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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP105137) and 8 other sources
The disappearance of Kayla Decker in late 2022 has left her family, friends, and community searching for answers. At the time she went missing, the 35-year-old mother of three was living in Bee Spring, Kentucky. Friends described her as an outgoing person who made friends easily. She was also contending with Lupus, an autoimmune disease. The last confirmed sighting of Kayla was on December 16, 2022, initially thought to be at a little league basketball game in Bowling Green, but investigators later determined she was last seen at a church in that area. Two days later, on December 18, 2022, her phone showed its last activity at her home on Old Bee Spring Road in Edmonson County.

Concerns for Kayla's welfare grew, and on June 14, 2023, nearly six months after she was last heard from, a social worker officially reported her missing to the Kentucky State Police. The investigation that followed revealed unsettling details about her life at the time she vanished. Kayla's husband, Dearl Dwight Decker, was facing a domestic violence case, and it is believed he was the last person to have seen her. This situation had led to their three children being placed in foster care. Complicating the search was Kayla's transient lifestyle, as she was known to move frequently. Investigators found that she had left behind her essential medication and a cane she used. Furthermore, there has been no activity on her bank accounts, phone records, or social media since her disappearance. Adding to the mystery, her purse was discovered in a pond near her home, and her vehicle was towed from a Dollar General store in the vicinity.

The Kentucky State Police continue to investigate Kayla's disappearance, which remains an active missing person case. She is described as a white female, 5'6' tall, weighing between 130 and 150 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. She has several piercings, including a loop nose ring, a stud in her left nostril, and a stud in her lower lip, as well as a large tattoo in her pelvic area. The circumstances surrounding Kayla Decker's case are troubling, from the domestic issues preceding her disappearance to the discovery of her personal belongings. With no contact for an extended period, the lack of any leads has created a painful void for those who know and care for her. The official investigation remains open as authorities continue to seek information that could lead to her whereabouts.

Last Seen: Dec 16, 2022

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible
Jane Doe — Old Hickory, Tennessee
UP99760 • Found Jan 5, 2023
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
Unidentified Person — Nashville, Tennessee
UP157055 • Found Nov 30, 2025
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Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'6"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.