Lucinda Farris, 29: Left Mother's Home With A Friend & Vanished
She was officially reported missing in June 2020, but the last time she was seen was months earlier.
A heartbroken mother has continuously been searching for her daughter, Lucinda Farris, ever since the 29-year-old disappeared from North Carolina in 2020.
The last time Marie Farris saw her daughter, Lucinda was leaving Marie's home on the southwestern side of Winston-Salem. She is said to have left the residence with a friend but was never seen or heard from again.
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It is unclear why it took months for Lucinda to be classified as missing, but an official report was not filed until June 2020. In January 2021, Marie spoke with local news station WXII about how “excruciating” it has been not knowing where her daughter is or if she is in danger.
“It’s been kind of devastating not hearing her texting me, knocking on my door, calling me, it’s just a mother's intuition we can tell when something is wrong,” said Marie. “She lights up a room, she makes you laugh, if she can help you, she can help you. She’s a giving person, she doesn’t bother anybody.”
Police Shared Their Theories
At the time of Marie’s interview, police believed that Lucinda may still be alive somewhere between Winston-Salem and Atlanta. It is about a five-hour driving distance between the two cities.
Investigators reportedly have a person of interest, but the individual has not been named publicly. Authorities were hoping to talk with other potential witnesses who may have seen Lucinda during the time of her disappearance to establish a more concrete timeline of events. What Lucinda and her friend planned to do after they left Marie’s home was unknown, but the police seemed to have a theory.
“The person she was last seen with, we believe they may have caused her harm,” said Winston-Salem police Homicide Detective Michael Ognosky.
Marie also added, “It’s a hurting feeling to not know that she is here or gone. If you know anything just come forth please I am begging you — come forth and let me know that my daughter is fine.”
Lucinda Farris: What To Know
At the time of her disappearance, Lucinda Farris stood 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighed 105 pounds. She had black/dark brown hair and brown eyes. She had several scars: right elbow, right cheek, left cheek, and left wrist. The exact dimensions of those scars are unknown. Lucinda also had a flower tattoo on her upper right arm.
Her middle name is “Denise,” and she went by the nicknames “Cindy” and “Sweet P.” Lucinda may or may not have a chipped front tooth (see photos included in this article).
Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact the Winston-Salem Police Department at (336) 773-7700, CrimeStoppers at (336) 727-2800, or their local authorities. The agency case number is 2027483.
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Case Number: 2027483
Agency: Winston-Salem Police Department
Phone: (336) 773-7700
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