Above: Powell, circa 1963
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 11, 1963 from Woodland, North Carolina Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 5 years old Height: 3'8 Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown coat, pants and a white diaper wrapped around her head like a scarf.
Details of Disappearance
Powell was last seen in Woodland, North Carolina on January 11, 1963. She was watching television at a neighbor's home in the 300 block of Ashe Street at 11:00 a.m. At noon, she was discovered missing. She was last seen skipping down Ashe Street towards State Route 35, en route to a friend's home. The road was unpaved and surrounded by swampy woodlands and irrigation ditches. Powell has never been seen or heard from again and an extensive search turned up no sign of her. Few details are available in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 16, 2012; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Northampton County Sheriff's Office
252-534-7101
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