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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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1What was Adrienne's routine and who did she regularly interact with on that day?
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location
Lead #2Were there any signs of forced entry or struggle at her Ogden Street residence?
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Lead #3Did neighbors or passersby observe anything unusual at her home on August 4, 1996?
Adrienne Witherspoon, a 41-year-old 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 to her that day. Anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts or the events surrounding her disappearance is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department.
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#3484
Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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Lead #4Why was she wearing slippers, suggesting she may not have planned to leave her home?
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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 Sighting
Adrienne Witherspoon was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m. at her home in the 4200 block of Ogden Street in Philadelphia, PA.
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 1996 at 12:30 PM
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 4, 1996 at 12:30 PM
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous