Later that afternoon, on June 22nd, family began to worry when Brooklyn missed an important family event. Brookelyn Farthing Facebook (CBS) MADISON COUNTY, Ky. - Authorities said they were conducting interviews on Wednesday to try and find out more about the disappearance of 18-year-old Brookelyn . He reportedly told them that Brookelyn was acting uneasy in his residence, so he left to go attend to the horses on Floyd Branch Road. I'm pretty surprised that after all of this time and $14,000 on the table no one has come forward with any information. 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 At the time Brookelyn didnt appear to be in distress, according to Paige. 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. The house Brookelyn was in was found to be set on fire, and there was no sign of the girl or her cell phone. 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. Kamaria Johnson, a missing child featured by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, was reunited with loved ones in December 2022. That makes me wonder if hes done it before. You are using an out of date browser. Brookelyn was born on August 24, 1994. This was a problem because Brooke didnt have a car, so now she needed to find a different ride. 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. It's a widespread search. 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. After hearing this suspicious testimony, Brooklyns family reported her missing and immediately went to Hensleys house themselves. 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! Remember, you can always remain anonymous: 833-378-7783 (3-PURSUE). Brookelyn Farthing, 18, missing in Berea, Kentucky since Saturday . Last seen June 22, 2013 at a residence on Dillon Court in Berea. Brooke's Story. Walker, who Farthing has known since she was 4, said her family had to mark the first milestone without her Monday her 19th birthday. 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. Saturday marks the six-year anniversary of the disappearance of 18 . Its possible he may have confessed to someone and that person hasnt come forward. You must log in or register to reply here. Her books are available on Amazon. 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. While Continue reading 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. Brookelyn decided to stay with a friend and made plans to stay overnight at that female friends home. When Brookelyn Farthing disappeared on June 22, 2013, it wasn't immediately apparent that she was in any danger. The morning Farthing disappeared, the home she . Three years later, the families of Karen Rollins Simpson and Avery Boochie Evans are still looking for answers as to why their loved ones were viciously murdered at their Valley Street home June 27, 2014. In the morning she went to take her driver licence's exam with her younger sister page. Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. Stick around for a listener-submitted story at the end about the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, NC! She has pierced ears and a birthmark on her left hip. A $14,000 reward has been offered for information that leads to her return or to the capture and conviction of whomever was responsible. 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. She had planned to go to the party and afterwards spend the night at her best friends house, so she packed a little overnight bag. June 21, 2013 was supposed to be a perfect day for 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing. Simpsons relative said the family still has monthly meetings with detectives. Anyone with information in the case is asked to contact the Kentucky State Police at (859) 623-2404. 18-year-old Brookelyn Farthing had her entire life ahead of her. BEREA, Ky. (WDKY) - It has been six years since Brookelyn Farthing of Berea went missing, and there is still no sign of the Madison County woman. She wanted to look good at all times," he said. The owner of the home where Farthing was last seen did not respond to a request for comment from HuffPost. One of the good podcasters (Payne Lindsey!!) According to Paige, Brookelyn said she had arranged to sleep at a friends house, and even showed her an overnight bag shed brought. Sign up now to get our FREE breaking news coverage delivered right to your inbox. 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. I live a little north of Madison Co. & this case has me very disturbed. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. For starters, a house fire had broken out where Brookelyn was last seen, and items belonging to her were found in the home. Her body needs to be found. Her family doesn't believe she would have left the house without her belongings and they stated she had no reason to walk out of her life. Originally reaching out to her sister for a ride, she didn't seem in distress at all. Why would he trust her so much? 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. Farthing was not inside the home when firefighters arrived on the scene. 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. I personally believe he should be at least a suspect, but the local law won't name him as a suspect. Family and supporters raised $14,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for Farthings disappearance. 16 talking about this. Josh was unknown to the family. If you have information, please contact the Kentucky State Police in Richmond at859-623-2404or1-800-222-5555. Growing up, Brookelyn was a Girl Scout and had been a member of the organization for the majority of her life. https://www.richmondregister.com/news/police-courts/ksp-arrest-three-men-on-child-sexual-exploitation-charges/article_1bba0b83-f54a-57a1-8f30-3321987067a5.html. A short time later Brookelyn left that party with Josh Hensley and another male. 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At about 7 a.m., the owner of the home Farthing was visiting called the fire department and reported a blaze inside the home. 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. Brookelyn Farthing was only 18 when she went missing in the early hours of June 22, 2013. Full Description Back to Top On June 22nd 2013, 18 year old Brookelyn Farthing attended a party in a rural community just outside of Berea, KY. She got along well with her sisters and she loved animals and the outdoors. Detectives are still trying to develop information about Farthing's disappearance. The home had no running water and no electricity. All rights reserved. So Brooke ended up leaving with them. Stick around for a listener-submitted story at the end about the Devil's Tramping Ground in Bear Creek, NC! You have permission to edit this article. Hes been with this female for a few years. He asked if she was ok waiting there for him and she said Im fine, had been drinking but sobered up. The guy who was the last one seen with her was just charged with child exploitation . It's been three long years since Brookelyn has baked in her family's kitchen. After listening to the Vanished podcast today I was hoping for answers for Brookelyn. In this episode, I discuss the disappearance of Brookelyn Farthing, a Kentucky teen who vanished under strange and suspicious circumstances. A short time later, at 4:26am, he received several texts from Brooklyn stating Please hurry, Im scared and Hurry. Want more content? Now, Brookelyn is missing. 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.