Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP151752)
Lily M. Dougherty, a 16-year-old from the Sicklerville section of Winslow Township, New Jersey, was last seen on October 21, 2025. On that day, she was captured on a Ring camera inside her residence. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black t-shirt, dark-colored pants, and was carrying a black backpack. It is believed that she used $40.00 to purchase an Uber, with a possible destination of Lumberton, New Jersey. Concerns for her well-being grew as time passed without any contact from her.
Authorities were notified of Lily's disappearance, and the Gloucester Township Police Department opened an investigation. It was known that Lily frequented the Runnemede and Mt. Holly areas, which became focal points in the search efforts. Information was shared with the public in the hopes of generating leads that could help locate her.
Despite these efforts, her whereabouts remained unknown for a period of time, causing significant distress to her family and community. The circumstances surrounding her leaving her home and her intended destination remained unclear, adding to the complexity of the case.
Regrettably, the search for Lily Dougherty concluded with the devastating news that she had been located deceased. The case, which began as a missing person investigation, transitioned into a recovery and death investigation. The specific details regarding when and where she was found, and the circumstances surrounding her death, have not been widely publicized. This tragic outcome brought a heartbreaking end to the uncertainty for her loved ones. The overview of this case is one of a teenager who vanished from her home, prompting a search that unfortunately ended in the confirmation of her passing.Last Seen: Oct 21, 2025
