Above: Witherspoon, circa 1996
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 4, 1996 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: December 11, 1954 Age: 41 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 195 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Witherspoon's hair was braided at the time of her disappearance. She has a tattoo of a rose and the name "Busty" on her right thigh. Her nicknames are Busty and Cinnamon. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A black shirt, denim shorts and white slippers.
Details of Disappearance
Witherspoon was last seen at her home in the 4200 block of Ogden Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at 12:30 a.m. on August 4, 1996. She has never been heard from again. Few details are available in her case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 26, 2010; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Philadelphia Police Department
215-685-3258
The National Center for Missing Adults