Paulette Kaye Adema, 64, was last seen on May 2, 2020, in Taft, California, a small community in Kern County. She disappeared from her residence around 7:30 p.m. and has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a white female, 5 feet 9 inches tall, weighing between 120 and 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing blue jeans and black shoes. Adema is also known to use the last names Destrampe and Sexton.
Despite extensive efforts to locate her, few details have emerged regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. Authorities have requested anyone with information to contact the Kern County Sheriff’s Office, but the case remains unsolved. The lack of leads has made her case particularly challenging for investigators, and there have been no significant updates since she was reported missing. Her family and the community continue to hope for answers regarding her whereabouts.
Paulette’s disappearance highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in rural areas when cases involve older individuals with few known connections or patterns of behavior that can be easily traced.Last Seen: May 2, 2020
