The person at the center of this case
Adrienne Witherspoon
Missing Person · Open
30 years waiting · since 1996
Missing Person: Adrienne Witherspoon
Justice for Adrienne Witherspoon — the trail went cold in 1996, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Were there any neighbors or individuals who saw Adrienne on the morning or afternoon of August 4, 1996?
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clue
Lead #2What circumstances led to her disappearance from her home that day—did she leave voluntarily or was there evidence of foul play?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone come forward with information about her whereabouts or activities in the days or weeks following her disappearance?
Adrienne Witherspoon, a 41-year-old Black woman, disappeared from her home in Philadelphia on August 4, 1996, last seen around 12:30 p.m. wearing a black shirt, denim shorts, and white slippers. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened that afternoon. Anyone with details about her disappearance or whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#3484
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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NamUs case MP19356. Missing person: Adrienne Witherspoon.
Last known contact: 1996-08-04 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Ms Witherspoon was last seen at about 12:30 in the afternoon at her home in the 4200 block of Ogden Street in Philadelphia.
Demographics: 41 years, Female, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 195 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black shirt, denim shorts; Footwear: white slippers. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 1996-16-035025.
Timeline of Events
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1996-08-04
12:30Last Seen at Home
Adrienne Witherspoon was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. at her residence in the 4200 block of Ogden Street, Philadelphia, wearing a black shirt, denim shorts, and white slippers.
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 1996 at 12:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 1996 at 12:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous