Aiken, South Carolina, September 30, 2025

News Summary

Authorities in Aiken and Richmond Counties are appealing for public assistance in several missing person cases. The cases involve individuals of various ages, including a 44-year-old woman and several teenagers. Community involvement is emphasized as crucial for locating those who are missing. Contact information for authorities is provided for anyone with information.

Aiken, South Carolina – Authorities are seeking public assistance in numerous missing person cases in Aiken and Richmond Counties. The Aiken County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the disappearance of Brandi Michelle Clements, a 44-year-old Windsor resident who was last contacted by her family on September 15, 2025. Family members have expressed concern for her safety as Clements frequently visits Windsor and Barnwell County. Anyone with information regarding her whereabouts is urged to call 803-642-1761.

In a separate case, an 80-year-old man suffering from dementia was located by the Bloodhound Tracking Team of the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday evening. This man had been seen on surveillance video walking into the woods around noon on September 29, dressed in blue jeans, a green shirt, a white undershirt, a light blue jacket, and carrying a camo hat.

Another critical missing person case involves Joanna Powell, who was last seen on June 13 leaving her home on Vincent Avenue NE in Aiken. Although there is no clothing description for Powell, she may have been seen with an unidentified male in the vicinity of Washington Road and Davis Road in Columbia County. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office is requesting anyone with information about Powell to contact them at 706-821-1020 or 706-821-1080.

Several local teens are also reported missing. Deriona Lett, 15, left her home wearing black and white clothing and black Crocs. She is approximately 4 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 130 pounds. Makiyah Williams, 16, was last spotted on September 26 at 5 p.m. at the Trinity Manor Apartments. Williams is 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighs 115 pounds, and was last seen wearing a blue and red shirt, red pants, and black Crocs.

Moreover, Miles Chambers, 13, is missing after being last seen on September 25 in the 2300 block of Moncrieff Street. Chambers is 5 feet tall, weighs 135 pounds, and was wearing a black hoodie, black shorts with patches, and black and white Crocs. Julia Bridges-Lora, 16, disappeared from the 1000 block of Alexander Drive on September 20. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds.

Jayden Crawford, 15, was also reported missing on September 26. He is described as 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 160 pounds. Similarly, Dontae Willingham Jr., 15, was last seen on September 20 in the 4200 block of Cap Chat Street, wearing a black hoodie and black pants.

Additional individuals missing include Miriam Williams, 22, last seen at the Econo Lodge on Washington Road; Stormy Newland, who fled from a transport van on Augusta West Parkway; and Atrells McFadden, 15, who went missing on September 8. Other young teens include Shanaviah Gilmore, 13, last seen on September 12, and Tycoreyquan Witten, 12, last seen on September 9.

There are ongoing investigations for numerous other missing persons, such as Aaron Earl Larue III, last seen in Orangeburg County three weeks ago, and Davon Fuller, 30, who has been missing since July 15. Furthermore, Justin Mathias Munns, 35, and Felicia Felder, 45, are also among those currently reported missing.

The search for these missing persons is ongoing, and authorities emphasize the importance of community involvement in helping to locate these individuals.

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Additional Resources

• Post and Courier: Brandi Michelle Clements Missing
• Wikipedia: Missing Person
• WRDW: Missing 80-Year-Old Man Found
• Google Search: Missing People Aiken
• WFXG: Aiken Woman Reported Missing
• Google Scholar: Missing Person Cases
• WJBF: North Augusta Man Missing
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Person
• The State: Local Missing Person Cases
• Google News: Missing People South Carolina

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