Adriana Bejarano, 15, was last seen at her family home on North Charles Street in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, on November 28, 1988. Her mother saw her in the kitchen at about 6:15 a.m. that morning; the house was later found quiet with the living room curtains still drawn, which family members said was unusual. Her parents reported her missing at 9:33 p.m. after she failed to return and could not be reached.

Investigators found no signs of forced entry or a struggle. Adriana’s purse was left at home; books were on her bedroom floor but her backpack and a change of clothes were missing. Friends described her as happy and close to family who had not expressed any intention of running away; she also had money in her bank account. Police initially considered she might have left with an older acquaintance, but later stated they believed she had been murdered. A person of interest was identified but never publicly named.

Biological evidence collected in 1988 has been reexamined with modern DNA techniques in recent years and the Ephrata Police Department continues to seek information. Does anyone with memories of Ephrata in 1988 or knowledge of Adriana’s acquaintances have information to share?