The Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the Kentucky State Police continue to lead the investigation.
The case of Paige Johnson remains one of Kentucky’s most prominent cold cases. Recent investigative efforts in late 2025 have revitalized public interest, centering on a massive search operation in southeastern Kentucky triggered by anonymous tips. Despite extensive excavation, her whereabouts remain unknown. teen paige
Investigators cleared a large area of brush and used a backhoe to dig 6 to 8 feet deep in an area roughly the size of an Olympic swimming pool. The Kenton County Commonwealth Attorney’s Office and the
This report summarizes recent developments and key background regarding the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of , a Kentucky teenager missing since 2010. Executive Summary Despite extensive excavation, her whereabouts remain unknown
A man previously identified as a person of interest in her disappearance recently appeared in a Maryland court on unrelated kidnapping charges involving another minor in December 2025, drawing renewed scrutiny to his past connection to Johnson's case. Key Stakeholders & Authorities
No remains or evidence related to Johnson were recovered during this specific operation.
Paige Johnson, then 17, was last seen in Florence, Kentucky. She was reportedly dropped off at a street corner by a "father figure" who claimed he was taking her to a train station.