but Brooke didnt show up. Her Friends and family will never hear from her again. 2023 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Brookelyn Farthing vanished into thin air in a mysterious turn of events after spending the night with a man she met at a party. She asked them if they would give her a ride and they accepted. Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. Donations are accepted but not expected; the site remains free-access to all. It's been three long years since Brookelyn has baked in her family's kitchen.