Account
Apr 12, 2013
Jan 05, 2024
Megan
Lancaster
36
25
66 inches
115 lbs
White / Caucasian
Female
In the spring of 2013, a young mother named Megan Nicole Lancaster vanished from southern Ohio, leaving behind a deepening mystery. On April 3, 2013, the 25-year-old was last seen in Wheelersburg, Ohio. She had plans to run errands and then go to her parents' house, but she never made it. Two days later, her car was discovered abandoned at a fast-food restaurant in Portsmouth, with her wallet left on the passenger seat. In the days leading up to her disappearance, Megan, a gifted athlete in her youth with a softball scholarship, had fallen into difficult circumstances, struggling with drug addiction. Despite her personal battles, she remained in daily contact with her family, especially her young son. The investigation into Megan's disappearance uncovered unsettling details about her life. Her family believes her struggles with addiction may have made her vulnerable. Her sister-in-law, Kadie Lancaster, who was a dedicated advocate for finding Megan, discovered notebooks belonging to Megan that contained lists of names and phone numbers. Some entries had notations like "dance for" and "men who give money," suggesting her involvement in sex work to support her drug habit. One of the names found in the notebooks was that of a local attorney, who was later arrested on charges related to human trafficking. This discovery led Megan's family to believe his activities might be connected to her disappearance. Sadly, Kadie Lancaster passed away in 2021, never seeing justice for her sister-in-law. The case of Megan Lancaster has been linked by some investigators to a string of other missing and murdered women in the same region of Ohio, sometimes referred to as the "Chillicothe Six". The women in these cases shared similar backgrounds, including struggles with drug addiction and involvement in sex work. While speculation about a potential serial killer has arisen, no definitive link has been established, and no suspects have been named in connection to all the cases. The Portsmouth Police Department continues to investigate Megan's disappearance. In an effort to generate new leads, the Ohio Attorney General's Bureau of Criminal Investigation released an age-progressed image of Megan in May 2021, showing what she might look like as the years have passed. The case remains an active investigation, with her family and community still holding out hope for answers. This synopsis provides an overview of the known facts and circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Megan Lancaster, a case that highlights the tragic intersection of addiction, vulnerability, and the potential for foul play.
Apr 03, 2013
Wheelersburg
Ohio
Scioto County
45694
31292
Portsmouth Police Deparrtment
Portsmouth
Ohio
,
20130880
2013-04-12
Portsmouth Police Deparrtment
Blond/Strawberry
Brown
Brown
05/22/2026
