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Adrienne Witherspoon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Aug 04, 1996

Victim Details

Feb 21, 2013

Apr 27, 2021

Adrienne

Witherspoon

70

41

69 inches

195 lbs

Black / African American

Female

Aug 04, 1996

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

No

13126

Philadelphia Police Department

Philadelphia

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia County

19125

Viviana Reyes

Detective

300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania

2156863093

Local

Law Enforcement

1996-16-035025

Philadelphia Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

07/11/2026


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In the summer of 1996, a 41-year-old woman named Adrienne Witherspoon vanished from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, leaving behind a life and a community that held her dear. On August 4th, Adrienne, a Black female with brown eyes and black hair braided at the time, was last seen at her residence in the 4200 block of Ogden Street. She was wearing a black shirt, denim shorts, and white slippers. Adrienne, also known by her nicknames Busty and Cinnamon, was a mother and a cherished member o ...
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Last Seen: Aug 04, 1996

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  • Adrienne Witherspoon - The Charley Project
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