Beverly Ann Ward was 13 when she disappeared from her family home in Junction City, Kansas, on July 4, 1978. She was last seen asleep in her bedroom in a green nightgown; a friend had been staying over and slept in a separate bed in the same room. In the early morning hours a brick was thrown through a neighbor’s window, waking much of the neighborhood and drawing family members to the front door. Beverly was not found with them.

Her bedroom window screen had been cut and was recovered about ten feet from the house. Nothing of hers was taken, including $12 she had been saving for summer camp. Investigators believe she was abducted between 3:00 and 5:00 a.m. that morning. No usable fingerprints or other significant forensic evidence were recovered, and the family was never considered a suspect. Beverly was described as 4 feet 8 inches to 5 feet 0 inches tall, about 54 to 60 pounds, with a partial extra finger on one hand and several moles on her face.

The case remains unsolved and law enforcement continues to accept tips. If anyone knew Beverly, saw anything unusual in Junction City on the night of July 4, 1978, or has information that could help, please come forward.