Pendleton, South Carolina – Jessica Barnes, a 20-year-old resident of Pendleton, SC, has been missing for over 50 days, leaving her family and friends desperate for answers. Jessica, the eldest of five siblings, vanished under suspicious circumstances, and her case has drawn significant attention as concerns grow over her safety.
Jessica disappeared on August 1st, shortly after being discharged from the hospital. She had informed her mother that she was heading to a shelter, but later that evening, a brief phone call was abruptly cut off. Days later, Jessica’s mother received a text message purportedly from Jessica, but the tone and wording raised suspicions that it wasn’t actually from her.
Despite the alarming circumstances, no missing person report was filed until 10 days later, when Jessica’s mother contacted authorities. Jessica’s husband, Brandon, initially claimed she had gone to Romania to visit her father, a claim her mother quickly disproved. Further inconsistencies in his statements have only heightened suspicions, with Brandon now stating Jessica went to Michigan, where she has family and friends. However, no one there has seen her, and the police have been unable to verify this claim.
Friends and family have reported that Jessica suffered severe physical and emotional abuse during her time with Brandon, raising further concerns about her well-being. Police have conducted searches at Jessica’s house, retrieved several items, including a phone, and are in the process of obtaining search warrants for electronic devices. Despite these efforts, no suspects or persons of interest have been named.
Jessica’s family, devastated and desperate, has taken to social media to rally support and raise awareness about her disappearance. Her mother, Cecilia, is tirelessly spreading Jessica’s story while balancing the care of her younger children and working as an Uber driver. A GoFundMe campaign has been organized by Blunt Force Media Group to support the family’s search efforts and to cover essential expenses during this challenging time.
The family expressed their gratitude for the overwhelming community support in a statement: “We are deeply moved by the support from our community, friends, and those who have reached out to show their care for Jessica. While we cannot comment on the progress of the investigation into her disappearance, we can confirm that no suspect or persons of interest have been named by law enforcement at this time. The case remains very active, and authorities are continuing to work this case as a missing person.”
As the search continues, the family and local community remain hopeful for Jessica’s safe return. Anyone with information about Jessica Barnes’s whereabouts is urged to contact the local authorities immediately.