14 year old Lydia Ann Perkins was last seen in Lexington, Kentucky on October 26, 1997. She disappeared after last being seen walking in the Cardinal Valley neighborhood.

Disappearance

On October 26, 1997, Lydia Perkins and her 12 year old brother Justin Perkins spent the day with their grandmother. Then the pair went to visit Lydia’s boyfriend at his house on Londonberry Drive.

Between 3:00-5:00 pm, her brother left the boyfriend’s house to walk home, followed by Lydia. It is assumed she made it back to their Cardinal Valley neighborhood home because she reportedly made a call to her cousin.

Lydia hasn’t been seen or heard from since. 

She was reported missing to the police several hours later after her family couldn’t find her.

Investigation

Lydia was initially considered a runaway since she had left home without permission in the past, however she never went very far and always came back shortly after.

Her family has received a few tips over the years, but nothing conclusive as to what happened to her or why.

Appearance

White female born on December 21, 1982. Lydia has red hair and hazel eyes. At the time of her disappearance she stood 4’11 tall and weighed 90 pounds.

She has a brown circular birthmark on the right side of her next, a scar on her right eyebrow, and a scar in the middle of her forehead.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Lydia Perkins please contact the Lexington Police Department at (859) 258-3600.

Agency case number 97-75694.