Brenda Lambert, 22, was last seen at her home on Windmill Hill Road in Bluewell, West Virginia, around 9:00 p.m. on July 26, 1992, after celebrating her son’s first birthday. Her car remained in the driveway and personal items including her purse and wallet were left inside the house; there were no signs of a struggle or forced entry. Family members report a history of domestic violence and said Brenda had visible injuries on prior occasions and had filed a domestic violence complaint weeks before her disappearance.

She had an appointment with a lawyer set for July 30 to discuss custody of her children. Her estranged husband, Raymond Lambert, was reportedly the last person to see her; no charges were filed. Brenda’s boyfriend, Mark Anthony Cook, disappeared in January 1993 and authorities believe the cases may be connected.

Brenda was declared legally dead in 2022, but her remains have not been found.